I admit when I need a break from creating maze art I search for maze like games. My favorite site recently for this content has been the Crazy Games site which has thousands of games (from my research the number as I write this is 5,121). So many games that you need to search by genre to find the type of game you want to play. For me, that is mazes. A search will give you 11 options. Here are my 5 favorites ! I must say my ranking are different than the sites users.
1. Beam. (Rated 8.5 by users)
Not listed as a maze game - it is exactly that, and my favorite one ! The goal is to move the internal pieces of the puzzle that will reflect the light beam from the entrance to the exit. Essentially you need to make a maze. There are 7 different types of levels but all are similar - creating a maze !
Here is a screenshot of the “gridlock” type of gameplay. You need to move the blocks to empty spaces to create a path for the beam to cross the structure ! Although the overall gameplay is simple, I really like the variety among the different types.
2. Maze Worlds (Rated 8.7 by users)
I’m not sure this is a maze game, but I’m also not sure that it isn’t. And either way, I like it. Easy to play and understand.
The gameplay is simple. I actually am not sure how you lose. I just kept completing level after level. You move your player in one of the four directions with your keyboard to ‘fill’ a square. Once all squares are filled you have completed the level. Sounds easy, but as you move on things can get tricky !
3. Maze Planet 3D. (Rated 9.0 by users)
I played a few games and enjoyed it. The 3D nature of the maze mean it takes a different skillset to solve since you are blind to what is around corners - or really around the horizon to be more accurate. No looking ahead to see which pathways are dead ends - you’ve just got to trial and error !
Here is a screenshot of the first level. You use a soccer ball to solve a planet maze made out of bricks. As you move forward, new planets unlock.
4. Maze Discover. (Rated 9.2 by users)
Dig Dug and Mr Do vibes but from above at an angle. You have a shovel and you dig out or unearth pathways into a maze, gaining gold along the way…find a key and exit from the door, etc.
As you advance, you get a pick axe, find hidden passages and gems. Fun.
5. Maze Shooter. (Rated 9.2 by users)
I might be the only one of my friends that is not into first person shooter games, but this one takes place in a maze so that gives it a boost in my mind. I know that many people reading this will also like these type of games so it made the list !
Gameplay is what you think it would be. You just need to get used to the controls and you’ll be winning quickly !
So my order is the exact opposite of the ratings on the site ! Check them out. If you are a fan of mazes one of these games will be for you !