Top Sudoku Games for 2026: Play Anywhere, Anytime

Sudoku is a logic-based number game where you fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, row, and box contains the digits 1 through 9. Playing it can improve your memory and reduce stress.

We rounded up the best Sudoku offline games for when you want to solve a few puzzles without an internet or data connection.

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Most Addictive Offline Sudoku App: 'Sudoku Quest'

What We Like

• Cute storyline that links the different levels.

• There are 11 variations on the sudoku puzzles.

• The game has a variety of power-ups.

• It's free.

What We Don't Like

• Time limit makes some of the harder levels frustrating.

• The ads can be distracting.

For sudoku buffs who also enjoy Candy Crush Saga -style gameplay that starts easy and becomes progressively more challenging, there's Sudoku Quest .

This game has over 2,000 levels and over 10,000 free puzzles. You can play it on your iOS device, Android, or Amazon Kindle.

Download For:

iOS

Android

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Best Big-Name Developer Offline Sudoku App: 'Microsoft Sudoku'

What We Like

• Aesthetically pleasing; easy viewing on Windows.

• Use a mouse, keyboard, touchscreen, or stylus.

• Sign in to see the leaderboards.

• Ads don't obstruct and are to the side.

What We Don't Like

• Game controls are a little clunky.

• The erase feature can be a bit frustrating to use.

Microsoft Sudoku works offline or with the Xbox network. It has six difficulty levels, a featured Sudoku of the Day, Irregular and Ice Breaker modes, and more.

You can save your progress if you have an Xbox account.

Download For:

iOS

Android

Windows

03 of 06

Best Sudoku App for Android and iOS: 'Sudoku'

What We Like

• Choose from three input modes.

• Upload progress and results when online.

• The game autosaves as you play.

• It's free.

What We Don't Like

• ​The backgrounds can be a bit distracting.

This offline Sudoku game has both iOS and Android versions. Save your progress, play four difficulty levels, and enjoy automatic error-checking. 

You can also use the unlimited redo and undo functions and enjoy competitive play by uploading your progress when you are online.

Download For:

iOS

Android

04 of 06

Best iPhone and iPad Puzzle App: 'Puzzazz'

What We Like

• Hand-crafted sudoku puzzles.

• Includes other puzzle types.

• Up to six family members can use the app.

• It's free.

What We Don't Like

• Some report trouble using Apple Pencil with app.

• Some puzzles require an in-app purchase.

Puzzazz is more than an iOS device sudoku app. It also offers crosswords, cryptograms, and other puzzles.

The Sudokus are hand-crafted, and the NYT crosswords are accurate.

Download For:

iOS

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Best Offline Sudoku App for Windows: 'Sudoku Pro'

What We Like

• The game is 100% free.

• HyperSudoku is one of the game modes.

• Unlimited undo and redo.

What We Don't Like

• There is no pause feature.

• The puzzles feel repetitive.

If you're looking for a Sudoku fix on Windows 11/10, Sudoku Pro has five game modes, multiple difficulty levels, and a tutorial.

It offers hints, a draft mode, and validation. You can also customize the background and themes.

Download For:

Windows

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Best Android Sudoku App: 'Andoku Sudoku 3'

What We Like

• It has several input modes.

• A total of 10,000 puzzles with nine difficulty levels.

• It's free.

What We Don't Like

• There are ads.

• Puzzles tend to be too symmetrical.

Andoku Sudoku 3 is the best offline Sudoku app for Android users. It has 10,000 puzzles with six variations of Sudoku and eight levels of difficulty.

This game also has an autosave feature, automatic error checking, and pencil mark compatibility.

Download For:

Android

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