Columns Classic Co-op
The Matrix has 16 puzzle games on file for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, released between 1987–1993. 7 of them support multiplayer, including 1 with co-op. They're ranked below by legacy score, so the games that shaped the genre on the TurboGrafx-16 come first, with lesser-known picks further down.
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Typical commitment: quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun). Tip: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.