Best screw puzzle games for Android
Screw puzzle games have you pull pins, nuts and bolts from layered plates in the right order, so pieces drop free instead of locking in place.
23 games ranked · How we rank
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A polished, generous pin-sorting puzzler for anyone who wants calm logic sessions offline.
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Number 2: 3D Bolt Master®: Screw Master®
Joymaster Puzzle Game Studio
4.8 out of 5 (476.9K) 10M+ installs
A calm, generous screw-sorting puzzle that suits short sessions, as long as you don't mind ads, purchases and event systems around the edges.
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Number 3: Woodle Screw® Pin Nuts & Bolts
LifePulse Puzzle Game Studio
4.8 out of 5 (587.6K) 10M+ installs
A calm, offline bolt-matching puzzle that rewards planning over speed, with a color-blind option and no forced ad breaks.
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A free, ad-supported screw-sorting puzzler that fits short breaks and rewards careful planning, with a 3D mode for players who want more challenge.
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Number 5: Nut Sort Puzzle - Color Sort
Brainteaser Puzzle Game Studio
4.9 out of 5 (116.8K) 5M+ installs
A free, untimed color-sorting game with over 10,000 levels that suits casual players who want offline puzzles and don't mind ads.
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Number 6: Screw Master®: Nuts Jam Puzzle
EasyFun Puzzle Game Studio
4.8 out of 5 (169.2K) 5M+ installs
A free, ads-supported screw puzzle with a clear goal and a steady difficulty climb, best for players who like planning moves in order.
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A calm, timer-free screw-sorting puzzle with hundreds of levels and a move-order twist that rewards patience over speed.
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A free pin-puzzle game with castle building and light competition, best for casual players who want progression alongside the levels.
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A free, generous unscrewing puzzler for patient solvers, though ads and purchases come with it.
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A calm, timer-free screw-sorting puzzle that suits patient players, provided ads and in-app purchases do not put you off.
More of the best screw puzzle games
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11
Screw Pin Out!
PixOn Games
4.7
1M+
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12
Screw Puzzle: Wood Nut & Bolt®
FALCON GAMES
4.4
10M+
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13
Screw Out 3D: Nut Sort Jam
Unico Studio
4.7
1M+
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14
Nuts And Bolts Sort
GOODROID,Inc.
4.5
10M+
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15
Screw Out Master: Story Puzzle
Dragon Star
4.5
5M+
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16
Wool Sort
BLANKZONET PTE. LTD.
4.7
5M+
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17
Screw Sort 3D
BLANKZONET PTE. LTD.
4.3
5M+
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18
Nut Sort-Color Puzzle Game
Kiwi Fun
4.6
10M+
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19
Screw Rescue
PoseidonJoy
4.2
5M+
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20
Screw Away: 3D Pin Puzzle
WONDER GROUP
3.8
10M+
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21
Screw Pin Jam Puzzle
WONDER GROUP
3.8
10M+
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22
Last Light
Dinosaur-Games
4.1
500K+
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23
Screw Guru
Supersonic Studios LTD
3.3
10M+
About screw puzzle games
They suit anyone who likes logic puzzles with a physical feel, from casual players after a few quiet minutes to tinkerers who want a harder board. Some keep boards small and quick, while others build long chains of parts that need careful planning. Difficulty ramps up at different rates, and a timer or move limit changes the mood from relaxed to tense. Some hand out hints freely and show ads between levels; others ask you to buy hint packs or pay to remove ads.
What to look for
- Check whether the game has a move limit or countdown timer, because a timed board plays very differently from one you can study at your own pace.
- Look at how many pins and plates a board can hold, since more layers and interlocking parts mean deeper planning rather than quick tapping.
- See how hints are earned or bought, as a stingy hint system can leave you stuck on a single board for a long time.
- Consider whether the game works without a connection, which matters if you want to play on a flight or in a spot with weak signal.
- Read what the game does with permissions and personal data, because puzzle games rarely need access to much beyond storage and network.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.