What is Zen of Sudoku?
Zen of Sudoku is a single-player puzzle game with Japanese-style backgrounds and nature sounds. You fill Sudoku grids without a timer, using lessons on basic and advanced solving techniques. You can print puzzles or enter ones from other sources.
For you if...
- +you want Sudoku puzzles at a relaxed pace
- +you like hints that explain solving techniques
- +you prefer solo puzzles without a story
Not for you if...
- −you want a timer or other time pressure
- −you prefer several kinds of puzzles to Sudoku alone
What players say
89% of 377 reviews are positive
Players praise the calm sound and backgrounds, straightforward controls, and helpful hints. One player finds the music repetitive, while another reports crashes on Windows.
Screenshots and trailer
Zen of Sudoku system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, 128 MB RAM, 500 MHz or faster, Direct X 7.0
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
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