Futoshiki

If you like Sudoku, then you'll love Futoshiki. Futoshiki is another popular Japanese numeric puzzle game. Your aim is to put numbers from one to five in each row and column, so they do not repeat themselves. Numbers...

No account Fast load Mobile-friendly Relaxing High replay Brain break

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About Futoshiki

What kind of game is Futoshiki?

Futoshiki is a free online puzzle game in the SSA game library. It is built for quick browser play, so you can open it without installing a separate app or download.

Primary genre: puzzle
Good starting point for players searching around: sudoku, No Blood, No Cruelty
Device fit: Mobile and desktop

Why people enjoy it

Futoshiki is best approached as a 5-15 minutes session: open it, learn the loop, and decide whether the challenge feels relaxing, skill-based, or replayable enough for another run.

Estimated session: 5-15 minutes
Estimated difficulty: Easy to thoughtful
Similar styles to compare: Puzzle, Brain games, Hidden object, Strategy

How it plays

Expect a quick-play browser experience where the goal is to learn the controls, try a short run, and decide whether this puzzle style fits your mood.

It uses a portrait layout, so screen space and controls may feel different on phones, tablets, and desktop monitors.
The game iframe is loaded only when the page is viewed, which keeps the library page lighter for browsing.

Quick tips before playing

Before opening Futoshiki, check whether the game looks better suited to quick attempts, careful practice, or a longer puzzle session.

Use the portrait layout as a clue for the best screen size.
Give the first run a short test round to learn movement, timing, and menu behavior.
Library rating signal: 3.5 out of 5 after normalization.

Who will enjoy it?

Try Futoshiki if you like puzzle games that are easy to launch, simple to test, and flexible enough for a short break between other tasks.

Tags to compare: sudoku, No Blood, No Cruelty
Library source: Gamedistribution

Rating0.70

Average session5-15 minutes

DifficultyEasy to thoughtful

DeviceMobile and desktop

PaceCalm and focused

Genrepuzzle

Tagssudoku, No Blood, No Cruelty

If you like Sudoku, then you’ll love Futoshiki. Futoshiki is another popular Japanese numeric puzzle game.

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Your aim is to put numbers from one to five in each row and column, so they do not repeat themselves. Numbers must also respect the relational signs placed between some cells.

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The game includes a generator offering the player three difficulty levels, from easy through medium to hard. For each generated puzzle only one unique solution is guaranteed.

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Game Details

Genre: puzzle
Device: Mobile and desktop
Layout: Portrait
Source: Gamedistribution

How to Play

Your goal is to fill cells with numbers 1-5. Each number can occur in row and column only once. You also have to obey inequality signs between cells. Tapping on selected cell toggles notes mode on and off.

Tips for Beginners

Start slowly and look for the easiest match, path, or clue before making risky moves.
Use the first minute to understand the board layout instead of rushing through guesses.
If you get stuck, step back and scan corners, repeated symbols, empty spaces, or blocked pieces.

Game Tags

sudoku
No Blood
No Cruelty

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Game FAQ

Can I play Futoshiki on mobile?

Futoshiki is marked as mobile-friendly, but the best experience can still depend on your screen size and browser.

Is Futoshiki free?

Yes. Futoshiki is listed as a free browser game in the SSA game library.

Do I need to download anything?

No download is required. The game opens in your web browser from the game frame on this page.

Can I save progress?

Most free browser games do not guarantee cross-device progress saving. Use Favorite Game to save the game page to your SSA Dashboard when account features are available.

What genre is Futoshiki?

Futoshiki is listed under puzzle. You can use the genre link on this page to find more games with a similar style.