Free Sokoban games on Android all share one rule: push every box onto a target square, and never pull. Some keep the classic warehouse levels, others add portals, locks or calm no-lose modes. All ten here are free to install and rated Everyone, and one, Cozy Push, says it plays offline.
Sokoban looks like the easiest puzzle in the world for about ten seconds. Then you push a box into a corner, realise you can't pull it back out, and start again for the fourth time.
The facts on this page come from Google Play: for each game I noted the developer, installs, the ads and in-app purchases labels, the content rating and any offline wording. The list runs in no particular order.
Sokoban is old, and plenty of these apps are small projects by single developers. That's part of the charm, but it also means some listings haven't been updated for years, which I've flagged where it shows.
Sokoban apps in one table
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoban Original & Extra | Orange Void | 500K+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Sokoban Touch | ThinkingRabbit | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Sokoban | Games By Kevin | 100K+ | No ads label, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Sokoban Collection | Ales Apps | 100K+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| sokoban game | juegosde | 50K+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Sokomon (Boxman) Classic | JChip Games | 50K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Sokoban - Box Push Puzzle | CoreCube Apps | 10K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Push The Box - Sokoban | BBToolsFactory | 10K+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Box-Box - Push box puzzle | Mustache Game Studio | 10K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Cozy Push: Box Puzzle | iseif | 5K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Plays offline, anywhere, with no connection needed' |
Ten ways to push a box
Sokoban Original & Extra
Classic levels plus new puzzles designed to make you think in different ways. It's the most installed game here, with more than 500K installs, and it shows ads but no in-app purchases label.
Sokoban Touch
Its listing calls it the only official Sokoban app. The task is the classic one, carrying every box to a goal by pushing, with touch controls built for a phone screen.
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Swipe up, down, left or right to move and push the boxes onto their goals. It's the only game here with neither a Contains ads label nor an in-app purchases label, though its listing was last updated in 2017.
Sokoban Collection
You steer a loader through a maze of boxes, and the listing is clear about the limits: push only, never pull, one box at a time. It offers a very large set of levels split into collections.
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Hundreds of levels that get harder as you go, played with the classic rules. Simple and to the point, with a Contains ads label but no in-app purchases label.
Sokomon (Boxman) Classic
A free take on the box-pushing classic, where the listing warns that later levels will demand creativity and imagination. It shows no Contains ads label.
Sokoban - Box Push Puzzle
A warehouse-keeper version with wooden crates, hand-crafted levels in three packs and a nudge to solve each one in as few moves as you can.
Push The Box - Sokoban
A straightforward classic: plan your moves carefully and get every box to its spot. It shows ads and no in-app purchases label.
Box-Box - Push box puzzle
Adds twists to the formula, with tornadoes, portals, one-way passages, locks and keys. A good change when plain warehouses start to feel samey.
Cozy Push: Box Puzzle
No timers, no lives and no way to lose, according to its listing. It's the smallest game here, with more than 5K installs, and the only one that promises offline play.
The rules in one minute
You're a warehouse worker in a grid of walls, boxes and target squares. You can walk in four directions and push one box at a time. You can't pull a box, and you can't push two in a row. When every box sits on a target, the level's done.
That's it. The depth comes from the order of moves. One careless shove and the puzzle is quietly unsolvable, even if you don't notice for a while.
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Why a corner is your worst enemy
A box pushed into a corner is stuck forever, because you'd need to pull it to free it. A box pushed flat against a wall can only slide along that wall. Learning to spot those dead positions before you make them is most of the skill in Sokoban.
Classic warehouses or puzzles with twists?
Most games here stick to the classic rules and simply give you more levels. Box-Box is the main exception, with portals, tornadoes and keys that change how you plan. Cozy Push keeps the classic rules but removes timers and lives, so there's no pressure at all.
How to solve a level you're stuck on
- Look at the targets first and work out which box must go last.
- Find any box that's already close to a wall or corner and handle it carefully.
- Clear space around the targets before you start pushing boxes in.
- Use the undo button freely; it's not cheating, it's how you learn.
- Restart the level after a break; fresh eyes often see the route at once.
Ads, labels and old listings
- Ads: eight of the ten show a Contains ads label.
- No labels at all: Sokoban from Games By Kevin shows neither label.
- Updates: two listings haven't been updated since 2017 and 2023, so they may feel dated on a new phone.
- Health claims: ignore any listing that hints at medical benefits; a puzzle is a puzzle.
- Offline: only Cozy Push says it plays offline.
More puzzles for a busy mind
If you enjoy the slow, careful thinking Sokoban asks for, here's what makes logic puzzle games good for keeping your brain sharp.
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Finding your Sokoban app
If you want the original puzzle with no frills, start with one of the classic apps. If you've done hundreds of warehouses already, try Box-Box for the twists. And if you'd like a puzzle that can't be lost, Cozy Push is the calm option. Keep two installed and switch when one starts to frustrate you.
If you want the full set, start at the Free Games to Play Offline and Online: Every Guide in One Place (2026).
Frequently asked questions
Are there free Sokoban games for Android?
Yes. All ten games here are free to install from Google Play and rated Everyone.
Which Sokoban game plays offline?
Cozy Push: Box Puzzle says it plays offline, anywhere, with no connection needed.
Is there a Sokoban game with no ads label?
Sokoban from Games By Kevin and Sokomon (Boxman) Classic show no Contains ads label.
Can you pull boxes in Sokoban?
No. You can only push, and only one box at a time, which is what makes the puzzle tricky.
What's the official Sokoban app?
Sokoban Touch from ThinkingRabbit says on its listing that it's the only official app.
Are Sokoban games good for kids?
They're rated Everyone, and the rules are simple, but later levels can be frustrating, so start with easy packs.
What should I do when a box is stuck in a corner?
Undo or restart. A box in a corner can't be moved again, so the level can't be finished from there.
