How to play Killer Sudoku
Killer Sudoku follows normal sudoku rules — every row, column and 3×3 box holds 1 to 9 exactly once — but the grid is also divided into dotted cages. The small number in a cage's corner is the sum of its digits, and a digit can't repeat inside a cage.
- Select a square by tapping or with the arrow keys, then enter a digit with the keypad or keyboard.
- The line under the grid lists every combination that fits the selected cage, skipping combinations that clash with digits you've already placed.
- Notes (✎ / N / Shift+digit), Undo/Redo, Hint, Check and Pause work just like in Sudoku. Cages that add up wrong turn red when conflict highlighting is on.
Tips
Each row, column and box adds up to 45 — compare that with the cages inside it to find single squares ("the rule of 45"). Small cages are your friends: 3 in two cells must be 1+2, and 17 in two cells must be 8+9. Easy puzzles have small cages and a few given digits; Hard ones use cages of up to five cells.
About this killer sudoku
Sudoku with cages: digits in each dotted cage add up to its sum. Play Killer Sudoku free in your browser on desktop, tablet or phone. It works offline once loaded — perfect for travel. Your progress and best scores are saved on your device. Popular searches: killer sudoku online.
Killer Sudoku FAQ
Is Killer Sudoku free to play?
Yes. Killer Sudoku is completely free on GamesVora. There is nothing to download or install and you don't need an account.
Can I play Killer Sudoku offline?
Yes. Once you have opened GamesVora while online, Killer Sudoku is saved on your device and you can keep playing without an internet connection.
Does Killer Sudoku work on mobile phones and tablets?
Yes. Killer Sudoku works in any modern browser on Android phones, iPhones, iPads, tablets, laptops and desktop computers, with touch, mouse and keyboard controls.
Is my progress saved?
Your settings, best scores and statistics are saved in your browser on this device. Clearing your browser data will reset them.
What other games are like Killer Sudoku?
If you enjoy Killer Sudoku, try the other games in our Logic Puzzles collection — they are all free and work offline too.