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Sudoku Solver with Steps

A step-by-step Sudoku solver that shows every move and names the technique behind it — naked singles to X-Wing — so you understand the solution instead of just seeing the answer.

See every deduction, not just the answer

Enter your puzzle and press Solve step by step. The solver walks the solution one move at a time, highlighting the cells and candidates involved and explaining each in plain English: "Hidden single — only this cell in the box can take a 5." Use Back, Next or Auto-play to move at your pace.

Every technique, linked to a guide

Each step names the exact technique it uses — naked single, hidden single, locked candidates, naked pair, hidden pair, X-Wing, Swordfish, XY-Wing — and links to a full strategy guide with worked examples, so the solver doubles as a way to learn.

Honest about hard puzzles

If a board needs a technique beyond the standard set, the solver says so rather than showing a wrong move, and offers the complete solution. You will never be shown a deduction that does not actually follow.

Prefer to practise? Pick a level — easy, medium, hard or expert — or read the strategy guides. Other tools: solver, photo scanner, hint and checker.

How to play Sudoku on Playoku

Sudoku is a logic number puzzle played on a grid divided into boxes. Fill every empty cell so that each row, each column and each box contains every digit exactly once — 1 to 9 on the classic 9×9 grid, 1 to 4 on a 4×4 grid, and 1 to 6 on a 6×6 grid. Every puzzle on Playoku has exactly one solution and can be solved by logic alone, with no guessing required.

Features

Free to play, with no sign-up and no ads.

Frequently asked questions

Is Playoku free to play?

Yes. Playoku is completely free, with no sign-up and no ads. Just open the page and start solving.

How do you play Sudoku?

Fill every empty cell so that each row, each column and each box contains every digit exactly once. Every puzzle has exactly one solution and can be solved by logic alone.

What grid sizes and difficulties are available?

Playoku offers 4×4, 6×6 and 9×9 grids across four difficulty levels: Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert.

Can I share a Sudoku puzzle with a friend?

Yes. Use the Share button to copy a link that recreates the exact same board.