- #1 The Hardest Game in Town
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pierluigi Pesenti
Windows · Mac · Linux
The most difficult math game will make you scream. Match numbers in a matrix to form correct math operations.
Why similar: Strategy 33.7%, Casual 21.3%, Minimalist 19%, Colorful 8.3%, 2D 7.5%
- #2 Fuzzy Flip - Matching Game
96% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Cateia Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Colorful and huggable, the Fuzzies invite you to join their exciting puzzle quest to make everybody happy in this fun and relaxing Matching game!
Why similar: Match 3 27.7% ★, Strategy 27.7%, Casual 17.4%, Colorful 7.6%, Puzzle 6.2%
- #3 Killer Sudoku
94% matchVery Positive88% of 128 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
In Killer Sudoku, every puzzle features cages that tell you the sum of the numbers inside. This extra information leads to beautiful logic that you will master as you progress through our handmade puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 35.4%, Casual 23.2%, Minimalist 21%, 2D 8.3%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #4 Claws & Feathers
95% matchVery Positive92% of 101 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Get ready for the fur to fly in this wild and crazy matching game! With dozens of challenging levels, bright and colorful graphics, and a storyline that will have you squawking with laughter, Claws and Feathers will provide hours matching fun!
Why similar: Strategy 41.5%, Match 3 29.3% ★, Casual 24.4%, Puzzle 4.7%
- #5 Bejeweled Twist
94% matchVery Positive83% of 603 reviews2008
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Get set for a vivid sensory rush as you spin and match explosive gems for shockwaves of fun. Rotate jewels freely to set up electrifying combos, outwit surprising obstacles like Locks and Bombs, and create high-voltage Flame and Lightning gems.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Match 3 34.6% ★, Casual 25.2%, Puzzle 5.3%
- #6 RC Match 3
92% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Half-Heard Games, LLC
Windows
Shift entire Rows or Columns to match symbols in this colorful, low-stress Match 3 game. Use the shifting board to your advantage to build your personal high score. Customize your theme with different backgrounds, symbols, and colors. Relax and enjoy a streamlined, ad-free puzzle experience.
Why similar: Match 3 32.1% ★, Strategy 27.8%, Casual 17.7%, Colorful 9.6%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #7 FaeVerse Alchemy
91% matchMixed68% of 364 reviews2024
Dev: Subsoap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 94%
What wonders await those brave enough to follow the alchemical path of magic?
Why similar: Strategy 32.9%, Match 3 30.9% ★, Casual 22.8%, Puzzle 8.1%, Indie 5.2%
- #8 Jewel Venture
93% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
Dev: familyplay
Windows
Jewel Venture is an exciting puzzle game that takes match-3 gameplay to new heights!
Why similar: Strategy 43.6%, Match 3 29.4% ★, Casual 27%
- #9 Happy Day
91% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: 箱盒
Windows
This is a three-elimination game, which has displayed the target to be eliminated in full screen and will not generate unlimited content. Players need to observe and plan the elimination sequence to eliminate all targets.
Why similar: Match 3 35.6% ★, Casual 22.5%, Strategy 12.4%, Colorful 10.5%, Puzzle 8.1%
- #10 Hexes
89% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2023
Dev: Elektri Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
In Hexes, you move gems on a diamond shaped game board. Matching three or more gems of the same colour will remove them from board. Keep finding matches to prevent your board from filling up.
Why similar: Match 3 30.1% ★, Strategy 20.6%, Casual 18.7%, Minimalist 15.2%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #11 Flict
86% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Promeduz
Windows
A minimalist strategic puzzle game where you navigate grid-based levels with limited movement points and vision, to solve challenges that demand tactical thinking and foresight.
Why similar: Strategy 36.7%, Casual 23.2%, Minimalist 20.7%, 2D 8.2%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #12 Legend of Numbers
90% matchMostly Positive74% of 115 reviews2016
Dev: YFC games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Experience Legend of Numbers, the one of a kind match-3 game that is both new and revolutionary. one that you’ve never seen before!
Why similar: Strategy 38.4%, Match 3 28.1% ★, Casual 27.8%, Indie 5.7%
- #13 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 226 reviews2014
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 46%
Embark on a journey no one has taken before! Your quest begins at the foot of The Great Pyramid of Giza and continues through the Egyptian sands to the mysterious Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Travel through the enchanting Mediterranean islands to the glory of ancient Greece as your voyage continues.
Why similar: Match 3 36.3% ★, Strategy 31.2%, Casual 24.1%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #14 ROWROW
88% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2019
Dev: Wayway Studio
Windows · Mac
“RowRow” is a unique sliding puzzle game with more than 100 level of hand crafted stages and diverse puzzle logics. This simple but challenging puzzle will tap into your creative mind.
Why similar: Strategy 34.2%, Minimalist 27.9%, Casual 22.7%, Puzzle 10.1%, Indie 5.1%
- #15 Moves
86% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Paulo Pinheiro Game Dev
Windows
Moves is a minimalist puzzle game where you must use your mathematical skills to solve tricky puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Casual 28.5%, Minimalist 18.9%, Puzzle 7.1%, Indie 6.9%
- #16 ParallHex
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Waezen Games
Windows
ParallHex is a puzzle game where you'll navigate increasingly challenging levels. Solve puzzles simultaneously in two distinct worlds, interconnected by your every move.
Why similar: Strategy 36.1%, Minimalist 27.7%, Casual 16.2%, Puzzle 10.2%, 2D 5.5%
- #17 Loot Hunter
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 115 reviews2015
Dev: Rake in Grass
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Loot Hunter is a fun role-play game from the world full of old ships, pirates and adventures!
Why similar: Strategy 36.9%, Match 3 35.1% ★, Casual 23%, Indie 5%
- #18 The Snow Fable: Mystery of the Flame
84% matchMostly Positive70% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: WellorePub: Alawar Casual
Windows
Embark on a match-three adventure of breathtaking magic and boundless imagination! A girl embarks on a quest to save her fiery friend. But with each step forward, she draws closer to an encounter with a dark force she could not have conceived!
Why similar: Match 3 36.4% ★, Strategy 23.3%, Casual 14.6%, 2D 8%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #19 7 Wonders: Magical Mystery Tour
85% matchVery Positive91% of 130 reviews2014
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 56%
In an all-new 7 Wonders, you’ll take a fantastic journey to some of the most enchanting sites ever dreamed of. With a team of master builders, you’ll match colorful runes to collect the building blocks needed for Camelot, El Dorado, Atlantis, Shangri-La, and many others.
Why similar: Match 3 39.1% ★, Strategy 27.9%, Casual 26%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #20 Panel Attack
79% matchMixed60% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: OLR GamesPub: OLRGames
Windows
Fast, flashy, and free.A modern twist on classic Panel de Pon / Tetris Attack–style match-3 action. Swap tiles, trigger insane chains, and push your skills to the limit as the board rises beneath you. Easy to learn, hard to master, and built for pure, arcade-speed fun.
Why similar: Strategy 39.1%, Match 3 36% ★, Puzzle 8.2%, 2D 7.8%, Casual 7.4%
- #21 Medieval Mystery Match
84% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: RedZone Studios LLC
Windows · Mac
Enjoy this medieval themed fantasy match 3 game. Play in a variety of environments and travel this fantasy world as you match your way through 100 levels. Earn gold along the way that can earn you bonuses and extra special symbols to help you progress through the harder levels.
Why similar: Match 3 37.5% ★, Strategy 36%, Casual 21.6%, Indie 4.9%
- #22 Operation S
81% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Game ChangersPub: AQE
Windows
Puzzle strategy game,where the player has to rotate the rings to save astronauts
Why similar: Strategy 31.6%, Match 3 30.2% ★, Casual 20%, Colorful 9.9%, Puzzle 7%
- #23 HexaMerge 2048
78% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Boogygames Studios
Windows
HexaMerge 2048 is an exciting puzzle game that combines the satisfying “merge” mechanics with the strategic depth of 2048. Set on a visually captivating hexagonal grid, players slide and merge number tiles to create higher-value combinations.
Why similar: Match 3 30.6% ★, Strategy 20.2%, Minimalist 17.4%, Casual 14.4%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #24 Time Killers: Spot Race
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: Space Fractal
Windows
Spot Race is a little simple pair based puzzle game, which can been played when you are short in time.
Why similar: Strategy 34%, Minimalist 21.6%, Casual 21.4%, Puzzle 8%, 2D 7.7%
- #25 Command Line Mazer
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Zhi Wong
Windows
Command Line Mazer is a casual strategy game using Unix-like command-line interface. You will command virus to gather resources while avoiding being caught by anti-virus.
Why similar: Strategy 50%, Casual 25.9%, 2D 9.6%, Puzzle 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #26 UniOne
81% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: PlayColorfulGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unione. is a minimal color-render puzzle with beautiful abstract shapes. Your goal is to render all nodes to same color in limit steps.
Why similar: Strategy 36%, Casual 30.1%, Minimalist 21.8%, Puzzle 6.9%, Indie 5.1%
- #27 49 Squares
78% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Jim Bame
Windows
Simplistic, relaxing puzzle game. Click boxes to create patterns. Make patterns to complete 100 achievements.
Why similar: Strategy 28.4%, Minimalist 26.9%, Casual 23.1%, Puzzle 10.7%, 2D 6.3%
- #28 Star Stone Splash
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Nimanggi Productions
Windows
Simple operation, extremely addictive. All you need to do is click, click, click.
Why similar: Match 3 28.3% ★, Strategy 28.3%, Casual 18%, Minimalist 11.3%, Colorful 6.7%
- #29 Triple Town
79% matchVery Positive92% of 818 reviews2012
Dev: Spry Fox
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Triple Town is an award-winning original puzzle game in which you try to grow the greatest possible city. The larger the city you build, the more points you score. You build your city by matching three or more game-pieces: combine three grasses to make a bush, three bushes to make a tree...
Why similar: Match 3 38.4% ★, Strategy 27.9%, Casual 21%, Puzzle 8.4%, Indie 3.4%
- #30 Gumball Guesser
77% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Collin King
Windows
A code-guessing puzzle game where you will decipher the correct combination of gumballs to solve a puzzle. You'll challenge yourself by raising the bar on the difficulty of the puzzles you'll solve.
Why similar: Strategy 52.2%, Casual 17.4%, Colorful 15.3%, Puzzle 9.8%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #31 Animal Match
73% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Nobody Games
Windows
Animal Match is a casual and easy-going elimination game. Players can click with their mouse to eliminate animals and earn points. By accumulating points, players can unlock new levels. The game also offers simple elimination-based puzzles to solve.
Why similar: Match 3 36.5% ★, Strategy 30.9%, Casual 20.6%, 2D 5%, Puzzle 4.8%
- #32 Grid Games: Color Coded
82% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: KBS Games
Windows
Grid Games: Color Coded is a progressive puzzle solving game where you have to match the tiles with the colors from the illustration shown in the level. The colors are arranged in an order of sequence making it a fun and strategic challenge to navigate your mouse across each of the tiles.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Casual 31.1%, Colorful 10.5%, Indie 7.7%, 2D 6.9%
- #33 Infection
77% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: ZGame Studio
Windows
Infection is a relaxing and minimal puzzle game. Infect all the cells by virus to get success in each level. Correct operation sequence and timing is the key to success.
Why similar: Strategy 48%, Casual 28.6%, Minimalist 11.6%, Indie 7%, Puzzle 3.7%
- #34 Linker Vibe
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Sinirain
Windows
A calming Numberlink puzzle game where you connect tiles, draw flowing paths, and solve all the levels.
Why similar: Casual 30.6%, Minimalist 26.3%, Colorful 15.8%, 2D 11.4%, Puzzle 11%
- #35 Dropt
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Procedural Level
Windows · Linux
Dropt blends match-3 and falling-block mechanics. Create massive combos, plan without time pressure, and compete for top scores on online leaderboards.
Why similar: Match 3 31.2% ★, Strategy 16.7%, Minimalist 12.2%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Casual 7.4%
- #36 Pinchi-Stingi
74% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Opilio
Windows
Pinchi-Stingi is a tile-based strategy and puzzle game. Casual with no time limits yet highly challenging. Movements are limited to rotating within the finder window, requiring chess-like planning. Features fast respawns and procedurally generated levels.
Why similar: Strategy 29.5%, Match 3 29.2% ★, Casual 18.6%, Colorful 7.4%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #37 Hidden Square
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rapid Rabbit
Windows
Hidden Square can be both easy and tricky. With its minimalistic design, the game presents a unique challenge of uncovering hidden squares.
Why similar: Strategy 37.8%, Minimalist 28.5%, Casual 19.3%, Puzzle 10.5%, Indie 2%
- #38 ROMBY
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 167 reviews2017
Dev: Black Lime Studio
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
In ROMBY you will earn points by placing 4 and even more figures of one color in a straight line. Earn more points and open all hidden girls. Trust me it won't be easy.
Why similar: Match 3 30.6% ★, Strategy 25.9%, Casual 17.9%, Colorful 11%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #39 Minimal Bubble Pop
72% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: LVGames
Windows
Aim your bubbles and blast away! Match 3 of the same bubbles with your cannon to reach new top scores!
Why similar: Minimalist 19.3%, Strategy 15%, Casual 13.8%, Colorful 12.1%, Match 3 10.8% ★
- #40 Veccol
75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2018
Dev: Granmust Games
Windows
Blocks of different size and color falls from the top, rearrange the colors and place the blocks to match three or more of one color in any direction. Set up cascading line-clears for extra points.
Why similar: Match 3 28.3% ★, Minimalist 18%, Casual 11.9%, Colorful 9.9%, Choices Matter 9.1%
- #41 Thrice in a row
74% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Kedexa
Windows
Thrice in a row is a logic game for creating chains of identical elements. The goal of the game is to put in a row from 3 identical elements, get points and go to the next level There are also bonuses. There are 28 different levels available.
Why similar: Strategy 41.4%, Match 3 27% ★, Casual 23.8%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #42 Dungeon Hearts
76% matchMixed62% of 538 reviews2013
Dev: Cube RootsPub: Devolver Digital
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dungeon Hearts fuses the strategy and pattern matching of puzzle games with the kinetic pace of action games. Align magical runes as they flow along the Fatestream to attack, defend, and conjure magic in frenetic battles against a bestiary of fantastic creatures out to use those same runes against you.
Why similar: Match 3 37.7% ★, Strategy 23.9%, Casual 18.8%, Puzzle 8%, Indie 4.2%
- #43 Quadice
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: Euphionia Studio
Windows
A Tile-Matching Puzzle Game
Why similar: Match 3 29.7% ★, Strategy 28.8%, Casual 18.1%, Colorful 8.3%, Puzzle 6.6%
- #44 LightCells
67% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: SumFell
Windows · Mac
LightCells is an elegant and minimalist logic puzzle game that captivates players with its simplicity and depth.
Why similar: Strategy 39.4%, Casual 19.2%, Minimalist 17.7%, Puzzle 10.5%, 2D 9.5%
- #45 Magic Jewelry Craft
67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Elofun Entertainment
Windows
Magic Jewelry Craft (MaJew) is a casual puzzle game where you merge gems to level up, unlock treasures, and achieve high scores. Merge three gems of the same tier to advance through 7 tiers. Complete sections to open treasures and earn rewards.
Why similar: Match 3 35.8% ★, Strategy 22.5%, Casual 11.6%, Colorful 10.8%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #46 MUMBA IV: Egypt Jewels
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2021
Dev: Airem
Windows · Mac · Linux
Your task in MUMBA IV is to destroy coloured jewels in a limited number of moves and earn the highest possible number of points. The players of all age groups will definitely like amazing graphics and fun gameplay. MUMBA is watching You. He won't give you the jewels.
Why similar: Match 3 36.7% ★, Strategy 26.9%, Casual 23.6%, Puzzle 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%
- #47 Heroes of Hellas 3: Athens
71% matchVery Positive92% of 227 reviews2015
Dev: Alawar Casual
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Rebuild Athens from the ashes of its destruction and secure the help of the Heroes of Olympus as you battle an evil god!
Why similar: Match 3 38.1% ★, Strategy 36.7%, Casual 22.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%, Indie 1.3%
- #48 SpelunKing: The Mine Match
71% matchMixed66% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: PlaycademyPub: GC Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Dig into this deep match-3 expedition! Take a dive into the mine, search for your grandpa’s lost items, and collect precious stones to help the villagers around town rebuild Farnsbury. Reach the bottom of the old mine and become the Spelunk King (or Queen)!
Why similar: Match 3 37.8% ★, Casual 30.8%, Colorful 11.5%, 2D 7.6%, Puzzle 7.3%
- #49 Heroes of Hellas Origins: Part Two
67% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2022
Dev: Jaibo GamesPub: Alawar Casual
Windows
With Hellas captured by evil, it is in desperate need of saving. Join Hades in this match-three puzzle game to transform the stone wasteland into a realm of justice and rid the people’s hearts of evil. Become the hero that saves Hellas!
Why similar: Match 3 29.4% ★, Strategy 28.9%, Casual 19%, Colorful 7.5%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #50 Pop DS
65% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: XPS Technology
Windows · Mac
Pop DS is a match 3 game with a twist, you POP (don't swap) gems to remove them. As you progress you will learn new moves and encounter lots of on grid interactive objects. Enjoy playing the game casually, or aim for a challenge worthy of a gamer and go for 100% completion!
Why similar: Match 3 36.6% ★, Strategy 26.5%, Casual 14.5%, Colorful 7.6%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #51 Ringies
73% matchMixed54% of 48 reviews2015
Dev: Mini IT
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 29%
The story of funny little friends who got into trouble and found themselves far away from home. They need your help to get back home! Your journey will be peppered with wonderful adventures and incredible tests.
Why similar: Match 3 38% ★, Casual 30.9%, Strategy 19.1%, Puzzle 6.7%, Indie 3%
- #52 Symmetry Lines
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: geniusLHS
Windows
Simple puzzle game with symmetry and lines.
Why similar: Minimalist 27.8%, Casual 25.7%, Colorful 12.7%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #53 PEG
69% matchVery Positive92% of 242 reviews2017
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blue eats blue. Red eats red. Until one of each remains. A puzzler that is deceptively simple but hard to master.
Why similar: Strategy 29.3%, Casual 25.2%, Minimalist 23%, Puzzle 9.4%, 2D 6.8%
- #54 2048
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Raghavendra
Windows
A cozy, expressive take on 2048. Squish smiling tiles, merge thoughtfully, and relax into a calm puzzle experience.
Why similar: Strategy 27.6%, Match 3 21.2% ★, Minimalist 18.9%, Casual 11%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #55 几何力场
69% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: XUXINGTANG
Windows
Geometric Force Field is a relaxing and minimalist 2D puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 39.3%, Casual 25%, Minimalist 23.7%, Puzzle 8.2%, Indie 2%
- #56 7 Wonders: Ancient Alien Makeover
70% matchVery Positive86% of 308 reviews2012
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%
The long-standing 7 Wonders series keeps getting better and better! The fifth installment, 7 Wonders: Ancient Alien Makeover, adds an entirely new game component, new Wonders and a new and exciting material – Alien Energy!
Why similar: Match 3 44.9% ★, Casual 23.7%, Strategy 23.2%, Puzzle 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
- #57 Geocells Quadcells
68% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Scott Chinchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quadcells is a quirky logic puzzle game and is the second game in the Geocells series.
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Casual 26.9%, Minimalist 14.9%, Indie 6.5%, Puzzle 5.5%
- #58 Heaven & Hell
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: HH-Games
Windows
In the devilish match-3 game Heaven & Hell, you'll have to help the witty angel Angelo bring back the heavenly artifacts stolen by the devil. Solve hundreds great match-3 levels!
Why similar: Match 3 34.4% ★, Strategy 33%, Casual 28%, Indie 4.7%
- #59 Geocells Tricells
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Scott Chinchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tricells is a tranquil logic puzzle game and is the first game in the Geocells series.
Why similar: Strategy 43.9%, Casual 26.5%, Minimalist 15.4%, Puzzle 6.4%, Indie 6.3%