- #1 Atlantis: Pearls of the Deep
97% matchVery Positive86% of 79 reviews2016
Dev: Alder GamesPub: Legacy Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Save Atlantis in this unique physics-based Match-3 game!
Why similar: Casual 75.8%, Puzzle 24.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the underwater aesthetic with physics-based puzzle mechanics that feel familiar yet fresh.
- #2 Bejeweled® 3
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,960 reviews2010
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Why similar: Match 3 59.9%, Casual 23.4%, Puzzle 16.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard of the genre, offering the same satisfying gem-matching mechanics found in Cobi Treasure Deluxe.
- #3 The Treasures of Montezuma 3
96% matchMixed66% of 637 reviews2014
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Match tokens to unlock incredible riches in The Treasures of Montezuma 3! With Casual and Timed modes to enjoy, 160 levels to beat, and dozens of mind-bending mini-puzzles to solve, you could be in the jungle for months!
Why similar: Match 3 57.7%, Casual 42.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, highly polished match-3 game that shares the same addictive treasure-collecting loop.
- #4 League of Mermaids
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 64 reviews2015
Dev: Alder GamesPub: Legacy Games
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Join the League of Mermaids on an amazing Match-3 Physics puzzle adventure!
Why similar: Casual 69.6%, Puzzle 30.4%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming underwater theme and puzzle mechanics that mirror the casual, relaxing nature of the seed game.
- #5 Bejeweled Deluxe
94% matchVery Positive88% of 321 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 25%
In the game, you must swap two adjacent gems to line up three or more of the same jewel type horizontally or vertically to eliminate them. Keep playing until there are no moves left or you've conquered the board. Bejeweled's gameplay can be fun for both kids and adults.
Why similar: Match 3 48.9%, Casual 39.8%, Puzzle 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: The original classic that defined the match-3 genre, offering pure and simple puzzle fun.
- #6 Chuzzle Deluxe
94% matchVery Positive94% of 1,541 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Drag the rows of fuzzy Chuzzles up and down, left and right, to match colors, and they'll pop and return to their test-tube home. Choose from four play modes and two difficulty levels.
Why similar: Match 3 48.9%, Casual 35.9%, Puzzle 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, cute, and highly addictive puzzle game that shares the same casual accessibility as Cobi Treasure Deluxe.
- #7 Jewel Match Atlantis Solitaire - Collector's Edition
93% matchVery Positive84% of 110 reviews2019
Dev: Suricate SoftwarePub: Grey Alien Games
Windows
Median: 16.0 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take a deep dive into the magical undersea world of Atlantis Solitaire! Voyage across 400 (!) submarine levels and restore 10 breathtaking Aquascapes. Unlock 18 bonus solitaire variants and enjoy playing 100 levels of a fully featured Mahjong game.
Why similar: Casual 79.4%, Puzzle 20.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the underwater theme with classic card-based puzzle mechanics for a relaxing experience.
- #8 Chainz 2: Relinked
92% matchMixed63% of 93 reviews2009
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
It’s link-matching madness with Chainz 2: Relinked. Rotate the colored links to make matches of three or more in Classic Mode. Pit your link-matching skills against the clock in Arcade Mode. Ponder every precious move in Strategy Mode. Twist your brain and clear all the links in Puzzle Mode.
Why similar: Casual 100%
Why You'll Like It: A classic casual puzzle game that emphasizes strategic matching and long-term planning.
- #9 7 Wonders II
91% matchVery Positive80% of 211 reviews2008
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Journey back in time with the 7 Wonders series to when magnificent structures were being built in far away lands. Enjoy challenging match-3 gameplay in a newly enhanced interactive environment where you not only learn about marvelous new wonders such as Stonehenge and Taj Mahal, but also watch them come to life piece by piece before your...
Why similar: Match 3 48.7%, Casual 38.6%, Puzzle 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing match-3 game that focuses on building historical structures through puzzle completion.
- #10 Big Money! Deluxe
91% matchVery Positive95% of 239 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 31%
Here's your chance to strike it rich! Grab as much loot as you can before your pile of coins reaches the top of the window. If you move fast enough to fill the money meter, you'll score a moneybag. Collect enough bags, and you'll join the ranks of the rich and famous.
Why similar: Casual 84.5%, Puzzle 15.5%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style puzzle game that focuses on clearing the board with satisfying chain reactions.
- #11 The Treasures of Montezuma 4
90% matchVery Positive80% of 702 reviews2014
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Free the gods’ powers and fulfill your destiny in the Treasures of Montezuma 4! This new match-three game is overflowing with mystery and excitement!
Why similar: Match 3 69.9%, Casual 25.5%, Puzzle 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Builds upon the success of its predecessor with more complex levels and vibrant, treasure-themed visuals.
- #12 Cave Quest
89% matchVery Positive93% of 105 reviews2020
Dev: MD Studio
Windows · Mac
Play a thrilling Match3 game! Match gems of the same kind to destroy them and to get bonuses and power-ups.
Why similar: Match 3 65.6%, Casual 20.5%, Puzzle 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: Blends match-3 gameplay with light adventure elements in a way that feels very similar to Cobi Treasure Deluxe.
- #13 Jewel Quest Pack
89% matchVery Positive87% of 61 reviews2009
Pub: Next Game
Windows
Includes the first three titles in the the ultimate jewel matching adventure, Jewel Quest! Rupert and Emma have settled down and opened a museum to display their many artifacts. While playing with a mysterious jewel board, their daughter unknowingly pops open a secret compartment.
Why similar: Match 3 48.4%, Casual 40.5%, Puzzle 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic puzzle games that focus on grid-based matching and exploration themes.
- #14 Coral Cove
86% matchVery Positive94% of 147 reviews2023
Dev: Sandro FigoPub: MediaCube Games
Windows
Coral Cove is a relaxing match 3-like underwater game in which you try to build the largest reef without running out of corals to place.
Why similar: Match 3 64.6%, Casual 21.6%, Puzzle 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique hex-grid underwater setting that provides a fresh take on the traditional match-3 formula.
- #15 SpelunKing: The Mine Match
88% 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 50.5%, Casual 38.8%, Puzzle 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, mouse-only match-3 game that captures the same sense of exploration and treasure hunting.
- #16 Zuma Deluxe
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 6,539 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.
Why similar: Match 3 68.7%, Casual 16.5%, Puzzle 14.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic casual puzzle game that focuses on color matching and precision, perfect for fans of simple, addictive gameplay.
- #17 7 Wonders: Treasures of Seven
87% matchMostly Positive75% of 154 reviews2008
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
It's time to build nine of the most intriguing structures throughout history! Match runes to break blocks and uncover the lock and keystone for each round. Rotate the cube face to move your keystone along the pathways you've created to reach each level's lock and conquer all six sides!
Why similar: Match 3 53.8%, Casual 46.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic match-3 title that focuses on the thrill of collecting artifacts and building wonders.
- #18 Dynomite Deluxe
85% matchVery Positive96% of 417 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 23.0 hrs≥1hr: 37%
It's prehistoric egg-blasting fun! Use your slingshot to match three or more dino eggs of the same color... and watch them explode! Can you blast all the eggs before Mama Brontosaurus tramples your game?
Why similar: Casual 84.8%, Puzzle 15.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, classic puzzle game that uses simple mechanics to create a highly addictive experience.
- #19 Artifact Quest 2 - Match 3 Puzzle
84% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2017
Dev: Best Friend Games
Windows · Mac
Travel together with Jess to a tropical island and find ancient treasures!
Why similar: Match 3 66.1%, Casual 20%, Puzzle 13.9%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward and relaxing match-3 game that focuses on treasure hunting and board clearing.
- #20 Luxor Evolved
84% matchVery Positive93% of 363 reviews2012
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
In an all-new, completely revamped LUXOR Evolved, the chains are faster, the power-ups more awesome, the shooters more stealthy. In this retro-styled arcade shooter, you’ll experience a faster, more intense LUXOR, unlike any you’ve seen before.
Why similar: Match 3 60.8%, Casual 39.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, visually stimulating puzzle game that rewards quick reflexes and strategic matching.
- #21 Jewel Match Twilight
82% matchPositive85% of 39 reviews2022
Dev: Suricate SoftwarePub: Grey Alien Games
Windows
Unravel this creepy-crawly match-3 adventure and unveil haunted castles that will leave your spine tingling! Explore vast levels and buy upgrades from the sinister shop to aid you in your travels. Enjoy a spellbinding soundtrack while you explore each of the 120 huge match-3 levels.
Why similar: Match 3 68.1%, Casual 17.3%, Puzzle 14.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a slightly more atmospheric take on the match-3 genre while maintaining the core casual mechanics.
- #22 Mighty Gemstones
83% matchMixed50% of 67 reviews2018
Dev: Sabrina Aridi
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Combine all gemstones to complete the many different missions in this match 3 game.
Why similar: Match 3 61%, Casual 24.1%, Puzzle 14.9%
Why You'll Like It: A simple, casual match-3 game that focuses on clearing gemstones to progress through various levels.
- #23 Tisnart Tiles
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 70 reviews2015
Dev: TisnartPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Tisnart Tiles takes you beyond ordinary match-3 games with 120 levels full of exciting twists and surprises!
Why similar: Match 3 47%, Casual 40.4%, Puzzle 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: A casual puzzle game that offers a unique twist on tile-matching mechanics.
- #24 Puzzle Plunder
81% matchVery Positive86% of 172 reviews2018
Dev: Windybeard
Windows
Puzzle Plunder is a Pirate themed match 3 game with stat building elements. Connect and match the icons to overcome obstacles as you sail the vast ocean in search of loot.
Why similar: Match 3 59.5%, Casual 28.2%, Puzzle 12.3%
- #25 Numba Deluxe
81% matchMixed62% of 285 reviews2014
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 114.8 hrs≥1hr: 25%
An exciting, all-new gaming experience which is fun, challenging and will help you increase your overall mental fitness! Create Numba chains in various sequences. Sound easy? Get ready for some great fun and absorbing gameplay through 3 testing game modes as you strive to become the ultimate Numba Champion in this all-new puzzler.
Why similar: Casual 64.9%, Puzzle 35.1%
- #26 LUXOR: Mah Jong
80% matchMostly Positive74% of 130 reviews2009
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 12 minMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Embark on an epic quest to recover the stolen treasures of Ancient Egypt in LUXOR: Mah Jong. The fun and challenge is unending with 200 unique layouts available in 3 awesome play modes; Adventure, Single and Traditional.
Why similar: Casual 78.5%, Puzzle 21.5%
- #27 Silver Tale
79% matchMixed68% of 90 reviews2017
Dev: PlaycademyPub: Shaman Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Take a fantastical journey across the kingdom. Solve quests, collect rare artifacts, build upgrades, and even craft new items in this innovative new match-3 experience!
Why similar: Match 3 60.8%, Casual 39.2%
- #28 Evolution Planet: Gold Edition
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 55 reviews2016
Dev: Play Wireless
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover a place full of wonder, adventure, fun, treasures… and frogs! And dinosaurs! And cavemen! Play through Evolution Planet's islands and meet the creatures that live there.
Why similar: Match 3 55%, Casual 31.3%, Puzzle 13.6%
- #29 Fruit Salad
75% matchVery Positive96% of 308 reviews2023
Dev: The Dead Pixel Society, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Drop adorable fruit to merge them and create even larger fruit in this cozy physics puzzle game!
Why similar: Match 3 65.7%, Casual 20.7%, Puzzle 13.6%
- #30 Loot Hunter
78% 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: Match 3 61.8%, Casual 38.2%
- #31 3SwitcheD
77% matchMixed42% of 655 reviews2012
Dev: Reality PumpPub: Topware Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Be careful! This Game is addictive! You won´t find more challenges, more speed, more fun and more treasures anywhere in the known Universe!3SwitcheD™ combines classical Gameplay with fascinating new technologies. Find yourself in a new World arcade gaming.
Why similar: Casual 86.6%, Match 3 11.1%, Puzzle 2.3%
- #32 Aqua Fish
77% matchMixed46% of 71 reviews2017
Dev: Starodymov
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 36 minMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 44%
The underwater world of Aquafish is waiting for you, build a beautiful aquarium buy winning coins in the classic tile-matching puzzle game mode!
Why similar: Match 3 56.8%, Casual 30.1%, Puzzle 13.1%
- #33 Mermaid Adventures: The Frozen Time
76% matchMixed64% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: First Games Interactive
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Help Alice and her friends bring peace and sanity back to the underwater kingdom in this gorgeous Match-3 adventure!
Why similar: Match 3 67.9%, Casual 16.8%, Puzzle 15.3%
- #34 Luxor 2 HD
76% matchVery Positive80% of 167 reviews2013
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
The much anticipated sequel to the #1 casual game of 2005, LUXOR 2 HD has been re-imagined and sets the new standard for action-puzzlers with dazzling new HD graphics & effects.Luxor 2 HD still offers the addictive and easy-to-learn, yet difficult to master game play which made the award-winning Luxor franchise such a smash hit,...
Why similar: Match 3 60.8%, Casual 39.2%
- #35 Jewel Match Origins - Palais Imperial Collector's Edition
74% matchVery Positive85% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Suricate SoftwarePub: Grey Alien Games
Windows
Play a Match-3 game like you've never seen before! Journey back to the Baroque Era in this imperial Match-3 adventure! Traverse 180 vast levels and collect resources to construct a breathtaking palace.
Why similar: Match 3 59.7%, Casual 31.9%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #36 Tumblebugs
73% matchVery Positive91% of 117 reviews2022
Dev: Wildfire StudiosPub: Atari
Windows
Save your backyard buddies from rolling into the Black Bug Empire's underground lair. By launching colored bugs from your back with precise timing you can free more bugs with matching color, but you have to act fast and save them all before you run out of time.
Why similar: Match 3 55.9%, Casual 30.3%, Puzzle 13.8%
- #37 Clean the Sea!
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #38 Dessert Storm
75% matchMostly Negative37% of 105 reviews2016
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Dessert Storm is the sweetest Match-3 puzzler you will ever play! Your task is to switch desserts in order to match lines of three of more. An adorable ice cream man will cheer you along as you complete randomized puzzles.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #39 Lucid
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 260 reviews2011
Dev: YeaBoing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Discover a new way to match blocks in this otherworldly, Zen-like, relaxing puzzle experience. Lucid is the world's first Match-All puzzle game, in which you clear areas by combining all the blocks of an area. Enjoy the stunning visuals and relaxing sound effects as you make combos and hunt for the next perfect area to clear.
Why similar: Casual 45%, Match 3 36.6%, Puzzle 18.4%
- #40 Bejeweled Twist
73% matchVery Positive82% of 615 reviews2008
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 45%
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: Match 3 53.9%, Casual 37%, Puzzle 9.2%
- #41 Faerie Solitaire Harvest
72% matchVery Positive82% of 193 reviews2019
Dev: SubsoapPub: Puppygames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Match cards, rescue Faeries, and raise Magical Pets as you explore the many and vast enchanted worlds of Faerie Solitaire Harvest!
Why similar: Casual 55.5%, Match 3 25.4%, Puzzle 19.1%
- #42 Toffee Cats
69% matchVery Positive100% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: traint
Windows
A relaxing puzzle game about adorable cats! Toffee Cats is a cute and casual game for the whole family! Different cats, charming graphics, and a cozy atmosphere will bring tons of joy. Perfect for relaxing and having fun.
Why similar: Match 3 45.4%, Puzzle 29%, Casual 25.6%
- #43 Yosumin!™
73% matchMixed63% of 222 reviews2009
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 30%
Make rectangles of the same type of yosumin to make them disappear in this mind-bending puzzle game. The more you get, the better you'll feel! Yosumin!, Square Enix's puzzle masterpiece, is here! Simply select rectangles of the same type of yosumin to make them disappear in this simple yet challenging puzzle game.
Why similar: Casual 72.4%, Puzzle 27.6%
- #44 Matchville - Match 3 Puzzle
72% matchMixed41% of 121 reviews2019
Dev: CreobitPub: 8Floor
Windows
Matchville - your dream town. Complete three-in-a-row levels to advance the plot, make new friends and decorate picturesque locations. Your own cafe is already waiting for you!
Why similar: Match 3 71.8%, Casual 28.2%
- #45 Gems of the Aztecs
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 209 reviews2016
Dev: WellorePub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 98%
A dangerous journey into the ruins of an ancient city await our hero. Help him find the treasure in Gems of the Aztecs!
Why similar: Match 3 63.9%, Casual 21.8%, Puzzle 14.3%
- #46 Island Of Enchantment
65% matchVery Positive94% of 445 reviews2026
Dev: DigitalDream
Windows
This is a relaxing and casual little game. You need to help the beautiful girls to find their lost things. This game can provide you with a relaxing experience while also exercising your intuition and concentration.
Why similar: Match 3 68.3%, Casual 31.7%
- #47 7 Wonders: Magical Mystery Tour
70% matchVery Positive91% of 133 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 54.8%, Casual 34.4%, Puzzle 10.7%
- #48 The Treasures of Montezuma 5
71% matchMixed70% of 207 reviews2016
Dev: WellorePub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
A thrilling gem-matching adventure awaits those who dare to explore the jungle of the Aztecs, where untold treasure lies hidden deep within an ancient temple!
Why similar: Match 3 52.1%, Casual 47.9%
- #49 Treasure Chest Clicker
67% matchVery Positive82% of 394 reviews2023
Dev: Simon Eftestol
Windows
Median: 37.6 hrsMean: 66.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Click your way to a fortune in Treasure Chest Clicker! Discover gold, level up and find all the rare treasures hidden inside the chests!
Why similar: Casual 62.8%, Puzzle 37.2%
- #50 Sparkle 3 Genesis
70% matchMixed71% of 775 reviews2015
Dev: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Step into the amazing world of Sparkle – a surreal ocean, where life is thriving and conditions are perfect to make an evolutionary leap.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #51 Gem Forge
69% matchVery Positive89% of 72 reviews2016
Dev: Bogemic Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An addictive puzzle game where you need to move and merge gems of the same type. The game is similar to the games like Threes! and 2048, except there is no numbers here, but gemstones.
Why similar: Match 3 62.3%, Casual 23.8%, Puzzle 13.9%
- #52 Tidalis
70% matchMixed64% of 240 reviews2010
Dev: Arcen Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%
Tidalis is a block-based puzzle game with casual appeal, hardcore depth, and an addictive new "streams" mechanic. The game is brimming over with riffs and variants on that core mechanic with 20 game modes, dozens of special blocks and items, and 115 levels in the adventure mode alone.
Why similar: Match 3 47.7%, Casual 35.6%, Puzzle 16.7%
- #53 Seashell
66% matchVery Positive97% of 148 reviews2022
Dev: High Tea Frog
Windows
Relax, make time for yourself and collect unique and beautiful gifts from the sea. Examine seashells while learning all about them in this short, experimental game about our favourite place to unwind.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #54 Critical Mass
69% matchMixed69% of 440 reviews2011
Dev: Manic Game Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 18 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 25%
Critical Mass is an action puzzle game that takes traditional match 3 and brings it into the world of 3D.
Why similar: Casual 60.7%, Puzzle 39.3%
- #55 Elfie: A Sand Plan
63% matchVery Positive100% of 116 reviews2026
Dev: Pressed Elephant
Windows · Mac
Elfie: A Sand Plan is a relaxing and intuitive puzzle game where you help a small ambitious elephant build some sand castles. Enjoy spending time at the beach with your new rotund friend!
Why similar: Casual 56.8%, Puzzle 43.2%
- #56 Resonance of the Ocean
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,211 reviews2022
Dev: Image Labo
Windows · Mac
Pick up what the waves wash ashore to make instruments. Use those instruments to answer the echoes heard from beyond the ocean.
Why similar: Casual 59%, Puzzle 41%
- #57 Mahjong Magic Islands
68% matchMixed69% of 101 reviews2017
Dev: Rainbow Games
Windows
Mahjong: Magic Islands features classic mahjong solitaire in a uniquely original visual format. Collecting components for magic spells adds a fun layer to the gameplay, and meeting cute magical creatures to help out gives the varied levels of the game more significant depth.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #58 Tiny Bubbles
67% matchVery Positive94% of 52 reviews2018
Dev: Pine Street Codeworks LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Play with squishy clusters of soap bubbles in this mesmerizing physics puzzle game. Winner of over a dozen indie gaming awards!
Why similar: Match 3 59.9%, Puzzle 20.2%, Casual 20%
- #59 Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells
68% matchVery Positive89% of 62 reviews2016
Dev: Green Sauce Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Dive into a magical world of witches and wizards. Travel through magical lands, relaxing music and help Victoria collect unique items along her journey to become a witch. Learn from the ancient Book of Spells in this engaging Match 3 game.
Why similar: Match 3 60%, Casual 27.4%, Puzzle 12.7%
