- #1 Zuma's Revenge!
97% matchVery Positive95% of 3,283 reviews2009
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 18.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
An irresistible force has taken our fearless frog to an island where the puzzle-action of Zuma has evolved in amazing ways… but evil spirits and tenacious tiki bosses rule the land! Survive by firing stone spheres to destroy the deadly stream of balls. Conquer over 60 levels!
Why similar: Match 3 51% ★, Puzzle 11.1%, Classic 10.5% ★, Casual 8.7%, Addictive 5.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the seed game, offering refined mechanics, boss battles, and enhanced visual fidelity.
- #2 Luxor HD
96% matchVery Positive92% of 168 reviews2015
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
Experience LUXOR in stunning HD! Answer the call of the goddess, Isis, in this addictive marble-shooter game. Chains of colored spheres are working their way through ancient Egypt, and it’s up to you to stop them before they reach the pyramids.
Why similar: Strategy 60.3%, Casual 39.7%
Why You'll Like It: A classic marble-shooter that mirrors the core gameplay loop of Zuma with its own unique Egyptian-themed aesthetic.
- #3 Luxor: Amun Rising HD
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 77 reviews2012
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Glory and adventure await as you return to save Ancient Egypt from certain doom in Luxor: Amun Rising. As chains of colored spheres rapidly approach the gateway of the pyramids, it’s up to you to stop them with your magical winged-scarab shooter. Fire colored orbs to make matches of three or more and eliminate oncoming chains.
Why similar: Casual 100%
Why You'll Like It: Provides more of the fast-paced marble-shooting action that fans of the genre crave.
- #4 Sparkle 2
95% matchVery Positive91% of 241 reviews2015
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Challenge the darkness with your swift orb matching skills, mighty magical enchantments and earthshaking powerups. Match the orbs before they fall into the abyss and find your way through mysterious lands of startling beauty!
Why similar: Match 3 60.5% ★, Classic 18.8% ★, Arcade 8.8%, Casual 5.9%, 2D 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, highly polished marble-shooter that features stunning visuals and satisfying power-ups.
- #5 Peggle Deluxe
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,346 reviews2007
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Why similar: Addictive 18.3% ★, Arcade 17%, Puzzle 16.4%, Classic 10.4% ★, Casual 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: While a different mechanic, it shares the same satisfying physics-based arcade puzzle feel and 'PopCap' charm.
- #6 Tumblebugs
94% matchVery Positive94% of 112 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 55.7% ★, Puzzle 13.1%, Casual 7.7%, Cute 6.4%, Family Friendly 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: A charming marble-shooter that replaces balls with bugs, maintaining the same addictive chain-reaction mechanics.
- #7 Dynomite Deluxe
93% matchVery Positive96% of 403 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 36%
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 60%, Puzzle 40%
Why You'll Like It: A classic PopCap arcade puzzle game that shares the same frantic, colorful, and addictive DNA as Zuma.
- #8 Bejeweled® 3
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,834 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 55.8% ★, Puzzle 14.8%, Addictive 8.4% ★, Classic 6.8% ★, Casual 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for match-3 puzzle games, offering the same level of polish and addictive gameplay as Zuma.
- #9 Sparkle Unleashed
92% matchMostly Positive75% of 100 reviews2016
Dev: 10tons Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sparkle Unleashed is a wonderfully polished casual action puzzle game. Match like colored orbs before they fall into the abyss, unlock earthshaking powerups, and conquer more than a 100 levels! Carve a path of light through an enchanting world of mystery and magic!
Why similar: Match 3 45.8% ★, Arcade 13.6%, Puzzle 13%, Casual 12%, 2D 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed marble-popping action with a unique level design that keeps the gameplay fresh.
- #10 Peggle™ Nights
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,167 reviews2008
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Join the Peggle Masters on a dreamtime adventure of alter egos and peg-tastic action. Stay up late to aim, shoot and clear orange pegs, and bask in Extreme Fever glory under the silver moon.
Why similar: Puzzle 28.5%, Addictive 21.9% ★, Classic 21.3% ★, Casual 20%, 2D 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the addictive, high-energy arcade puzzle experience with creative new level designs.
- #11 Chuzzle Deluxe
90% matchVery Positive94% of 1,498 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 17.1 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 62.1% ★, Puzzle 18.4%, Casual 11.8%, Cute 6.6%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky, fun puzzle game from the same era and developer that focuses on matching cute creatures.
- #12 Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
89% matchVery Positive95% of 723 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 42.5 hrs≥1hr: 45%
With awe-inspiring planetary backdrops, explosive new gems and dazzling special effects, Bejeweled 2 is more wildly addictive than ever before.
Why similar: Match 3 64.8% ★, Puzzle 14.6%, Classic 9.9% ★, Casual 9.6%, Singleplayer 1%
Why You'll Like It: A timeless match-3 classic that provides the same relaxing yet engaging puzzle experience.
- #13 Bejeweled Twist
89% 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: Match 3 61.6% ★, Strategy 17.7%, Casual 10.8%, Puzzle 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique rotational mechanic that adds a layer of strategy to the classic match-3 formula.
- #14 Insaniquarium Deluxe
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,542 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.
Why similar: Classic 38.4% ★, Casual 11.6%, Addictive 9.3% ★, Funny 8.9%, Cute 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same charming, addictive PopCap arcade design and colorful aesthetic.
- #15 Sparkle 3 Genesis
88% 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 64.1%, Indie 19.9%, Action 15.9%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a refined marble-shooting experience with RPG-like upgrades to enhance your frog-like abilities.
- #16 Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 150,567 reviews2009
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 41.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Why similar: Classic 25.9% ★, Strategy 16.8%, Addictive 12.5% ★, Funny 9.1%, Family Friendly 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A quintessential strategy game that captures the same colorful, family-friendly, and highly addictive spirit.
- #17 The Treasures of Montezuma 3
86% matchMixed65% of 628 reviews2014
Dev: Alawar EntertainmentPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 11.2 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 81% ★, Casual 15.1%, Indie 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced match-3 game that features a similar jungle-adventure theme and high-score chasing mechanics.
- #18 Feeding Frenzy 2 Deluxe
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,618 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 48%
The feeding frenzy begins again! Swim and swerve through underwater worlds, chow down on smaller fish, and chomp your way to ocean supremacy. But watch out: boatloads of pesky predators are looking to make lunch out of you.
Why similar: Arcade 39%, Casual 35.6%, Family Friendly 12.4%, 2D 8.3%, Singleplayer 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced arcade action that shares the same casual, addictive loop and vibrant underwater theme.
- #19 10,000,000
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,355 reviews2013
Dev: EightyEightGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
10000000: The Dungeon Crawling Matching Game
Why similar: Match 3 69.8% ★, Puzzle 11.6%, Addictive 4.5% ★, Casual 3.6%, Retro 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed match-3 game that captures the frantic, time-pressured energy of Zuma.
- #20 Gems of the Aztecs
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 209 reviews2016
Dev: WellorePub: 8Floor
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.6 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 49.7% ★, Arcade 10.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Strategy 7%, Cute 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Matches the jungle-treasure theme and provides classic match-3 gameplay for puzzle enthusiasts.
- #21 Cave Quest
82% 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 56.6% ★, Puzzle 11.4%, Cute 7.6%, Family Friendly 7%, 2D 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A match-3 game that incorporates dungeon-crawling elements, adding depth to the standard matching formula.
- #22 Artifact Quest 2 - Match 3 Puzzle
82% 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 61.7% ★, Puzzle 12.3%, Arcade 7.8%, Casual 4.8%, Cute 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines match-3 mechanics with a light adventure narrative, perfect for fans of the treasure-hunting theme.
- #23 7 Wonders II
83% 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 69% ★, Puzzle 17.1%, Casual 14%
Why You'll Like It: A classic match-3 puzzle game with a historical theme that emphasizes quick thinking and pattern recognition.
- #24 Gem Forge
81% 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 48.1% ★, Arcade 11.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Addictive 9% ★, Family Friendly 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style match-3 game that focuses on quick reflexes and satisfying visual feedback.
- #25 Evolution Planet: Gold Edition
81% 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 72.4% ★, Puzzle 17.1%, Casual 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A colorful match-3 puzzle game with a quirky sci-fi twist that keeps the gameplay engaging.
- #26 Marble Age
80% matchVery Positive83% of 741 reviews2015
Dev: Clarus Victoria
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Turn-based historical simulation strategy. Develop the Greek civilization from the small village to the great city-state when it will dominate the world!
Why similar: Strategy 33%, Difficult 21.9%, 2D 19.1%, Casual 14.3%, Singleplayer 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A strategic take on the marble-popping genre that adds resource management to the core gameplay.
- #27 Aztec Venture
79% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2017
Pub: familyplay
Windows
Discover mysterious Aztec treasures in this exciting match-3 game!
Why similar: Casual 100%
Why You'll Like It: Features the same ancient civilization aesthetic and match-3 mechanics found in the seed game.
- #28 Bejeweled Deluxe
79% matchVery Positive88% of 312 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 48.7 hrs≥1hr: 24%
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 69.2% ★, Puzzle 15.1%, Casual 14.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #29 祖玛少女/Zuma Girls
76% matchVery Positive82% of 696 reviews2022
Dev: Twilight Sonata Studio
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Zuma girl is a casual marble shooting game, which integrates RPG skills and strategies with traditional Zuma playing methods. You will meet three beautiful girls in the battle. Who is stronger or weaker? Only the brave survive to the end!
Why similar: Match 3 76.3% ★, 2D 9.1%, Casual 7.9%, Shooter 4.5%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #30 The Treasures of Montezuma 4
78% matchVery Positive80% of 696 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 82.4% ★, Casual 7.7%, Puzzle 5.1%, Cute 2.7%, Indie 2.2%
- #31 Fruit Salad
74% matchVery Positive96% of 308 reviews2023
Dev: The Dead Pixel Society, LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Drop adorable fruit to merge them and create even larger fruit in this cozy physics puzzle game!
Why similar: Match 3 51.1% ★, Arcade 12.1%, Puzzle 10%, Cute 6.3%, 2D 4.5%
- #32 The Treasures of Montezuma 5
78% matchMixed70% of 204 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 81% ★, Casual 19%
- #33 SpelunKing: The Mine Match
77% 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 60.7% ★, Puzzle 12.3%, Casual 11.9%, Colorful 6.1%, 2D 5.9%
- #34 Luxor Evolved
76% matchVery Positive93% of 360 reviews2012
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.8 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 68.8% ★, Arcade 13.9%, Casual 11.3%, Action 3%, Indie 3%
- #35 Luxor
77% matchMixed69% of 138 reviews2008
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Addictive and exciting, Luxor is an action-puzzler that takes you on a thrilling adventure across Ancient Egypt. Isis has enlisted you to battle Set and his evil minions. Use your scarab to shoot and destroy the approaching spheres before they reach the pyramids. Use Isis magic by catching talismans, gems, and Ankh coins.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #36 Papa's Freezeria Deluxe
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 12,648 reviews2023
Dev: Flipline Studios
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Return to Calypso Island to serve seasonal sundae treats in Papa's Freezeria Deluxe! Craft sundaes in the Freezeria for all your quirky customers while earning tips, points and Special Recipes. Switch gears and take a trip in the Food Truck to concoct your own chilly creations and see who shows up!
Why similar: Classic 27.1% ★, Strategy 19.9%, Casual 11.1%, Family Friendly 9.9%, 2D 9.5%
- #37 Iggle Pop Deluxe
75% matchVery Positive93% of 98 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 30.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Journey to the Land of Fuzz to collect colorful Iggles and deliver them to their color-coded destinations. But look out for the nasty Zoogs - they're dying to get their grubby hands on those adorable Iggles.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #38 Big Money! Deluxe
74% matchVery Positive94% of 214 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 30%
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 59.5%, Puzzle 40.5%
- #39 Luxor: 5th Passage
75% matchMixed67% of 121 reviews2011
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 24 minMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 38%
Enjoy classic marble-shooting action in an all-new Luxor adventure!
Why similar: Casual 80.1%, Action 19.9%
- #40 Pizza Frenzy Deluxe
73% matchVery Positive97% of 246 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Pizza Frenzy is a wacky action puzzler that puts you in charge of your own pizza delivery empire! Reflexes and quick thinking are required to juggle all the orders. This fast-paced game will keep your mouse clicking with rewarding action and pattern matching.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #41 Luxor 2 HD
73% matchVery Positive80% of 165 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 85.9% ★, Casual 14.1%
- #42 AstroPop Deluxe
73% matchVery Positive82% of 133 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 34%
In a world where most puzzle games are the same, head into outer space to find something new and exciting! Before the descending bricks crush your dreams (and your space ship), use your powerful magnet to move and match same-colored bricks.
Why similar: Casual 100%
- #43 Button Tales
71% matchVery Positive94% of 154 reviews2016
Dev: Anvate Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Button Tales is a breathtaking and challenging Match 3 game with innovation mechanics. This is a real fresh perspective on the Match 3 genre. Meet cute characters and explore the breathtaking environment. The wonderful music and effects will help you delve right into the game.
Why similar: Match 3 53.8% ★, Puzzle 10.5%, Cute 7.4%, Arcade 6.6%, Family Friendly 6.5%
- #44 Luxor 3
72% matchVery Positive91% of 219 reviews2008
Dev: MumboJumboPub: Accelerate Games
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 41%
A brave young Pharaoh, killed prematurely by a fierce sandstorm and embodied by the gods as a skillful scarab, must battle the powerful god of Chaos, Set, to free the essences of other Egyptian gods contained within colorful magical spheres.
Why similar: Match 3 78.2% ★, Casual 21.8%
- #45 Mahjong
70% matchVery Positive84% of 604 reviews2017
Dev: Sanuk GamesPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Play a Zen game! Rediscover the famous traditional Chinese game. Find all the matching pairs of tiles, being careful not to become blocked in, to get to the end of each level. Concentration and perceptiveness are needed to finish the gorgeous boards that we have produced for you.
Why similar: Funny 18.6%, Puzzle 15%, Cute 13%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Physics 10.6%
- #46 Gooba Ball
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 617 reviews2024
Dev: Mon AmiralPub: VchiBan
Windows
A physics-based puzzle game where you combine colorful balls to achieve the ultimate form -- Goober! Combine two of a kind until, like I said, Goober… What more to do you freakin’ want?
Why similar: Arcade 18.5%, Puzzle 15.2%, Strategy 12.6%, Funny 12.3%, Cute 10.5%
- #47 Marble Duel: Sphere-Matching Tactical Fantasy
71% matchMixed63% of 338 reviews2015
Dev: HeroLabs
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Magic duels are the way to solve any dispute in a kingdom conquered by the cruel witch. Every monster will challenge you, but magic will help you destroy the enemy. Master the destructive power of the spheres and become the most fearsome mage ever!
Why similar: Match 3 58.7% ★, Puzzle 15.5%, Casual 10%, 2D 5.3%, Cute 4.6%
- #48 Cobi Treasure Deluxe
72% matchMixed51% of 377 reviews2014
Dev: Cobra Mobile
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 17%
Help Sally the seahorse collect and match ocean treasures before they fall to the seabed. Match the falling ocean gems and play through three exciting and absorbing game modes in the perfect blend of relaxation and Match 3 fun!
Why similar: Match 3 68.3% ★, Casual 16.8%, Puzzle 14.9%
- #49 Zup! 3
68% matchVery Positive90% of 5,580 reviews2017
Dev: Quiet River
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 18.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Minimal physical puzzle with explosions
Why similar: Puzzle 30.7%, Physics 13.8%, Casual 11%, Cute 10.1%, 2D 9.9%
- #50 Intergalactic Bubbles
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,192 reviews2015
Dev: Hellscape Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Blast your way through space in this innovative 3D bubble puzzler! Bounce, bobble, swing, and explode bubbles across the universe. Intergalactic Bubbles advances the classic match-3 genre into the 21st century with stellar graphics, 3D action, and upgrades.
Why similar: Match 3 36.1% ★, Puzzle 24.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Casual 13.7%, Family Friendly 6.2%
- #51 Jewel Quest Pack
71% matchVery Positive87% of 60 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 69.8% ★, Puzzle 15.3%, Casual 14.9%
- #52 Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition
64% matchMostly Positive78% of 533 reviews2025
Dev: Infinity Plus 2Pub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition combines the classic match 3 puzzle game with deep level role playing. Match 3 or more gems in a row to gain mana used to cast spells, battle opponents, collect items and rewards, and advance in the quests collected from nearly 20 years!
Why similar: Match 3 65% ★, Puzzle 16%, Casual 7.2%, 2D 4.5%, Colorful 4.4%
- #53 PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords
69% matchVery Positive87% of 1,115 reviews2008
Dev: Infinite InteractivePub: D3Publisher of America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords delivers, for the first time ever, classic puzzle-game action backed with an epic story of good vs. evil. Challenge your match 3 skills as you battle against computer opponents to save the Kingdom of Etheria from the evil Lord Bane.
Why similar: Match 3 68.7% ★, Puzzle 16.4%, Addictive 5.2% ★, Casual 5%, Strategy 2.3%
- #54 Peggle Extreme
67% matchVery Positive95% of 2,775 reviews2007
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.Pub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Peggle Extreme delivers fast-paced puzzle action that combines elements of pinball and pachinko to create a truly unique game experience. Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun, now exclusively themed with art and sounds from Half-Life: Episode 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2.
Why similar: Puzzle 33.1%, Classic 26.4% ★, Casual 22.4%, Arcade 11.8%, 2D 5%
- #55 Chainz 2: Relinked
70% matchMixed63% of 92 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%
- #56 LUXOR: Mah Jong
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 127 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: Puzzle 50.5%, Casual 49.5%
- #57 Play with my balls
63% matchVery Positive86% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: Galactic Geckon
Windows
Play with my Balls - Action-puzzle game about shaking balls, destroying opponents, and perfectly sinking them into holes. Collect coins and eliminate enemy balls to become the king of the ball kingdom across all locations.
Why similar: Puzzle 26.1%, Cute 17.1%, Family Friendly 13.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Casual 9.5%
- #58 Heavy Weapon Deluxe
67% matchVery Positive86% of 422 reviews2006
Dev: PopCap Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 36%
It's shoot-'em-up arcade action at its best! Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes, and fight your way to victory. What are you waiting for? Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get into the action!
Why similar: Arcade 55.4%, Casual 40.6%, Action 4%
- #59 Cave Quest 2
65% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2021
Dev: MD Studio
Windows · Mac
Fight back against the underworld by acquiring powerful talents and spells on your journey to save your friends in this exciting and clever Match 3 game!
Why similar: Match 3 72.1% ★, Puzzle 9.9%, 2D 5.7%, Casual 5.7%, Family Friendly 5.7%
- #60 Rescue Quest Gold
67% matchVery Positive82% of 51 reviews2017
Dev: Boomzap Inc
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The hit match-3 game is back! Join twin magicians Boom and Zap on their magical adventure in Rescue Quest Gold, lovingly remastered as a premium game with 200+ levels, enhanced effects, and improved gameplay. Match three or more tokens to clear a path and save the Spritelings from an evil sorcerer!
Why similar: Match 3 75.3% ★, Puzzle 15.4%, Casual 9.3%
