
There are tons of match 3 games available on the Google Play Store. With so many games, it becomes difficult to choose the best ones from hundreds of titles.
Most players want games that go beyond the traditional match-3 puzzles. They yearn for a puzzle game that has additional gameplay elements, challenging levels, and features their favorite cartoon characters. No worries! We have done all the hard work and picked the best match 3 puzzle games for your Android device.
Must-Play Match 3 Puzzle Games
Switchcraft
Switchcraft is a story-based match-3 puzzle game from Wooga. Step into the shoes of a witch as she tries to solve the mystery of friend's disappearance in Pendle Hill, a secret academy for students learning sacred arts. Solve match-3 puzzles to earn magicka and use magicka to read story panels, interact with various interesting characters, cast spells and find hidden objects. There are more than 1000 puzzle levels and 25 chapters in this game.
1. Disney Emoji Blitz
One of the most popular match 3 puzzle games for Android, Disney Emoji Blitz features your favorite Disney characters, such as Ariel, Simba, Mickey Mouse and lots more! What’s more, you can use their special powers to complete levels. You can unlock special emojis and get your own emoji keyboard to send Disney character smileys to your friends via chat apps and social networking sites. The game’s very different from others. It’s fast-paced, fun and you won’t be bored playing it!
2. Diamond Diaries Saga
Diamond Diaries Saga is a match 3 “linker” puzzle game. In this game, you will link three or more “charms” to guide diamonds to their destination and collect them. The game’s known for its mesmerizing graphics and extremely challenging puzzles. It also lets you create jewelry designs using diamonds you have collected so far. Diamond Diaries Saga is a perfect time-waster for those who are seeking a good puzzle game to spend lazy Sunday afternoons.
3. Rangoli Rekha
Match 3 puzzlers are known for their bright, visually appealing levels, and Rangoli Rekha adds more colors to the traditional match 3 puzzle game. Based on the ancient Indian art form, Rangoli Rekha lets you match colorful patterns. The game’s protagonist, Rekha, needs your help to make her black-and-white dreamy world colorful and only you can do this by matching rangolis. You will also be able to access Rekha’s scrapbook, complete her rangolis and show them to her friends.
4, Bejeweled Stars
Not many know that Bejeweled was the first match 3 puzzle game that wowed players with its simple gameplay and graphics. Bejeweled Stars brings a twist to the popular puzzle by letting you create power-ups using sky gems and unlock special emojis. The game has several unique levels and each level is more exciting than the other. You can also collect various emojis and use them in your text messages to friends and family.
5. Angry Birds Match
There are several Angry Birds-themed match 3 puzzle games for Android, but this one’s my favorite. It lets you create your favorite birds right on the game board. When you match 4 objects, you create the Red Bird and use his powers to clear several objects. When you match 5 objects, you bring the Bomb bird and use his special skills to destroy enemies and objects. The game also lets you form bird combos to clear levels faster. Puzzles are not easy but if you use birds and combos properly, you will solve them in no time. If you love Angry Birds and puzzles, then you should install this game on your Android device.
6. Simon’s Cat Crunch Time
Did you know that the popular animated cartoon series revolving around the adventures of a hungry kitty has a game of its own? It’s called Simon’s Cat Crunch Time and it’s a cute little linker puzzle game that lets you connect Simon and his friends’ favorite treats to complete levels. On your treat-matching adventure, you will also be able to create special treats to complete levels faster. You will also unlock special game modes such as spot the difference and fight enemies in boss levels. Visually, the game looks ditto like the cartoon series. It’s a fun game and Simon’s Cat fans will cherish everything about Crunch Time.
7. Pokemon Shuffle Mobile
A match 3 Pokémon game? That’s rare and Shuffle is probably the only puzzle game available for Android devices. It’s a match 3 puzzle RPG that does not have any strict game rules, so kids will definitely enjoy this game. You will also collect lots of Pokémon and take their support to defeat enemies in a match 3 battle. Each creature has its own qualities and you will have to make the most of them to defeat enemies. The game’s fun and unlike other match 3 puzzle games for Android, it’s pretty easy to play.
8. Gardenscapes
Plain match 3 puzzlers are boring, which is why more and more game creators are infusing other gameplay elements into a puzzle game to make playtime more fun and exciting. Gardenscapes was one of the first match 3 puzzle games that integrated traditional match 3 puzzles with simulation. The mobile version of the game lets you solve puzzles to restore a dilapidated garden. You can decorate your garden, change interiors and befriend several virtual characters. Mind you, the game’s too long, but you will never get tired solving puzzles and decorating your garden!
9. SEGA Heroes
Another fun match 3 battle RPG, this game features your favorite heroes and villains from the SEGA universe. SEGA Heroes turn-based battle elements allows players to match 3 or more gems of the same color to fight multiple enemies. While fighting, you can use each hero’s special powers to defeat enemies faster. Each hero has a unique power, and there are several heroes to collect. You will have to collect hero shards to unlock new heroes, build the best team combo to defeat bosses.
10. Candy Crush Friends Saga
It’s the same ol’ Candy Crush, but this time its new avatar features lots of cool characters that make candy-matching a little bit easier. Your “friends” will provide certain power-ups from time-to-time to clear more candies. As you progress, there will be lots challenges ahead, but what’s a match 3 puzzle game without any challenge?