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Match Around — Addictive match-3 puzzle game with exploration

Android Casual pxcyprus
4.8 GP
185,022+
Download on Google Play

Description

Been playing Match Around for a couple months now. It’s basically a match-3 game but with this cool exploration mechanic. You match stuff to get more energy, and then you can go explore these different worlds and stories. Pretty solid app if you’re into puzzle games.

Here’s what you do: you’ve got these match-3 puzzles that you gotta solve to earn energy. Then you can use that energy to unlock new areas and see what’s going on in the story. There’s also this merge-2 thing where you can combine items – that’s pretty cool. And the graphics look great, it runs smoothly even on my older phone.

Look, if you like puzzle games with a little adventure mixed in, you’ll probably dig this. It’s not perfect – the upgrades take forever at higher levels and the ads can get annoying – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you’re bored of your usual match-3 games.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Match Around. I've tested a bunch of casual puzzle games and this one's pretty solid. The mix of match-3 and merge-2 mechanics works really well, and the exploration/story elements are a nice change of pace. And it's got good depth without being too complicated. Not gonna lie though, the grind can get real at higher levels and the ads are a pain if you don't wanna pay. But if you're looking for a fun, polished puzzle game, this is worth downloading.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Merge-2 mechanic adds a fresh twist to the match-3 formula
  • Exploration and story elements keep things interesting

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets a bit repetitive after playing for a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay for the ad-free version

Specifications

Updated 10.10.2025
Category Casual
Age Rating Everyone
Developer pxcyprus
Android Android 5.0++
Package Name com.mg0.tmtm

Ratings

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4.8/5
611 reviews
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