Homescapes

A match-3 puzzle game with a house to restore

Homescapes combines match-3 puzzles with home renovation. You complete levels by matching pieces on a game board, then spend the resulting progress on repairs, decoration and other changes around a large house. The setup suits players who want more than a series of disconnected puzzle rounds: each level contributes to a longer project.

Built around steady progress

Playrix uses Austin, the household butler, to connect the renovation work with an ongoing story. Characters, conversations and new areas give the game a reason to keep moving beyond the next puzzle. The house acts as a clear visual record of progress, while the task list points you towards the next improvement.

The core play remains easy to pick up, but later boards can demand more careful use of available moves and special combinations. That makes Homescapes a good fit for casual players who prefer short sessions, as well as anyone who enjoys gradually unlocking a larger set of goals.

What the numbers suggest

The game has a 4.72 rating from more than 13.2 million reviews and has passed 100 million installs. Those figures point to a broad, established audience rather than a niche puzzle title. Ongoing events and a substantial supply of levels also give regular players reasons to return after finishing a renovation task.

Who should play it

• Choose it for: match-3 puzzles tied to decorating, character-led progression and a relaxed, goal-based structure.
• Best suited to: players who enjoy visible rewards for repeated play and like alternating between quick challenges and longer-term projects.
• Developer: Playrix.