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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG

2014

Should you play it?

Gems of War is a Match-3 RPG from the original creators of Puzzle Quest! Start your RPG journey and fight puzzle battles through hundreds of quests, or build your army of troops and go to war in strategic PVP match-3 combat!

What works

  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Free to play with fair progression
  • Active guild and community features
  • Cross-platform play
  • Regular updates and new content

Things to keep in mind

  • Grind-heavy progression
  • Some rng frustration
  • No real-time pvp
  • Complexity may overwhelm new players
  • Network connection required

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Bit Heroes Quest

  • Endless World Idle RPG

  • The Walking Dead: No Man's Land

  • Onmyoji

  • Summoners War

  • Shakes and Fidget

Less idle-friendly

Games that feels like Gems of War - Puzzle RPG but with less of an idle filler feel

  • Minion Masters

  • Across the Obelisk

  • Inkbound

  • Bravery and Greed

  • Infinity Wars: Animated Trading Card Game

  • Mythgard

Less social

Games that feels like Gems of War - Puzzle RPG but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Arcanium: Rise of Akhan

  • Multiverse Loot Hunter

  • Once Upon a Galaxy

  • Gordian Quest

  • Fairytale Fables

  • MARVEL SNAP

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Gems of War - Puzzle RPG: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Fellowship, Domination. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Domination.

Last update: 21/08/2026