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Why Some Puzzle Games are More Addicting Than Others?

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With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. The puzzle genre is a powerhouse in mobile gaming, generating over $7 billion annually in in-app purchases (IAP). Titles like Match Factory , Triple Match 3D , and Tile Busters have successfully carved out space by introducing fresh mechanics to the puzzle category.

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The Sweet Art of Feature Adaptation

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With a knack for puzzles, arcades, and simulation games. This approach allows them to integrate the feature more seamlessly into their existing game mechanics and maintain the delicate balance that keeps their players engaged. Take Candy Crush Saga , for example. They recently introduced their version of the Super Light Ball.

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The top 22 mobile games of 2022

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Masters of simulation, this studio is renowned for making popular sim games for mobile. We don’t see this often enough in casual simulation games, but there is a lovely open-world feel to this game. We’ve seen a few more simulation titles hit the charts this year. Idle Siege: War Simulator by Gameloft. Plan your attack.

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14 low-budget, highly successful story games

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Reigns does a good job balancing this information while leaving enough mystery for unexpected twists. It’s a life simulator game where you navigate through menus to manage your character. Horror in the Darkness is a text-based horror puzzle-esque game. Choice is limited – this is much more of a mystery and puzzle-type game.

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The State of Gaming 2024: Trends in Marketing, Gaming, and Apps

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Genre-Specific Winners: Puzzle Games Prevailed: The genre fell by only 6% YoY in downloads and gained 10% in IAP revenue, thanks to new games like Block Blast and Royal Match, and established hits such as Candy Crush and Gardenscapes. Puzzle remained strong by focusing on retaining its current user base through events and live operations.

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Win Streak: the Gift That Keeps on Giving

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With a knack for puzzle, arcade, and simulation games. Puzzle games have a simple yet addicting core loop: playing levels. Puzzle games have a simple yet addicting core loop: playing levels. This is where the most crucial player motivation for puzzle games comes into play: Win Streak.

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Deathloop deconstruction / design thoughts

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none of Dishonored's morality system and I think this is good, the "stealth puzzle = humane cage free assassination" philosophy has aged poorly imo 69% less stealth. and I think this balance tuning is intentional. So I think they got this balance right, even if I whine about it. You're trading health for ammo / convenience.

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