Austin isn’t your typical videogame hero. After moving back in with his parents, the bow-tie-wearing butler decides to spruce up their dusty, dated home. Solve engaging match-3 puzzles to redecorate and turn the place into a beautifully made-over mansion.

What we love: Putting our personal touch on the sprawling estate. Wallpaper, sofas, bookshelves, aquariums—every upgrade comes in multiple options that let you go as retro or as modern as you like. With all sorts of areas to unlock (including a boathouse and massive courtyard), Homescapes will give your design skills a serious workout.

Quick tip: Use the right power-up for the job! Paper planes are great for picking off lone pieces without a nearby match, but save row-clearing rockets for bigger obstacles. Need the whole board cleared? Form two rainbow balls and match ’em up!

Meet the creator: Famous for match-3 hits including Fishdom and Gardenscapes, puzzle powerhouse Playrix was founded in 2004 by brothers Dmitry and Igor Bukhman.