The lush match-3 puzzler Gardenscapes first sprouted in 2016, inviting players to restore the grounds of a ramshackle villa. But with a bounty of updates – and butler Austin always up to new high jinks – visits to this backyard oasis are always rejuvenating. Here’s why Gardenscapes continues to thrive:

Austin might be the mainstay of Gardenscapes, but the ever-evolving storyline has introduced loads of other characters – including Elsa Lokken, a butler intern who’s a thorn in Austin’s side until she blossoms into an ally.

Solving puzzles to spruce up the landscape is the name of the game, but even if you’ve experienced the core story, new events and expeditions have you venturing beyond the grounds. Restore an animation studio, track down a yeti – who knows what’s next?

Need a puzzling pause? Every few levels, try conquering a mini-game! Pull pins to lure a bear with honey, or see if you can survive a night in the wild. A diligent butler like Austin needs a vacation from time to time.