If Austin the butler needs no introduction—or you immediately light up at the mention of “-scapes games”—then you know Playrix, the folks behind some of the most popular puzzlers around. Whether you’re solving match-3 levels to spruce up an aquarium or build a bustling town from scratch, these games are always worth revisiting…or savoring for the very first time.

Update and renovate
Family meetups can be great fun—even when your parents’ place is a dusty time capsule in dire need of some TLC. Homescapes puts you and butler-of-all-trades Austin in charge of a top-to-bottom mansion makeover. Clear match-3 levels to earn upgrades, then pick the decor you want for every part of the house, from living-room wallpaper to swanky patio sets. Mom and Dad will love it.

Hoe your row
Austin—yes, the one and the same—is really in the weeds in Gardenscapes. Can you help him turn an overgrown estate into a lush paradise? Match fruit and flowers to create board-blasting power-ups, then spend earned stars to rake leaves, repair fountains, and add all the little touches that make a garden feel alive. Don’t forget to build some new digs for your precious pup!

Craft a watery wonderland
Design the perfect aquatic playground in Fishdom, where matching pearls, shells, and other underwater treasures awards you a mind-boggling selection of aquarium decorations, including mermaid statues and teensy cottages. Stock your tank with clown fish, seahorses, and dozens of other adorable swimmers, then sit back and watch them live their best lives.

Build this city
Can’t decide between urban living and cozy farm comfort? Township offers both! Transform a sleepy village into a bustling metropolis while also managing the farmland and forests nestled outside the town limits. Grow wheat for your bakeries, raise cows to supply the dairy factory, and keep your citizens happy with lakeside bungalows and movie theaters. No matching puzzles here—just satisfying city-building.

Use your gray matter
Congrats! You’ve just inherited a sprawling mansion, and it’s only a bit haunted. Manor Matters dares you to explore Castlewood Manor, completing hidden-object puzzles and cracking clever mini-games to unravel the mystery of your missing benefactor. You’ll need keen eyes to delve deeper into the history of this enigmatic estate and its curious collection of antiques. Just remember: Ghosts aren’t real. Probably.

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