Free Match 3 Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,529 Match 3 games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Match 3 game rankings were last updated on 8/27/2025.
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1. Gems of War - Puzzle RPG
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!
Gems of War - Puzzle RPG holds the #1 spot for "best free Match 3 game on Steam" with a Player Score of 77. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8,198 positive reviews and 2,178 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/20/2014 |
| Developer | Infinity Plus 2 |
| Publisher | 505 Games |
| Steam App Id | 329110 |
2. Marvel Puzzle Quest
The best in Match 3 puzzle gameplay meets Marvel's biggest Super Heroes and Super Villains with deep RPG leveling, player-vs-player tournaments, Alliances, and much more! It's time to unleash your inner Super Hero and wage war against your enemies!
Marvel Puzzle Quest has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,069 positive reviews and 1,344 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Marvel Puzzle Quest on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/5/2013 |
| Developer | Broken Circle Studios |
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| Steam App Id | 234330 |
3. Dirty League 🔞
Assemble a team of 5 daring girls and compete against other heroes in captivating match-3 team battles. Discover the best combination among hundreds of abilities and effects that will help you rise to the top of the Pleasure Tower and claim the throne of the universe’s greatest champion!
Dirty League 🔞 has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,280 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 901 positive reviews and 379 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dirty League 🔞 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/11/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 3017450 |
4. MergeCrafter
Welcome to the magical world of Runaria! Explore dungeons, chop trees, mine rocks, and discover hidden treasure! Merge identical items to create valuable resources, Craft new tools and upgrade them with powerful enchantments! Setup passive mining drills and tree farms to rebuild your camp!
MergeCrafter has achieved a Player Score of 70, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 841 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 611 positive reviews and 230 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play MergeCrafter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Project QT
Project QT is a puzzle RPG filled with hot chicks, amazing battles and the naughtiest rewards. Recruit your team of sexy girls and fight the evil infection that has spread into your world. Humanity needs you, so join the greatest and smuttiest adventure in the multiverse!
Project QT has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,008 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 651 positive reviews and 357 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Project QT on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/16/2024 |
| Developer | xDNA |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 1571200 |
6. Puzzle Quest 3
The original Match-3 RPG returns with an all-new adventure, bringing the classic combination of strategic puzzle battles with epic monsters, unique hero classes, and rich fantasy stories.
Puzzle Quest 3 has achieved a Player Score of 51, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 770 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 398 positive reviews and 372 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 5/31/2023 |
| Franchise | 505 Games Official |
| Developer | Infinity Plus 2 |
| Publisher | 505 Games |
| Steam App Id | 1380410 |
7. Strongblade - Puzzle Quest and Match-3 Adventure
Strongblade is a match-3 puzzle game where you play as Sean the Mouse. Travel through a captivating world filled with puzzles, outsmart cunning villains, befriend charming animals, and build unique camps.
Strongblade - Puzzle Quest and Match-3 Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 79, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 616 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 514 positive reviews and 102 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Strongblade - Puzzle Quest and Match-3 Adventure on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/14/2023 |
| Franchise | MatryoshkaGames |
| Developer | Dekovir |
| Publisher | Matryoshka |
| Steam App Id | 2430830 |
8. Booty Calls
Help mermaid princess Andriella and bang the hottest chicks of Naughty Beach in this unique dating simulator with a fun and addictive puzzle mechanic!
Booty Calls has achieved a Player Score of 58, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Match 3 games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,664 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,152 positive reviews and 1,512 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Booty Calls on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 9/18/2018 |
| Developer | 3X Entertainment Limited |
| Publisher | Nutaku Publishing |
| Steam App Id | 823550 |
More Free Match 3 Games
Explore even more rankings for the 81 best free Match 3 games available on Steam.
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| 1,112 | 11/20/2014 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 292 | 12/5/2013 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 218 | 10/11/2024 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 112 | 8/23/2022 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 108 | 1/16/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 5/31/2023 | 51 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 66 | 9/14/2023 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 42 | 9/18/2018 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 26 | 7/28/2025 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 25 | 10/15/2024 | 52 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 9 | 12/11/2020 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 6 | 11/7/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 9/15/2021 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/18/2024 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/29/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/15/2018 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 10/17/2023 | 61 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 7/8/2015 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 6/15/2016 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/27/2023 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Gems of War - Puzzle RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Marvel Puzzle Quest on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). Dirty League 🔞 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, July 24). MergeCrafter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 23). Project QT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 28). Puzzle Quest 3 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Strongblade - Puzzle Quest and Match-3 Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 15). Booty Calls on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 27). Sherlock: Hidden Object & Match-3 Mystery on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 25). Mystery Manor: hidden objects on Steam. Steam Store.