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Homescapes iOS Review: Match-3 Puzzles Meet Interior Design Simulation

by Playrix

4.6
IOSGames
Playrix's Homescapes combines match-3 puzzles with home restoration gameplay. Players solve puzzles to renovate rooms while following a narrative storyline featuring Austin the butler. Targets casual gamers seeking relaxing progression systems.

Detailed Review

Homescapes represents Playrix's successful fusion of match-3 mechanics with narrative-driven home decoration, building upon the studio's established Scapes™ series formula. The game positions itself in the crowded puzzle genre by offering persistent progression through interior design elements, distinguishing itself through character-driven storytelling and tangible visual rewards for puzzle completion. The core gameplay revolves around matching colored elements across grid-based puzzles, with successful combinations generating stars that unlock home renovation options. Players progress through hundreds of increasingly complex levels while selecting furniture, wallpaper, and decor items to transform dilapidated rooms into customized living spaces. The integration of power-ups, special tiles, and limited moves creates strategic depth within the puzzle framework, while the decoration system provides tangible visual progression beyond typical level-based advancement. User experience benefits from polished visual presentation with smooth animations and intuitive touch controls. The interface clearly communicates level objectives, move limitations, and available power-ups without overwhelming players. Real-world usage patterns show consistent short session gameplay, with puzzle difficulty scaling appropriately to maintain engagement without excessive frustration. The energy system and optional in-app purchases follow free-to-play conventions while allowing meaningful progression through regular play. User feedback indicates strong appreciation for the game's core loop, with multiple five-star reviews praising its entertainment value. Cora Noel Nunez (August 8, 2025) noted 'so much stuff to do' while Raeyoncé Knowles (August 7, 2025) expressed disappointment that 'mini games' shown in advertisements appear less frequently than expected during actual gameplay. The consensus suggests high satisfaction with puzzle variety and decoration options, though some users note discrepancies between advertised and actual gameplay elements. The game excels at providing satisfying progression systems and visual rewards through its home restoration mechanics, supported by consistently challenging puzzles. Limitations include typical free-to-play monetization strategies that may slow progression for non-paying users, and some narrative elements may feel repetitive over extended play sessions. Homescapes performs strongest as a casual entertainment option for players seeking structured puzzle challenges with tangible visual rewards and light storytelling elements.

Key Features

  • Match-3 puzzle mechanics with hundreds of progressively challenging levels requiring strategic tile matching
  • Home restoration system allowing players to decorate rooms using stars earned through puzzle completion
  • Character-driven narrative following Austin the butler through story chapters and social interactions
  • Special power-ups and boosters that create explosive combinations and clear multiple tiles simultaneously
  • Daily challenges and events providing additional content beyond the main storyline progression
  • Cloud save functionality enabling seamless gameplay continuity across multiple iOS devices

Why Users Love It

Satisfying progression system
Polished visual presentation

Perfect for: Casual gamers seeking puzzle challenges with decorative customization

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#46

12 from last week

Best Rank

#22

All-time high

Average Rank

#31

30-day average

User Reviews

Robyn882
Nov 19, 2025

I’m going through a stressful situation and Ilaid-back vibe that this game gives you and the positive interaction. I really do need an app to unwind many merge games claim there are that but they are not. To the developers, thank you for this game I’m going through a stressful situation and Ilaid-back vibe that this game gives you and the positive interaction. I really do need an app to unwind many merge games claim there are that but they are not.

Orangegamer5417
Nov 19, 2025

I love this game, but I also have a suggestion, please add cross-platform game merge Review I love this game, but I also have a suggestion, please add cross-platform game merge

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Oct 18, 2025

This is a really fun game but it’s a little bit boring in the beginning and most of the time your playing candy crush🙂🙃😞😒😏 Such a good game 🤩🥳😁 This is a really fun game but it’s a little bit boring in the beginning and most of the time your playing candy crush🙂🙃😞😒😏

Ocjayhawk
Oct 19, 2025

Having fun with this along with my 5yo grandson. Wish there were more games that were low key but challenging like this. Fun & creative Having fun with this along with my 5yo grandson. Wish there were more games that were low key but challenging like this.

~🌸NEZUKO-CHAAAAN🌸~
Oct 19, 2025

I love this game so much! It's exactly like the ads and It is so fun!!!!!! One of my favorite games now. 5 stars⭐ BEST GAME I love this game so much! It's exactly like the ads and It is so fun!!!!!! One of my favorite games now. 5 stars⭐

App Details

Developer

Playrix

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

11/6/2025