Hybrid Casual Puzzle Templates
Exploring the Mechanics and Success of Hybrid Casual Puzzle Templates
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Objective of the report
This report aims to explore and categorize game templates in hybrid casual puzzle games by identifying common mechanics and gameplay structures. By analyzing successful games within each template, the report provides insights into industry trends, player engagement patterns, and design principles that contribute to their success.
Templates:
1) Block Jam Template
A puzzle game where players must sort and organize characters or objects based on specific attributes (e.g., color) to fit them into designated spaces, such as blocks, buses, or slides.
Games:
1A) Block Jam 3D by Voodoo
Lifetime Download: 15M
Lifetime IAP: $33.2M
1B) Bus Jam by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 15.1M
Lifetime IAP: $8.3M
1C) Aqua Rush! by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 34.4K
Lifetime IAP: $555
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2) Car Puzzle Template
A puzzle game where players must untangle and clear a congested traffic area by moving cars in their designated directions—seen in games like Parking Jam and Traffic Escape.
Games:
2A) Parking Jam 3D by Popcore Games
Lifetime Download: 217.4M
Lifetime IAP: $3.1M
2B) Traffic Escape! by FOMO Games
Lifetime Download: 57.4M
Lifetime IAP: $4.5M
2C) Drive Quest by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 675.9K
Lifetime IAP: $690K
3) Queue Based Puzzles Template
A puzzle game where players sort a queue of people or objects into designated spaces, like seating passengers, untangling obstacles,or packing sorted coffee cups into boxes.
Games:
3A) Coffee Mania by CrazyLabs
Lifetime Download: 2.4M
Lifetime IAP: $275K
3B) Bus Mania by Zplay HC Games
Lifetime Download: 13.9M
Lifetime IAP: $253.8K
3C) Seat Away by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 17.5M
Lifetime IAP: $18.2M
3D) Bus Frenzy by CrazyLabs
Lifetime Download: 25.8M
Lifetime IAP: $1M
4) Drag-and-Drop Template
A puzzle game where players strategically place and merge objects, like stacking blocks, sorting coffee cups and cakes, or aligning coins or hexagonal tiles to match colors.
Games:
4A) Hexa Sort by Lion Studios Plus
Lifetime Download: 38.9M
Lifetime IAP: $32.5M
4B) Hexa Coin by Voodoo
Lifetime Download: 40.5K
Lifetime IAP: $9K
4C) Cake Sort by Lion Studios Plus
Lifetime Download: 4.3M
Lifetime IAP: $1M
4D) Coffee Pack by Voodoo
Lifetime Download: 1.8M
Lifetime IAP: $1.7M
4E) Block Blast! by Hungry Studio
Lifetime Download: 399.7M
Lifetime IAP: $1K
5) Merge Puzzles Template
A game where players merge similar items, like numbers, shapes or fruits, to form larger ones, triggering chain reactions to reach the highest value.
Games:
5A) Drop The Number by Superbox
Lifetime Download: 97.7M
Lifetime IAP: $5.7M
5B) Fruit Merge by Brave HK Limited
Lifetime Download: 43.5M
Lifetime IAP: $1M
5C) Bubble Buster 2084 by Voodoo
Lifetime Download: 10.7M
Lifetime IAP: $3.1M
5D) Jello Blast by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 68.7K
Lifetime IAP: $103K
5E) Drop Jelly by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 2.1M
Lifetime IAP: $1.1M
6) Hidden Object Hybrid Casual Style Template
A game where players search for specific items hidden within a cluttered scene or map; there might be a list of items that need to be found in that map or even a specific item or object.
Games:
6A) Scavenger Hunt! by Popcore GmbH
Lifetime Download: 47.5M
Lifetime IAP: $14M
6B) Found It! Hidden Object Game by Lion Studios Plus
Lifetime Download: 18.8M
Lifetime IAP: $7M
6C) Triple Match City by Radiant Cat Studio
Lifetime Download: 1.9M
Lifetime IAP: $6.5M
6D) Find the Cat by Agave Games
Lifetime Download: 24.7M
Lifetime IAP: $149K
6E) Sticker Book by Lion Studios Plus
Lifetime Download: 8.8M
Lifetime IAP: $354K
7) 2D-Style Logic Puzzle Template
A puzzle game where players use clues to solve various challenges, such as identifying a person based on hints, matching emojis with similar vibes, or organizing a family tree according to connections.
Games:
7A) Clue Master by Lion Studios Plus
Lifetime Download: 4.1M
Lifetime IAP: $341.7K
7B) Emoji Puzzle! by Supersonic Studios
Lifetime Download: 223M
Lifetime IAP: $196.5K
7C) Family Life by Supersonic Studios
Lifetime Download: 28.2M
Lifetime IAP: $1.79M
8) Screw Puzzles Template
A puzzle game where you unscrew and rearrange patterns made of blocks or shapes. Players must unscrew colored screws in the correct order to unlock new ones and clear the pattern.
Games:
8A) Wood Nuts & Bolts by ABI Games Studio
Lifetime Download: 100M
Lifetime IAP: $14.3M
8B) Screw Jasm by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 9.4M
Lifetime IAP: $38.7M
8C) Screw Away by Wonder Group
Lifetime Download: 11.3M
Lifetime IAP: $2.5M
9) Tangleness Puzzles Template
A puzzle game where ropes of different colors are attached at two points and they are tangled to one another. Your goal is to untangle them by shifting the ropes until each one is free.
Games:
9A) Twisted Tangle by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 48.2M
Lifetime IAP: $25.4M
9B) Go Climb! by FOMO Games
Lifetime Download: 1.1M
Lifetime IAP: $441K
9C) Tangle Master 3D by Rollic Games
Lifetime Download: 178M
Lifetime IAP: $1M
10) Sorting Puzzles Template
Games where you need to sort various items based on similarities such as color, type, or pattern. The objective is to categorize items correctly, ensuring they are placed correctly.
Games:
10A) Water Sort Puzzle by IEC Global
Lifetime Download: 214.9M
Lifetime IAP: $2.2M
10B) Ball Sort Puzzle by Guru Puzzle Game
Lifetime Download: 42.4M
Lifetime IAP: $217K
10C) Coin Sort by Lion Studios Plus
Lifetime Download: 2.5M
Lifetime IAP: $257K
10D) Card Shuffle Sort by Lion Studios Plus
Lifetime Download: 7.1M
Lifetime IAP: $1.1M
10E) Goods Sort by Mind Crush
Lifetime Download: 63.3M
Lifetime IAP: $23.1M
10F) Blossom Sort by Smart Imagine
Lifetime Download: 7.2M
Lifetime IAP: $11M
Conclusion
Hybrid casual puzzle games follow distinct templates that drive engagement and monetization. Understanding these patterns helps developers create successful games.