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Puzzles & Survival is a hybrid mobile strategy game by 37GAMES that blends match-3 puzzle mechanics with large-scale base-building and zombie survival warfare. Players must manage resources, construct and upgrade a stronghold, recruit powerful heroes, and form alliances to fend off both zombie hordes and rival players in a post-apocalyptic world. The match-3 puzzles directly fuel in-game actions like combat and resource gathering, making the two systems tightly intertwined. With over 39 million downloads and a strong global player base, it is one of the more successful titles in the genre. The game is free to play with in-app purchases and is intended for players aged 12 and above. Regular updates add new events, heroes, and seasonal content. 🧟♂️🏰
How to play?
1. **Complete the Tutorial** — Follow the introductory missions to learn how the match-3 puzzle system connects to base-building and combat actions.
2. **Build Your Sanctuary** — Construct and upgrade buildings in your base such as farms, barracks, and research labs to strengthen your civilization.
3. **Solve Puzzles to Fight** — Enter combat by playing match-3 levels where clearing tiles generates damage, resources, or special abilities against zombies.
4. **Recruit Heroes** — Unlock and level up heroes with unique powers that provide military and economic bonuses to your sanctuary.
5. **Join an Alliance** — Find an active alliance to gain protection, participate in coordinated attacks, and access alliance-exclusive rewards.
6. **Gather Resources** — Send marches to resource nodes on the world map to collect food, wood, and metal needed for upgrades.
7. **Participate in Events** — Check the events tab regularly to join time-limited challenges, seasonal modes, and server-wide competitions for extra rewards.