Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Bejeweled 3 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Bejeweled 3 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition, which made by the same studio, PopCap Games, Inc..
- Bejeweled 3 is tagged Puzzle, Casual, Match 3, Singleplayer, Strategy, Addictive, Relaxing, Classic by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, PopCap Games, Inc.; both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Classic; released around the same time (2009).
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio PopCap Games, Inc. Player sentiment 98% positive of 155,468 Price $4.99 StrategyCasualClassicGreat Soundtrack2DFamily FriendlyPuzzleAddictive
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Zuma
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 11 player tags including Match 3, Puzzle and Arcade; published by the same company.
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.
Zuma at a glance Released 2003 Studio Oberon Media Player sentiment 96% positive of 6,806 Price $4.99 Match 3PuzzleArcade2DStrategyCasualColorfulFamily Friendly
- 3
Peggle
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Casual, Puzzle and Arcade; released around the same time (2007).
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
Peggle at a glance Released 2007 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 14,434 Price $4.99 CasualPuzzleArcadeAddictive2DFamily FriendlyClassicStrategy
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Reus
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Indie and Casual; released around the same time (2013).
In Reus, you control powerful giants to shape the planet to your will. You can create mountains, oceans, forests and more. Enrich your planet with plants, minerals and animal life. There is only one thing on the planet that you do not control: mankind, with all their virtues and and all their vices.
Reus at a glance Released 2013 Studio Abbey Games Player sentiment 78% positive of 5,991 Price $9.99 StrategyIndieCasualPuzzle2DRelaxingAddictiveFamily Friendly
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World of Goo
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2008).
World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.
World of Goo at a glance Released 2008 Studio 2D Boy Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,589 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndieGreat SoundtrackCasual2DClassicTouch-FriendlyStrategy
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Mini Metro
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Puzzle and Indie.
Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Metro at a glance Released 2015 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,729 Price $9.99 StrategyPuzzleIndieCasualRelaxing2DTouch-FriendlyGreat Soundtrack
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SpaceChem
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2011).
Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!
SpaceChem at a glance Released 2011 Studio Zachtronics Player sentiment 92% positive of 5,085 Price $9.99 PuzzleIndieGreat Soundtrack2DCasualAddictiveStrategyTouch-Friendly
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Neighbours from Hell
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Casual, Classic and Puzzle.
INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.
Neighbours from Hell at a glance Released 2003 Studio JoWooD Entertainment Player sentiment 98% positive of 3,150 Price Not listed CasualClassicPuzzleStrategyGreat Soundtrack2DArcadeIndie
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Mini Motorways
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Casual and Indie.
Mini Motorways is a strategy simulation game about designing the road map for a growing city. Build a traffic network, one road at a time, to create a bustling metropolis. Redesign your roads and place your motorways to get everyone where they need to go. How long can you keep the city moving?
Mini Motorways at a glance Released 2021 Studio Dinosaur Polo Club Player sentiment 96% positive of 24,384 Price $9.99 StrategyCasualIndiePuzzleRelaxingFamily FriendlyGreat SoundtrackTouch-Friendly
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Papers, Please
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please at a glance Released 2013 Studio Lucas Pope Player sentiment 97% positive of 80,337 Price $9.99 IndiePuzzle2DAddictiveGreat SoundtrackStrategyCasual
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Braid
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and 2D; released around the same time (2008).
This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.
Braid at a glance Released 2008 Studio Jonathan Blow Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,957 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndie2DGreat SoundtrackCasualClassicStrategy
- 12
HuniePop
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Match 3 and Indie.
HuniePop is a unique sim experience for PC, Mac and Linux. It's a gameplay first approach that's part dating sim, part puzzle game, with light RPG elements, a visual novel style of presentation, an abrasive western writing style and plenty of "plot".
HuniePop at a glance Released 2015 Studio HuniePot Player sentiment 96% positive of 31,679 Price $9.99 PuzzleMatch 3IndieCasualStrategyGreat Soundtrack2D
- 13
Super Hexagon
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, Indie and Arcade; released around the same time (2012).
Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.
Super Hexagon at a glance Released 2012 Studio Terry Cavanagh Player sentiment 97% positive of 25,111 Price $2.99 Great SoundtrackIndieArcadeAddictive2DColorfulCasualPuzzle
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AudioSurf
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Casual and Arcade; released around the same time (2008).
Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.
AudioSurf at a glance Released 2008 Studio Dylan Fitterer Player sentiment 96% positive of 11,100 Price $9.99 IndieCasualArcadeColorfulRelaxingAddictivePuzzleGreat Soundtrack
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Scribblenauts Unlimited
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Family Friendly; released around the same time (2012).
The best-selling, award-winning franchise is back – on your home PC in gorgeous HD for the first time.
Scribblenauts Unlimited at a glance Released 2012 Studio 5th Cell Media Player sentiment 94% positive of 12,381 Price $19.99 PuzzleCasualFamily Friendly2DStrategyIndie
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Geometry Dash
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Great Soundtrack, 2D and Colorful; released around the same time (2013).
Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!
Geometry Dash at a glance Released 2013 Studio RobTop Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 637,714 Price $4.99 Great Soundtrack2DColorfulIndieArcadeFamily FriendlyCasualStrategy
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MARVEL Puzzle Quest
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Match 3 and 2D; released around the same time (2013).
Collect Marvel characters and upgrade your unstoppable squad in this epic Super Hero Puzzle RPG! Fight on the tactical Match-3 board where every move is crucial, and master head-to-head PvP tournaments alongside high-stakes events all year round!
MARVEL Puzzle Quest at a glance Released 2013 Studio Infinity Plus 2 Player sentiment 69% positive of 4,493 Price Free PuzzleMatch 32DCasualStrategyTouch-Friendly
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Dorfromantik
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Relaxing and Strategy.
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Dorfromantik at a glance Released 2022 Studio Toukana Interactive Player sentiment 96% positive of 29,565 Price $9.09 PuzzleRelaxingStrategyCasualFamily FriendlyIndie
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The Legend of Bum-Bo
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Strategy and Puzzle.
A puzzle based deck building rogue-like prequel to The Binding of Isaac... Made of cardboard!
The Legend of Bum-Bo at a glance Released 2019 Studio Edmund McMillen Player sentiment 81% positive of 5,934 Price $14.99 IndieStrategyPuzzleMatch 3Great SoundtrackCasual
- 20
Machinarium
Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, 2D and Casual; released around the same time (2009).
Machinarium is the award-winning independent adventure game developed by the makers of Samorost series, Botanicula and CHUCHEL. Help Josef the robot save his girlfriend Berta kidnapped by the Black Cap Brotherhood gang!
Machinarium at a glance Released 2009 Studio Amanita Design Player sentiment 95% positive of 20,634 Price $3.99 Puzzle2DCasualFamily FriendlyIndieGreat SoundtrackTouch-Friendly
- 21
Baba Is You
Why it matched: both strategy, puzzle and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and 2D.
Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!
Baba Is You at a glance Released 2019 Studio Hempuli Oy Player sentiment 98% positive of 24,536 Price $14.99 PuzzleIndie2DGreat SoundtrackCasualStrategy
- 22
Bloons TD 6
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Family Friendly and Casual.
The Bloons are back and better than ever! Get ready for a massive 3D tower defense game designed to give you hours and hours of the best strategy gaming available.
Bloons TD 6 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ninja Kiwi Player sentiment 97% positive of 394,354 Price $13.99 StrategyFamily FriendlyCasual2DGreat SoundtrackTouch-FriendlyAddictive
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ShellShock Live
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, 2D and Casual.
Demolish your friends with hundreds of upgradable weapons shot from your customizable tank in this action-packed online multiplayer tanks game. Earn XP to level up and unlock new tanks, weapons, and gear. Fight against or alongside your friends for strategic team or free-for-all matches.
ShellShock Live at a glance Released 2020 Studio kChamp Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 35,594 Price $9.99 Strategy2DCasualIndieColorfulGreat SoundtrackFamily Friendly
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Clicker Heroes
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Casual, 2D and Indie.
Click your way through hordes of monsters, earn gold, and recruit quirky heroes with powerful skills. Progress even while you're idle, and watch the numbers climb into the absurd. It’s a never-ending journey of clicks, crits, and colossal damage.
Clicker Heroes at a glance Released 2015 Studio Playsaurus Player sentiment 90% positive of 62,148 Price Free Casual2DIndieStrategyFamily FriendlyTouch-FriendlyAddictive
Common questions
What game is most like Bejeweled 3?
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, PopCap Games, Inc.. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Bejeweled 3" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Bejeweled 3. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Bejeweled 3 do?
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition is also from PopCap Games, Inc., and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.