Unless you’ve been hibernating in a cave for the last few months, you probably might have heard about Candy Crush Saga. For those of you who wanna try something a little different from all the sweetness of the game, this Techspirited article lists some great games like Candy Crush Saga.
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Candy Crush Saga has got the entire world going gaga! My terrible attempt at poetry aside, the game sure has got unprecedented fame and a massive fan following in a very short span of time. In fact, TIME magazine rated it as one of the most addictive games ever. The colorful interface and the extremely simple gameplay is what makes it a real crowd puller. Mind you though, don’t get fooled by the looks of the game, coz it sure is tough, which actually makes it all the more alluring.
The game though, can get rather frustrating after a point, add to that, the 30-minute waiting period once you’ve exhausted all your 5 lives in the game, and all the candies suddenly seem to go sour. Thankfully though, help is at hand. If you’ve had your fill of sweets, and want to try your hand out at a different flavor, our list of popular alternatives to Candy Crush Saga should help. Here’s taking a look.
Playdots, Inc.
This is simple-looking game with a very minimalistic interface and a plain white background, a pleasant change from the loud, in-your-face color schemes used in most similar games. Your mission is rather simple―to connect as many similar colored dots as possible within 60 seconds. Sounds simple, eh? Well, as you will soon find out, it isn’t quite as easy as it looks, and there’s a lot of strategy involved in every move. You can play multiplayer games with your friends, and even share your scores online on Facebook and Twitter. To make things even more interesting, you can try the Endless Mode where the dots keep shifting. As you collect points, you can redeem them for Power Ups which can, in turn, be used to earn more points per dot. Additional Power Ups can be purchased from within the app. This is a real fun game that will keep you hooked on for hours together.
Website: Dots
EA Swiss Sarl
The game that perhaps was the inspiration for Candy Crush Saga, Bejeweled has been around for quite a while, and is amongst the most popular connect games out there. The objective of the game is to swap adjacent jewels to get three or more jewels of the same color in a line. There are multiple challenging modes to choose from, like one where you are racing against the clock, a relaxing Zen mode, saving the butterflies, etc. There are also additional modes that can be unlocked via in-app purchases. The game also lets you design up to 4 gems of your choice. The occasional hints too can be real helpful to get you out of a tricky situation as you go about your business of collecting jewels. Smooth graphics, complemented by great audio, and immersive gameplay make this a great way to kill time.
Website: Bejeweled
KLICKTOCK
Another fun adaption of Candy Crush Saga, Doodle Find replaces the candies with doodles. The aim of the game remains the same, to connect 2 or more similar doodles. The background and colorful doodles together make the game look great and add to the fun quotient. You need to beat the clock (90 seconds) as you pair the doodles. It has a great online mode, which lets you check out the global leaderboards, and also lets you compete against your friends on Facebook. This game is only available on the Apple App Store.
Website: Doodle Find
King.com
Coming from the house of the same developer, Farm Heroes Saga is probably the cuter version of the popular game. Instead of candies, this time around, there are even sweeter ‘cropsies’ which you need to switch and match. The objective is to align three or more of the same characters to stop Rancid the Raccoon from destroying the crops. The animation is really fluid and adorable, which makes gameplay loads of fun. To make things interesting, you can choose from multiple game modes with varying levels of difficulty. There are also tons of in-app purchases that make the game even more interesting.
Website: Farm Heroes Saga
Sykhronics Entertainment
This is one game that truly lives up to its name, and leaves you with a smile on your face. The game’s mechanics are very similar to the other connect games out there. It brings in some real adorable characters and a couple of interesting twists in the gameplay. It lets you connect multiple matching characters that are in line without even lifting you finger. You can even spin the board around as and when you please to shake things around and make it more interesting. There are plenty of engrossing game modes to choose from, each with its own set of unique challenges. As you progress, you can unlock various achievements which act as an added incentive to keep playing the game.
Website: Smiles HD
There you go, these are some of the best alternatives to Candy Crush Saga, which are just as engrossing as the immensely popular game. Take your pick and get hooked on. Enjoy.