Not Just Another Candy Crush Knock Off

Out of lives on Candy Crush? Tired of begging your ever-shrinking Facebook friends list for lives (shrinking because you keep sending game requests instead of posting cat videos)? Then take a look at these other great app-based games, all built around the concept of the match-three puzzle without being just another cheap imitation. Looking at you there, Bejeweled, Candy Swipe, Jewel Mania, Jelly Splash, et al.

The following games bring a new twist to the three-match experience, all requiring some level of effort other than unfocusing your eyes and moving your finger tip around. From words game to Tetris-like speed, these variations will keep you guessing.

Ruzzle Adventure

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I loved Ruzzle Adventure so much that I beat it. The whole thing. It was awesome. Then again, I have a Master's degree in English. The best part of this version of Ruzzle is the competition against zombies, vikings, and a character that I'm not absolutely certain isn't Satan.