PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords

Fantasy match-three battles where matching tiles builds spells and powers your hero

Infinite Interactive · Published by D3Publisher of America, Inc. · Released Jan 29, 2008

Reviews: Very Positive; 87% of 1,131
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 10; right now
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is PuzzleQuest: Challenge of the Warlords?

This fantasy match-three RPG follows a hero trying to save Etheria from Lord Bane. You fight computer opponents by matching crystals to build spells and skulls to deal damage. A quest campaign lets you develop your character, capture cities, build castles, and recruit companions; quick play has standalone matches.

For you if...

+you want a fantasy quest built around match-three battles
+you enjoy developing a character over a long campaign
+you like having quick matches outside the campaign

Not for you if...

−you want puzzles without combat or RPG progression
−you dislike repeating match-three battles against computer opponents

What players say

87% of 1,131 reviews are positive

Players praise how the story and character progression give the matching battles more purpose. The most common complaint is that computer opponents seem to get unfair cascades and extra turns. Some players also report launch, interface, or control problems.