# Mana Monsters: Epic Puzzle RPG

> Epic monsters and action await you in this fun, tactical match 3 game!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.artrix.manamonsters](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.artrix.manamonsters)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.artrix.manamonsters`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Outerdawn Limited
- **Category:** GAME\_ROLE\_PLAYING
- **Downloads:** 464,512
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (3,851 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.23.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-11
- **First published:** 2020-08-24
- **Publisher country:** NZ
- **Size:** 155 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.artrix.manamonsters)
- **Website:** [https://www.outerdawn.com/games/manamonsters](https://www.outerdawn.com/games/manamonsters)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.artrix.com/Artrix\_Privacy\_Policy.html](https://www.artrix.com/Artrix_Privacy_Policy.html)

## Description

**Mana Monsters: Epic Puzzle RPG** offers a thrilling twist on classic match 3 puzzle games, combining strategic gameplay with monster collecting and RPG elements. Players hatch, level up, and upgrade a diverse array of mighty mana monsters to assemble the ultimate battle team. Engage in energetic match 3 battles where every move shapes the outcome, powering your monsters for victory.

Experience an epic adventure filled with intense monster battles, world exploration, and a captivating storyline set in the mysterious Underlands. Challenge yourself in exhilarating PvP arena battles against players worldwide and climb the leaderboards. With features like epic boss fights, resource-building camps, and a rich immersive story, Mana Monsters delivers a fun and tactical puzzle RPG experience ideal for fans of monster games and fantasy puzzles.

## Rankings

- #104,011 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.artrix.manamonsters.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.artrix.manamonsters.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Mana Monsters: Epic Puzzle RPG is praised for its addictive hybrid of puzzle and battle mechanics, unique monster designs, and a fair approach to ads and rewards. However, players consistently express frustration with the high key costs for boss battles, slow progression due to currency imbalances, technical bugs, and misleading PvP features. Despite these issues, the game is enjoyed for its pacing, art style, and continuous content updates, making it suitable for casual play.

### Pros

- Fun and addictive gameplay that combines strategic puzzle play and battle style.
- Unique and detailed monster animations and art style, providing an appealing visual experience.
- Optional ads that offer benefits without forcing players to watch or pay.
- Balanced upgrades and reward systems that cater to both free and paying users.
- Regular updates and new content additions that keep the game interesting without overwhelming players.

### Cons

- High key cost to battle bosses (e.g., needing multiple keys) makes progress expensive and slow.
- Inefficient or tedious mechanics like having to open chests with keys constantly and lack of multibuy function in faction store.
- Currency drops and upgrade costs imbalance, making it hard to level up monsters without grinding or spending money.
- Technical issues such as graphics bugs, loading delays, forced tutorial steps, and occasional crashes frustrate gameplay.
- PvP mode is not truly player vs player but against bots, which can feel misleading to players.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.artrix.manamonsters)
