# Empires & Puzzles: Match-3 RPG

> Collect and assemble powerful heroes, build your base, and fight monsters

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smallgiantgames.empires](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.smallgiantgames.empires)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.smallgiantgames.empires`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Small Giant Games
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 78,609,514
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (2,391,164 ratings)
- **Version:** 88.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-02
- **First published:** 2017-03-01
- **Publisher country:** FI
- **Size:** 234 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smallgiantgames.empires)
- **Website:** [http://www.zynga.com/support/](http://www.zynga.com/support/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.zynga.com/privacy/policy](https://www.zynga.com/privacy/policy)

## Description

**Empires & Puzzles: Match-3 RPG** combines strategic tile matching with hero collection, fantasy role-playing, base-building, and multiplayer battles. Match shields to attack enemies, charge powerful hero skills, create combos, and use the five-element color wheel to overcome challenging opponents across richly themed worlds.

Collect and upgrade hundreds of heroes, equip costumes, train troops, craft items, and rebuild your Stronghold into a powerful fortress. Join an Alliance to fight titans, compete in 1v1 Raids, participate in large-scale 100v100 Wars, complete quests, and earn rewards alongside other players. With PvE adventures, live events, resource management, and optional in-app purchases, Empires & Puzzles offers an ongoing fantasy strategy experience for casual and dedicated RPG fans alike.

## Rankings

- #1,933 — Overall
- #16 — Game puzzle (Gross)
- #82 — Game (Gross)
- #108 — Game puzzle (Free)

## 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.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.smallgiantgames.empires.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.smallgiantgames.empires.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

The game is praised for its fun, relaxing core gameplay and long-term appeal, with players often calling it among the best. However, recurring problems harm the experience: post-update launch and server issues, pay-to-win monetization in PvP, slow progression, balance concerns with new characters, and frequent bugs or login problems. Addressing stability and balancing could help retain the many fans who cite years of enjoyment.

### Pros

- Relaxing match-3 RPG with a D&D vibe.
- Fun and engaging core gameplay that has kept players interested for years.
- Long-term appeal with players enjoying it for years and often calling it one of the best games.
- Depth and progression that many find rewarding (even if it can be grindy).
- A fan-favorite that some players describe as the best game they have played.

### Cons

- Post-update launch/load issues and connection/server instability (crashes, not opening, loading problems).
- Pay-to-win perception: monetization is seen as giving a large advantage in PvP and progression.
- Slow progression and upgrades requiring a long grind.
- PvP balance issues where new characters outperform older ones, diminishing incentives to use older heroes.
- Bugs and instability (frequent bugs, crashes, and login/account issues on new devices).

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