# Puzzle Wizards

> A cozy co-op world of puzzles and wizardry

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.tfw.empowered](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.tfw.empowered)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dev.tfw.empowered`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** tfw.dev Inc.
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 19,627
- **Rating:** 3.81 / 5 (153 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.118
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-05
- **First published:** 2022-06-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 306 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.tfw.empowered)
- **Website:** [https://puzzlewizards.net](https://puzzlewizards.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://puzzlewizards.net/privacy.html](https://puzzlewizards.net/privacy.html)

## Description

**Puzzle Wizards** invites you into a magical world where puzzle-solving and wizardry come together in a cozy co-op experience. Play three challenging yet easy-to-learn puzzles—Harvesting, Mixing, and Battle—as you explore the Wildwoods on exciting adventures. Gather spoils from your quests to rebuild and enrich your Village, creating a personalized magical realm.

Engage in multiplayer co-op with friends or meet new allies in a Wizard guild. Available on mobile platforms and Steam, _Puzzle Wizards_ lets you play anywhere, anytime, blending strategic puzzle gameplay with enchanting cooperative adventures.

## Rankings

- #439,193 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `dev.tfw.empowered.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `dev.tfw.empowered.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Puzzle Wizards offers an adorable and unique puzzle town-building experience with cooperative multiplayer and engaging gameplay variety. While many players love the graphics, community, and addictiveness, common issues include frequent crashes, clunky mobile controls, unfair RNG-heavy battles, and some pay-to-win monetization elements. Difficulty spikes and bugs also affect enjoyment. The game has huge potential with responsive developers, but currently suffers from optimization and balance problems, especially on mobile.

### Pros

- Unique blend of puzzle and town-building gameplay with multiple match-3 mini-games including harvesting, mixing, and battling.
- Adorable, cute art style and friendly community.
- Multiplayer and cooperative features enhance the game experience and progression.
- Highly addictive and engaging with a cozy, relaxing vibe for many users.
- Good cross-platform play options including PC client integration.

### Cons

- Numerous bugs including game crashes during puzzles resulting in lost progress.
- Battle system is heavily RNG-based and sometimes unfair with overpowered enemies causing player frustration.
- Mobile controls are clunky and less responsive compared to PC, causing annoyance.
- Lack of private adventure options causes interference from other players in multiplayer.
- Monetization with events requiring paid currency is seen as a money grab by some users, and progression can be hard without spending.
- Poor optimization leads to performance issues on some devices.
- Difficulty spikes and some boss fights are deemed too hard or hectic, especially in solo play.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.tfw.empowered)