Fruit Cafe: Match 3

Slide a tile into the last free slot and watch three matching fruits vanish - that little pop is the reason you'll queue up just one more level in Fruit Cafe: Match 3. It borrows the layered stacks of Mahjong and the trio-matching of a classic match game, then wraps the whole thing in soothing music so nothing ever feels rushed.

Tiles sit in layers, so clearing what's on top opens up what's hiding underneath. Tap a fruit, it slides down into an open slot, and once three identical ones land together they disappear and drop you some coins. There are only so many slots to work with, which is exactly what keeps you thinking two moves ahead.

Stuck? Boosters are there to pull you out of a jam or stop you from wandering into a dead end in the first place. And if a losing streak has you frustrated, the game quietly eases up a level to match your pace - no shame, no pressure, just fruit.

If you like your puzzles cute and your pace unhurried, this sits nicely next to other Relaxing Games on the site, or browse more Match 3 games for something with a bit more edge.

Clear the whole board by collecting three identical fruit tiles at a time.

Tiles are stacked in layers - clear the ones on top first to expose what's underneath. Tap a tile to send it sliding into a free slot at the bottom of the board. Once three matching tiles land together, they vanish and reward you with coins.

Keep an eye on your open slots - they're limited, so don't fill them with tiles you can't match soon. Save boosters for moments when the board looks like it's closing in, since they can clear a dead end or bail you out of one.