# Artifact Quest 2 Match-3 Games — New Puzzle on Paradise Island

> Match-3 and puzzle adventure game to restore a tropical island. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrii Mazniev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-quest-2-match-3-games/id1437528903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrii Mazniev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299529563)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 939 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2018-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-quest-2-match-3-games/id1437528903/reviews.md

## What is Artifact Quest 2 Match?

Artifact Quest 2 is a unique mix of match-3, collapse and puzzle gameplay!

Travel together with Jess, the archaeologist, on a fascinating journey to a tropical island decimated by a recent volcanic eruption. You can help the island's locals with the disaster by finding 7 ancient artifacts that will calm the awakened volcano. Afterwards, you can begin to build a new settlement for the islanders. Play mini-games, go through various levels to find new pieces of artifacts, collect trophies, and earn coins. Spend the coins to rebuild the island and meet new locals. Build a better settlement for the islanders!

The game features:
● Unique mix of match-3, collapse and puzzle gameplay!
● Restore and decorate the tropical island
● Collect ancient treasures, amulets, jewels
● Meet friendly and cute characters
● Play relaxing or timed mode
● 150 fun, addictive levels
● Logic game for the whole family
● Help Jess find ancient artifacts
● Set off on a adventure to the paradise island!

## Key features

- Unique mix of match-3, collapse, and puzzle gameplay
- Restore and decorate a tropical island
- Collect ancient treasures and jewels
- Meet friendly characters
- Play relaxing or timed modes
- 150 fun and addictive levels

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Game on Sale Now | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Artifact Quest 2 Match?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable match-3 mechanics
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 👍 No in-app purchases

**Cons**

- 🤑 Requires purchase to progress
- 🤔 Unclear if game is free or paid
- 🤯 Frustrating to be locked out after initial levels
- 🤨 Lack of strategy or challenge

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levels resetting unexpectedly
- Issues with difficulty progression

**Most requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to reset progress without losing progress

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artifact-quest-2-match-3-games/id1437528903/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yes Jayashree.

*2024-06-17, version 1.1.0*

Like it very very much.

### 1/5 — Confused

*2023-05-29, version 1.1.0*

It didn’t say I had to purchase the game to continue playing that’s just not fair

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2023-05-24, version 1.1.0*

I don’t usually buy games but I did with this thinking they would be lots of levels, once you collect the things that’s it, you can’t expand or anything like that save your money,

### 1/5 — I see no point

*2023-05-09, version 1.1.0*

I don’t know if I just have a broken game or what, but I see no point to this game. I play and play and it takes for ever to reach the goal, then when I get to the number, nothing much seems to happen.  The matching part is just endless and it seems zero strategy involved.  I didn’t see and rules to look up.  I don’t know what I’m missing.

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2023-01-04, version 1.1.0*

Supposed to be free but can’t go no further without buying Quest2. Good game.  I will be deleting now.

### 5/5 — Awesome Game

*2022-05-01, version 1.1.0*

Even though you need to buy the game, it is worth the money. I am really enjoying both the timed and relaxed modes. This allows me to play against myself in both modes. My only wish is it should have many more levels to play. The reset the game also a good feature.

### 1/5 — What??? You get through level 1 and have to pay... 🤬

*2022-02-09, version 1.1.0*

I have been playing games for a long time but never been forced to pay.

### 5/5 — Fabulous game with no in-app purchases!

*2021-08-02, version 1.1.0*

I’ve been using this game for years! It’s very relaxing to play and has some very nice features:

Even after you finish the adventure you can keep playing hundreds of variations of three types of games. 

Each variation has its own music that is actually nice to listen to. 

In the years I’ve been playing it the game has never crashed or glitched. 

I really appreciate no in-app purchases. I find it so frustrating that in most games you can’t get anywhere unless you pay extra and have to keep paying! I’d rather pay once up front for the whole game.

### 5/5 — Yes Jayashree .

*2021-04-21, version 1.1.0*

Like it very very much .

### 1/5 — Help, I want to go forward

*2021-01-12, version 1.1.0*

I just started this lovely game and I’m at 26/36 in the beginning.  I have found the compass and just was shown the clay jug. So, I push play and an advertising screen comes up asking me if I want to upgrade for $6.99. But at the bottom left corner it says- “already purchased”, which is confusing because I didn’t purchase the game.  My understanding was this game was free. Can you tell me what has happened?

## Frequently asked questions about Artifact Quest 2 Match

### What kind of gameplay does Artifact Quest 2 offer?

Artifact Quest 2 features a unique blend of match-3, collapse, and puzzle gameplay mechanics. Players engage in these different styles to progress through levels and achieve game objectives.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The main goal is to help an archaeologist named Jess on a tropical island. You need to find seven ancient artifacts to calm a volcano and then rebuild a settlement for the islanders.

### Is Artifact Quest 2 free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to buy items or currency to enhance their gameplay experience.

### What platforms is Artifact Quest 2 available on?

The provided data does not specify exact platform availability, but it is a mobile application. It is designed as a logic game for the whole family.

### Can I play Artifact Quest 2 in different modes?

Yes, the game offers both a relaxing mode for a more laid-back experience and a timed mode for players who prefer a challenge with time constraints.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2020-10-15

Several UI enhancement
Stability and optimization improvements

### 1.0.7 — 2019-07-11

- improved in-game tips for better user experience
- increased game stability

### 1.0.6 — 2019-05-14

Added language selection menu in game settings.
Fixed bugs in Japanese localization.

### 1.0.5 — 2019-01-17

Added new localizations

### 1.0.4 — 2018-12-12

Game loading speed increased
Now easier to take pieces in a mini-game Puzzle
and other nice little things

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All apps by Andrii Mazniev: https://appshunter.io/developer/1299529563

## Related topics

[quest 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/quest-3) · [artifacts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/artifacts)

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