# Match Valley — Match 3 Hero Puzzles > Match 3 puzzle game with hero building and castle defense elements. (iPhone/iPad app by TaleMonster Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-valley/id6511226434 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TaleMonster Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1755531450) - Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 530 App Store ratings · 74 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 607 MB - Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Thai, Turkish and 2 more - Released: 2025-03-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-valley/id6511226434/reviews.md ## What is Match Valley? Welcome to Match Valley, your new favorite match 3 puzzle game! Build and unleash your heroes in a whimsical adventure to defend your castle against quirky enemies, even when you’re offline! • Unique Gameplay: Experience a delightful twist on match 3 puzzles. Match items to create and upgrade heroes. Remember, every move counts in your fight to protect your kingdom! • Explore Valleys: Travel through various enchanting valleys in each episode, uncovering new challenges and adventures • Epic Heroes: Meet a cast of colorful heroes, each with special abilities to help you on your journey. Unlock and upgrade your heroes to match your play style • Exciting Power-Ups: Discover a variety of power-ups that add an extra layer of fun to your matches. Explore spectacular effects and defend your castle in style • Easy and Fun: Perfect for a quick break or a long play session. Levels are designed for players looking for a relaxing yet challenging experience • New episodes and 50 new levels released every 2 weeks: keep matching and leveling continuously! • Compete with Friends: Join the global leaderboard to see how you stack up against other players. Show off your match 3 skills! • No WiFi? No problem! Play Match Valley anywhere, anytime: Enjoy Match Valley even without an internet connection. Take your puzzle adventure on the go and play offline! Download Match Valley now and embark on a delightful adventure filled with unique challenges and endless fun! Play now and see how many valleys you can conquer! Need help? Reach out to us at contact@talemonster.games ## Key features - Unique match 3 gameplay with hero creation - Explore diverse valleys with new challenges - Collect and upgrade epic heroes with special abilities - Utilize exciting power-ups for strategic advantage - Play offline without an internet connection - Compete on global leaderboards with friends ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Special Offer 2 | $7.99 | one-time | | Special Offer 3 | $11.99 | one-time | | Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time | | Valley Pass Offer | $9.99 | one-time | | Dragon Token Medium Offer | $3.99 | one-time | | Black Friday Offer Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Dragon Token Large Offer | $9.99 | one-time | | Hero Unlock Offer Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Medium Coin Pack | $14.99 | one-time | | Small Coin Pack | $7.99 | one-time | | Mini Pack | $5.99 | one-time | | Small Pack | $9.99 | one-time | | Large Pack | $39.99 | one-time | | Medium Pack | $19.99 | one-time | | Extreme Pack | $99.99 | one-time | | Mini Offer Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Small Offer Pack | $3.99 | one-time | | Medium Offer Pack | $6.99 | one-time | | Large Offer Pack | $14.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Match Valley? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 😍 Adorable graphics and cute character design - 🎮 Unique gameplay combining match-3 with tower defense mechanics - 🧠 Strategic depth requiring tactical thinking - 📵 No forced ads, optional ads only for rewards - ⚡ Engaging and addictive gameplay loop - 🎯 Challenging difficulty progression - 👥 Guild/team system for cooperative play - 📱 Works offline without internet connection - 💰 Free-to-play without mandatory purchases initially **Cons** - 💸 Extreme pay-to-win mechanics at higher levels - 🚫 Impossible difficulty spikes without spending money - 🐛 Game crashes and kicks players out mid-level - ⚠️ Severe balance issues in level design - 🔄 Slow character upgrade progression - 🔌 Team feature frequently fails to load - 📊 Unfair reward system for failed attempts - 🎮 Repetitive gameplay without new content - ⏱️ Requires excessive grinding or payment - 🐢 Laggy and buggy performance after updates - 🎪 Misleading advertising vs actual gameplay **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes during matches, losing streaks and boosters - Team feature loading infinitely after phone updates - Game won't open or launch - Laggy and buggy performance after recent updates - Teams don't load properly - Can't participate in soul events - Possible intentional glitches to force purchases **Most requested features** - More playable levels and new content updates - Ability to replay older levels for character upgrades - Additional hero characters and units - Clan vs clan competitive game mode - Faster character upgrade mechanics - Health bar display for damage feedback - Better balance between difficulty and rewards - Selective ad watching for specific characters - Separate event levels with guaranteed rewards - Turkish language support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 74) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-valley/id6511226434/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Fun at first, becomes impossible *2026-04-26* I’ve been playing this game for a few months, and at first I loved it. It was hard but not impossible, and required thought and strategy - which I loved! Some really hard levels required some luck in the initial “deal” to win, but with perseverance they were all winnable. Unfortunately though, I think the developers have misjudged the difficulty of the games “super hard” levels as you progress. I have been on level 440 for several weeks now. I play daily and play until I run out of lives multiple times a day. I have probably tried this level well over 200 times with every hero combination I can think of. I have never even made it to the boss. It is LUDICROUSLY difficult. Perhaps it is designed so that you have to spend money to win, I don’t know. Eventually I will give up and delete the game, which is too bad. It’s a great concept. ### 1/5 — All about money *2026-04-01, version 4259* Level 210 the enemy start right in front of the castle. Where you can’t stop the bees. ### 1/5 — Pay to win *2026-02-25* Rectification : il faut payer pour avancer et garder ses bonus . Je déconseille ce jeu ### 5/5 — From Slasher. *2026-02-17, version 3788* Super fun! Learning how to get better in defeating enemies and a lot of different enemies to destroy. ### 1/5 — Fun at first *2026-02-07* This was super fun game initially, as you ranked higher the levels got more challenging. There are times where I would try to play a SINGLE hard level for days just trying to pass it. I would play until I no longer had lives, quit and then try again the following day. ****100%***off the time I would lose it was impossible to defeat the level without purchasing coins. It’s now super annoying bc imagining playing a game you’re just trying to enjoy but instead you’re just continually losing however many ways you try or changing different character skills you will NEVER get past it unless you pay for coins. I don’t play it that much anymore bc of this reason. I don’t want to get annoyed playing a game I play to decompress and this is game is the complete opposite!!! ### 5/5 — LOVE IT!! 😍 *2026-02-03, version 3674* This is a VERY FUN GAME!! And very exciting. I love the anticipation when it’s time for battle!! ### 2/5 — Pay to play *2026-02-01* It’s fun but after about level 30 unless you have watched every ad then your progress stops. Unless you spend money of course. ### 1/5 — Game crashing *2026-01-30* The game crashes booting you out of the game making you lose whatever level streak you have built up and whatever’s comes with that streak, it is a fun and strategic game to play but unless this bug that crashes the game and kicks you out gets fixed I do not recommend downloading, I highly doubt that the creators will compensate those in the game who are experiencing this same problem because I know for a fact that it isn’t just me having this issue ### 5/5 — Good game *2026-01-26, version 3614* Honestly loving the game ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-01-26* Fun until level 48 and you think buying a little booster pack will help but then still can’t get past it after 15 tries. Nothing makes you want to delete a game faster than getting stuck with no help. (And then paying for help and wasting your money) 0/10 stars ## Frequently asked questions about Match Valley ### What is Match Valley? Match Valley is a match 3 puzzle game where you build and upgrade heroes to defend your castle against enemies. It features a unique twist on the genre, allowing you to collect and enhance heroes with special abilities as you progress through enchanting valleys. ### What are the key features of Match Valley? Key features include unique match 3 gameplay for hero creation, exploration of various valleys with new adventures, collecting and upgrading epic heroes, using exciting power-ups, and the ability to play offline. New episodes and levels are added regularly. ### Is Match Valley free to play? Yes, Match Valley is free to play. It offers in-app purchases and includes advertisements, which is a common model for free mobile games. You can enjoy the core gameplay without spending money. ### Can I play Match Valley without an internet connection? Absolutely! Match Valley is designed to be played offline, so you can enjoy your puzzle adventure anywhere, anytime, even without WiFi. This makes it perfect for commuting or playing on the go. ### Who is Match Valley for? This game is ideal for players who love match 3 puzzle games and enjoy elements of strategy, hero collection, and castle defense. It offers a relaxing yet challenging experience suitable for both quick breaks and longer play sessions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4349 — 2026-08-07 It’s time to dive into the latest and greatest! ### 4308 — 2026-04-06 It’s time to dive into the latest and greatest! Here’s what’s new in this update: • New Episode! Prepare yourself for 100 NEW LEVELS! Update now and keep matching your way to victory! ### 4259 — 2026-03-14 It’s time to dive into the latest and greatest! Update now and keep matching your way to victory! ### 4104 — 2026-03-09 It’s time to dive into the latest and greatest! Here’s what’s new in this update: • New Episode! Prepare yourself for 50 NEW LEVELS! Update now and keep matching your way to victory! ### 3978 — 2026-02-28 It’s time to dive into the latest and greatest! Update now and keep matching your way to victory! ## Apps similar to Match Valley | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Crazy Defense Heroes: RPG TD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-defense-heroes-rpg-td/id1300027167) | 4.8 (8,064) | Free | Games | | [Rumble Rivals: Tower Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumble-rivals-tower-defense/id1599244551) | 4.6 (1,184) | Free | Games | | [Cannon Heroes X](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannon-heroes-x/id6744356657) | 4.6 (1,214) | Free | Games | | [Stand & Fight: Backpack Battle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stand-and-fight-backpack-battle/id6740915182) | 4.7 (1,058) | Free | Games | | [Archmagic Survivors TD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archmagic-survivors-td/id6744610413) | 4.7 (605) | Free | Games | | [Spin Go - Lucky Hero](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-go-lucky-hero/id6740072501) | 4.6 (253) | Free | Games | ## More apps by TaleMonster Games - [Bouncy Balls 3D!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-balls-3d/id6761485637) - [Color Gem!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-gem/id6769439279) - [Sort Guys](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sort-guys/id6769441044) - [Word Away!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-away/id6778854448) - [Stack Category!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-category/id6778854795) All apps by TaleMonster Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/1755531450 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*