# Puzzle Colony

> Pirate-themed match-3 adventure game with city building and hero recruitment. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Dirks.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-colony/id6444364506 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin Dirks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462910517)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 151 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2023-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-colony/id6444364506/reviews.md

## What is Puzzle Colony?

Welcome, mighty adventurer!

Can you defeat the armies of the undead and drive them away from the royal islands?

Set sail for a great pirate adventure, improve your crew and recruit powerful allies to liberate villages and settlements. Get powerful weapons and artifacts from pirate treasures and become the greatest buccaneer of the kingdom. Only if you earn the Queen's goodwill, a glorious future awaits you. 

Features:

- a story of betrayal, adventure and friendship
- more than 100 exciting missions
- tactical match 3 fights to defeat the enemy and secure valuable resources
- recruit mighty officers and upgrade their unique skills
- improve your cities with powerful upgrades
- enjoy match 3 without frustration by choosing the difficulty level you want
- supported languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French and Russian


Looking for help with the game or a nice conversation? Visit us on Discord:
https://discord.gg/bffvAMg

## Key features

- Story of betrayal, adventure, and friendship
- Over 100 exciting missions
- Tactical match-3 fights
- Recruit and upgrade officers
- Improve cities with upgrades
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Multiple supported languages

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Officer Bundle Woody | $12.99 | one-time |
| Officer Bundle Gnomb | $12.99 | one-time |
| Officer Bundle Polly | $12.99 | one-time |
| "Revenge" Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 750 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Upgrade Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Treasury Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| Early Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Officer Bundle Diana | $12.99 | one-time |
| Princess Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Pass Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-colony/id6444364506/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Well done

*2023-11-23, version 1.3.4*

Another fantastic game, some of the great elements of hero park are present, no forced ads, fun gameplay. Good job! Can’t wait to see what u do next.

### 5/5 — Super fun

*2023-11-09, version 1.3.4*

Super fun and well thought out. Ads aren’t intrusive. I really enjoy this game.

### 4/5 — Free play

*2023-10-14*

Game is great but would be so much better to not have to do the missions. Please make a sandbox option.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2023-10-03*

This game is fun and I’ve been on it for hours. Confusing at first but you will love playing it non stop.

### 2/5 — Cool enough but nonsensical

*2023-09-30*

The turn system has zero place in the game. It makes no sense and adds nothing to gameplay. They’ve tried to add too many genres into one game and the needs to be simplified.

### 5/5 — So farrr so good

*2023-09-20*

Enjoying it so far. Adverts aren’t intrusive and energy levels are such that you can get a reasonable session before needing a recharge. The gameplay is engaging and to a degree tactical. Goes to show you can make a decent freemium game without forcing IAPs or excessive adverts.

## Frequently asked questions about Puzzle Colony

### What is Puzzle Colony?

Puzzle Colony is a pirate-themed adventure game that combines tactical match-3 battles with city-building and hero recruitment elements. Players embark on a quest to defeat undead armies and liberate royal islands.

### Does Puzzle Colony have ads?

Yes, Puzzle Colony contains advertisements. This is common for free-to-play games that offer in-app purchases.

### What platforms is Puzzle Colony available on?

Puzzle Colony is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Puzzle Colony updated?

The latest version of Puzzle Colony is 1.5.1, which was last updated on February 22, 2025. This indicates a relatively active development cycle.

### What languages does Puzzle Colony support?

Puzzle Colony supports English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, and Russian. This allows for a broad international player base.

### Can I play Puzzle Colony offline?

The provided description does not specify if Puzzle Colony supports offline play. Many match-3 games require an internet connection for certain features.

### What is the age rating for Puzzle Colony?

Puzzle Colony has an age rating of 9+. This suggests it is suitable for children and general audiences.

### How does the difficulty work in Puzzle Colony?

Puzzle Colony allows players to choose their desired difficulty level for match-3 fights, ensuring an enjoyable experience without frustration. This feature caters to different player skill levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2025-02-22

- Use valuable loot from treasures to upgrade your home with different visual styles
- Get rewards from upgrades like reputation, larger crew, bigger ships and more
- New missions selection, improved gameplay, new enemies and mission types
- Added an option to reduce the difficulty for hard challenges
- Added more different statues for your home base

### 1.5.0 — 2025-02-11

- Use valuable loot from treasures to upgrade your home with different visual styles
- Get rewards from upgrades like reputation, larger crew, bigger ships and more
- New missions selection, improved gameplay, new enemies and mission types

### 1.3.4 — 2023-09-25

Fixed potential issues with in app purchases

### 1.3.3 — 2023-09-18

Fixed issues with restored transactions

### 1.3.2 — 2023-09-12

Bugfixes and stability update

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All apps by Martin Dirks: https://appshunter.io/developer/1462910517

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*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 2026-08-13.*