# Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales — Match-3 RPG turns Upside Down > Match-3 puzzle RPG adventure game based on the Stranger Things universe. (iPhone/iPad app by Netflix, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-things-puzzle-tales/id1633705525 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) - Category: Games, Puzzle, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.71/5 from 2,148 App Store ratings · 137 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 401 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 5 more - Released: 2022-11-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-things-puzzle-tales/id1633705525/reviews.md ## What is Stranger Things? Available exclusively for Netflix members. Battle the Demogorgon, embark on mysterious quests, collect characters and discover new storylines in this Hawkins-inspired stylized adventure game. Join Eleven and the gang in this match-3 puzzle RPG adventure that reimagines the Stranger Things universe in the style of an '80s Saturday morning cartoon. Features: • NEW: Vecna has arrived! Join The Hellfire Club to take him down in this all-new game mode. Explore the fantasy world, complete daunting quests and take on sinister creatures. Succeed and be handsomely rewarded for your bravery. • NEW: More than 40 new story missions! There's something fishy afoot at the lake. Fishermen are ominously disappearing and destroyed boats are washing ashore. Uncover the mystery behind what's lurking in dark waters in this new lakeside story mission. Plus, explore other all-new stories. • NEW: More levels, new characters and rewards! Dig even deeper with a brand new monthly challenge, new lab floors and more. • Quest your way through battles against the Demogorgon, the Mind Flayer and many other creatures from the Stranger Things universe. • Discover new, exclusive Stranger Things storylines enriched with match-3 puzzle RPG gameplay. • Collect dozens of different versions of your favorite characters as they have grown and evolved through the seasons. • Collect and upgrade your gear and tools as you complete mysterious match-3 puzzle RPG quests and earn rewards to enhance and master your new supernatural capabilities. • Recruit your own gang, strategically based on their supernatural abilities. Level them up with new powers to build an unstoppable team. - Developed by Next Games, a Netflix Game Studio. ## Key features - Match-3 puzzle RPG gameplay - Battle Demogorgon and other creatures - Collect and upgrade characters - Discover new storylines - New Vecna game mode - Monthly challenges and new levels ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Netflix Standard Plan | $15.49 | per month | ## What do users think of Stranger Things? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay - 👍 No ads or in-app purchases - 💎 Gorgeous visuals and animations - 🎨 Faithful to the Stranger Things universe - 🕹️ Engaging puzzle-based combat **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs - ⏱️ Slow progression and character leveling - 🔒 Requires Netflix account to play - 🧱 Difficulty spikes make progress difficult - 🤯 Frustrating loss of progress **Commonly reported bugs** - Inventory not working for extended periods - Crashes during Club Boss battles - Restarting progress after updates - Glitches with saving progress - Freezing and loading issues **Most requested features** - Add more Stranger Things characters - Offline play mode - Ability to change Netflix account - Skip or speed up animations - More ways to level up characters ## Recent user reviews (10 of 137) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranger-things-puzzle-tales/id1633705525/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Stranger things puzzle tale shutting down *2024-12-01* I love the game so much but I realized that it’s gonna shut down on December 13 and km gonna miss this game so much because I had this game 2 years ago and I can’t believe it’s coming to the end, I loved battling with the monsters and it was so fun and you could collect characters and beat chapters so I’m gonna miss this game so much it means a lot to me and it was the best game out of the other 2 games and I wished it just stayed forever but stranger things season 5 is the last season so I’m gonna miss this game and I think that’s why this game is shutting down and I’ll remember about this game when it shuts down, Thank you to the creator for making this game it really means a lot to me and thank you to the crew who made this game, and I’m gonna play it until it shuts down so goodbye. **Developer response:** Hey Benjamin950! The decision to shut down the game did not come lightly. While we would love to expand and keep the game running, unfortunately, the decision is final. We're happy to hear you had as much fun playing the game as we had creating it! Thank you for the years of your dedicated support! ### 5/5 — My favourite game but *2024-11-30* I’m stuck at chapter 14 mission 39, my characters are max rarity and the enemy level is higher. My characters are all lvl 160 and I can’t level them up until I upgrade them, but they’re max rarity, so I don’t know what to do. **Developer response:** Hey Srpickle!Our support team would be happy to help with any questions or feedback, so please feel free to contact them through the game (Settings > Support/FAQ). Thanks for the review! ### 5/5 — Man i love this game! *2024-11-26* I have been addicted to this game for weeks! It’s so fun and i love collecting characters. I am super sad to hear it will be shutting down forever! I play this game so much and have been working to get Eddie (the DnD wizard verison) for ages and am sad to hear I may not be able to get him or any other characters i want. I really hope someday this game can come back and be playable again. Just to restate this game is so incredibly made and the art is gorgeous, so this game definitely gets a 5 stars in my book! **Developer response:** Hey ZooglyWoogly! We're happy to hear you had as much fun playing the game as we had creating it. Thank you for your dedicated support! ### 5/5 — LOVE ITTTT😍 *2024-11-23* ITS FUN BC THERE 0% ADS AND I PLAY IT FOR DAYS.SURE IT CAN GET ANNOYING BUT IF YOU ADD MUSIC ITS NOT 5 OUT OF 5 BC ITS THE BEST STRANGER THINGS EVER!! ALSO THERE LIKE A BUTTON WHERE YOU CAN PRESS AND IT DOES THE LEVEL FOR YOU FOR EXAMPLE:IF I HAD TO GO TO THE WASHROOM I PRESS IT AND IT HELPS ME DO THE LEVEL!? :3!! ITS SO AWESOME!!! (Saturday November 23th) Hello, I believed everyone got a note of the shut down. Are you at least coming back any time? I really love this game sm and I was feeling sad about this news. If this game is coming back sometime, plz tell the date. If not, it’s alright then. I wanted to tell about this but this game was my fav game which I play this more than my other video games. Bye :’( From: ruvyj **Developer response:** Hey Ruvyj, and thanks for the review! After careful consideration and an evaluation of the game's long-term sustainability, we’ve made the difficult decision to shut down the game. The decision to shut down the game did not come lightly. While we would love to expand and keep the game running for years to come, unfortunately, the decision is final. We sincerely hope you had as much fun playing the game as we had creating it! ### 5/5 — THANK YOU *2024-11-07* I love this game so much. It’s perfect to play when you’re bored and super fun especially if you’re a big Stranger Things Fan thank you for making this… **Developer response:** Hello, Marner and Billy! Thank you for sharing your feedback, and for the kind review! It's great to hear you enjoy playing the game. ### 2/5 — I loved it until I didn’t *2024-11-01* I absolutely loved this game and was super entertained by it until I opened it today and my account was gone. It made me re-sing in to Netflix and suddenly the profile I use for it was gone and it was making me restart the game I’ve been playing for over a year 🙃 That profile still shows up on my actual Netflix account but it’s not an option here so I guess I’m just done with this game which is so annoying. I also tried contacting Netflix customer support and was basically told they couldn’t help and I needed to find the contact info for the developer on my own which is super frustrating. **Developer response:** Hello, Jacksu8696! We truly appreciate your feedback and understand how disheartening it can be to lose your progress. For assistance, please reach out to our support team at stpuzzletales.support@games.netflix.com. We’ll be waiting for your message! ### 5/5 — SO GOOD! *2024-10-13* I love stranger things so much and this game is so cool and good quality I haven’t needed to watch any ads yet! **Developer response:** Hi! Really glad to hear you enjoy the game. Thank you for the review! ### 4/5 — The game is fun but it keeps deleting progress. *2024-09-13* This game is really fun and addictive but it’s really annoying when you play for a while it reloads because you’ve played for too long and I was on this one level for a while and when I got to the boss I was about to win and the game reset. It’s really fun and I like that there are lots of different mini games and stuff. It would be cool if you could customise your profile a bit and if you could make private clubs too but other than that it’s a pretty cool game and it’s a nice escape, super soothing and I’d recommend it to a stranger things fan. Xx **Developer response:** Hello, celestina moon, and thank you for your feedback! Really glad to hear you're enjoying the game; any feedback or suggestions are always appreciated. Your concern about the game resetting is important, so please reach out to our support team through the game (Settings > Support/FAQ) and provide more information. They’ll be awaiting your message! ### 5/5 — Super fan. *2024-08-08* Okay so I never write reviews but I love ST. I’ve been watching worth my family since I was 6 and it first came out. Every season we all watch it together, and when I moved we would watch it on our own TV’s and FaceTime our reactions to everything. I love the way the characters are designed and as someone who normally hates the puzzle game type stuff where it’s all copy and pasted, this is a perfect way to put a spin on it. This is actually perfect. **Developer response:** Hello Amaiah! Thank you for sharing your feedback, and for the kind review! It's great to hear you enjoy playing the game. ### 5/5 — Chapters *2024-08-07* I’m really annoyed because during a chapter every 3 levels we get the characters saying things to each other but you can only see it once. Pls and I’m begging you when you finish a chapter add a storybook part in the chapter guide so you can watch the lines of dialogue again as some of them I want to reread like lines from the end or beginning of each story which is very funny and interesting. **Developer response:** We appreciate your thoughts and regret that you missed those moments throughout the chapters. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we encourage you to use the support options in the app to share more details about your experience. ## Frequently asked questions about Stranger Things ### What is Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales? Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales is a match-3 puzzle RPG adventure game. It allows players to battle creatures from the Stranger Things universe, collect and upgrade characters, and uncover new storylines inspired by the show's '80s Saturday morning cartoon style. ### What are the main features of the game? Key features include match-3 puzzle RPG gameplay, battling iconic villains like the Demogorgon and Vecna, collecting and leveling up dozens of character versions, discovering exclusive storylines, and upgrading gear and tools. There are also new game modes and story missions. ### Is Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales free to play? The game is available exclusively for Netflix members and is free to play. However, it does include in-app purchases and advertisements, which can enhance the gameplay experience. ### What platforms is Stranger Things: Puzzle Tales available on? As an exclusive Netflix game, it is available on mobile devices that support the Netflix app. Players need an active Netflix subscription to access and play the game. ### What kind of quests can I expect in the game? You can expect a variety of quests, including battling sinister creatures, exploring new story missions with mysteries to uncover, and taking on daunting challenges. These quests are integrated with the match-3 puzzle gameplay and reward players for their bravery and progress. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 25.0.5 — 2024-10-01 We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 24.2.0 — 2024-08-06 We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 24.2.0 — 2024-08-06 We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 24.1.0 — 2024-06-18 We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. In this release, we've made some bug fixes and performance improvements. ### 24.0.2 — 2024-06-04 We're always working to bring you the best Netflix Games experience. 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