Comparison

Puzzle Forge 2 vs Match And Rogue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Puzzle Forge 2

Become a blacksmith and forge powerful weapons by combining resources on a board. Sell your creations to heroes, earn gold and experience to upgrade your skills, and discover new heroes attracted by your talent.

Highlights
  • Unique weapon creation system
  • Combine resources to build weapons
  • Add gems and enchantments
  • Earn spells and magic items
  • Increase blacksmith skills
  • Meet and serve heroes
Features
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Heroes of Burning-Blade needs your help! As the new blacksmith of the realm, put together ressources on the board to build powerful weapons. Sell these equipments to heroes, earn gold pieces and experience to increase your skills. Who knows which new hero will be attracted by your talents? - Build 2000 differents weapon thanks to the unique creation system of Puzzle Forge 2. - Add gems and enchantments to your creations. - Earn spells and magic items in quests. Use them to improve your unique weapons. - Like in any RPG, use your experience to increase your skills. - Meet many heroes with strange requests.

About

Match And Rogue

Engage in a unique rogue-like adventure with real-time match-4 combat set in procedurally generated dungeons. Upgrade your hero, gather resources, and strategize on a 6x6 grid to unleash powerful attacks and survive pixelated challenges.

Highlights
  • Match-4 real-time combat
  • Procedurally generated dungeons
  • Character progression and skill tree
  • Resource gathering and trading
  • One-handed portrait gameplay
  • Pixel art and 8-bit music
Features
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Dive into the depths of dynamic dungeons and enchanted environments in "Match And Rogue," a unique blend of rogue-like adventure and real-time match-4 mechanics, all showcased in captivating pixel art design accompanied by 8-bit music and sound effects. INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY: "Match And Rogue" introduces a fresh take on the rogue-like genre with an innovative match-4 combat system. Players navigate through diverse dungeons each hosting procedurally generated rooms. Among these, combat rooms are where the real action unfolds, with enemies attacking in real time. Your arsenal? A 6x6 grid filled with various powers, from sword hits to freezing waves. Align four identical powers to unleash your attack, continuously strategizing to survive the onslaught. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES: Your journey is peppered with oases of calm amidst the chaos. Restore your hero's life at a fireplace, fish for resources, mine for metal shards, or trade and shop for crucial items and passive gear that influence your stats. CHARACTER PROGRESSION: At the heart of each level lies a village, a sanctuary where you can upgrade your hero's abilities using resources gathered on your adventure. Death is not the end but a chance to grow; earn XP for each enemy vanquished, invest in a skill tree, and return stronger, ready to venture deeper into the adventure. PLAY WITH ONE HAND: Designed with the mobile player in mind, "Match And Rogue" uses portrait orientation, making it easy to play anytime, anywhere. FEATURES: - Unique blend of match-4, real-time combat and rogue-like gameplay. - Procedurally generated levels ensure a new experience every time. - Rich non-combat activities to enhance your journey. - Deep character progression with a variety of powers and items. - RPG mechanics, meet the NPCs who will help you on your quest - Nostalgic pixel art aesthetics with captivating 8-bit music. Join the adventure in "Match And Rogue" and forge your path through this ever-changing, pixelated world. Whether strategizing through combat, enhancing your hero's abilities, or exploring the nuanced world, there's always something new around the corner. Download now and start your quest through this rogue-like puzzle adventure! JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Discord: https://discord.gg/CQ58n84DqT

Screenshots

Puzzle Forge 24 screens
Match And Rogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Puzzle Forge 2 at none against Match And Rogue's shown. Puzzle Forge 2 also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 9) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.4). Match And Rogue's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Puzzle Forge 2 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Match And Rogue sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Puzzle Forge 2 against 4.4 for Match And Rogue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Forge 2 has 104 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Puzzle Forge 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of Match And Rogue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puzzle Forge 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Match And Rogue every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Puzzle Forge 2 versus Match And Rogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuzzle Forge 2Match And Rogue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (104 ratings) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB415 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTuesday QuestJEREMIE, MARVIN, HERVE GOUJON

Customer experience

Puzzle Forge 2

All ratings104 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative19.1%

Match And Rogue

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Puzzle Forge 2

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Game crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Frozen board bug in tournament mode
  • Progress not saving after reinstall
  • Top shelf shop items not clickable
  • Ads reappearing after purchase removal
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  • Restore purchases not functioning
  • Game crashes when skipping ads
  • Enchanted slots disappearing
  • Hero not accepting completed weapons
  • Contract completion showing 0 gold reward
  • Game slowing down after extended play
  • Tutorial completion blocking progression
  • Academy not appearing on map
  • Money glitching and not decreasing
  • Freezing when handing equipment to NPCs
  • Orc shield request not accepted
  • Game ending prematurely with moves remaining
  • Gem delivery not working after purchase

Requested features

16 requests
  • Undo button for accidental moves
  • Ability to delete or sell unwanted weapons
  • Comprehensive recipe guide for crafting
  • Better and more detailed tutorial
  • Chinese language localization
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  • Spanish language localization
  • Third game in the series (Puzzle Forge 3)
  • Additional ore types beyond Netherium
  • More weapons and items to craft
  • Difficulty settings at game start
  • Mini-games for variety
  • Cross-device progress synchronization
  • Better contact/support system for issues
  • Fill empty screen space with content
  • Option to use shop items when game over
  • Legendary weapon crafting guide

Match And Rogue

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Puzzle Forge 2

One-time7
  • 1000 Gold$0.99
  • 1 Wisdom Stone$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 5000 Gold$3.99
  • 6 Wisdom Stones$4.99
  • 30 Wisdom Stones$19.99
  • 50 000 Gold!$29.99
10 purchases

Match And Rogue

One-time10
  • +1 Skill Point$0.99
  • Celestial Paladin skin$1.99
  • Duelist skin$1.99
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  • White Druid skin$1.99
  • Snow Fox skin$1.99
  • Harvestguard skin$1.99
  • Golden Witch skin$1.99
  • Sylvan Enchanter skin$1.99
  • +10 Skill Points$4.99
  • Ad-Free$7.99

Questions

Is Puzzle Forge 2 free?
Puzzle Forge 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match And Rogue free?
Match And Rogue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puzzle Forge 2 or Match And Rogue?
Puzzle Forge 2 is rated higher. Puzzle Forge 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Match And Rogue averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Puzzle Forge 2 or Match And Rogue have ads?
Match And Rogue shows ads; Puzzle Forge 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Puzzle Forge 2 or Match And Rogue?
Puzzle Forge 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Match And Rogue every 3 days. Most recently, Puzzle Forge 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Match And Rogue on November 4, 2026.

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