2025 Monetization Trends: Puzzle Games

Puzzle Games Monetization 2025

The Puzzle market is healthy, growing 15% YoY.

  • Top Performers: Block Puzzle (+911%!) and Merge games (+61%) are leading the charge.
  • Hybridcasual Influence: Simple mechanics mixed with deeper meta-layers are winning.
  • Offer Strategy: Special offers tied to events ($6-$15 range) drive more revenue than standard currency packs.

Takeaway

Move beyond standard Match-3. Integrate event-based offers and consider hybrid elements to tap into the massive growth of the Merge and Block Puzzle subgenres.