Bejeweled 2 Deluxe

The absolute f♥cking genius who thought it was a good idea to have Finity mode unlocked after level 280 of Endless should be drug out into the street and shot.

The sequel of the original 3-match game where other titles like Candy Crush got their inspiration from.
I remember this franchise from the time that you could play it for free as an official flash game (although with limited features to promote the full paid version), and that you could also play it for free against others when chatting them via MSN-Messenger.
The gameplay is both relaxing and challenging and the other game modes can either be more tense or zen.
More game modes can be unlocked the more you progress in each mode that are already available (you can look up its Wikipedia page if you want to know which prerequisites must be met if you want to unlock a certain new game mode).
Furthermore, the soundtrack of this game combined with its space theme is amazing.
Although, the graphics may look a bit outdated.
The best of all, since this is from a previous era: no microtransactions and no barriers (like limited lives that recover slowly with time) that push you to pull out your wallet and hamper your experience when your'e not willing or able to pay to continue.
This may be an old game, but I recommend it for anyone who want to play a 3-match game without any nonsense the other more modern free-to-play titles in this genre might have.

If you remember the big chunky home computers of the 90s and 2000's and the few games it had, then get this one, I remember playing this with my family when i was six and we kept scores of our high scores in the fun competitive nature it brought to the fam, the nostalgia though will be a big factor for there's a subtle lag that the og had as well but if you can ignore it then it is truly worth the time and money.

an improvement over the first in every way. has a campaign this time, among other game modes, and another amazing peter hajba (skaven/future crew) soundtrack. and all of it can be sampled in the demo.

This is peak gaming. Sure, it's $5 for a circa 2005 game. Microsoft's Solitaire and Casual Games is free, and it has a Bejeweled clone.
But it's also an advertising platform. You spend as much time stuck on ads as you do playing the game, so much so that it breaks the pacing of the game. But you can remove all ads for $2..... A MONTH.
Screw Microsoft. Reject modernity. Embrace the good times when you play a game, you only play the game. This game is easily worth the $5. The simple graphics, good soundtrack, and wonderful art make this a FULL IMMERSION.

Beautiful soundtrack, solid and addictive gameplay. Not much else to say.

Good Fun, Love the Nostalgia. Who needs any other match 3 game