Puzzle & Dragons

Match-three puzzle RPG ranks ninth, generating $13.5M in June with revenue climbing 29.5 percent.

Match-three puzzle game combined with monster-collecting RPG mechanics. Players assemble monster teams and progress through dungeon encounters by matching three colored orbs to trigger attacks from team monsters. The core loop emphasizes chaining combos, building powerful teams, and unlocking increasingly difficult dungeons. Progression centers on team composition, monster fusion mechanics, and strategic ability ordering during turns.

Published by GungHo Online Entertainment, Puzzle & Dragons launched in December 2012 and ranks ninth in revenue. The title generated $13.47 million USD during June across global and regional markets. It recorded a 29.5 percent month-over-month revenue increase, signaling strong player engagement and sustained monetization growth despite the title's mature market position.