Match3 game (devlog)

Hi everyone!
I’m starting a devlog for my simple game project.
We are currently at version 0.0.14, and there’s still a lot of work ahead to add all the bonuses players expect from a match-3 game. However, the core gameplay mechanics are already in place and ready to be tested.

On mobile devices, you can double-tap the screen to toggle full-screen mode.

For now, the game design and balance are still missing, :grin: but I should be able to make this addictive little game actually interesting over the summer 2026.

Match3 Game

A 3D match-3 puzzle game where you swap diamonds to create matches of 3 or more identical gems.

How to Play

Objective: Match 3 or more diamonds of the same color by swapping their positions. When a match is made, the diamonds disappear and new ones fall in from above.

Rules:

  • Click on a diamond to select it
  • Click on an adjacent diamond to swap them
  • Matches of 3 or more identical diamonds are cleared and award points
  • Chain reactions award bonus points

Controls

Action Control
Select Diamond Left Click
Pan Camera Right Mouse Button + Drag
Rotate View Middle Mouse Button + Drag
Zoom In/Out Mouse Wheel
Move Camera WASD or Arrow Keys
Rotate Camera Q / E Keys
Reset Camera Space
Zoom Page Up / Page Down

Features

  • 3D isometric graphics
  • Multiple diamond colors to match
  • Score tracking
  • Audio effects and music
  • Adjustable graphics and audio settings

:rocket: Early access:

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For some reason, I find the audio effects super satisfying :slight_smile: Nice job!

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Changelog 0.0.15:

  • Adjusted audio: Diamond and water splash sounds are now more subtle. :grin:
  • Engine update: Upgraded core to BabylonJS 9.5.1.

What’s new in 0.1.1:

  • Moves limitation.
  • Apples
  • Specular parameter (in Graphics settings)
  • Shuffle
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What’s new in 0.2.3:

  • gyro control (for mobile devices)
  • helicopter as bonus
  • bug (I’m stuck on you) :beetle:

:grin:

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Congratulations on the progress. These sounds are very satisfying.

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Looking great!

What’s new in version 0.3.5:

  • Diamonds can now break apart into 12 pieces.
  • Updated helicopter attack sounds and explosion special effects
  • Ability to advance to other levels
  • Auto-save feature when closing the browser
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What’s new in 0.3.11:

  • Toggleable features: Sky, ground, sun, moon, fog, and ocean.
    You can also now toggle diamond shards and diamond “pop-out” effects on matches.

  • Shake to shuffle: Diamonds now shuffle when you shake your phone (requires gyroscope to be enabled).

  • Vibing helicopters: Added smooth bobbing and multi-axis tilting for a more “chilled” floating effect.

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I found it really nice! Love the art direction

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