Game: Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition
Genre: Puzzle, RPG
System: Steam (Windows) (Also on PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch)
Developer | Publisher: Infinity Plus 2 | 505 Games
Controller Support: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Price: US $14.99 | UK £11.99 | EU € 14.99
Release Date: September 18th, 2025
Review code provided with many thanks to Diva Agency.
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition – Match 3 at its Best
Back in the mid-2000s, when match-3 puzzle games were booming, Puzzle Quest was the game that stood out. I remember dabbling with it on my PSP and DS, that magical mix of gem-matching and fantasy RPG elements made it addictive in a way that felt fresh and exciting.
Since then, countless imitators (and plenty of dodgy mobile cash-grabs) have tried to bottle the same formula to the extent I just no longer go on the app store. But here we are in 2025 with Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition, a complete, microtransaction-free package of the classics polished for today. And let me tell you: it’s still dangerously addictive.
Match-3, But Make It Fantasy
The core of Puzzle Quest hasn’t changed, and honestly, that’s a good thing. You select a hero, choosing from several classes like rogue, wizard, and others, and set out across Etheria, taking on quests, battling monsters, and seeking riches. The twist is that all combat takes place on a gem-studded board. Because we all know it’s best to solve our problems with puzzles over fists.
You and your opponent take turns matching gems. Matching different colours fills up your various coloured mana pools, which you can then spend on spells unique to your class. Match skulls, and you deal direct damage. Chain four or five in one move? You earn an extra turn, which can swing a battle in your favour. It sounds simple, but it’s far more strategic than it appears. You’ll often find yourself weighing up whether to set up a killer combo for yourself or deny your opponent an even deadlier one.
It’s a system that remains elegant, addictive, and surprisingly tense, even two decades on. Almost like chess at times.
Quests, Citadels, and Captured Beasts
Of course, there’s more than just battles. The Immortal Edition pulls together content from Challenge of the Warlords, Revenge of the Plague Lord, and The Legend Returns. That means tons of quests, side quests, and extra modes to get lost in.
Progression feels rewarding: you earn gold and experience, level up your hero, and invest points into stats that shape your playstyle. You’ll also spend money on weapons, armour, and trinkets that grant handy bonuses. The Citadel is another layer entirely, letting you construct buildings that unlock features like researching captured monsters (to learn their spells) or forging magical items. The puzzle screens even change as you engage in these activities making it more than just 1 vs 1 battles. Some require you to clear the board of gems. Or just play the screen solo and collect a specific amount of mana.
I loved that these side systems break up the rhythm and add variety, you’re not just matching gems endlessly; you’re building, tinkering, and experimenting.
Difficulty Your Way
Before each battle, you can choose a difficulty setting. Stick with normal for a balanced ride, bump it up to hard for more rewards, or drop it down to easy if you just want a breezy session but lose potential rewards. It’s a welcome bit of flexibility, especially since some enemies can really put you through the wringer.
And yes, if things go sideways, you’ll probably want to blame “bad gem luck.” (We’ve all been there.) But in truth, there’s always a strategy to squeeze out of the chaos if you plan carefully.
Old School Charm
Visually, this isn’t some big flashy remake. The characters are illustrated with static portraits, the board is bright and colourful, and everything looks a little sharper than it did back in the DS days. But it still has that slightly old-school feel, which honestly feels right. It’s less a remaster, more a lovingly polished preservation.
Audio-wise, it’s nothing groundbreaking, but the soundtrack does the job: suitably fantasy, suitably dramatic, and suitably ignorable when you’re locked into a long puzzle session.
Play Anywhere, Anytime
One of my favourite things about Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition is just how easy it is to dip in and out. On PC, you can play with mouse or controller, but on Steam Deck it really shines thanks to touch control, swiping gems feels as natural as it does on a tablet. Even better, cloud saves let you bounce between PC and Deck without fuss.
And the best part? The game autosaves exactly where you are, so whether you’re mid-battle or halfway through a quest, you can hop out and hop back in seamlessly.
Conclusion: Match Made in Puzzle Heaven
At its heart, Puzzle Quest is still the same dangerously addictive puzzle-RPG that hooked so many of us back in the day. The Immortal Edition bundles it all up, strips away the modern nonsense (no microtransactions, no energy timers), and gives you a huge, content-packed experience for a very fair price.
Is it flashy? No. Is it revolutionary in 2025? Not really. But is it still one of the most compelling puzzle games out there? Absolutely. If you’ve never played Puzzle Quest before, this is the place to start. If you have, well, you already know how easily “just one more battle” turns into three hours gone.
Final Verdict: I Like it a Lot 
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