Google Play Stats
Updated Aug 2026Rating
4.6 ★
258K ratings
Installs
5,000,000+
Last Updated
Aug 2026
Screenshots
About this game
Cradle of Empires: 3 in a Row is a match-3 puzzle game where players clear levels by matching three or more identical items. The game features a light story and numerous events, offering high replayability with a fair freemium model. Players can enjoy short, interruptible sessions that are suitable for one-handed play.
What players say
Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 28 Aug 2026
Praised
Fun & addictive82Challenging15Graphics & sound10
Complained about
Updates25Difficulty15
Worth knowing. We tag this as fair freemium, but 0 of 200 recent reviewers disagreed and in-app purchases run to $154.99. Worth a look before you commit.
Why we tagged it this way
What each behavioural tag is based on
- Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
- InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
- One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
- Needs a connectionOnline-only, so no play on a flight.
- Energy timersPlay is gated by a refilling energy bar.
- Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
- Low focusPlayable while half-distracted.
Commute
Short, interruptible sessions
Flight
Needs a connection
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Solo only, no multiplayer
What it costs
| In-app purchases | $0.49 - $154.99 |
| Ads | Yes |
| Energy timers | Yes |
From the Google Play listing.
Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryLight Story
SocialSolo
DifficultyCasual
GrindMedium
Brain PowerLight
Story depthLight
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableHigh
VibeRelaxing
OrientationLikely-Portrait
RatingEveryone
DeviceLightweight
Has ending?Live-Service
MultiplayerSolo-Only
GenrePuzzle
👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly👶 Parent-friendly
