We already published the list of best DS games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best DS matching puzzle games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the DS definitely has a great library of matching puzzle games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the DS and matching puzzle games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Puyo Pop Fever
- Release Data: Sonic Team/Sega, 2005
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
For a puzzle game to have real longevity, it needs to be able to marry the two disparate concepts of easy-to-learn gameplay and significant strategic depth.
Puyo Pop has had this from the beginning, and Puyo Pop Fever maintains this tradition.
If you can tolerate the cute presentation, you’ll find Puyo Pop Fever to be a solid, addictive puzzle game.
#9. Bust-A-Move DS
- Release Data: Happy Happening/Majesco, 2005
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
Though there are not many surprises in Bust-A-Move DS, the gamble taken with the touch screen support ends up paying off.
There are a good number of puzzles for you to play when you’re alone, and the multiplayer makes it easy to play a game with anyone who has a DS, making this a somewhat modest, yet well-rounded, package.
#8. Zoo Keeper
- Release Data: Buddiez, Inc./Ignition Entertainment, 2005
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
When you look at Zoo Keeper strictly as a DS game and ignore the outside world, it’s a great puzzle offering that looks nice and offers play that can be really habit-forming.
If you’re on the go and you’re after a good, strong DS puzzler, Zoo Keeper‘s definitely worth it.
#7. Puzzle Quest: Galactrix
- Release Data: Infinite Interactive/D3Publisher, 2009
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
Ultimately, Puzzle Quest: Galactrix is a great and addictive game that has a lot of deep gameplay and strategic elements.
Some Puzzle Quest fans will like the new gameplay implemented in Galactrix, and some fans will dislike them.
The game lasts for 20 hours or so, depending on how players pace themselves with the main story.
#6. Meteos: Disney Magic
- Release Data: Q Entertainment/Disney Interactive Studios, 2007
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
If you’ve never experienced Meteos before, then you should pick this up at the earliest opportunity.
Playing it might be slightly embarrassing thanks to the insidious branding, but it ranks as one of the best puzzle games for the Nintendo DS.
#5. Space Bust-A-Move
- Release Data: Taito Corporation, 2009
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
Space Bust-A-Move is a great sequel, as it is filled with addicting gameplay that the series is known for, and on top of that, there is a lot content to come back to.
The game is highly recommended for people who are fans of puzzle games or the Bust-A-Move or Puzzle Bobble series.
#4. Bejeweled Twist
- Release Data: Griptonite Games/PopCap, 2010
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
With a slew of new additions, Bejeweled Twist does a commendable job of taking the series in a new direction; whether it’s better than its predecessors is a matter of preference, but there’s no doubt that PopCap has crafted a highly enjoyable puzzler.
#3. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords
- Release Data: 1st Playable Productions/D3Publisher, 2007
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
If you love classic puzzle action and wouldn’t mind changing things up a bit by including a fun and engaging storyline along with it, then there’s no reason not to get Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords.
With its interesting and innovative combination of puzzle and RPG elements, it is an experience that shouldn’t be missed.
#2. Art Style: PiCTOBiTS
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2009
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
The Art Style series is all about gameplay with minimal bells and whistles.
PiCTOBiTS may reverse those roles to some degree, but ultimately the result is the same.
It stands as a great game, and that’s something you really can’t complain about.
#1. Meteos
- Release Data: Q Entertainment/Bandai, 2005
- Genre: Puzzle » Matching
One of the best DS games yet, Meteos delivers a unique and successful twist on the puzzle game formula.
And, like any great puzzle game, it’s something you can play for just a few minutes or for much longer periods of time and come away satisfied, regardless.
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