Candy Smash is a free puzzle game you can play right here in your browser. The core of it is match 3. It works the same on desktop, tablet and phone, and your progress picks up where the game left it.
About Candy Smash
Pop Pop candy. Tap and swipe candy to switch places. Match 3 or more candies to blast them away. The faster you reach the target, the more points you receive. During the game you will receive special bonus features. Use them wisely, since you don’t have unlimited moves.
How to play Candy Smash
Getting started takes about ten seconds. The full control mapping is in the table below and takes a moment to skim. Landscape layout: give it the fullscreen button on desktop, or rotate your phone. Most players get the hang of it inside two or three attempts.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse | Swap adjacent tiles |
| Left click / drag | Make a match |
On mobile: Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
Why it is worth playing
The appeal here is the loop: a short round, a clear result, and an obvious idea about what to do differently next time. It works as well on a phone on a bus as it does on a desktop.
At a glance
- Free to play with no account required
- Runs in the browser — nothing to download or install
- Landscape layout with fullscreen support
- Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile.
- Match 3 gameplay — Line up three or more and clear the board
- Added to our catalogue from a 2023 release
Frequently asked questions
Is Candy Smash free to play?
It is free. There is no trial, no unlock and no sign-up wall on Candy Smash — the page you are on is the whole thing.
Do I need to download or install anything?
No download, no installer, no plugin. Candy Smash is HTML5, so the browser plays it directly.
Can I play Candy Smash on my phone?
Yes. Tap and swipe on screen. Turn your phone sideways — this game is designed for landscape and fills a horizontal screen.
What are the controls for Candy Smash?
Keyboard and mouse on desktop, full touch support on mobile. Mouse — swap adjacent tiles; Left click / drag — make a match.
Can I play Candy Smash fullscreen?
There is a fullscreen control in the top-right of the player. Press Escape when you want the page back.
What kind of game is Candy Smash?
Candy Smash is a puzzle game built around match 3. If that is the sort of thing you enjoy, the related games further down the page are picked using the same tags.
