Here’s a description of Runefall — if you like match‑3 games but also enjoy exploration, quests, and a bit of town‑building, Runefall gives you a nice twist on the genre. (Steam Store)
🎯 What is Runefall
Runefall is a match‑3 puzzle + adventure game set in a medieval fantasy world. Instead of just matching jewels or tiles on a static board, each match advances your character across large, explorable maps. (Steam Store)
You play as (or join) the people of the ruined village Rivermoor, located in the kingdom Silverdale. The town has fallen into disrepair (due to war or calamity), and your goal is to rebuild Rivermoor by gathering resources—like gold, wood, and stone—through solving match‑3 puzzles. (fgl.com)
Throughout the journey you’ll collect hidden artifacts and “runes,” open treasure chests, unlock secret areas, and gradually restore the village’s structures. (GameTop.com)
🧩 Gameplay Mechanics & Features
- Match‑3 meets exploration: Every time you match tiles, the camera shifts — your character moves across the environment, letting you traverse swamps, forests, mountains, ruins — rather than staying on a fixed board. (Steam Store)
- Resource collection & town building: By matching resources (wood, stone, gold), you gather materials to rebuild and upgrade buildings in Rivermoor. As the town improves, you unlock bonuses, power‑ups and additional gameplay features. (GameTop.com)
- Quests, exploration & secrets: The game includes quests from townsfolk, hidden artifacts and runes to discover, secret areas to uncover, and environmental obstacles like rivers, cliffs, or overgrown vines that you need to navigate. (GameTop.com)
- Story & atmosphere: The setting and narrative give more depth than typical match‑3 games: you help rebuild a once‑thriving medieval village and restore hope to its people. (fgl.com)
- Casual, accessible, but with layers: Runefall remains accessible for casual players, but its mix of puzzle, resource management, exploration, and story makes it richer than a typical casual puzzle game. (Steambase)
📦 Technical & Release Info
- Released on June 6, 2018 on PC (and via various online platforms) by developer Playcademy. (Steam Store)
- Supports single-player, with language support in multiple languages. (Steam Store)
- Minimal system requirements — modest specs (so should run even on relatively old PCs). (PCGameBenchmark)
Since you create gaming‑related content often, Runefall could be a good fit if you like match‑3 mechanics + light story + casual exploration — simpler than a full RPG but more interesting than a basic match‑3.
