Gardenscapes review

Gardenscapes is the first game in Playrix's Scapes series and the one with the most content on this list. Playrix lists over 16,000 levels with explosive power-ups and boosters, which you play to restore and decorate areas of a large garden, from fountain ensembles to island layouts, while a story unfolds around Austin the butler, his friends and some pets. Expeditions and competitions give you events to chase, and you can play alongside Facebook and Game Center friends. It also states that no Wi-Fi or internet connection is required to play, with competitions and extra features needing one. The US listing shows 1.7 million ratings at 4.7 and lists parental controls. Its Contains section mentions loot boxes and chat but not advertising. Garden kits start at $0.99 and the top list climbs to $13.99, and Playrix notes that randomized items are for sale. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not play through every level.

Who it is for

Players who want a story and garden design with the most documented levels, playable without an internet connection.

Price

Free to play; in-app purchases from $0.99 (Garden Kit) on the US App Store.

Garden Kit $0.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Over 16,000 levels with power-ups, boosters and special elements
• Restore and decorate garden areas, from fountains to islands
• Expeditions and competitions against other players
• Pets and a cast of characters around Austin the butler
• Play with Facebook and Game Center friends

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The most levels documented on this list
• Strength: Playrix states that no Wi-Fi or internet connection is required to play
• Strength: Parental controls are listed under in-app controls
• Weakness: Purchases include randomized items, and the listing flags loot boxes
• Weakness: Competitions and some features need an internet connection
• Weakness: Rated 13+ on the US App Store

Key facts

• Developer: Playrix
• Age rating: 13+
• Languages: English and 12 more
• Download size: 298.8 MB

Where it ranks

Gardenscapes is No. 5 in our Best Match-3 Games verdict.