65%Strong matchGems of War
79%11k79% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 11k reviews·Match 3 · Puzzle
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Rise of Elements is a Match-3 style narrative puzzle game with classic RPG elements, where players will clash for victory. Compete in Argos’s Tournament of Champions to achieve elemental mastery and rid the world of Aetheron of the Void’s looming threat.
Rise of Elements
SteamAbout Rise of Elements
In Rise of Elements, you will play as one of the Champions of Aetheron, tasked with restoring balance to a cosmos disrupted by the mysterious Void. Armed with your Champion’s unique abilities, harness the powers of air, earth, fire, water, and void to engage in strategic battles across the realm. Gather elemental shards to fuel your Champion’s power, and realize your full potential by achieving elemental combat mastery. Emerge victorious in Argos’s Tournament of Champions to restore balance to the world of Aetheron and triumph over the Void’s untethered chaos.

Tactical Match-3 Combat
Use match effect gemstones to unleash powerful elemental attacks on your opponent.
Rise of Elements follows a Match-3 gameplay structure, with each gem representing an element: Air, Earth, Fire, Water, and Void. Each element possesses unique attributes that trigger effects when like elements are matched.
Match three or more gems of the same element to charge your Champion's abilities. Matching 4 or more gems creates special gems that change the way you play, like bombs, amplifier gems and power gems. Out-Match your rivals and achieve victory in head-to-head combat!

Play Casually or Competitively with Different Game Modes
Take your time in Moves Mode, or engage in a hardcore test of skill in Timed Mode, a fast-paced, more competitive take on the core Rise of Elements experience. With multiple ways to play, choose the Mode that best suits your needs and skill level!

Choose Your Champion
Select one of the Champions of Aetheron and take on opponents in one-on-one battles, harnessing their unique elemental abilities and skill sets. Each Champion has their own style, story, and motivations to master and discover!

Discover the Story of Aetheron
Immerse yourself in the epic world of Aetheron, where elemental power reigns supreme. Uncover the secrets of Aetheron, its Champions, and even Argos himself in exciting PvE narrative adventures.

Are you ready to fight for Aetheron? Emerge victorious from Argos’s Tournament, and seize your destiny as the reigning Champion of the Elements!
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