I should say though, it’s still kind of early to talk about more potential 'scapes' games coming down the pipe. Since then, we’ve always wondered: could we relive that success story with a free-to-play model? It was called Mansion Makeover and turned out to be more successful than the original game.

Gardenscapes, after all, is actually an adaptation of our 2007 computer game, and that one had a sequel set in a house. It goes way back to when we were developing casual downloadable games. The idea for Homescapes was actually born many years ago, long before the Gardenscapes launch. Our case is different: we’re looking to have our users play both of the games. In the traditional F2P context, you need a sequel when the original game is playing itself out. We think of it more as a spin-off, but even that doesn’t convey the full idea. I wouldn’t say Homescapes is really a sequel. Why did you decide upon a sequel to Gardenscapes? Are there going to be a series of 'scapes' games now? To find out more about the development of Homescapes and Playrix's plans for the IP in future, we spoke to Creative Director Igor Elovikov. It's already proving to be one of 2017's biggest mobile hits, as it seems players can't get enough of the 'scapes charm and the life of its lead character Austin. The title is much the same, based on match-three gameplay combined with house decorating and a story to keep players engaged.

Such was Gardenscapes' success on mobile, it's launched a follow-up in the shape of Homescapes. It's developed hit titles such as city building game Township and hit match-3 release Gardenscapes - originally a hidden object game for PC but transformed for mobile devices. Playrix has quietly become one of the most successful developers in Europe.

Playing homescapes and gardenscapes