Tridevyatie plunges you into the heart of a gloomy Slavic legend, where every clash unfolds on a match-3 battlefield. Each successful match can be a lethal strike, a protective shield wall, restorative herbs, or a cache of gold — while the opponent's next move is revealed in advance.
Your journey spans three chapters: the Dark Wood, the Putrid Marshes, and Koschei's Domain. Choose your path wisely — whether to fight, trade, rest, encounter, or seek treasure — there's no turning back. Each chapter culminates in a confrontation with a boss, leading to the final showdown with Koschei the Deathless, whose life is tied to a needle hidden within an egg — as long as the shells remain intact, he cannot be vanquished.
With three heroes possessing unique abilities, 45 artifacts, 6 potions, 17 adversaries, and 23 enchanted encounters, large matches create powerful runes that affect entire areas, triggering cascades of artifact effects.
Baba Yaga guides you through the initial skirmish, with a brief tutorial that can be skipped.
Even defeat isn't the end; sparks earned during your quest unlock new heroes and permanent enhancements. Each victory reveals a new layer of Koschei's curses — tougher enemies and more rewarding spoils.
How to play
Each turn allows you to make one swap: tap a tile and then a neighbouring one, or drag a tile towards the target. Align three or more of the same kind in a row to create a match. The controls are identical for both touch and mouse.
Sword deals 2 damage to the opponent, shield provides 2 points of blocking, spark fills the ability charge, herb heals, and coin grants gold. Rot and Koschei's needle don't offer anything; clear them like any other tiles to keep the board tidy.
Below the enemy's name, you'll see their next move: an attack with damage specified, defence or a buff. The block effect endures until your next turn, so stock up on shields to withstand the blow.
Once the charge bar is full, the ability button beneath the board will light up. Use potions by pressing the button during battle, while artifacts work automatically from your bag.
To progress on the map, tap an available node. The "?" button in the battle interface opens the help, and the menu has the same information under "How to play".