Tech Desk 
Jul 22, 2025
Pokémon Friends, a new daily puzzle game, is now live on the App Store for iPhone users. The game combines relaxing gameplay with adorable graphics and collectible Pokémon plushies, making the experience a fresh take on the mobile daily puzzle game trend.
Players will play through over 1,200 puzzles, which may be quick brain teasers to significant challenges. Each time a puzzle is completed, you are awarded yarn.
Using this yarn, you can knit plush versions of favourite Pokémon that can then be placed in a customisable virtual room, complete with furniture, wallpaper, and other fun decoration options.
The game is based in a colourful place called Think Town and has a trivial base goal of helping a member of a plush-loving community by solving puzzles and bringing joy back into their world.
Notably, the more you play, the more yarn you collect, ultimately unlocking new characters and the ability to make adjustments in your plush room design.
Daily puzzle games have seen a rise in popularity, such as Wordle or even crossword puzzles. Pokémon Friends capitalises on the mobile daily puzzle trend in a relatively unique way and includes fun challenges paired with a chill overall vibe.
Pokémon Friends even has calendar features that allow players to track progress and even save up to five family members, making it family-friendly.
The game is free to download, but some content requires in-app purchases. Its soft visuals, calm music, and rewarding system make it a great pick for fans of Pokémon and casual puzzle games alike.
