| Suika Game | |
|---|---|
 Official artwork for the game, showcasing every fruit, except the pear | |
| Developer(s) | Aladdin X[a][b] |
| Publisher(s) | Aladdin X |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, popIn Aladdin |
| Release | popIn Aladdin
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player Multiplayer |
Suika Game[c] (also called Watermelon Game, suika is rōmaji for watermelon, or simply Suika) is a Japanese puzzle video game by Aladdin X, which combines the elements of falling and merging puzzle games. The game was originally developed for the company's digital projectors in April 2021 and due to its initial success, released on the Nintendo eShop in December 2021 in Japan. After gaining popularity, it was made available globally in October 2023. The concept originates from a Chinese browser game titled Merge Big Watermelon that was released in January 2021.
The game involves the player trying to build a high score by dropping fruits into a container without having them overflow out of the container. To earn points the player must combine two of the same fruits, which creates a new fruit in the game's fruit cycle. The game allows players to view other player's ranks through an online leaderboard.
During 2023 Suika Game gained popularity after being played by live streamers, particularly VTubers. The game was received well by critics, praising the simplicity and charm of the game. It achieved over four million downloads by November 2023 and became the most downloaded eShop game on the Nintendo Switch for the year in Japan. The game also became prone to unofficial versions being created. Paid DLC was released in February 2024, which added local competitive multiplayer and online functionality was added in May 2024.
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