A basic match-3 MVP can cost around $20,000–$40,000. A standard Candy Crush-style game can cost $35,000–$70,000, while an advanced puzzle game with more sophisticated features, live events, and social systems can cost $75,000–$160,000. A large live-service game with full backend infrastructure can reach $170,000–$250,000 or more. The final Candy Crush game development cost depends on the development budget, feature complexity, number of levels, platform requirements, design quality, and team rates.