Toro and Friends: Onsen Town

About

Toro and Friends: Onsen Town is a story-driven match-3 puzzle game centered around reviving a quiet seaside hot spring town. You play as a visitor who teams up with Toro, a cat longing to become human, and Sora, a cheerful feline mascot. Each puzzle level connects to restoring parts of the town’s beauty, using match-3 mechanics to clear objectives and unlock new areas. The single-player campaign unfolds across a series of bite-sized episodes, blending casual gameplay with a light-hearted narrative. The game’s charm comes from its bright, kawaii art style and the way puzzles tie into the town’s gradual revival. Originally part of a 20th-anniversary series in Japan, it gained wider release in 2020 with localized text. Though the Japanese servers shut down in 2021, developers added an offline mode and full story access, letting players enjoy the campaign without connectivity. With over 100 levels and a relaxing theme, it holds a 4.2-star average on app stores.

Storyline

One day, you receive a ticket for the famous "Amatsu-Sora Onsen Bus Tour". A mountain town by the sea blanketed in nature and bursting with delicious fruit. However, when you get there, you see the once glorious Onsen Town is no longer a lively place. The brightness and colour had all but gone. Shortly after, you run into Toro, the white cat still yearning to be a human and his new friend Sora, the cute feline face of Amatsu-Sora. Together, they ask you to help restore beauty and the happiness that once danced around streets and alleys