Fri Feb 13 2026
This update fixes bugs, improves performance, and makes other improvements, including:
- Improvements to the Lunar New Year event!
- Fix some items that weren't recharging properly.
- Animal names and favorite status will be rememebered when merging into eggs.
Please check our social networks for the full list of patch notes.
Paradise Paws is a charming entry in the merge-game genre that swaps the usual farm or mansion setting for a tropical animal sanctuary. The core loop is familiar—merge two identical items to create a superior one—but the animal animations and the lush, tropical art style make it feel fresh. There's a genuine sense of joy in seeing a small kitten eventually grow into a majestic lion through your merging efforts.
The game does a good job of balancing the 'energy' mechanic, giving you enough playtime in a single session to feel like you've made progress without constantly hitting a paywall. The 'zoo management' side of the game, where you decorate habitats for your merged animals, adds an extra layer of motivation beyond just clearing the board. It's a sweet, low-stress game that is perfect for casual play throughout the day.
100+ animals to discover
Customizable island decor
Relaxing merge mechanics
Special seasonal events
Always try to merge five items instead of three. Merging five gives you two upgraded items, effectively giving you a 'free' bonus and maximizing your space.
Use 'Sunlight' earned from merges to clear the dark clouds and reveal new areas of the island, containing rare items and sleeping animals.
Energy refills over time, but you can also find energy orbs hidden in chests or by completing daily tasks.
Only because they could’ve had like amazing digital circus like as your pets but other than that, I would definitely give it a five out of five but out of 10 I think I would definitely give it five only because it is cool, but I would still like a Jax’s Pet but only because of like that one that someone got inspired because of the show of like what they were turned into like as pets and also because I really want a pomni pet as well and not just with like other ones too like also they should definitely add Winnie the Pooh and tigger tooo pets as well or even like Robocar poly pets that would be totally cute as well that it would definitely make me say aw
I have played for over a month and have spent money. I have read other reviews and agree that having to look at the poor sad pets is beyond annoying. I am an adult and am not going to harass friends to play a game nor spend $10-$20 to unlock these pets. Ridiculous. Then, as I was writing this today, the areas that cost 50k hearts to open, which is insane to begin with, went up to 100k. No apparent reason and it’s a joke when you can earn 2 whole hearts.a day in their store watching ads. Do the math on that. So, that got me thinking that if I actually wanted to open even half of the chests that spring up ALL the time but are such “rare finds” it would cost thousands of dollars. I have talked myself out of this game which is sad because it is a fun game. Someday, maybe, these people will get that by charging reasonable prices, people will pay it and play longer and they will end up making a lot more money in the long run. It’s a simple concept.
I’ve been playing this game for a while now , and I love it , there are several things that could be improved . The main thing is the animal’s locked in cages 😢 they look so sad 😞 , and they can only be unlocked if you have a friend on facebook that’s willing to download and start playing the game too , well I have plenty of friends on facebook , but we’re middle aged and older and none want to play this game , so I can’t unlock any of the animals , is there a way to make an option to use a certain amount of coins to unlock them , or by reaching a certain level , the same issue with the locked islands , for a free game , your asking way too much just to open a little island with like 30 tp 40 spaces . Other than those things the game is great , it’ll definitely be 5 stars if those issues can be addressed . Thank you 😊
As someone who creates REAL, HAND-DRAWN ART, I would like to inform you that using AI-generated material is not a good way to advertise. I’ve downloaded this game and Midas Merge, and both of those games show that you are MORE THAN CAPABLE of drawing and animating your own ads with love put into them! Using AI shows that you don’t care about your patrons; instead, you’re money-hungry and lazy. I can admit, I do like the merging games — but I will not sit here and pretend that I support AI. It is harmful to the environment and condones theft, as AI systems often rely on stolen artwork to train their algorithms. I would reconsider the use of AI, as it's everywhere in this game, specifically. If not, then delete the game, as it’s a blatant copy of your other game, Midas Merge, which surprisingly doesn't use any AI. I see that you have talent; you should use it! The art style of these games is adorable, but resorting to AI ruins the experience for me. I hope you take this criticism to heart and make informed choices.
I’ve been playing for about six months and I like the concept. It’s cute and the merge gameplay is satisfying. At first progress in opening areas was steady, but now it’s completely stalled. I have made in-game purchases (which I’ve think are overpriced,) and I’ve found they don’t go very far. You get to a certain point it’s is ridiculously hard to progress. I haven’t opened a new area in weeks. Also, I can’t upgrade my Panda Temple because getting the needed item is based on chance. I like the events and the competitions, but again, progression is very difficult when you get to a certain level. I think this game needs better difficulty balance. I want a game to be challenging, but I don’t want it to feel like an exercise in futility. I don’t mind making in game purchases if they buy me advantages that are valuable. Unfortunately, is not the case with Paradise Paws.
I’ve played many of these games and they all start out fun and they give you stuff to keep you playing and then it switches up and you have to watch ads or spend money. I expected the same from this one. I was pleasantly surprised. There are no ads unless you want to watch one for a freebie. There is no energy. You just get to play. When games are like this I am more willing to buy something for 5$ or so bc they deserve it for giving us a nice game. The animals are adorable and the story is fun. I highly suggest you give it a try
It’s cute at first….until you start unlocking eggs/animals. Then it gets crowded. There are animals everywhere, they won’t stay in the little house or whatever, they’re ALWAYS in the way, and it gets irritating extremely quickly. The game also gets repetitive, because you’ll have 5 animals asking for the same thing, feed them, then they come back again asking for the same thing. And the little bonus game/event or whatever is worse, because the grid is smaller, so yeah. There’s also stuff you can’t unlock unless you invite a friend, which is dumb, and stuff you can’t unlock unless you pay for diamonds, which is almost everything, so naturally you have to spend money. I can’t say sometime else won’t like it, but it isn’t for me.
I can’t think of anything to improve on with this game. It’s fun, challenging, but easy to level up. Those level up requirements fluctuate and make the game more engaging and less likely to “burnout“ the player. When you have a challenging item to make, this becomes easier to make with new challenges added as you level up. It’s very well thought out, and the animals and other graphics are superb. Developers added in surprise rewards as you play…I have a level 10 Lion from the Panda Palace winnings. Addictive, easy yet challenging, it’s a keeper!









