Free makeover games let you transform people or places, from choosing outfits, hair and makeup to redesigning rooms and renovating whole houses. Many mix the makeovers with puzzles and dramatic stories. Pick a fashion makeover game if you love styling, or a home makeover game if you love a before and after.
Makeover games tap into the joy of a transformation. Whether it's a new look or a tired room brought back to life, the reveal at the end is the whole point.
I read the Google Play listings for popular makeover games and noted the developer, installs, the ads and in-app purchases labels, and the content rating. They're in no particular order.
Most of them wrap the makeover in a puzzle and a story, so you'll solve levels to open the next part of the drama. That's worth knowing if you just want to style an outfit and move on.
Makeover games compared
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | What the listing says about offline play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Makeover | Magic Tavern, Inc. | 100M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Makeover Match - Fashion Game | Tactile Games | 5M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Beauty Blast: Makeover & Story | Pexix Inc. | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Makeover Studio - Merge Makeup | CSCMobi Studios | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Fallen Beauty: Merge & Story | Kinetic Energy Game | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Beauty Sort : Makeover Story | Rosecrab | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Design Home™: House Makeover | Crowdstar Inc | 50M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Renovation Day: House Makeover | SayGames Ltd | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
The eight makeover games
Project Makeover
A makeover game from Magic Tavern with more than 100M installs, where you choose clothes, hair, makeup and even furniture to help people. Drama comes with the territory.
Makeover Match - Fashion Game
A makeover puzzle game from Tactile Games that mixes fashion, makeup and renovation. It shows no Contains ads label, though it has in-app purchases.
Beauty Blast: Makeover & Story
A story-led puzzle game where you help a character rebuild her life, from Pexix. It's rated Teen.
Makeover Studio - Merge Makeup
A merge game where you help a character with a makeup makeover, from CSCMobi Studios. Good for players who like merging puzzles.
Fallen Beauty: Merge & Story
A blend of merge gameplay, dress-up fashion and emotional storytelling, according to its listing. It comes from Kinetic Energy Game.
Beauty Sort : Makeover Story
A sorting puzzle with a dramatic story, from Rosecrab, with more than 5M installs. It's rated Teen.
Design Home™: House Makeover
A home makeover game from Crowdstar, with more than 50M installs. You decorate and design rooms and houses.
Renovation Day: House Makeover
A house renovation game from SayGames where you clean up and rebuild a home after a tornado. Satisfying for anyone who loves a before and after.
Fashion makeovers or home makeovers?
Fashion makeover games focus on clothes, hair and makeup, usually as part of a story about helping someone change their life. Home makeover games focus on decorating, renovating and designing rooms and houses.
Some games, like the puzzle-led ones here, do both. If you've got a clear preference, read the listing before you start, because the balance varies a lot.
What to check before you start
- Puzzles: most of these games open up makeovers through puzzles.
- Story: several have dramatic storylines rated Teen.
- Ads: one game here shows no Contains ads label.
- In-app purchases: all of these games have them.
- Pace: home design games are slower and more creative.
Enjoying a makeover game without rushing
- Play a few levels to see how the puzzles lead to makeovers.
- Take your time on the styling choices, since that's the fun part.
- Ignore pop-up offers until you know you love the game.
- Set a limit on how many levels you play in one go.
- Come back for the next chapter of the story tomorrow.
Home makeover games and real decorating
Home design games are a playful way to try out colours and layouts before you touch a paintbrush. You won't get exact products, but you'll learn what you like, whether it's bold colour, calm neutrals or lots of plants.
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If you're planning a real makeover, screenshot the rooms you enjoy designing and keep them in a folder. It's a surprisingly useful mood board.
When the story is the real hook
Many makeover games are really soap operas with a styling twist. Betrayals, rivalries and fresh starts keep you coming back, and the makeovers are the reward for each chapter. If that sounds like fun, you'll love them. If you'd rather just style, a home design game is the calmer choice.
More creative games
If designing spaces is your favourite part, try these free offline city building games.
And for calm puzzles, here's how to choose a puzzle game for relaxation.
My take on makeover apps
Choose fashion or home first, then pick a game whose puzzles you enjoy, because you'll be solving a lot of them. The best makeover game is the one where the reveal still makes you smile.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free makeover games?
Yes. Every game here is free to install from Google Play.
What is a makeover game?
It's a game where you transform a person's look or a home, often through puzzles and a story.
Are there home makeover games?
Yes. A couple of games here are about decorating and renovating houses.
Do makeover games have ads?
Most do, but one game here shows no Contains ads label.
Are makeover games suitable for kids?
Some are rated Everyone and some are rated Teen, so check each listing.
Why do makeover games have puzzles?
Many open up each makeover through puzzle levels to keep the story moving.
Can makeover games help with real decorating?
They're a fun way to try colours and layouts before decorating for real.
Do makeover games have in-app purchases?
All of the games here show an in-app purchases label.
