Sweet Escapes is a puzzle game that allows players to bake pastries and build a village of shops specializing in different dessert categories. By playing match 3 games, players can create bakeries and cafes to sell their bakery goods, from fresh pastries to specialty coffee drinks. The game offers a variety of challenges and allows players to design and build their own shops, while also tending to the surrounding land by planting and harvesting fruits and herbs for recipes. Players can also receive help from animals with unique talents and abilities, such as JOY, a lovable rabbit who serves as the player's assistant.

In Sweet Escapes, players can build a city of cafes and shops dedicated to delicious desserts. They can decorate each bake shop and choose which desserts to prepare and offer. The game also allows players to expand their sweet empire by adding new dessert shops, redesigning existing ones, and taking care of the land for their baking recipes. The city building aspect of the game includes various types of sweet shops, such as ice cream bars, coffee shops, and bake shops.

The game features lovable animals that join players on their bakery adventure. Each animal has its own unique talent and passion for dessert, and they work together to help players build and run their shops. However, players must also be wary of the Health & Safety Inspector, who poses challenges with his demanding list of requirements. Sweet Escapes offers a combination of matching games, puzzles, and city building, providing players with a fun and engaging experience. The game is free to play, but offers in-game purchases to enhance gameplay.