- #1 Simply Puzzles: Codewords
97% matchPositive82% of 22 reviews2020
Dev: Simply Puzzles
Windows · Linux
100 handcrafted codewords designed to help you relax. Solve the code and reveal the answers.
Why similar: Word Game 31.1%, Spelling 26.7% ★, Logic 11.3%, Minimalist 10.4%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #2 WordTactics
96% matchPositive82% of 17 reviews2020
Dev: Cory Forrest CohenPub: Crigarn Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
WordTactics is a single-player strategic word puzzle game. You place letter tiles in a grid, then select adjacent letters to form words and score points. WordTactics is more strategic than most word puzzle games because it requires players to think critically to obtain the highest scores.
Why similar: Spelling 37.9% ★, Word Game 34.7%, Logic 8.9%, Puzzle 6.8%, Strategy 5.9%
- #3 Bloxi: The Word Game
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
Dev: Cherry Beam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create words with the letters in the falling shapes! Flex your vocabulary, learn new words, and tactically use powerups as you avoid the blocks from stacking to the top! See if you can clear all the letters, how long you can last, or how high you can get your score.
Why similar: Spelling 42.1% ★, Word Game 31.4%, Minimalist 6.3%, Puzzle 6.2%, Logic 5.8%
- #4 Word Crystal
95% matchMostly Positive71% of 28 reviews2023
Dev: Dylan BramsPub: Imaginary Component
Windows
A daily word guessing game with four linked words of five letters apiece.
Why similar: Spelling 42.2% ★, Word Game 28%, Logic 9.1%, Minimalist 8.9%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #5 Zim's Word Game
94% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: Zimventures, LLC
Windows
In this fast-paced word game, build words from falling tiles before your game board fills up. Flex your vocabulary to build larger words and maximize the point multiplier.
Why similar: Spelling 56.4% ★, Word Game 31.5%, Puzzle 7.8%, Casual 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #6 Dave's Word Game
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bearwaves
Windows · Mac · Linux
A daily word game. Find words, clear rows and columns, aim for the highest score you can. A new board every day!
Why similar: Word Game 42.8%, Spelling 20.8% ★, Logic 14%, Puzzle 8.5%, Strategy 7.4%
- #7 Super Words
93% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: G Boson Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Super Words is a relaxing and innovative crossword puzzle game. Place and connect words on the board based on the given clues. Perfect for refreshing your mind and forgetting everything else.
Why similar: Word Game 42.1%, Spelling 30.1% ★, Puzzle 7.3%, Strategy 5.9%, Minimalist 5.5%
- #8 Sidewords
92% matchPositive94% of 35 reviews2017
Dev: Milkbag Games
Windows
Grab a cup of coffee and relax with Sidewords. Sidewords is part logic puzzle, part word game, all original. No timers. No penalties. No pressure. Just you and a good puzzle.
Why similar: Word Game 31.6%, Spelling 30.6% ★, Logic 14%, Minimalist 8.1%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #9 InfiniWordSlide
91% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
Dev: Reverse Impact
Windows
Inspired by the *tris family of games as well as the word search of the world, InfiniWordSlide gives you a score attack that will test your knowledge of the language, your ability to quickly react and reward good strategy. The controls are simple and the mechanics clear.
Why similar: Spelling 37.1% ★, Word Game 36.5%, Logic 8.2%, Puzzle 7.3%, Casual 4.5%
- #10 Word Hunt Fever
91% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2021
Dev: Deborah Vellozo
Windows · Mac
Word Hunt Fever combines the mechanics of two popular types of puzzles: word search and match-3, with some rules designed to make the game interesting and addictive. Swap the letters to find the words, go up the levels and get the higher scores!
Why similar: Spelling 42.7% ★, Word Game 35.3%, Minimalist 10.9%, Puzzle 7.1%, Casual 2.2%
- #11 Mini Words: Polyglot
90% matchVery Positive87% of 63 reviews2021
Dev: Mens Sana Interactive
Windows · Mac
The most used nouns in English. Can you recognize them in another language? Unscramble frequently used words in a unique mix of logic puzzle, word search, and hangman.
Why similar: Spelling 50.8% ★, Word Game 27.3%, Puzzle 6.7%, Logic 5.4%, Minimalist 5%
- #12 Wordies
89% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Rye
Windows
Wordies is bringing a word game you've most likely played & enjoyed to Steam. But it's harder than before, with only 5 guesses you're given the not so easy task of guessing a common American word! Guess the daily word & build up highstreaks to compete against the world in our global leaderboards!
Why similar: Word Game 39.7%, Spelling 32.1% ★, Strategy 6.5%, Puzzle 6.5%, Logic 5.6%
- #13 Hey! Here are some letters
89% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Rupour
Windows
A word based action-puzzle game.
Why similar: Spelling 54.7% ★, Logic 14.8%, Minimalist 13.5%, Puzzle 9.4%, Casual 7.1%
- #14 Obgoose
86% matchPositive92% of 37 reviews2025
Dev: Grau Games
Windows · Linux
Tired of feeling obtuse in Scrabble? Try Obgoose, a solo, non-competitive word game where you can play at your own pace.
Why similar: Spelling 47.5% ★, Word Game 35.7%, Minimalist 9.1%, Casual 5.8%, Relaxing 1.7%
- #15 Lexispell
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MrEliptik
Windows · Linux
Strategy meets physics, in this roguelike word game, where you combine spelling with cool upgrades to score high. Spell, m€rge, upgr@de, coz¥, combinati*ns, high$core, hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia!
Why similar: Spelling 46.3% ★, Word Game 35%, Minimalist 8%, Strategy 4.9%, Casual 3%
- #16 Surfwords
88% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: David Turner
Windows · Mac · Linux
Surfwords is a fast-paced word building game. Letters drop from the top of the screen in two columns. You have to choose which column to take at each row, in order to build up a series of words. Bet you can't last 30 seconds!
Why similar: Word Game 42.8%, Spelling 36% ★, Puzzle 8.6%, Minimalist 7.2%, Casual 4.8%
- #17 Word Mesh
86% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: EntwicklerX
Windows
Do you like word search games? In Word Mesh, you have to find more than 3000 words in 10 languages ( 27000 Words if you play all ;) ).
Why similar: Spelling 52.7% ★, Word Game 40%, Casual 6.9%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #18 Hang Tight
84% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: FatGames
Windows
Hang Tight is a darkly charming 2D hangman game that tests your word-guessing powers! Step into a grimly whimsical world where each wrong guess inches quirky characters closer to the gallows.
Why similar: Spelling 48.1% ★, Word Game 38.4%, Puzzle 7.1%, Casual 4.3%, Choices Matter 1.8%
- #19 Tome transform
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Michael Feng
Windows
Solve clue-driven anagrams to uncover iconic quotes from classic books and legendary films.
Why similar: Spelling 43.8% ★, Word Game 36.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Casual 5.4%, Relaxing 3.8%
- #20 Lexis
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Gato Grande
Windows
Find hidden words using unique researchers with different skills that test your strategy. English only.
Why similar: Spelling 45.6% ★, Word Game 39.6%, Puzzle 7.8%, Casual 3.9%, Strategy 2.4%
- #21 Knotwords
82% matchVery Positive90% of 59 reviews2022
Dev: Zach Gage
Windows · Mac
Knotwords is a minimal and elegant logic puzzle — with words. Arrange each section so every word across and down is valid. It may look difficult at first, but you'll be surprised at how quickly you pick it up! This is the kind of game I've been trying to design my whole career — I hope you like it
Why similar: Spelling 37.9% ★, Word Game 29.1%, Minimalist 8.8%, Logic 8%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #22 APEIROPHILIA
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: Scissors In The Plug
Windows
Create the longest word chain by starting with the last letter of the previous word. Play in English, French, or Spanish, and challenge yourself in Relax or Speed modes. Compete on the global leaderboards and become the ultimate word master in your language!
Why similar: Spelling 39.4% ★, Word Game 36%, Minimalist 12.2%, Puzzle 6%, Relaxing 3.3%
- #23 焰色方糖 flamed sugar
81% matchPositive97% of 34 reviews2022
Dev: 方糖火花
Windows
Flamed Sugar is a visual novel with light puzzle solving elements, which tells several independent stories.
Why similar: Spelling 38.7% ★, Word Game 37.8%, Logic 10.6%, Puzzle 6.8%, Casual 2.5%
- #24 Down Word
81% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Mike Davis Jr.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create four letter words with falling tiles before the screen fills. Utilize powerups and careful preparation to create multiple words at once to achieve multiplier bonuses!
Why similar: Spelling 47% ★, Word Game 34.3%, Minimalist 11.6%, Casual 3.8%, Puzzle 2.9%
- #25 WordScoop With Gelato the Otter
79% matchPositive100% of 30 reviews2025
Dev: WhiskerFjords
Windows · Linux
Classic word-searching returns, cadet!
Why similar: Spelling 48.3% ★, Word Game 36.3%, Puzzle 8.8%, Casual 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #26 Letters & Legends
80% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: Bow & Arrow Games
Windows
Embark on an epic linguistic adventure in Letters & Legends, where words and wits are your greatest weapons! Sharpen your tongue and show your enemies who the true wordsmith is!
Why similar: Spelling 49.4% ★, Word Game 36.9%, Puzzle 6.5%, Casual 3.4%, Strategy 3.3%
- #27 Letter Loops Pro
83% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: LevelPlain Studios
Windows
This is a great word game that will loosen up those cobwebs in your head. Connect the letters with a line to make as many words as you can before the clock counts down.
Why similar: Spelling 42.3% ★, Word Game 32.4%, Puzzle 9.9%, Minimalist 9.2%, Casual 5.8%
- #28 WordBlast
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Palatine Games
Windows · Mac
A thrilling twist on classic word games! Plan your move, secretly plant bombs and watch the fun explode as opponents trigger your traps. Cross their booby-trapped words, and their hard work goes boom! Use your bomb to clear obstacles or sabotage rivals—every turn is a blast in this word puzzler!
Why similar: Spelling 47.8% ★, Word Game 41%, Puzzle 7%, Casual 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #29 Alpha Shift
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Liu Boya
Windows
Alpha Shift is a word puzzle game where players rearrange letters to solve challenges across themed levels. With unique mechanics like "CUT" and "BECOME," intuitive controls, and beautiful visuals, Alpha Shift offers a fresh blend of logic and creativity, unlocking achievements as you progress.
Why similar: Spelling 43.5% ★, Word Game 35.9%, Strategy 8.9%, Puzzle 7.5%, Casual 3.9%
- #30 Word Scores
77% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Simple Pixel Games
Windows
A casual strategy word game. Spell words, score points, and avoid filling up the board. Enjoy the satisfying and relaxing game play.
Why similar: Spelling 52.1% ★, Word Game 34.8%, Strategy 4.7%, Casual 4.2%, Relaxing 3.7%
- #31 Letter Quest: Grimm's Journey
78% matchVery Positive93% of 425 reviews2014
Dev: Bacon Bandit GamesPub: Digerati
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Ever wondered what would happen if you crossed Scrabble with an RPG? Now you don't have to, because Letter Quest is here! Help Grimm and Rose, a couple of adorable grim reapers, defeat monsters, ghosts, evil bunnies and more using the power of words!
Why similar: Word Game 54.6%, Spelling 27.7% ★, Puzzle 9.6%, Casual 7.7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #32 Ahorcado 3D - Hangedman 3D
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: tiotizo.com
Windows
Game with two languages included Spanish and English. Almost eighty thousand words included in Spanish and more than 55 thousand words in English .. Learn vocabulary in two languages, casual game, where to spend a while, or lose hours.
Why similar: Spelling 52.9% ★, Word Game 40%, Casual 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #33 Square Word: Back to Work🐯
76% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: CCS
Windows · Mac
Square Word is coming on Steam! Discover 140+ words spread in 4 chill themes! Handcrafted grids, hints, mini-objectives & more!
Why similar: Spelling 44.5% ★, Word Game 34.4%, Puzzle 7.6%, Logic 7.2%, Casual 4.1%
- #34 Detective Worden
74% matchVery Positive85% of 54 reviews2025
Dev: Domestic Black CatPub: Studio Amateur
Windows · Mac
As a private detective, you’ll crack word clues left by a mysterious informant, gather evidence, and uncover the truth hidden in the shadows.
Why similar: Spelling 40.5% ★, Word Game 30.6%, Strategy 7.8%, Puzzle 7.5%, Logic 6.8%
- #35 Lettters
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Red82Games
Windows · Linux
Alchemy with Letters! A Hyper-Casual puzzle game! Just match the letters with colors, Construct the words, or clear the board to Win. It can be super easy, or super hard! Let your own luck play against you!
Why similar: Spelling 45.8% ★, Word Game 37.9%, Puzzle 9.3%, Casual 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #36 Små Ord
75% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Kunnskapstrening IT AS
Windows
Finn dyret som elgen tenker på i flotte naturomgivelser. Gjett deg frem ved hjelp av bokstavene og se om du klarer utfordringen!
Why similar: Spelling 56% ★, Word Game 31.8%, Logic 8%, Casual 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #37 Anagrams
75% matchPositive88% of 25 reviews2020
Dev: Hero Game Co LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sit back and relax with this minimalist Match-2 word game. Collect enough letter tiles to solve anagrams across dozens of vocabulary-flexing categories. Amp up the challenge or remove all pressure with 3 unlockable game modes tailored to your taste.
Why similar: Spelling 39.1% ★, Word Game 28%, Logic 11.8%, Minimalist 8.6%, Puzzle 6.5%
- #38 Square Word: Summer Edition☀️
74% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: CCS
Windows · Mac
Square Word is coming on Steam! Discover 140+ words spread in 4 sunny themes! Handcrafted grids, hints, mini-objectives & more!
Why similar: Spelling 46.4% ★, Word Game 35.3%, Logic 9.6%, Casual 4.2%, Relaxing 3.2%
- #39 Hanzi Match
73% matchPositive94% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Meow Meow Games
Windows
"Hanzi Match" is a match puzzle game. Select three same Chinese characters to them. Match all the characters to win. The pronunciation will be played every time you click on the character!
Why similar: Spelling 44.3% ★, Word Game 40.6%, Puzzle 7.7%, Casual 7%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #40 M_rdle
71% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: FAT BOMB STUDIOS, LLC
Windows
Survive horrific pressure as you try to guess words before being brutally drilled by an esoteric being. Utilizing only your wit and a handful of consumables, can you make it to the end alive?
Why similar: Spelling 53.6% ★, Word Game 28.1%, Logic 7.6%, Puzzle 6.9%, Casual 3.4%
- #41 Leximorph - Word Merge Game
73% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Two For Joy Games
Windows
Leximorph is chill Suika-like word puzzle where if two of the same letter touch they morph into the next letter of the alphabet and grow in size - space runs out fast! A variety of games modes suit all types of play styles from relaxed to intense.
Why similar: Spelling 48.5% ★, Word Game 38.8%, Minimalist 7.8%, Casual 4.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #42 WORDLAND 2
72% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2021
Dev: Robotizar Games
Windows
The continuation of the successful WORDLAND. This game is a mix of puzzles and crosswords. Answer the clues, arrange the pieces and discover the words.
Why similar: Spelling 41.9% ★, Word Game 30%, Logic 14.3%, Puzzle 7.1%, Relaxing 2.5%
- #43 Sukusuku Hakutaku's Class!
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: SleepyMelon
Windows · Linux
Make your brain grow sukusuku in this cute, customizable Hangman-style word game! Join an adorable fluffy teacher to guess English words or Touhou trivia one letter at a time!
Why similar: Spelling 57.4% ★, Word Game 31.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Casual 3.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #44 CrossCraze
69% matchPositive98% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: ORT Software
Windows
A fun, modern twist on the classic crossword board game, designed for players who prefer the challenge of a computer opponent (you can also pass-and-play with a friend on the same PC). Play in English or 8 other languages.
Why similar: Spelling 43.4% ★, Word Game 34.4%, Puzzle 7.4%, Logic 5.3%, Strategy 4.4%
- #45 Squamations
73% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Shipside Company
Windows
Squamations is a relaxing yet fast paced word game you can play at your own speed!
Why similar: Spelling 47% ★, Word Game 34.5%, Puzzle 7.6%, Casual 3.6%, Strategy 3.3%
- #46 Relaxicon
72% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2018
Windows · Mac · Linux
Relaxicon is a game that helps you learn English and improve your vocabulary. Combine letters into words to get their definitions, score points, unlock over 70 types of challenges and enjoy original atmospheric background music and in-tune sound effects for a relaxing meditation.
Why similar: Spelling 42.1% ★, Word Game 27.9%, Logic 10.1%, Minimalist 8.9%, Puzzle 5.3%
- #47 Character Limit
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Hotel Outlaw
Windows · Mac
12 Letters. No Mercy. Race against the clock in a fast-paced word game where every second counts. Build words before your rack overflows — how long can you last before you hit your Character Limit?
Why similar: Spelling 48.3% ★, Word Game 36.4%, Puzzle 7.1%, Minimalist 4.2%, Casual 2.2%
- #48 Letterlike
68% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2025
Dev: Puzzlelike Studios
Windows
Letterlike is a challenging roguelike word game that's all about collecting cards, upgrading words, and upgrading letter tiles to make the strongest synergies and reach the highest scores!
Why similar: Spelling 38.9% ★, Word Game 34.2%, Minimalist 12.1%, Puzzle 6.5%, Strategy 5.4%
- #49 Square Word: Hello Winter!❄️
70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: CCS
Windows
Square Word is coming on Steam! Discover 140+ words spread in 4 chill themes! Handcrafted grids, hints, mini-objectives & more!
Why similar: Spelling 45.5% ★, Word Game 32.9%, Puzzle 7.7%, Logic 6.4%, Casual 3.9%
- #50 WordMaxed
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Flexibendi LLC
Windows · Mac
A strategic, board-filling word puzzle on a large free-form grid. Place letters to build multiple words per turn, stack multipliers, chain combos, and tackle a globally-seeded Daily Challenge with online leaderboards.
Why similar: Word Game 47.6%, Spelling 33.4% ★, Casual 6.2%, Puzzle 6.2%, Choices Matter 3.6%
- #51 WORDLAND 3
70% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2021
Dev: Robotizar Games
Windows
The continuation of the successful WORDLAND. This game is a mix of puzzles and crosswords. Answer the clues, arrange the pieces and discover the words.
Why similar: Spelling 42.5% ★, Word Game 30.4%, Logic 14.5%, Puzzle 7.2%, Casual 2.9%
- #52 Unscramble Heroes
68% matchPositive96% of 27 reviews2022
Dev: Christopher Freeman
Windows · Mac
How do you like your English words? Scrambled? Then you're going to love this one. Save the generic fantasy setting from scrambled word monsters using the best weapon you have -- a keyboard. Type words, gain experience, level up, upgrade skills, unlock achievements, and post to leaderboards.
Why similar: Spelling 52.4% ★, Word Game 42.2%, Casual 5%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #53 Spellatro
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ian Campbell
Windows
A roguelike word game that combines Balatro with Scrabble. Power up letters and use 100+ passive abilities to defeat bosses and rack up high scores!
Why similar: Word Game 47.2%, Spelling 29.1% ★, Minimalist 9.5%, Strategy 8.4%, Casual 5.3%
- #54 Word Worm
66% matchPositive94% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: Noble Steed Games
Windows · Mac
A cross between a word search puzzle and trivia game, alongside your little worm buddy.
Why similar: Spelling 48.7% ★, Word Game 31.8%, Puzzle 8.7%, Minimalist 5.4%, Casual 3.2%
- #55 Five Letters Only
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Shadorma Game Studios
Windows
Five Letters Only is a fun, single-player, competitive word game. Submit 5-letter words to reach the top of each leaderboard. Unlock Steam Achievements and new button themes. Adjust the background music, click sounds and other audio. No ads or in app purchases. Solo dev, hand drawn art. No ads!
Why similar: Spelling 47.3% ★, Word Game 39.6%, Puzzle 6.5%, Casual 5.1%, Relaxing 1%
- #56 4ordle
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: T Thirkettle
Windows · Mac
A 4D Word Battler in space! An engaging variant on everyone's favourite word game that forces the player to play strategically. Challenge yourself against the unending high score mode or unlock the story mode and help save humanity from a cosmic menace.
Why similar: Spelling 47.9% ★, Word Game 36.5%, Strategy 8.5%, Casual 6.7%, Singleplayer 0.4%
- #57 Words for Evil
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 477 reviews2014
Dev: Chromosphere Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Words for Evil is a fast paced word game combined with a fantasy RPG. It features everything you expect from an RPG, including combat, hero progression, loot and more, all built on top of word game mechanics.
Why similar: Spelling 50.2% ★, Word Game 48.7%, Casual 1.1%
- #58 Keine's Expanding Class!
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: HornyMelon
Windows · Linux
Solve and guess words one letter at a time in a brain-teasing, customizable Hangman-style challenge with Keine Kamishirasawa! Test your knowledge of English words or Touhou characters, locations and music to expand your mind! Wait... something else is expanding too!?
Why similar: Spelling 49.4% ★, Word Game 29.5%, Logic 10.9%, Puzzle 7%, Casual 2.6%
- #59 这是谐音梗
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Find the Lamp Games
Windows
爆笑又上头的谐音梗猜词游戏!根据魔性的提示图片,大开脑洞,猜出那些离谱而又合理的答案,并收获一条烂梗~ 正式版包含 1000+ 题目,来自 13 位创作者授权;也可以自己创作题目,一起制造烂梗,拿去折磨你的小伙伴吧~
Why similar: Word Game 44%, Spelling 40.7% ★, Puzzle 8.7%, Casual 6.1%, Singleplayer 0.5%
- #60 WordMaster
69% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Joseph HoffPub: Hoff Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Create as many words long words as possible within a minute using 7 random letters.
Why similar: Spelling 44.9% ★, Word Game 38.8%, Minimalist 6.4%, Puzzle 6%, Casual 3.5%