Knotwords (2022)

- Developer
- Zach Gage, Jack Schlesinger
- Publisher
- Zach Gage
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 59 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 7.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam

The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A calm, methodical word-logic puzzle that gently guides you from confusion to clarity.
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What players say
Players praise the blend of crossword and sudoku logic, but split on the implementation. Some complain about obscure or archaic words in every puzzle, while others enjoy the daily challenge. Longtime players say the PC version is abandoned with glitched achievements and no discounts, while the mobile version still gets updates.
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