Underplayed Gems

Knotwords (2022)

Knotwords cover
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
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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.

Screenshots

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