Simply Puzzles: Codewords (2020)

- Developer
- Simply Puzzles
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.1 of 5, 22 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a calm, minimalist word puzzle game that feels meditative and soothing as you methodically crack each code.
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What players say
Players describe it as a relaxing but challenging codeword puzzle game, though some find it too easy and note that puzzles repeat words often. The interface lacks features like dark mode and a mistake checker, and uses only American English spelling.
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