Underplayed Gems

Wordfright (2025)

Wordfright cover
Developer
Silvercity Sharks
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 55 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a word-guessing game that feels like a high-stakes survival challenge where a relentless antagonist distracts you while you race against time.

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What players say

Players say Wordfright turns hangman into a tense game where you solve puzzles while an evil puppet tries to kill you. Some find the distraction mechanic annoying, but most enjoy the extra pressure and the custom word feature.

Screenshots

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