Wordfright (2025)

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

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The catalog in 3D

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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.

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