WordTactics (2020)

- Developer
- Cory Forrest Cohen
- Publisher
- Crigarn Studios
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 19 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.4 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical word puzzle that demands careful tile placement and lateral thinking to maximize points.
strategicpuzzleword gamecritical thinkingscore chasingminimalistcolorfulsingleplayer
What players say
Players compare it to Scrabble or Bookworm, noting it starts simple but requires strategic letter placement for high scores. Opinions split on the end game: some find it cleverly challenging, others say it relies on unremovable stone tiles rather than skill. Games run from 20 minutes to hours.
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