Bloxi: The Word Game (2021)

Developer: Cherry Beam
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A light, brain-teasing word puzzle where you scramble to form words from falling letter blocks while using powerups to avoid stacking up.

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What players say

Players are split on whether the Tetris-word fusion works. Fans praise the variety of modes, especially the daily challenge and relaxing zen mode, while critics find the gameplay frustrating because the dictionary often rejects common words or words are formed by luck rather than skill. The next block is not shown, adding to the challenge.

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