Bookworm (2024)

Developer: Bjørnar Prytz
Publisher: Marsch pannkaka!
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 22 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You slowly crawl through surreal, colorful letter grids, casually forming words in any direction to build a golden multiplier while avoiding dead ends.

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What players say

Players call this a creative twist on word games that turns reading a page into a puzzle labyrinth. It has surprising depth and challenge, though some are unsure how to play and a few wish for more rewards.

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