Underplayed Gems

Bookworm (2024)

Bookworm cover
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

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.

Screenshots

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