{"id":8984,"date":"2022-02-02T15:18:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/02\/the-10-best-word-games-to-play-after-wordle-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-02-02T15:18:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:18:07","slug":"the-10-best-word-games-to-play-after-wordle-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/02\/the-10-best-word-games-to-play-after-wordle-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Word Games to Play After \u2018Wordle\u2019 \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You\u2019ve probably seen people everywhere talking about a new word puzzle craze called Wordle<\/i><\/a>. And if you\u2019re anything like us, you\u2019re probably wondering what other word games are out there (especially after the buyout<\/a>). Thankfully, there are lots of excellent mobile and tabletop options!<\/p>\n

There are several Wordle<\/i> alternatives<\/a> you can check out if you\u2019re looking for copycat games (you know, so you can play more than one puzzle a day<\/a>). But if you\u2019re looking for other types of word puzzles that have different game mechanics, we\u2019ve got you. We found some fun options for both tabletop and mobile gamers\u2014perfect for fun alone or on family game night!<\/p>\n

The Best Mobile Word Games<\/h2>\n

Word puzzles are fun, but they can often require tons of pieces, and they aren\u2019t exactly portable. These fun mobile options offer hours of fun and make it easy to test your word creation skills anywhere on both your tablet and your smartphone.<\/p>\n

Competitive Letters: Words with Friends<\/h3>\n
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Zynga<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Words with Friends<\/i><\/a> (Free, with in-app purchases) is Zynga\u2019s digital Scrabble<\/i> variant that\u2019s a ton of fun to play with\u2014who else\u2014your friends! You\u2019ll have seven letter tiles to work with and a board to place them on once you create a high-point word. You can even boost your score by placing your tiles on multiplier squares that affect either individual letters or your entire word. Points determine victory, so plan carefully!<\/p>\n

The game also offers a few different game modes, too. You can challenge other players to the fast-paced Beat the Clock mode or play by yourself and sharpen your skills in between matches with friends. You can also take part in weekly challenges, play with other random players online, and use tools like Hindsight and Word Radar to optimize your gameplay.<\/p>\n

\"Download<\/a>\"Get<\/a><\/div>\n

Frantic Word Searches: SpellTower<\/h3>\n
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We\u2019re huge fans of SpellTower<\/a> (Free, with in-app purchases), as it blends all the fun of a word search with the iconic heart-pulsing game Tetris<\/i>. In the game, you\u2019ll simultaneously be racing to find hidden words and keep your letter columns from reaching the top of the screen. You will definitely need to brush up small and large words alike in order to clear tiles at a fast enough pace!<\/p>\n

The game sports 11 modes in total, including favorites like Daily Tower, Zen, Rush, ExPuzzle, Bubble Puzzle, Blitz, and Double Puzzle. The puzzles also feature bonus tiles that\u2019ll snag you double word values. The game collects high scores, detailed game statistics, leaderboards, achievements, and supports iCloud backup.<\/p>\n

\"Download<\/a>\"Get<\/a><\/div>\n

Relaxing Puzzles: Wordscapes<\/h3>\n
\"Wordscapes
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With Wordscapes<\/i><\/a> (Free, with in-app purchases), you can challenge your mind and test your word skills thanks to its myriad selection of puzzles and daily challenges. It can even help you expand your vocabulary (who doesn\u2019t<\/i> want that) and help you relax at the same time. Each puzzle consists of a circle with six letters and a small crossword-style board layout, and you can swipe between letters to fill out the crossword.<\/p>\n

The word hunt game features more than 6,000 crossword puzzles. It also offers a ton of themes and sceneries you can unlock as you continue to play. You\u2019ll need to bring your sharpest word game skills to the table with this one, but it\u2019s a ton of fun!<\/p>\n

\"Download<\/a>\"Get<\/a><\/div>\n

Words and Cats: Kitty Letter<\/h3>\n
\"Kitty
Exploding Kittens Inc.<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Word games AND cats? We love it. Kitty Letter<\/i><\/a> (Free) is created by the same studio that made Exploding Kittens<\/i> and gives you cats, collectible power-ups, and heart-pounding competition against other players. The faster you unscramble each puzzle\u2019s words, the faster you\u2019ll be able to stop your crazy cat-hoarding neighbor from destroying your house.<\/p>\n

Kitty Letter<\/i> supports both one-on-one online games with friends and strangers, and a super fun solo campaign mode if that\u2019s more your speed. How can anyone not like a word puzzle game with cats, right?<\/p>\n

\"Download<\/a>\"Get<\/a><\/div>\n

Lie to Your Friends: Fibbage XL<\/h3>\n

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