Welcome to the newest stage of the pandemic, where everyone's newest obsession is Wordle. For those who can't get enough of the word-based game, there are a number of games available that promise similar satisfaction. Some are better than others, and many are slight variants of each other, so it can be hard to know where to start.
Regardless, all of these word-based games can be ed today to scratch the itch left after finishing the puzzle of the day on Wordle. There's still so much fun to have within the genre.
Dingbats
Dingbats is a game that provides players with word puzzles that they need to solve, where words will be placed into strange shapes and patterns to build common phrases. For example, "MSTICKUD" might be understood as "Stick in the mud."
This is different from the majority of word games, which focus on building words out of letters, which gives it an edge as a game to add on top of Wordle. For gamers who don't want to burn out on word building but want similar games, Dingbats can be a nice addition to players' phones.
Scholar Fun Spelling Bee Quiz
This spelling game can help gamers hone their spelling skills to make sure they know how to spell whatever words come up next on Wordle. The game provides players with several options of how to spell a variety of words. They then have three lives per round to correctly spell every word that pops up.
This game is fun for quizzing spelling on the go and stimulates the same side of the brain that enjoys puzzling out the right words in Wordle.
Wordscapes
Wordscapes may be familiar to those who are used to playing the top word games out there. Wordscapes features a cluster of letters that can make a variety of words. The objective of the player is to successfully connect the letters to form as many words as possible, most of which will fit into the crossword puzzle at the top of the screen.
Each successful round earns the player "Brilliance Points," which measures how many puzzles have been successfully completed and builds up to coins, which pay for hints for each puzzle. Unlike Wordle, players can try as many levels as they have time for in a day, which makes it an ideal game for those moments of empty time that need filling.
Word Crush
Word Crush is a game where letters are stacked on top of each other, able to make a variety of different words. By selecting words in the correct order, all the letters should eventually fall into place in another successful word.
This game is easier than Wordle because it gives players all the letters they need to succeed and gives additional chances if they mess up. This makes it less competitive than Wordle also, which is perfect for those looking for some word-based fun in their day without risking shame if they can't solve the problem in six moves.
Word Search Pro
Word Search Pro is exactly what it sounds like. It's a game that provides players with difficult word searches that they have to successfully solve to move to the next level. Each puzzle includes a word grid and a theme, where players must find all of the words in the grid that fit the theme and match the number of letters listed at the bottom of the screen.
For those who like the daily element of Wordle, there is a daily challenge that can be completed on a regular basis. Those who need more than one puzzle a day, however, can use puzzle mode, which allows players to solve as many puzzles in one day as they can manage.
4 Pics 1 Word
4 Pics 1 Word is a game that provides players with four related images, a letter bank, and a number of blanks to fill in. The player must find the connection between the four images and enter that word in the blanks, using only the assembled letters.
After reaching level 11 in the standard play structure, players access the daily puzzle feature, which lets them try their hand at more difficult, daily puzzles. This feature allows for the same competitiveness and regular play that Wordle does, while not forcing players to stop after that round.
Words With Friends
Words With Friends appeals to the competitive side of those playing Wordle. In the game, players can challenge their friends to a battle of off-brand Scrabble, where they have to set up words worth more than their opponent's in order to win the game. This allows players to embrace both their competitive and social sides, an element that is missing from Wordle, where social media postings are the most interactive the game gets.
This is a classic game that people are always playing, so players shouldn't have any trouble finding partners. It's been out long enough that the bugs have been worked out already, making it a strong, consistent game to play.
Wheel of Fortune: Show Puzzles
Wheel of Fortune: Show Puzzles allows players to play the hit game show Wheel of Fortune on their own phones. Players spin the wheel, choose letters, and try to solve the puzzle for the correct words or phrases set up on the board. Players have to use tickets to play, which limits how much time they can spend playing games. This is the game for those who like the bite-sized portions that Wordle provides.
In addition, by winning a puzzle, players can try out the bonus round, which provides them with in-game prizes for their talents. This gives concrete rewards for success, another structure that is not present in Wordle.
Ruzzle
Ruzzle is a social word-finding game, where players compete against friends or random opponents to create as many words as possible. The game involves a grid of letters, some of which have Scrabble-like powerups that make their letters worth more. Each player gets two minutes to earn as many points as possible before their turn is over.
At the end of each round, the game tracks players' statistics, including accuracy swipe distance, longest word, best word, and how many words of the total that could be found were. This appeals to the statistics-loving side of Wordle, as well as the creation of words only from available letters.
Classic Words
Classic Words is a version of Scrabble that players can play without a partner. For those without other word-loving friends, this game allows them to hone their Scrabble skills against the computer. It also gives instant responses, which keeps players from the annoyance of having to wait for their partner to take their turn.
This game is great for those looking to expand their vocabulary because they will have to make as long of words as possible out of the nonsense letters they draw. Some of these words may well help to solve tomorrow's Wordle puzzle too, which gives it double usefulness!
