Sidewords

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Grab a cup of coffee and relax with Sidewords. Sidewords is part logic puzzle, part word game, all original. No timers. No penalties. No pressure. Just you and a good puzzle.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is relaxing and provides a clever and enjoyable puzzle experience, making it great for winding down.
There are plenty of puzzles to work through, including daily challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
The simple mechanics allow for open-ended solutions, making it accessible and fun for players who enjoy word games.

The dictionary used in the game is not very strict, allowing some less desirable words while excluding others, which can detract from the challenge.
The game lacks features like achievements and a customizable dictionary, which some players feel would enhance the experience.
Some players find the gameplay can become repetitive, as the core mechanics do not evolve significantly over time.

gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a straightforward mechanic where players create words using letters from designated rows, which remains largely unchanged throughout. While this simplicity may limit long-term engagement, the inclusion of daily puzzles adds variety and keeps the experience enjoyable for short sessions.
- “The daily puzzles are great and keep the gameplay fresh.”
- “The game mechanic is simple; you create words using letters from a top row and left row.”
- “The mechanic, however, doesn't really evolve from this point, so it really is just a game to play for 5-10 minutes.”
- “The game mechanic is simple; you create words using letters from a top row and a left row.”
- “The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after a short time.”
music
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The primary criticism regarding the music in the game is the absence of background music, which many users find disappointing. However, players note that this can be easily remedied by using their own streamable music while playing.
- “The one complaint I have is that there isn't any background music, but that's an easy fix with all the streamable music out there.”
- “Only downside is the lack of music, but I just put tunes on in the background.”