Wordatro!

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Wordatro! is a single player turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Le Poulet and was released on June 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Wordatro! is a turn-based, single-player roguelite word game blending strategic choices with linguistic skill. Build high-scoring words from a limited letter pool, trigger combos, and unlock bonuses across 10 challenging levels. With cozy art and around 2 hours of engaging gameplay, it offers a fresh twist on classic word puzzles.

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Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 226 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay that combines elements of Scrabble and roguelike mechanics, appealing to fans of word games.
The game features a clean UI and satisfying sound design, making it enjoyable to play for short sessions.
Daily challenges and a variety of difficulty levels provide engaging content and encourage replayability.

The dictionary is limited, often rejecting common words while accepting obscure ones, leading to frustration.
Lack of meaningful progression and variety in gameplay, with many runs feeling repetitive and reliant on luck.
Some balancing issues with perks and letter distributions, making it difficult to create effective strategies.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
57%
12%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with a solid loop that combines elements of roguelite mechanics and word games. However, many users feel that it lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience after a few hours, and they suggest improvements in balance, user interface, and content. While some appreciate the unique concept and tactical variety, others criticize the visuals and technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is pretty well made, with crisp design and gameplay.”
- “Fun and addicting gameplay loop.”
- “The gameplay is genuinely fun.”
- “So basically, with only three picks per round and no other mechanics, it's just a basic lottery at this point; there's usually no way to compensate for poor draws with a good choice of words or strategic planning.”
- “Unfortunately, I don't think the value is there as the gameplay seems a bit underbaked.”
- “It makes for an inconsistent gameplay, and I regret purchasing it.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its strategic depth and find it enjoyable enough to return to, many express concerns about the lack of meaningful progression and variety, which limits long-term engagement. The current state offers limited replay value, with requests for updates and expanded content to enhance the experience. Players are hopeful for future improvements that could elevate the game's replayability to match the expectations of the roguelite genre.
- “Replayability is one of the game’s greatest strengths.”
- “By merging classic word-game satisfaction with modern roguelite structure, it creates an experience that is both mentally stimulating and endlessly replayable.”
- “Wordatro, while still lacking in the build diversity I'd like to see, is in a much more playable and enjoyable state and I have been enjoying my runs coming back to this game.”
- “There doesn't feel like there's a lot of room for replayability or progression beyond beating a run.”
- “The lack of progression hurts its replay value, as the achievements are related to simply playing the game on any difficulty for a sufficient length of time, or doing things unrelated to progression.”
- “Having one or two runs' worth of replayability isn't acceptable for a roguelike, which I'd want to be able to put hundreds of hours into, like Isaac.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and lacking in visual flair, with some reviewers noting a bland and inconsistent aesthetic that detracts from the overall experience. While a few appreciate the clean and effective visuals, many feel that the graphics do not compare favorably to similar titles, leading to a sense of disappointment. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with potential for improvement in both design and consistency.
- “I quite enjoy the sound design and visuals; once again, it hits that part of my brain that likes games like this.”
- “The music and visuals are simplistic, yet incredibly effective, engrossing, and have left me truly smitten.”
- “The base of the game itself, the visuals/UI are really nice and clean; just need the game to be fleshed out a bit more now.”
- “Its graphics are also more simplistic, without the graphical pizazz of the jokers, while the audio is also jaunty but just decent.”
- “Wordatro's visuals feel somewhat bland and static, and its music, while perfectly serviceable, doesn't hit as hard or enhance the experience as much as Balatro's does.”
- “The visuals are genuinely so bland and all over the place. I had hoped the gameplay saved this game; color composition like this and the layout of the interface are plainly annoying to look at. These colors do not work together at all, there is no rhyme or reason for any of these choices, text will be cut off by the screen in some areas, there is no consistency with all these icons in terms of style at all, nor are they visually interesting to look at either.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
25%
The music in the game is generally praised for being well-crafted and relaxing, contributing to a chill atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While some reviews note that the music may not be as impactful in certain contexts, it is still considered enjoyable and effective in creating an engaging environment. Overall, players appreciate the combination of soothing music and appealing visuals, making it a great choice for unwinding.
- “Well crafted, excellent UI and chill music.”
- “It's a fun, chill game with relaxing music.”
- “The music and visuals are simplistic, yet incredibly effective, engrossing, and have left me truly smitten.”
- “The music settles deeper.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, users note that while the game shows great potential, it currently suffers from bugs and stability issues, particularly with score registration during daily challenges. However, it performs well on the Steam Deck, indicating some positive aspects of its stability.
- “Very cool and runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “There's great potential here, but at the moment it's short, shallow, and buggy.”
- “One complaint I have, though, is that I'm worried that in the daily challenge it is possible to score so many points that the game glitches out and your score doesn't register.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some jokes land effectively and elicit genuine laughter, others fall flat and contribute to an overall sense of incompleteness.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game balances its serious moments with hilarious dialogue and situations.”
- “The quirky characters and their witty banter add a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking depth, as players expected a narrative or puzzle elements but found it to be a straightforward arcade experience with no plot or meaningful progression. Many users expressed a desire for a story mode that includes challenges, such as a boss fight, to enhance engagement.
- “I assumed there would be puzzle-like levels, or a story, or anything more than an arcade game, but it's just that: an arcade game with achievements and no other sense of progress, nothing to unlock, no plot.”
- “How about a story mode with a debuffing boss at the end?”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its balanced focus on long-term planning, run-based decision making, and score optimization, creating a blend of comfort and modernity in gameplay.
- “The game distinguishes itself by placing equal emphasis on long-term planning, run-based decision making, and score optimization, resulting in a game that feels both comforting in concept and refreshingly modern in execution.”