6 Wordle-Inspired Games That Match or Surpass the Original

Let’s dive into this “adversarial twist” on Wordle. We’ve already explored Absurdle, a game that seems determined to challenge you—in the most entertaining way possible.

While Wordle offers a single daily answer, Absurdle ensures that repeating the same guesses yields identical results. This is by design, as the game doesn’t start with a predefined solution. If the mechanics seem complex, don’t worry; qntm, the game’s creator, provides a detailed breakdown of how it all functions. As Jake Peterson, Mytour’s senior technology editor, puts it: The easiest way to grasp Absurdle is to dive in and play.

Play here.

Tired of the tame, repetitive nature of guessing words like “irate” and “solar”? Craving a more risqué, NSFW way to pass the time? Eager to type “farts” on your work laptop? Then Lewdle is your game.

Lewdle mirrors Wordle in gameplay but with a twist: forget your go-to Wordle strategies. Simply put, it’s Wordle for “naughty” words. I’d share the best guesses for Lewdle, but I’d rather keep my job.

Play here.

If Wordle feels too simple for your word-guessing prowess, prepare for a test that might match your skills. As Renata Price aptly describes in Kotaku, Dordle is “a torment that brings only agony and despair.”

Today, I barely scraped through Dordle. The interface isn’t user-friendly; to access the game, click the “daily dordle” button (which doesn’t look like a button). The game is wonderfully challenging. You’re tackling two Wordles simultaneously, with each guess affecting both boards. Some players might optimize their guesses for both answers, but my approach is straightforward: solve the left board quickly and focus the remaining guesses on the right. I keep it simple.

Though it takes some getting used to, Dordle is perfect for days when Wordle feels too tame.

Play here (if you’re brave enough).

If you’re looking for a seamless Wordle alternative, Hello Wordl is your best bet. It mirrors the classic Wordle experience but offers customizable features to keep things fresh. You can play multiple rounds daily, and if five-letter words feel too predictable, adjust the word length using the slider at the top of the game board.

Hello Wordl is my ultimate obsession. I attempted the nine-letter challenge, starting with “theorizes.” My subsequent guesses, like “trembling” and “renegades,” made me realize my word-guessing abilities weren’t as sharp as I thought. I eventually gave up when I discovered the answer was “indenture.”

This game is perfect for those who crave the addictive “just one more game” feeling that Wordle alone can’t satisfy.

Play here.

Imagine Wordle stripped down to a single letter you need to guess correctly.

No complex strategies, just pure intuition.

Play here.