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New Word Maven 'Letterlike' Combines Scrabble and Balatro

by George Jan 21,2025

New Word Maven

Wordsmiths, get ready for a new challenge! Letterlike, a roguelike word game, blends the best of Balatro and Scrabble. Prepare for a unique mix of vocabulary and unpredictable roguelike elements – a truly novel combination!

Crafting Words in Letterlike

Letterlike's roguelike nature ensures every playthrough is different, with procedurally generated letter sets and challenges. The possibilities are endless, leading to countless victories.

Each game begins with a set of letters. Your mission: create words, score points, and conquer levels. Each level comprises three rounds, each demanding a specific point total to advance. You're given five attempts per round – use them strategically!

Facing a frustrating letter combination? Don't despair! You can discard letters, but discards are limited, so choose wisely.

A handy rearrange mode allows you to drag, drop, and shuffle letters to optimize your word creation.

The final round of each level introduces a twist: certain letters become worthless, yielding zero points.

Earned points and rewards can be invested in power-ups to enhance future runs. Some buffs are automatic, while others unlock at specific levels. Collected gems unlock powerful upgrades, simplifying subsequent playthroughs.

Ready to Play?

Letterlike offers a simple, minimalist, yet engaging experience. Replay specific runs with friends using shared seeds – share the pain (or glory!) of particularly challenging letter combinations!

The game is ad-free with a one-time purchase, playable offline. A free demo is available to try before you buy. Find Letterlike on the Google Play Store and give the demo a whirl!

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