Choose Word Forward
Choose Word Forward if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Word Forward launched in 2019.
Word Forward vs Simply Puzzles: Codewords
Word Forward and Simply Puzzles: Codewords both land in Strategy, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam. Word Forward (2019) is 1 year older than Simply Puzzles: Codewords (2020). Simply Puzzles: Codewords is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Word Forward (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Simply Puzzles: Codewords
Choose Simply Puzzles: Codewords if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Simply Puzzles: Codewords launched in 2020.
Both Word Forward and Simply Puzzles: Codewords sit in Strategy and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Word Forward |  Simply Puzzles: Codewords | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 80% positive (20 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rocketship Park | Simply Puzzles |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Word Forward (2019) is 1 year older than Simply Puzzles: Codewords (2020).
- Simply Puzzles: Codewords is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Word Forward (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Word Forward vs Simply Puzzles: Codewords — FAQ
- Should I play Word Forward or Simply Puzzles: Codewords first?
- If you want chronology, Word Forward (2019) came out before Simply Puzzles: Codewords (2020). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Word Forward and Simply Puzzles: Codewords similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.