Choose Anagrams
Choose Anagrams if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Anagrams launched in 2020.
Anagrams vs Quick Words
Anagrams and Quick Words both land in Indie, 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Anagrams (2020) is 2 years older than Quick Words (2022). Quick Words scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Anagrams (84.2% positive). 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 Quick Words
Choose Quick Words if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Quick Words launched in 2022.
Both Anagrams and Quick Words sit in Indie 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
 Anagrams |  Quick Words | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hero Game Co LLC | Project Handsoap |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Anagrams (2020) is 2 years older than Quick Words (2022).
- Quick Words scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than Anagrams (84.2% positive).
- Quick Words is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Anagrams (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Anagrams vs Quick Words — FAQ
- Should I play Anagrams or Quick Words first?
- If you want chronology, Anagrams (2020) came out before Quick Words (2022). 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 Anagrams and Quick Words similar?
- They overlap on Indie, 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.