Choose Anagrams
Choose Anagrams if you want an Indie experience. Anagrams launched in 2020.
Anagrams vs Word Puzzle Master
Anagrams and Word Puzzle Master both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Anagrams (2020) is 6 years older than Word Puzzle Master (2026). Anagrams scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than Word Puzzle Master (80.6% 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 Word Puzzle Master
Choose Word Puzzle Master if you want the Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 79% cheaper on the Steam Store. Word Puzzle Master launched in 2026.
Both Anagrams and Word Puzzle Master sit in 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 |  Word Puzzle Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 1.66 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.2% positive (19 reviews) | 80.6% positive (124 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hero Game Co LLC | Tilewise |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Anagrams (2020) is 6 years older than Word Puzzle Master (2026).
- Anagrams scores higher on Steam reviews (84.2% positive) than Word Puzzle Master (80.6% positive).
- Word Puzzle Master is currently ~79% cheaper on Steam than Anagrams (1.66 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
Anagrams vs Word Puzzle Master — FAQ
- Should I play Anagrams or Word Puzzle Master first?
- If you want chronology, Anagrams (2020) came out before Word Puzzle Master (2026). 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 Word Puzzle Master similar?
- They overlap on 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.