Games like Phrase Shift
If Phrase Shift is your kind of game, the closest matches are Mini Words - minimalist puzzle, MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES and I AM A ROBOT — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its clues force lateral thinking, family friendly puzzles and minimalist but clever wordplay. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Phrase Shift: Phrase Shift is a completely original word puzzle. with 600 puzzles in multiple categories. You’re given a definition, and you shift each of its words left and right until the correct answer reads down. It’s like solving a crossword clue, but the answer is within the clue itself!
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Mini Words - minimalist puzzle
WHY THIS
Shares a relaxing mood with Phrase Shift.
Top pick for Phrase Shift fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
721 words. That is enough to cover 90% of conversations in English. Unscramble those words in Mini Words - a unique mix of puzzle, word search and hangman.
MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Phrase Shift fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
The continuation of the legendary MEMOLOGY series. This time you will have to demonstrate your knowledge of old memes, and prove that you are the based scuf!
I AM A ROBOT
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Phrase Shift fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
A collection of various CAPTCHA questions, that are NOT solvable by human. This game is designed to use the help of various "ROBOTS". (Recommended ROBOT: Smartphone with internet) Can you fool the system to believe that you are NOT human?
TickWords
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Phrase Shift fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
TickWords is a video game that lets you create and play custom revision crosswords, built directly from your own study materials. It also includes hundreds of pre-made crosswords covering a wide range of high-school and university subjects.
CasualSteam ↗Learn Words - Use Syllables
WHY THIS
Ranked #5 for Phrase Shift fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Learn Words - Use Syllables is an exciting mix between a word and a trivia game. Words are split into colorful syllables and you have to put them back together as fast as possible. More than 100 levels with 8 Languages to learn.
Meanings hidden in plain sight
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Phrase Shift fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Meanings hidden in plain sight is an captivating word-guessing game where quick wit and sharp observation skills are your greatest assets. Look at an image, think quick, find the hidden meanings and grab the points for solving them!
图说八道
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Phrase Shift fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Pic Talk Nonsense is a casual puzzle game about guessing Chinese puns from pictures. There is no timer and no penalty. Just relax, think freely, and enjoy the fun of solving visual pun puzzles.
六艺中文填字
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Phrase Shift fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
经典填字游戏的中文版。《六艺中文填字》是一款以中国古代“君子六艺”为核心框架的纯正中文文字解谜游戏。在这里，你可以穿梭于“礼、乐、射、御、书、数”六大主题卷宗，挑战包罗万象、纵贯古今中外的海量知识点。挑一个你最爱的四季国风视觉主题，静下心来，享受这场文字与文化的拼图之旅吧。
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Phrase Shift at current Steam store prices.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Phrase Shift on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Peggle Deluxe
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Phrase Shift on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.
shapez
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Phrase Shift on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
Insaniquarium Deluxe
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Phrase Shift on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.
Bejeweled® 3
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Phrase Shift on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Bit Blaster XL
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Phrase Shift on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Zuma Deluxe
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Phrase Shift on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Bible Quiz: Trivia Game
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Race the clock across hundreds of Bible trivia questions! Test your knowledge of scripture, famous figures, miracles, parables, and more. Perfect for faith communities, trivia fans, and anyone curious about the world's most read book.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
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More from Hyper Hippo Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Hyper Hippo Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
AdVenture Capitalist
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Phrase Shift.
Another title from Hyper Hippo Games, the studio behind Phrase Shift. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Welcome, eager young investor, to AdVenture Capitalist! Arguably the world's greatest Capitalism simulator!
Guild Quest
WHY THIS
Shares a relaxing mood with Phrase Shift.
Another title from Hyper Hippo Games, the studio behind Phrase Shift.
You’ve just bought yourself a new island and it’s time to fill it up with QUESTS! Collect guildians, upgrade their guildhalls, and unleash them onto your own custom quest lines.
AdVenture Communist
WHY THIS
Another title from Hyper Hippo Games, the studio behind Phrase Shift.
The world's greatest communism simulator!
Elastrix
WHY THIS
Another title from Hyper Hippo Games, the studio behind Phrase Shift. Shares Casual with Phrase Shift.
Elastrix is a physics-based puzzle game. Place bouncy bands to guide the Trix through 60 levels, and help them to their goal of being the greatest circus attraction the world has ever seen!
Janky Tanks
WHY THIS
Another title from Hyper Hippo Games, the studio behind Phrase Shift.
Janky Tanks is a local multiplayer combat game for 1-8 players. It features hilarious physics and rapid "janky" combat. Seriously, your tank winds up spending most of its time in the air, using wall jumps and rocket jumps to fight. It's fun for the whole family. Try it. You won't be disappoint.
Frequently asked about Phrase Shift
- How much does Phrase Shift cost?
- Phrase Shift is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Phrase Shift?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Phrase Shift are Mini Words - minimalist puzzle, MEMOLOGY 2: OLD TIMES, I AM A ROBOT.
- Who developed Phrase Shift?
- Phrase Shift was developed by Hyper Hippo Games.
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