Choose Sidewords
Choose Sidewords if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Sidewords launched in 2017.
Sidewords vs pWordle
Sidewords and pWordle 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. Sidewords (2017) is 6 years older than pWordle (2023). pWordle is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Sidewords (2.99 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 pWordle
Choose pWordle if you want a Strategy game with Subtitle Options, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. pWordle launched in 2023.
Both Sidewords and pWordle sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls, 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
 Sidewords |  pWordle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (31 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Milkbag Games | HawkX Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Sidewords (2017) is 6 years older than pWordle (2023).
- pWordle is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Sidewords (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Sidewords vs pWordle — FAQ
- Should I play Sidewords or pWordle first?
- If you want chronology, Sidewords (2017) came out before pWordle (2023). 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 Sidewords and pWordle 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.