Choose Write word
Choose Write word if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Write word launched in 2018.
Write word vs Wordle
Write word and Wordle 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. Write word (2018) is 3 years older than Wordle (2021). Wordle scores higher on Steam reviews (81.1% positive) than Write word (69.2% 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 Wordle
Choose Wordle if you want a Sports and Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Wordle launched in 2021.
Both Write word and Wordle 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
 Write word |  Wordle | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 30.62 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) | 81.1% positive (529 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Laush Dmitriy Sergeevich | PreoNus Games |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Write word (2018) is 3 years older than Wordle (2021).
- Wordle scores higher on Steam reviews (81.1% positive) than Write word (69.2% positive).
- Write word is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Wordle (3.99 USD vs. 30.62 USD).
- Wordle is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Write word has no Deck rating yet.
Write word vs Wordle — FAQ
- Should I play Write word or Wordle first?
- If you want chronology, Write word (2018) came out before Wordle (2021). 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 Write word and Wordle 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.