Wordle creator is back with a new game, and it may just be the Dark Souls of word games

The creator of a smash hit game Wordle has launched a new game called ‘Parseword’. The new release is said to be more difficult than Wordle, which is now owned by the New York Times.

The follow-up game by Josh Wardle is based on logic and cryptic crossword clues that is a popular format in the UK. For those unaware, it is a puzzle where each clue is a puzzle itself.

Puzzle game built around cryptic crosswords

Parseword offers one puzzle daily. There are tutorials, starter puzzles, helpful videos, and hints with every puzzle, designed to explain how cryptic clues work. The puzzle game has learn mode introducing mechanics with hints and challenges. The play mode removes assistance for a traditional experience. Meanwhile, the challenge mode offers tougher puzzles with minimal guidance.

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Players are given a clue that must be broken down and interpreted to form the correct answer. These may be combining synonyms, reversing letters, or using linguistic tricks found in cryptic puzzles. Players also need to manipulate words or phrases to reveal a hidden meaning. 

Wardle mentioned that the new project doesn’t aim to recreate the success of Wordle. Instead, Parseword leans more towards complexity and linguistic reasoning. Hence, it may not appeal to the masses but to seasoned puzzle enthusiasts.

Parseword is currently free-to-play today without any ads and can be accessed here. Stay tuned to Unboxed by Croma for more tech updates.