Wordle-like games, sorted by type

Not all Wordle alternatives scratch the same itch. Pick the kind of challenge you want, then pick a game.

More boards, same rules

Exactly Wordle, multiplied. Each guess plays on several boards at once.

Wordle with a twist

Five-letter guessing with a change to the rules.

Guess by meaning

Feedback on how close your word is in meaning, not spelling.

Word ladders

Change one letter at a time to reach a target.

Grids and groups

Find, sort or connect words on a board.

Wordle for geography

Guess the country with distance and direction feedback.

Wordle for numbers

Equations and angles instead of letters.

Wordle for movies, music and games

Reveal-more-each-guess puzzles for fans.

Something new: rank instead of guess

Arena Rank borrows Wordle's daily rhythm and green-means-right feedback, but instead of guessing a word you put five things in order. It is free and runs right here on DLE Arena. For a ranked shortlist instead of categories, see the best games like Wordle.