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Subwords is trivia spelling puzzle game. Unlike other spelling challenges, words are split into syllables rather than letters. You tap them in order as fast as possible. Each level has a topic or theme that you need to learn to find the words.
Unfortunately, Subwords is not available on Android, Mac, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 26/01/2019, updated in 2021
Out Now: iOS
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Puzzle and Sequencing
Accessibility: 25 features
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Klemens Strasser (@KlemensStrasser)
Costs: Purchase cost
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If you like the sound of Subwords but find it too complex or challenging, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with a lower Skill Rating.
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If you like the sound of Subwords but it doesn’t offer the accessibility you require, the games in this section offer a similar experience but with more Accessibility Features. You can view a full breakdown in our Subwords Accessibility Report.
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