Google Play Stats
Updated Sep 2026Rating
4.7 ★
62K ratings
Installs
1,000,000+
Last Updated
Sep 2026
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About this game
Word Hike is a solo word puzzle game where players connect letters to form words on a grid. It offers a relaxing and highly replayable experience with its inventive crossword-style challenges. The game is best suited for casual players who enjoy word games and can tolerate frequent ad interruptions.
What players say
Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 28 Aug 2026
Praised
Fun & addictive50Challenging23
Complained about
Too many ads24Bugs & crashes11Difficulty10
Worth knowing. We tag this as fair freemium, but 0 of 200 recent reviewers disagreed and in-app purchases run to $99.99. Worth a look before you commit.
Why we tagged it this way
What each behavioural tag is based on
- Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
- InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
- One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
- Plays offlineNo connection needed once installed.
- No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
- Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
- Low focusPlayable while half-distracted.
Commute
Short, interruptible sessions
Flight
Plays fully offline
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Solo only, no multiplayer
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One Thumb
The other hand is busy.
👶
New Parent Approved
The only 5 minutes that are yours.
✈️
Fully Offline
Works anywhere. Yes, anywhere.
⚡
No Energy Timers
Play as long as you want.
💨
Quick Fire
In and out. Like a pro.
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No Grind
Progress without the treadmill.
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Offline & Ad-Free
No signal, no interruptions.
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Unwind
Calm on demand.
What it costs
| In-app purchases | $0.99 - $99.99 |
| Ads | Yes |
| Energy timers | None |
From the Google Play listing.
Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryNo Story
SocialSolo
DifficultyNormal
GrindLow
Brain PowerLight
Story depthNone
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableHigh
VibeRelaxing
OrientationPortrait
RatingEveryone
DeviceStandard
Has ending?Endless
MultiplayerSolo-Only
GenrePuzzle Word
✈️ Offline play👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers👶 Parent-friendly
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