Word-play and word puzzles

Recommendations by streever (America)

This is my list of fun games for word-play/puzzles. Some of them have substantial stories, and some do not.

1. Counterfeit Monkey
by Emily Short
(2012)
Average member rating: (147 ratings)

streever says:

One of the best. Great story and great mechanics.

2. PataNoir
by Simon Christiansen
(2011)
Average member rating: (43 ratings)

streever says:

Solid entry. Slightly silly text, but great puzzles.

3. Shuffling Around
by Andrew Schultz (as Ned Yompus)
(2012)
Average member rating: (19 ratings)

streever says:

Solid entry. Light on story, but great puzzles.

4. A Roiling Original
by Andrew Schultz
(2013)
Average member rating: (6 ratings)

streever says:

Solid entry. Light on story, but great puzzles. Sequel to Shuffling Around.

5. Threediopolis
by Andrew Schultz
(2013)
Average member rating: (23 ratings)

streever says:

One of my favorite word puzzle games.

6. Ad Verbum
by Nick Montfort
(2000)
Average member rating: (126 ratings)