# Letterlike — A roguelike word game! > Roguelike word game with procedural generation and progressive upgrades. (iPhone/iPad app by Ronald Lee.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Strategy, Word - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 122 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 48 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-11-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews.md ## What is Letterlike? Play the demo for free at playletterlike.com or by clicking the Developer Website link below. Prepare for endless possibilities with Letterlike, a roguelike word game! SOLO WORD GAME Designed to be played alone, but specific runs can be replayed by friends using a shared seed! MAKE WORDS, SCORE POINTS Advance through rounds and stages by making longer words and scoring more points! ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES Letterlike offers procedurally generated runs with random items and random bosses to provide for endless possibilities! PROGRESSIVE UPGRADES Gain special gems throughout the game to gain powerful upgrades for each run! ONE-TIME PURCHASE We are dedicated to making Letterlike ad-free without any in-app purchases so your purchase goes a long way! FREE UPDATES Any updates to Letterlike (including expansions of items and bosses) will always be free! NEW GAME PLUS Unlimited fun playing again with new game plus PLAY OFFLINE The entire game is available offline to be enjoyed on the go! By downloading the Letterlike App, you agree to the Letterlike Privacy Policy (https://playletterlike.com/privacy), Terms and Conditions (https://playletterlike.com/terms), and Apple Terms of Sale ## Key features - Roguelike word gameplay - Procedurally generated runs - Word creation for points - Progressive gem upgrades - Offline play - New Game Plus mode ## Chart rankings - #97 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store) ## What do users think of Letterlike? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay - 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike - 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system - 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options - 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs - 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk - 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes or freezes on some devices - Inconsistent letter distribution **Most requested features** - Save progress and resume games - Leaderboards and social features - More visual customization options - In-game dictionary or word definitions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 100) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Good, but please make one small change (or two) *2026-03-14* This is one of the better word-based roguelikes I’ve seen in my day. For one thing, it isn’t just a Scrabble-based one; if anything it reminds me more of Quiddler. While part of the appeal to a game like Balatro is the appealing art on the jokers, I admire the simplicity here. The different types of letter tiles all buff your score, but do so in ways that affect your strategy. Also, I don’t inherently hate the idea of the game starting out nigh-impossible, because you get gems rather quickly and I’ve already gotten to 10 letter slots after playing for only three or so days. The rate at which you get gems (even when losing!) trivializes that initial “hill.” However, there are a few things which would make the game a bit better. For one, switching out the “Q” tiles for “Qu” tiles would make them easier to use. Also, just for funsies, a few double-letter tiles (CH, ST, ER, etc.) you could add to your deck would be nice (unless they exist in a later bag I haven’t got). And my main complaint? The thing that knocked it down to three stars? The SECRET LEVEL. Now, don’t get me wrong; I don’t hate a “secret” stage when implemented well. But the way it’s done here actually made me frustrated. Rather than being an optional mechanic or anything of the sort, it’s just a sixth level appended to the endgame that you don’t have time to prepare for. Don’t show me five levels and then throw a sixth one at me once I’ve finally managed to reach the end. Either give us the option to play without these “secrets” (bait-and-switches), or have the fifth level be the OFFICIAL end and have a little menu say something like “Congratulations! Would you like to play a harder bonus round for more prizes?” That sort of “high risk/high reward” thing could turn some people on to them. Overall, this is still a great game, and I’m not even complaining about difficulty. There’s a difference between a hard game and a game that throws a curveball at you when you’re already at home plate. (P.S. Different color themes? :3) I just want to say as well that this is one of my first app reviews. I hope I haven’t been too harsh! Bye! ### 5/5 — Best word game *2026-03-04, version 16.10* I love word games and I love rogue games. Haven’t found a good new word game in ages. This one I’ve been addicted to. Definitely deserves more attention than it’s gotten! ### 4/5 — Fun game, the UI could be improved *2025-12-30, version 16.10* I only just got the game but I love the concept, I loved balatro and I love word games. The game would really benefit from a good soundtrack, and for me at least, the UI and menus just feel confusing and not as intuitive as I had hoped. Other than that it’s great and I hope it’s development continues. ### 3/5 — Fun game, but a bit buggy and light on content *2025-12-09* Tough to be compared to Balatro, but you’re kind of asking for it. Far less variety of buffs and opportunity to discover synergy between them. Base difficulty is quite easy. And I’ve just found myself scoring NaN points each word until I ran out and failed the run. Nice concept, and fun for at least a few hours. Don’t regret the purchase, but I don’t see myself getting hooked on it either. ### 5/5 — Fun game worth the money *2025-11-25* Very fun and more interesting than the typical word games in the app store. Nice to play a game without being bombarded with ads and microtransaction. Some feedback for the dev: 1) there is a bug in the score calculation when you have multiple consecutive bricks. The points are different if you place one brick vs if you place two bricks then remove one despite one brick in both 2) the final stage conditions could use some balancing. The double points one is way harder than many of the others 3) the game flow after a win doesn't make a lot of sense. What is the point of sending back to the normal store and offering tile based rewards when there are no more stages. It's also a bit weird that you are more rewarded when you lose (access to the special store) than when you win (no special store) **Developer response:** Thank you!! Would you be able to email me at hello@puzzlelike.com for more details on the bug? ### 1/5 — Unwinnable. Avoid. *2025-08-01, version 16.10* Love word games, hate this one. Can’t even win a round. What’s the point of an unwinnable game? ### 5/5 — An enjoyable little game that makes me realize how bad I am at unscrambling words *2025-07-26* A very fun game that takes clear inspiration from Balatro but is more than unique enough with its mechanics to stand alone as a separate game. I’ve had no bugs or issues with the gameplay and I think the upgrade mechanics are very well done. My English professor showed me this game, so shoutout Mr. Pride ### 4/5 — Excellent Game, Achievements are Buggy *2025-07-03* This is my favorite word game out of the many apps I’ve tried over the years. It’s complex yet intuitive and has a wide variety of difficulty settings and items to unlock. Really awesome concept and very addicting once you figure out your strategy. I would love to give 5 stars but it has a few major bugs. The achievements for completing difficulty levels and bags do not unlock, even when I have clearly completed them. Also, I have completed all 3 card unlocks for circular, palindrome, alphabetical, and reverse alphabetical… but the corresponding bags are still locked. It’s really disappointing because I would love to complete all the achievements and unlock all the bags. I hope they fix this issue soon and I would gladly change my review to 5 stars - seriously, this is my favorite word game app. **Developer response:** Hi there! I'm really sorry that's happened. Do you think you can email me at hello@puzzlelike.com? I can take a look at your data and see what's going on! ### 5/5 — My favorite word game *2025-05-31* The game is very addicting. The different levels and bags to choose give lots of playtime. No ads!! There some bugs at times but overall runs smooth. They keep updating which I don’t understand the new bricks and blanks I don’t think we needed them I was happy with coins or gems. ### 5/5 — Tough Learning Curve *2025-05-10, version 16.4* Spend 20 minutes getting to the final round only to have the boss nerf all of your perks and leave you with one word to complete the run. Hang in there, it gets better. ## Frequently asked questions about Letterlike ### What kind of game is Letterlike? Letterlike is a roguelike word game designed for solo play. It features procedurally generated runs with random items and bosses, offering a unique challenge each time you play. You advance by making words and scoring points. ### How does progression work in Letterlike? As you play, you can collect special gems that allow you to gain powerful upgrades for each run. This progressive system enhances your abilities and helps you tackle increasingly difficult stages and bosses. ### Is Letterlike free to play or does it have in-app purchases? Letterlike is a one-time purchase game and is ad-free. There are no in-app purchases, ensuring your purchase provides full access to the game and all future free updates, including expansions. ### Can I play Letterlike offline? Yes, the entire game is available offline. This means you can enjoy Letterlike on the go without needing an internet connection, making it perfect for commuting or travel. ### What makes Letterlike replayable? The game offers endless possibilities through its procedurally generated runs, random items, and bosses. Additionally, the New Game Plus mode provides unlimited fun by allowing you to play again with increased challenge. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 16.10 — 2025-07-10 Patch Notes (16.10.2) - Fixed bug related to unlocking bags - Added visual indicators for number of letters for swapped tiles - Added power scale which requires additional points based on number of gems used - Fixed various bugs - Fixed minor bug related to inverted discards ### 16.7 — 2025-05-26 Patch Notes (16.7.1) - Fixed bug related to final gambit when inverted discard is selected - Fixed bug related to inverted discards causing point miscalculations - Fixed bug related to word upgrade bonuses resetting - Added different saves for Upgrades per profile ### 16.6 — 2025-05-21 Patch Notes (Version 16): - Tile swaps have been reworked to add permanent bonuses when special tiles are played! - Card art has been added! - Find rare and powerful Shiny Cards during your run! - Updated and refreshed Tutorial - Various bug fixes ### 16.5 — 2025-05-14 Patch Notes (Version 16): - Tile swaps have been reworked to add permanent bonuses when special tiles are played! - Card art has been added! - Find rare and powerful Shiny Cards during your run! - Updated and refreshed Tutorial - Various bug fixes ### 16.4 — 2025-05-06 Patch Notes (Version 16): - Tile swaps have been reworked to add permanent bonuses when special tiles are played! - Card art has been added! - Find rare and powerful Shiny Cards during your run! - Updated and refreshed Tutorial - Various bug fixes ## Apps similar to Letterlike | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Forward: Escape the Fold](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-escape-the-fold/id1550498827) | 4.5 (116) | $1.99 | Games | | [Once Upon a Galaxy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/once-upon-a-galaxy/id6504776189) | 4.8 (1,343) | Free | Games | | [Merge Maestro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-maestro/id6670491302) | 4.8 (138) | Free | Games | | [Luck be a Landlord](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luck-be-a-landlord/id6450724928) | 4.7 (327) | $4.99 | Games | | [Wordlike - Word Roguelike](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordlike-word-roguelike/id6738364965) | 4.8 (48) | $4.99 | Games | | [Monster Train](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165) | 4.9 (1,812) | $7.99 | Games | ## More apps by Ronald Lee - [Pocket Puzzles: Word Games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-puzzles-word-games/id6504373027) All apps by Ronald Lee: https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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