# Retro Arrowwords — Retro crossword puzzle game > Retro crossword puzzle game (iPhone/iPad app by Nicolas Zanette.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-arrowwords/id6762137189 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nicolas Zanette](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889444367) - Category: Games, Word - Price: Free - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 10 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-04-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-arrowwords/id6762137189/reviews.md ## What is Retro Arrowwords? 2,000+ words, infinite grids, a secret word to declassify — discover French arrowwords, 1952 edition. Procedurally generated puzzles. Definitions that make you smirk. A 1950s aesthetic unlike anything else on the App Store. Every game is unique — you'll never play the same grid twice. — — — ■ A GRID THAT NEVER REPEATS The algorithm builds a fresh puzzle every game from a pool of 2,000+ French words. No memorizing solutions, no recycled boards. ■ THE SECRET WORD — DECLASSIFIED Each grid hides a locked confidential word. Solve enough crossing words to break the seal, complete the secret, and the "DECLASSIFIED" stamp slams across the screen — with a ×2 multiplier on your final score. ■ THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy to warm up, Medium to grow, Hard for vocabulary masters. Grid size and score multipliers scale with the level you pick. ■ A STAR PROGRESSION SYSTEM Earn up to 3 stars per game depending on how many hints you used. Watch a Declassified Report (optional video) to double your reward. Spend your stars at the Shop to unlock 10 themed worlds: Nature — forests, mountains, oceans Animals — pets to wildlife Food — flavors and recipes Sport — pitch, speed and records Space — stars and galaxies Geek & Tech — code, games and pixels Sea & Ocean — waves, wildlife and sailing Music — notes, instruments and genres Geography — countries, capitals and rivers Movies & Series — screen, set and editing ■ GAME CENTER LEADERBOARDS Compare your scores with players around the world and climb the global rankings. ■ DESIGNED TO BE BEAUTIFUL Interface inspired by 1950s French newspapers: aged cream paper, navy ink, serif typography, red censorship stamps. A game that's a pleasure to look at as much as to play. — — — Free download. No subscription. No game limits. Note: this is a French-language word game. Words and definitions are in French — perfect for francophones, language learners, or anyone curious about the language. Ready to fire up your neurons? Download the game now and unlock your first secret word! ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.5.0 — 2026-08-20 VERSION 2.5.0 — Readability & 1,050 new words New: pinch to zoom Found the clues too small? Pinch the grid with two fingers to enlarge it up to twice its size. The text stays perfectly sharp, and your zoom level carries over from one game to the next. New: the clue, in large type A permanent bar just above the keyboard shows the current word's clue in large type, along with how many letters you have filled in. No more squinting at the grid. 1,050 new words Seven themes double in size to 300 words each: History & Mythology, Science, Art & Culture, Fantasy, City & Architecture, Fifties and Trades & Jobs. Far more variety, far fewer repeats. Improvements - Larger clue text inside the grid cells - Various fixes and adjustments Thank you for your feedback — one of your reviews inspired this version's zoom. ### 2.4.0 — 2026-07-22 VERSION 2.4.0 — Time Attack & Marathon New: Time Attack Finish the grid before the clock runs out! 3 to 10 minutes depending on difficulty, with bonus points for every second left. New: Marathon Chain grids of increasing difficulty and stack up your points. How far can you go? New dedicated Game Center leaderboard. 2 new themes Fifties — wireless sets, mopeds, jukeboxes and vintage slang, right at home in the game's retro vibe — and Trades & Jobs, professions old and new. 300 brand-new words. Improvements - Various fixes and adjustments ### 2.3.0 — 2026-06-28 VERSION 2.3.0 — Daily Puzzle New: Daily Puzzle A brand-new grid every day at 1 PM (Paris time), the same for everyone. Beat the clock, keep your daily streak alive, and climb the Game Center leaderboards: fastest of the day and best streaks. 5 new themes History & Mythology, Science, Art & Culture, Fantasy, and City & Architecture — hundreds of fresh words to unlock. Notifications Get notified the moment the daily puzzle is available, with a friendly reminder if you forget. Toggle it in the Logbook. Improvements - Various fixes and adjustments ### 2.2.2 — 2026-06-15 VERSION 2.2.2 — Play without interruptions New: Remove Ads A one-time purchase to permanently remove full-screen ads and enjoy the game without breaks. Available in the Shop. Improvements - Various fixes and adjustments ### 2.2.1 — 2026-06-04 VERSION 2.2.0 — New horizons Four new themes Sea & Ocean, Music, Geography, and Movies & Series: hundreds of new clues to crack. Comfort & accessibility - More readable grids on Medium and Hard: larger cells for easier reading - More reliable keyboard input Improvements - Various fixes and adjustments ## Apps similar to Retro Arrowwords | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cosmo Words: Crossword Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-words-crossword-puzzle/id6758676254) | — | Free | Games | | [Sport Cérébral](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sport-cerebral/id524344363) | 4.0 (3) | Free | Games | | [Crossword mini puzzles game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-mini-puzzles-game/id6479527447) | — | Free | Games | | [OQP - Mots fléchés modernes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oqp-mots-fleches-modernes/id6766240156) | — | Free | Games | | [FléchiMots - Mots Fléchés](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flechimots-mots-fleches/id6755960572) | — | Free | Games | | [Arrowword : Crossword Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrowword-crossword-puzzle/id6748881766) | — | Free | Games | ## More apps by Nicolas Zanette - [Ten Go: Number Math Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ten-go-number-math-puzzle/id6762470649) - [Orbis: Arcade Action Reflex](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbis-arcade-action-reflex/id6763065365) - [Mêliz: Cozy Word Search](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meliz-cozy-word-search/id6767558990) - [Squarelink: Pips Domino Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squarelink-pips-domino-puzzle/id6773255081) - [randompix: Party Photo Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/randompix-party-photo-game/id6773356363) All apps by Nicolas Zanette: https://appshunter.io/developer/1889444367 ## Related topics [retro arrowwords](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/retro-arrowwords) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*