# Scriver: A Word Game — Make words, score big. > Word-crafting roguelike deckbuilder with art gallery management and strategic wordplay. (iPhone/iPad app by Justin Nguyen.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriver-a-word-game/id6757950840 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Justin Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838361200) - Category: Games, Strategy, Word - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 39 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 262 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-06-08 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriver-a-word-game/id6757950840/reviews.md ## What is Scriver? Power-charge your letters, make the biggest scoring words, and beat the critics on your path to become the ultimate curator. In this word-crafting roguelike deckbuilder, you buy, sell, and arrange art in your gallery strategically to build synergies and impress the colorful cast of characters. Every piece of art, gift shop item, and critic can drastically change the course of each run. Features: Fully offline 120+ works of art with unique abilities 6 starting decks 6 challenge modes 25+ colorful characters 20 books that enhance your letters 15 albums that drastically modify your deck 10 drinks that level up word traits 25 exhibit awards with powerful bonuses 25 achievements ## Key features - Word-crafting roguelike deckbuilder - Art gallery management for synergies - Offline gameplay - 120+ unique art abilities - Multiple challenge modes - Collectible items and awards ## Chart rankings - #45 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scriver-a-word-game/id6757950840/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Really fun except 1 critic *2026-07-27* The critic who needs you to sell 25 dollars of artwork before scoring is really unfortunate, you can sell your entire art collection and still not meet that threshold, so the game always stops there for me. ### 5/5 — A fun word game with staying power *2026-07-01* Well made with cute art and solid mechanics. Great variety modifiers to vary runs. ### 5/5 — Lots of Wordy Fun To Be Had Here *2026-06-30* I would have to say I’m enjoying, Scriver, a decent amount so far. I’ve found the it to be a charming, colorful, aesthetically pleasing and at times a quite challenging word game. Which, my interest is always piqued if it’s a word game. I would definitely add Scriver pretty high on my list of great games that are worth your time in this genre. It took me a second to understand how all of the art pieces and different bonuses worked in Scriver. But, if you just play a few rounds I think and read all of the descriptions. Well, most of the upgrades became quite clear to me after doing that for a bit. Some of the critics’s (like bosses in the game) restrictions in the game can be very challenging. Especially when they make it so every odd letter cannot be scored. Yet, as I said that just adds to the challenge I believe and makes you have to focus and think a lot harder in trying to win that round. You have 4 discards per round, unless a bonus you obtain gives you more. Which, in the beginning I completely failed at even noticing I had the ability to discard letters, haha. Coming from, Birdigo, which is another great word game that came out recently and that I also recommend. Well, I should have noticed the discards a lot quicker and used them 😛. The only puzzling thing about this game that I don’t fully understand as of yet, and this problem may be my issue and not the game. Is how Scriver is a “roguelike” deckbuilder word game? Is it because once you open up new pieces of artwork/bonuses that they are then added to your overall pool of them when you fail and start a new game? Because my understanding of “roguelike” was usually a game where you might fail and have to start over often. Yet, during your gameplay you unlocked new features, bonuses, abilities etc. that carried over into your new start of the game when you did fail. Is what I said above why Scriver was touted as a roguelike video game? Oh, well, even if that isn’t the reason this game is a roguelike, it really does not matter a lot so long as I am having fun. Which, as I said, I am very much having a lot of fun. Many thanks to the developer on creating and offering such an enjoyable word game in my opinion. Plus, there are no in-app purchases, subscriptions or other underhanded nonsense for the player to contend with here and I’m always most thankful and appreciative of that thoughtfulness. I would definitely recommend playing Scriver if you’re a word game fan or just like a nice relaxing and puzzling time to relax to. Thanks, again, to the developer for this game and God bless. Played on: iPhone 13 Pro Max iOS 26.5 ### 5/5 — Balatro meets Scrabble *2026-06-22* Fantastic game! Challenging at times but I’ve been hooked on it since I downloaded it. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Really good! (Please add “haptics off” choice in settings though.) *2026-06-22* I really, really like the vibe of this game and the way it plays. I’ve played several similar games, but I just love the art design and concept here, and the playful yet thinky vibe. I like that there are different ways to build. If you want to play short words you can, but if you wanted to really challenge yourself you could build around trying for longer words. Lots of options here. I haven’t won yet (got close though), but I’ll keep trying. I appreciate the fair premium price with no ads or unfair IAP and no data collection. I applaud developers who do this right. Great job on all the art, too, really cool design overall. One request: Would you consider adding a haptics off option in settings? I always turn off all effects, partly to save battery, and I prefer not to have the effects, especially haptics. Anyway, give this game a try, it really is enjoyable. Thank you developer! **Developer response:** Hi, glad you're enjoying the game! Good idea, I'll add the haptics toggle button to the options menu in a future update. ### 5/5 — The best word game on iOS *2026-06-21* Balatro meets a word builder. Sooooo good. This idea is amazing and the execution is so solid. Some of the text was confusing at first, but I was able to get the hang of it quickly. 10/10 ### 5/5 — Fun and addicting! *2026-06-16* This is like scrabble on steroids! It appears to be an easy word game on the surface but then as you dig deeper into the different possibilities of maximizing your points, it gets really interesting! I think this game could appeal to all ages and levels of interest in terms of how strategic you want to get with the game. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — Fun new take on scrabble *2026-06-15* Love that it’s fun for all ages. Instructions are easy to follow. More engaging than other brain teasers with fun graphics ### 5/5 — Better than Balatro. There, I said it. *2026-06-15* Don’t say this often, This game is bloody brilliant. I always felt like I was missing something with balatro, played it a whole bunch and it was good but the core gameplay loop always felt a bit empty, and for me adding a word game fills the gap, nice work. ### 1/5 — Buggy *2026-06-14* I’ve been playing for under 24 hrs and keep getting a bug where I get either 1 letter (which I can discard it and get a full hand) or 0 letters (which I can’t do anything about). It’s very frustrating because the game is good otherwise. Edit: next day I can’t complete even a single run without a game breaking bug…. **Developer response:** HI, apologies you ran into this bug. I'm working on a patch to address the issue and hope to have it out in a few days. ## Frequently asked questions about Scriver ### What is Scriver? Scriver is a word-crafting roguelike deckbuilder where players strategically arrange art in their gallery to build synergies and score big. It offers a unique blend of wordplay and strategic management. ### Does Scriver have ads? No, Scriver does not contain advertisements. It is a premium game purchased upfront. ### Can I play Scriver offline? Yes, Scriver is fully offline, allowing you to play without an internet connection. ### What platforms is Scriver available on? Scriver is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How much does Scriver cost? Scriver is priced at $4.99. ### What is the age rating for Scriver? Scriver has an age rating of 4+. ### How often is Scriver updated? The latest version is 1.11, and the app was last updated on June 24, 2026. Updates typically include new content and improvements. ### What kind of content does Scriver offer? Scriver features over 120 works of art with unique abilities, 6 starting decks, 6 challenge modes, 25+ characters, and various items that enhance gameplay. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.11 — 2026-06-24 1.11 - Added Glossary for artwork keywords to the Info menu. Fixed minor visual bugs. ### 1.1 — 2026-06-17 1.1 - Fixed bug causing empty hand issue and softlocking in later exhibitions. ### 1.0 — 2026-06-08 No release notes. --- *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 2026-09-02.*