WordStep: Word Ladder Puzzle

Change one letter. Solve the puzzle. Climb the ladder.

Wordstep is a word ladder puzzle game with 300 hand-curated levels. Starting from one word, swap a single letter at a time to transform it into the target word — before you run out of moves.

It sounds simple. It isn't. Every level is a tight little brain teaser that rewards clean, logical thinking over guesswork.

HOW TO PLAY
• You're given a start word and a target word
• Change exactly one letter per move to form a new valid word
• Reach the target within the move budget to earn stars
• Stuck? Use a hint to reveal the optimal next step

300 LEVELS, THREE WORD LENGTHS
Progress through levels built on 4, 5, and 6-letter word bands, each one calibrated for difficulty as you climb the level map. Early levels ease you in; later ones will genuinely make you think.

STARS, HINTS & COINS
Earn up to three stars per level based on how efficiently you solve it. Stuck on a tough one? Spend coins earned from play (or rewarded videos) on hints that show you the optimal route — no paywalls, no forced purchases.

ACHIEVEMENTS & DAILY STREAKS
Unlock achievements as you progress, check in daily, and build a streak with gentle reminder notifications to keep your word-ladder habit alive.

PLAY OFFLINE, ANYTIME
All levels and your progress are stored locally on your device, so you can play on a plane, on the subway, or anywhere without a connection.

WHY WORDSTEP
• A genuinely fresh puzzle format — not another word search or crossword
• Bite-sized levels perfect for a quick mental break
• Satisfying progression with stars, coins, and achievements
• Clean, distraction-light design with optional ads to keep it free

Whether you're a lifelong word-game fan or just looking for a quick daily brain workout, Wordstep turns a simple idea — change one letter — into 300 puzzles worth stepping through.

Download Wordstep and start climbing the ladder, one letter at a time.