Reviews of Squell

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List of user reviews and ratings for Squell

Total ratings

4.80 (Rating count: 26)

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Review summary

Squell is praised for its challenging yet addictive word puzzles, clean UI, quick learning curve, and brain-boosting mix of vocabulary and spatial strategy. Players enjoy fast, smooth gameplay and satisfying feedback as they form words. The most frequent downside is the lack of a built-in leaderboard or persistent score tracking across sessions. Some players also suggest expanded word-validation features, but overall sentiment is highly positive and players repeatedly come back for more.

Pros

Challenging and addictive gameplay that keeps players coming back.
Simple, clean UI with intuitive design.
Easy to jump in and start, with progressively harder levels.
Brain-engaging experience that blends vocabulary with spatial/strategic thinking.
Satisfying feedback when words are formed and strong replay value.

Cons

No built-in leaderboard or high-score tracking across games.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.80

All time rating average: 4.80

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-07-21	Me*****	I love the game! It’s challenging, and different. But when using different word checking resources, there is little help with Squell. And there is a chance you know an existing word that isn’t counted towards what the game recognizes as being a possibility. I suggest at least expanded options, one of which shows what words are actually possible on the board. And for fun, it could show what these words mean. But again, all only as an option for those just getting into the game or trying to expand their vocabulary.
I love the game! It’s challenging, and different. But when using different word checking resources, there is little help with Squell. And there is a chance you know an existing word that isn’t counted towards what the game recognizes as being a possibility. I suggest at least expanded options, one of which shows what words are actually possible on the board. And for fun, it could show what these words mean. But again, all only as an option for those just getting into the game or trying to expand their vocabulary.
2024-10-02	Je*****	Challenging but fun!
Challenging but fun!
2024-09-23	Zo*****	Well conceived word game, with simple, effective UI. The game greatly misses an internal scoreboard, which keeps track of one’s best scores across games over time. As it stands, there is no such feature in the app, even though achieving a high score is what this word game is about.
Well conceived word game, with simple, effective UI. The game greatly misses an internal scoreboard, which keeps track of one’s best scores across games over time. As it stands, there is no such feature in the app, even though achieving a high score is what this word game is about.
2024-08-23	rb*****	Squell is super addictive - I’m still only working on 4-letter words & have spent hours trying to beat it! The simple format makes it a great brain challenge.
Squell is super addictive - I’m still only working on 4-letter words & have spent hours trying to beat it! The simple format makes it a great brain challenge.
2024-08-02	Ja*****	Downloaded this the other day. The game is easy enough to jump right in and start playing but challenging enough that I find myself coming back often and trying to beat my high score. Each level gets progressively harder and keeps things really entertaining.
Downloaded this the other day. The game is easy enough to jump right in and start playing but challenging enough that I find myself coming back often and trying to beat my high score. Each level gets progressively harder and keeps things really entertaining.
2024-08-01	Ga*****	Squell is a fun word game where you drag letters around a grid to spell words. The exciting feedback when you match a word keeps you hooked, and the increasing challenges make it engaging for all skill levels. With its clean design and smooth gameplay, Squell offers a fresh twist on classic word puzzles. Give it a try and enjoy the fun!
Squell is a fun word game where you drag letters around a grid to spell words. The exciting feedback when you match a word keeps you hooked, and the increasing challenges make it engaging for all skill levels. With its clean design and smooth gameplay, Squell offers a fresh twist on classic word puzzles. Give it a try and enjoy the fun!
2024-07-31	hi*****	It’s challenging and a fun little word game. Just wish they would add a leaderboard to it.
It’s challenging and a fun little word game. Just wish they would add a leaderboard to it.
2024-07-26	We*****	This has quickly become my favorite word game. I am obsessed.
This has quickly become my favorite word game. I am obsessed.
2024-07-16	ad*****	Squell is a great little word game to play while needing to pass some time for a few minutes. It’s fast but challenging. I highly recommend it.
Squell is a great little word game to play while needing to pass some time for a few minutes. It’s fast but challenging. I highly recommend it.
2024-07-15	js*****	Really enjoy it. My 6-year-old is transfixed!
Really enjoy it. My 6-year-old is transfixed!