Knotwords

Minimalist word puzzles blending crossword layouts with logical deduction

Zach Gage, Jack Schlesinger · Published by Zach Gage · Released Apr 28, 2022

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 56
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; May 27, 2024
Minimum PC: HD 5000; 4 GB RAM · 0.7 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Knotwords?

Knotwords is a single-player word puzzle game. You arrange the letters assigned to each section of a grid so that every horizontal and vertical entry forms a valid word.

For you if...

+you want daily challenges and monthly puzzle collections

Not for you if...

−you prefer word puzzles built around written clues

What players say

91% of 56 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzles for being straightforward to learn but tricky to solve. Some criticize awkward input controls.

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Knotwords system requirements

Minimum: HD 5000, 4 GB RAM, 0.7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: 7
Processor: 2 GHz+ CPU with SSE4.1 support require
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000 or better, OpenGL Support required
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 700 MB available space

Does Knotwords have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Knotwords run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 78
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Knotwords use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam