Wordle is the browser game everyone's talking about right now. When was the last time people were typing in a website URL every day for anything? The influence of Wordle really can't be overstated for that reason.
And if you're attached to Wordle like so many others then one puzzle a day may just not be enough for you. You may be looking around for some alternatives to keep your mind occupied and racing. Luckily, with the great success of something like Wordle, there will always be plenty of clones and fresh ideas based off the concept. This list is going to round up some of the best ones out there right now.
8 Worldle
If you're a geography buff, then Worldle is right up your alley. This game has the same format as Wordle, but instead of guessing a word you're trying to guess a country with only the outlined silhouette as a hint. Some days you have instantly recognizable countries like the US or Japan, but it's the days you get countries like Tajikistan or Suriname that'll really test even veteran geography buffs (Unless you're from those regions, in which case it'll probably be much easier). Hopefully they'll add the option to guess from flags or capitals in the future.
7 Wordguessr
Wordguessr is a Wordle clone for gamers who don't want to wait 24 hours before getting a new puzzle. With Wordguessr, you can play as many puzzles as you want all the time. On top of that, you can customize how many letters you want to be in the word. If five letters is starting to feel a little too easy for you, you may be surprised at how much more difficult it is with six letters.
6 Spelling Bee
If you've been playing Wordle since it was moved to the New York Times page, you've probably seen a promotion for Spelling Bee already. It's worth giving a shot if you enjoy word puzzles, as well. Spelling Bee is far more challenging than Wordle. You're given seven letters, with one highlighted in yellow.
You have to make as many words over four characters long that you can think of using any combination of the given letters, with the added requirement that the yellow letter must be included in each word. It's tough but rewarding.
5 Dungleon
Dungleon is perhaps the most unique idea for a Wordle-like game on this list. The game takes inspiration from games like Dungeons & Dragons and translates it to the Wordle format. Every day there's a new puzzle that involves trying to set up a dungeon. The monsters, the adventurers, and the treasure. There are all kinds of rules that come along with it as well. Certain monsters will only appear on certain days, or with other monsters, etc. It's up to you to figure out all of the unspoken rules.
4 0h h1
If you love getting a new puzzle every day, and are looking to branch out from just the Wordle formula, you may be interested in 0h h1. It's a pattern puzzle rather than a word puzzle.
The objective is to fill out the entire grid with yellow or blue tiles. There are an equal number of tiles in each row (For 6x6 there's three yellow and three blue) with the catch that there will never be more than two of either color in a row. It can be tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it you'll never want to stop.
3 Framed
Framed is a Wordle-like for any movie buffs out there. Every day there's a new puzzle that will show you a screenshot from a movie, and it's your job to correctly guess the movie within 6 guesses. It'll show you a new screenshot every time you get a guess wrong, so all is not lost if you don't immediately recognize the first screenshot. This is a fun one, albeit so frustrating when you know you've seen the movie before, and it's right on the tip of your tongue but you just can't quite say the name.
2 Heardle
Heardle is to music buffs what Framed is to movie buffs. In Heardle, you'll get a one-second clip of a song and you'll have to try and guess what song it is solely off that incredibly limited clip. Again, like Framed, you'll get to hear a little more of the song if you get the guess wrong, so you're not completely shot if you get a weird clip at first. The only drawback of this game is that it doesn't work in every country, due to music service licensing issues, unlike the other games on this list.
1 Dordle
Dordle is for Wordle veterans who truly want the thrill of an extra challenge. In Dordle, you have two Wordle puzzles side by side. You have to try and figure them both out at the same time, with one guess applying to each puzzle. This makes it impossible to complete a Dordle in one try, as both puzzles will never use the exact same word. And, honestly, it's a miracle if you can ever solve both puzzles within six tries. Good luck to anyone who decides they want to level up to try and meet this challenge.