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Lexica

PC (Microsoft Windows), Android • 2014

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Quick resume

The unique word puzzle which combines the skill of Sudoku with the knowledge of Scrabble®. Lexica has been featured in a number of UK daily newspapers but is now available for the first time in an interactive form.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Challenging and engaging word puzzles
    • Large number of puzzles with multiple difficulty levels
    • Good for vocabulary and language skill improvement
    • Simple and accessible gameplay mechanics
    • Low price especially on sale

    Cons

    • Lack of replayability after completion
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Some obscure or uncommon words can frustrate players
    • Minimal audiovisual presentation
    • No fullscreen mode or advanced ui options

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Sensation, Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely decide which puzzles to attempt and can skip or return to puzzles in any order, showing control over their play."

    • Competence
      5

      "The game challenges players with increasingly difficult puzzles requiring vocabulary knowledge and logical deduction, providing skill tests and feedback."

    • Competition
      -3

      "While there is a timer and some comparison of times, most players focus on personal progress and puzzle completion rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report playing for hours and returning repeatedly, though some note lack of replayability after completion."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "The game is a single-player puzzle experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      -2

      "Players solve predefined puzzles with fixed solutions; limited creative modification or building."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting power or superiority over others; purely individual puzzle solving."

    • Escapism
      2

      "Players use the game as a mental distraction and casual pastime, though it is cognitively engaging rather than purely escapist."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment or learning, with no external pressure or obligation."

    • Experimenting
      1

      "Some experimentation with word placement and puzzle solving strategies occurs, but within fixed puzzle constraints."

    • Exploration
      -4

      "Gameplay involves solving known puzzles with fixed layouts rather than discovering new areas or secrets."

    • Expression
      -5

      "No customization or self-expression features; standardized puzzle presentation."

    • Fantasy
      -5

      "The game is grounded in realistic language and logic puzzles without fictional or imaginative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community features; strictly single-player experience."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop vocabulary, language skills, and logical reasoning through puzzle solving."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Suitable for short sessions and casual play, but requires focused attention during puzzles."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interaction or relationship-building features."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; individual puzzle solving only."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through a large number of puzzles and unlock achievements, showing accumulation of accomplishments."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and a good mental break, though others find it challenging and occasionally frustrating."

    • Sensation
      -4

      "Minimal sensory stimulation; simple graphics and sound with focus on cognitive challenge."

    • Status
      -4

      "Limited social recognition; achievements exist but no social ranking or visibility features."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely puzzle-based gameplay."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires logical deduction, planning, and problem solving to place letters correctly."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low suspense or risk; steady cognitive challenge without emotional highs or lows."

    • Value
      3

      "Many players feel the game offers good value especially when purchased on sale given the amount of content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violent or destructive content; constructive word puzzle gameplay."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat elements; stable and safe puzzle environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026