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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

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The game challenges players with increasingly complex puzzles requiring skill, logic, and reflexes, providing strong feedback and a sense of mastery."

      Capsule for Portal Portal

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

    • Competition

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      "Focus is on individual puzzle completion and personal achievement rather than competing against others."

      Capsule for Furry Feet Furry Feet

      "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

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      "Many players report long playtimes and high replayability, though some find it repetitive after extended play."

      Capsule for Forts Forts

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    • Cooperation

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    • Creativity

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      -2

      "Players solve pre-designed puzzles with fixed solutions; limited creative modification or building."

      Capsule for Hexcells Plus Hexcells Plus

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    • Domination

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      -5

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

      Capsule for Home Wind Home Wind

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

    • Escapism

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      2

      "Players use the game as a casual distraction and time filler, providing light escapism."

      Capsule for The Defender: Farm and Castle The Defender: Farm and Castle

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

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and learning, not out of obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for Wordle 3 Wordle 3

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      1

      "Some exploration of word combinations and puzzle strategies, but within fixed puzzles."

      Capsule for Wordle Wordle

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

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -4

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

      Capsule for Wordle Wordle

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

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -5

      "No character or environment customization; standardized puzzle presentation."

      Capsule for Sigils of Elohim Sigils of Elohim

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

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for 14 Minesweeper Variants 14 Minesweeper Variants

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    • Fellowship

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

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop logical reasoning skills and puzzle-solving strategies."

      Capsule for Hexcells Hexcells

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

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

      Capsule for Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention on puzzles and timing; not suitable for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Haimrik Haimrik

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

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social interaction or relationship-building features."

      Capsule for Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth- Record of Lodoss War-Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth-

      "No social interaction or relationship-building features."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for MHRD MHRD

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

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players progress through levels and unlock infinite puzzle mode and achievements, reflecting accumulation of accomplishments."

      Capsule for Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙 Sudoku Universe / 数独宇宙

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

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and satisfying, though it can be challenging and occasionally frustrating."

      Capsule for High Entropy: Challenges High Entropy: Challenges

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

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      -4

      "Minimal sensory stimulation with simple visuals and sounds; focus is on cognitive challenge rather than sensory excitement."

      Capsule for Understand Understand

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

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No social recognition or ranking systems; achievements exist but limited social visibility."

      Capsule for Polarity Polarity

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

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

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

      Capsule for Poly Bridge 2 Poly Bridge 2

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

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires careful planning, logical deduction, and mental problem solving to complete puzzles."

      Capsule for SquareCells SquareCells

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

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

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

      Capsule for Cypher Cypher

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

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      3

      "Players generally feel the game offers good value, especially when purchased on sale, with many hours of content."

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

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No violent content; gameplay involves constructive puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Reflex Reflex

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    • Survival

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      -5

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

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    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.

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