StrategyFit check
Is Synonymy worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Word-game fans who want to explore links between words rather than solve conventional puzzles
- Players interested in multiplayer language challenges rather than solo-only play
- Learners curious about synonym relationships who prefer a game built around word chains
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a story-led game with character development or exploration
- Players who prefer varied action mechanics over repeated synonym-chain solving
- Solo players looking for a game focused exclusively on individual challenges
Our take on Synonymy
Instead of relying on levels, combat, or a narrative campaign, this game makes connections between words its central structure. Progress comes from finding synonym routes, while weekly challenges use set start and end words in place of a conventional campaign.
What is Synonymy?
Synonymy is an educational word game in which players connect random words through chains of synonyms.
Each move selects a synonym of the current word, continuing until another word is reached. The game supports multiplayer play and weekly challenges with set starting and ending words, where players compete globally. When a player uncovers a path, it is shared through the game's Twitter and Facebook accounts. Richard Dawkins provides the narration. A 2D visualization represents the synonym network, which was mapped using 3D graphing software. The game is described as non-profit, and its profits go to educational charities. Music is by Daduk.
How Synonymy plays
- 01Synonym pathfinding
- Players move from a starting word through successive synonyms to reach another word.
- 02Multiplayer play
- The game supports play with multiple participants.
- 03Weekly challenges
- Players compete globally using set starting and ending words.
- 04Path sharing
- Discovered routes are posted to the game's Twitter and Facebook accounts.
- 05Richard Dawkins narration
- Richard Dawkins narrates the game.
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Synonymy: platforms & release
Is Synonymy worth it?
It is worth it if: word-game fans who want to explore links between words rather than solve conventional puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking a story-led game with character development or exploration.
Where can I download Synonymy?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Synonymy's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Synonymy on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
