Crossword City Chronicles

Released Jan 2021

Play as a 1950s reporter investigating crimes by using your word building skills to interview, interrogate, convince, deceive & debate your way to a solution! Draw letters tiles onto a rack, then place them on the board to make a word that connects with those already placed to advance the plot.

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Steam Updated 6 Oct 2026 $4.99

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Developer

Trailblazer Games

Publisher

Trailblazer Games

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Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

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Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Play the only game that combines word puzzles with adventure, crime, and mystery! Star as an investigative reporter and detective whose object is to solve cases and grab headlines. Your tools: a nose for news and an eye for double word bonuses. Find hidden clues, interview suspects, and catch criminals by scoring big in crossword challenges. In this city, brains do the heavy lifting because Words Are Power!

KEY FEATURES

Word puzzles meet adventure…and murder!

Beat crossword challenges to solve cases.
Use your detective skills and dictionary: Reveal clues by scoring word bonuses.
Interview suspects with mini games like word connections, target word scores, tile reveals, and more.