This is a full PopCap Bookworm games list, specifically made for word game fans who were here when the original Bookworm was launched, making history and launching an entire genre that’s extremely popular today.
My list includes all the Bookworm games, a (pricey) bundle that can still be found on Amazon for those who want to get a bit of history, and modern alternatives to this series that was, unfortunately, killed by EA when they bought PopCap Games. Let’s begin!
Bookworm Games in Order, for Computer and Mobile
1. Bookworm 1 / Deluxe Game for PC
From: PopCap Games | Genres: Word, Brain-Teaser, Puzzle.
There is no difference between Bookworm 1 and Bookworm Deluxe, as the gameplay in both Bookworm games is the same. Bookworm Deluxe is just a newer version of the original Bookworm game.
Description: Have an appetite for words? Then join Lex the Bookworm in the hit word-puzzle game created by PopCap, makers of the best casual games this side of Jupiter!
Link letter tiles left, right, up, and down to build words to keep Lex sated and smiling. The bigger the word, the better the bonus. But watch out for burning letters – they could spell disaster for you and Lex!
If you need a quick word break, link letters fast in Action mode. If laid-back wordplay is more your style, go with Classic. No matter which mode you like best, you’ll relax and tune up your brain every time you play!
In other words, this is a fun word search game, a combination of Boggle and Scrabble. (If you love to play Scrabble, check out my article: How to Play Scrabble Against the Computer)
How to Play
Make words by clicking on the 1st letter tile, then dragging your mouse to the adjacent letters to link them. When you have a valid word, the letters disappear and get ‘chomped’ by Lex the bookworm.
The tiles above drop down to fill the gaps. If you are stuck and want a new arrangement of letters, click on Lex to scramble them. But beware, as this will mean red ‘burning’ tiles will appear. And if any of these red tiles reach the bottom of the board, it’s game over!
The longer the words, the more points you will score. And if you include reward tiles in your word, then you’ll get extra points.
Reward tiles include Green, Gold, Sapphire and Diamond Tiles and reflect your word play skills. For example, gold tiles can be earned by making words of more than 5 letters.
You can also earn bonus points by making the bonus words shown in the left-hand panel, under Lex. This sometimes requires you to strategically make other words first, in order to get the required tiles moved into the right place.
You can read my full review of Bookworm Deluxe here and let the memories & nostalgia kick in!
2. Bookworm Adventures Game for PC
Description: Build words to help Lex the Bookworm battle monsters and save the oracle Cassandra in this wacky, wordy adventure!
Use your spelling might to vanquish over 150 villains. Boost your word power with gems, potions and treasures. It’s the ultimate test of your vocab valor!
3. Bookworm Adventures 2 Game for PC
Description: Bookworm Adventures: Volume 2 adds three more books and ten chapters, and unlockable mini-games.
4. PopCap Bookworm Bundle on Amazon
You can get a Bookworm triple pack bundle for PC. This includes ALL of the 3 Bookworm games:
1. Bookworm (Bookworm Deluxe).
2. Bookworm Adventures.
3. Adventures Volume 2.
*Bookworm Games Bundle on Amazon (affiliate link)
5. Similar Games to Bookworm Adventures for Mobiles
Since the series have been shelved by Electronic Arts after buying the developer of Bookworm, we don’t have any new releases. But fortunately, there are plenty of solid alternatives you can try.
See my new post: Highrise Heroes – Word Game App so that you can play Bookworm Adventures style gameplay on your mobile.
For another cool word game app, see also my: WordBrain Review. A top free full word game app with addictive word gameplay! You might also like the Top 10 Best Word Games for PC & Mac I recommended.
Here are links for more mobile games available on either Android or iPhone (or both):
- Bookworm Classic by Layton (Android only)
- Wordscapes (iOS and Android)
- Scroodles (iPhone only)
- Wordle (iOS and Android). Or try Wordle 3 on Steam for PC.
- Sternly Worded Adventures – an amazing find for PC, check out the Demo for free.
More Top Game Series Lists
For more top games series lists you might like, including an article for playing the classic Bookworm for free, check out the articles listed below:
- Clutter HO Game Series List.
- PopCap’s Mystery P.I. Games List.
- Amazing Adventures Games for PC, Mac and Nintendo DS.
- Plants vs Zombies Series Listed in Order.
- Play Bookworm Online Free
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