WordStep: Word Ladder Puzzle Live

Change one letter. Solve the puzzle. Climb the ladder. Wordstep is a word ladder puzzle game with 300 hand-curated levels. Starting from one word, swap a single letter at a time to transform it into the target word — before you run out of moves. It sounds simple. It isn't. Every level is a tight little brain teaser that rewards clean, logical thinking over guesswork. HOW TO PLAY • You're given a start word and a target word • Change exactly one letter per move to form a new valid word • Reach the target within the move budget to earn stars • Stuck? Use a hint to reveal the optimal next step 300 LEVELS, THREE WORD LENGTHS Progress through levels built on 4, 5, and 6-letter word bands, each one calibrated for difficulty as you climb the level map. Early levels ease you in; later ones will genuinely make you think. STARS, HINTS & COINS Earn up to three stars per level based on how efficiently you solve it. Stuck on a tough one? Spend coins earned from play (or rewarded videos) on hints that show you the optimal route — no paywalls, no forced purchases. ACHIEVEMENTS & DAILY STREAKS Unlock achievements as you progress, check in daily, and build a streak with gentle reminder notifications to keep your word-ladder habit alive. PLAY OFFLINE, ANYTIME All levels and your progress are stored locally on your device, so you can play on a plane, on the subway, or anywhere without a connection. WHY WORDSTEP • A genuinely fresh puzzle format — not another word search or crossword • Bite-sized levels perfect for a quick mental break • Satisfying progression with stars, coins, and achievements • Clean, distraction-light design with optional ads to keep it free Whether you're a lifelong word-game fan or just looking for a quick daily brain workout, Wordstep turns a simple idea — change one letter — into 300 puzzles worth stepping through. Download Wordstep and start climbing the ladder, one letter at a time.