Criss Cross Castle: Word Quest
Spell words. Solve Puzzles.
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Put a new spin on spells in this magical word quest. Explore the Perfect Realm with a Daily Puzzle, 50+ new puzzles, two Jr. Boss battles, 12+ new items, and more!
Criss Cross Castle is a relaxing word puzzle adventure where you spell words from letter tiles to solve small grid-based puzzles and restore a magical world.
When language begins to disappear from the Realm, stories and knowledge start to fade with it. Complete puzzles, recover lost words, and progress through a world filled with challenges, rewards, and discoveries.
Features:
- Build words from letter tiles to solve satisfying puzzles
- Play a new Daily Puzzle featuring a Word of the Day
- Discover mini-games, reward chests, and useful upgrades
- Enjoy relaxed gameplay with no timers or pressure
- Play the opening levels free, then continue with a one-time purchase
- No ads or recurring subscription
more This app is clever and fun, if a bit lacking in polish at the moment. It is therefore unfortunate that I appear to have completely lost my save data upon completion of the (first?) map. I look forward to this getting a little more attention - there’s a lot of good stuff here.
This app is clever and fun, if a bit lacking in polish at the moment. It is therefore unfortunate that I appear to have completely lost my save data upon completion of the (first?) map. I look forward to this getting a little more attention - there’s a lot of good stuff here.
Word game + RPG sounds cool but doesn’t work here. Too easy, too slow, no strategy. Pretty art but boring gameplay. Can’t tell if it’s for kids or adults.
Developer Response We appreciate you giving Criss Cross Castle a try and sharing your honest impressions. The blend of word puzzles with adventure is something we’re still refining, and feedback like this helps us balance challenge and pacing for different players.
Word game + RPG sounds cool but doesn’t work here. Too easy, too slow, no strategy. Pretty art but boring gameplay. Can’t tell if it’s for kids or adults.
We appreciate you giving Criss Cross Castle a try and sharing your honest impressions. The blend of word puzzles with adventure is something we’re still refining, and feedback like this helps us balance challenge and pacing for different players.
The Perfect Realm
Dive into the new Daily Puzzle or explore an expanded Realm featuring two new Jr. Boss levels and over a dozen exciting new items. See the enhanced word grid, hear new sound effects, and read definition updates in the Word Vault.
• Brand-new Daily Puzzle featuring a word of the day, replayable anytime.
• 50+ new puzzles, 25 Word Crush challenges, and 12+ new items.
• Expanded Realm with two new Jr. Boss battles.
• Improved word grid feedback and Word Vault definitions.
• New sound effects, animations, and visual polish.
• Improved pop-ups, game balance, credits, and quality-of-life updates.
• Meet more of the people making our game with updates to credits.
2.0.2 Sep 14
The Perfect Realm
Dive into the new Daily Puzzle or explore an expanded Realm featuring two new Jr. Boss levels and over a dozen exciting new items. See the enhanced word grid, hear new sound effects, and read definition updates in the Word Vault.
• Brand-new Daily Puzzle featuring a word of the day, replayable anytime.
• 50+ new puzzles, 25 Word Crush challenges, and 12+ new items.
• Expanded Realm with two new Jr. Boss battles.
• Improved word grid feedback and Word Vault definitions.
• New sound effects, animations, and visual polish.
• Improved pop-ups, game balance, credits, and quality-of-life updates.
• Meet more of the people making our game with updates to credits.
2.0.1 Aug 20
The Perfect Realm
Explore an expanded Realm featuring two new Jr. Boss levels and over a dozen exciting new items. Dive into the new Daily Puzzle mode, see the enhanced word grid, hear new sound effects, and read definition updates in the Word Vault.
• Brand-new Daily Puzzle featuring a word of the day, replayable anytime.
• 50+ new puzzles, 25 Word Crush challenges, and 12+ new items.
• Expanded Realm with two new Jr. Boss battles.
• Improved word grid feedback and Word Vault definitions.
• New sound effects, animations, and visual polish.
• Improved pop-ups, game balance, credits, and quality-of-life updates.
• Meet more of the people making our game with updates to credits.
2.0.0 Jul 31
1.6.9 - Tutorial and Balance
Improved tutorials, updated realm flow, and UI polish across the game.
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• Get into the main gameplay faster with streamlined tutorials
• Explore updated realm progression
• Play through a new realm before the Final Boss
• Enjoy improved UI/UX
1.6.9 Jun 11
Solve puzzles and restore a world where language has been lost.
1.6.8 - Tutorial and Balance
Improved tutorials, updated realm flow, and UI polish across the game.
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• Get into the main gameplay faster with streamlined tutorials
• Explore updated realm progression
• Play through a new realm before the Final Boss
• Enjoy improved UI/UX
1.6.8 Jun 3
Build words from letter tiles to solve puzzles and restore the Realm.
1.6.7 – Faster Tutorials & New Challenges
- Faster tutorial flow and quicker access to gameplay
- New puzzles and an expanded Grasslands Realm
- Improved UI polish and clearer progression information
- New Help button for easier navigation
- General gameplay and performance improvements
1.6.7 May 20
Solve puzzles and restore a world where language has been lost.
1.6.6 – A Grasslands Realm Update
Improved tutorials, updated realm flow, and UI polish across the game.
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* Streamlined tutorial flow; Get into the main gameplay faster.
* General Realm Balancing, Tutorial updates, and a new realm before the Final Boss.
* Look for the new Help button (?) if you’re lost!
* Updated information on the Level Saga legend
* Pop-up polish and general improvements.
* Updated credits (thank you to the team)!
1.6.6 May 7
Solve puzzles and restore a world where language has been lost.
1.6.5 – Bounty Board Update
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*NEW: The Bounty Board: Complete quests at your own pace to unlock rare treasures. No pressure, just progress whenever you like.
*A fresh batch of Easy to Medium challenges to sharpen your word skills.
*A new loading screen featuring the Book Fairy appears.
*Improved word selection, more lively enemy animations, and overall performance improvements.
*Deleting words will no longer cause tiles to run out unexpectedly.
1.6.5 Apr 28
1.6.4 – Bounty Board Update
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*NEW: The Bounty Board: Complete quests at your own pace to unlock rare treasures. No pressure, just progress whenever you like.
*A fresh batch of Easy to Medium challenges to sharpen your word skills.
*A new loading screen featuring the Book Fairy appears.
*Improved word selection, more lively enemy animations, and overall performance improvements.
*Deleting words will no longer cause tiles to run out unexpectedly.
1.6.4 Apr 10
1.6.3 – Bounty Board Update
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*NEW: The Bounty Board: Complete quests at your own pace to unlock rare treasures. No pressure, just progress whenever you like.
*A fresh batch of Easy to Medium challenges to sharpen your word skills.
*A new loading screen featuring the Book Fairy appears.
*Improved word selection, more lively enemy animations, and overall performance improvements.
*Deleting words will no longer cause tiles to run out unexpectedly.
1.6.3 Mar 25
1.6.2 – Bounty Board Update
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*NEW: The Bounty Board: Complete quests at your own pace to unlock rare treasures. No pressure, just progress whenever you like.
*A fresh batch of Easy to Medium challenges to sharpen your word skills.
*A new loading screen featuring the Book Fairy appears.
*Improved word selection, more lively enemy animations, and overall performance improvements.
*Deleting words will no longer cause tiles to run out unexpectedly.
1.6.2 Mar 20
1.6.0 - Book Fairy!
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*New companion Book Fairy added to the hint system to help you on your learning journey!
*Added a compass to the world map to make it easier to find Wanda and Pip.
*Various bug fixes. You will no longer get stuck on the world map after defeating the final Boss.
*Visual polish: animated cave eyes, leaves, and improved tile letter and score readability.
1.6.0 Feb 10
1.5.6 - Ogres Attack!
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* New art and three ogre variants confront Wanda and Pip. Restore literacy against Letter Locks, Grid Blockers and Extra Health creatures.
* 3 new Word Crush puzzles - "TIME", "CATS", "DESSERTS".
* Updated world map UI tells you what challenges lie ahead.
* Updated gameplay UI: Spell Score, Hint Icon, and a more magical wand.
* Tutorials are shorter, clearer, and more fun!
* Bugfixes, including improved compatibility with older devices.
1.5.6 12/18/2025
1.4.19 - Lizards!
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* New Lizardlings confront Wanda!
* New game adaptive balancing: the game grows more difficult as you play.
* New minigame art and bonus reward mechanics.
* “Abandon run” option in the settings menu allows you to start a new game without losing your progress.
* Extensive bugfixes throughout, including improved compatibility with older devices.
1.4.19 10/31/2025
v1.4.15
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* Security update in Unity platform.
* Players can access their submitted word list from the player profile.
* When upgrading letters, prevent the same letter appearing twice.
* Immediately update letter scores when getting an item or upgrade from a reward chest. * Items are displayed as upgraded after loading the game.
* Fixed bugs in enemy healing when swapping letters.
* Game saves after merchant and minigame nodes.
1.4.15 10/06/2025
v1.4.11 - Early Access Hotfixes!
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* Players can access their submitted word list from the player profile.
* When upgrading letters, prevent the same letter appearing twice.
* Immediately update letter scores when getting an item or upgrade from a reward chest.
* Items are displayed as upgraded after loading the game.
* Fixed bugs in enemy healing when swapping letters.
* Game saves after merchant and minigame nodes.
* Updates to Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
1.4.11 08/26/2025
v1.4.9 - Welcome to Early Access!
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* Play for free with the new demo and unlocked game states—and if you’re craving more, support our small studio shaking up the premium mobile scene!
* Massively expanded world map featuring new mini-bosses, a realm boss, and dozens of fresh puzzles.
* No more inventory caps, unlocking deeper item synergies and strategy.
* Revamped UI for character profiles, inventory, and letter bags to guide your adventure.
* Upgraded audio and music for a richer atmosphere.
* Enhanced onboarding with a brand-new tutorial covering advanced gameplay.
* Refined balancing to aid your quest.
* Charming new art and animations throughout.
* Meet and unlock a whole new character!
1.4.9 08/15/2025
v1.4.8 - Welcome to Early Access!
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* Play for free with the new demo and unlocked game states—and if you’re craving more, support our small studio shaking up the premium mobile scene!
* Massively expanded world map featuring new mini-bosses, a realm boss, and dozens of fresh puzzles.
* No more inventory caps, unlocking deeper item synergies and strategy.
* Revamped UI for character profiles, inventory, and letter bags to guide your adventure.
* Upgraded audio and music for a richer atmosphere.
* Enhanced onboarding with a brand-new tutorial covering advanced gameplay.
* Refined balancing to aid your quest.
* Charming new art and animations throughout.
* Meet and unlock a whole new character!* Small bug hotfix from 1.4.7
1.4.8 07/31/2025
v1.4.7 - Welcome to Early Access!
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* Play for free with the new demo and unlocked game states—and if you’re craving more, support our small studio shaking up the premium mobile scene!
* Massively expanded world map featuring new mini-bosses, a realm boss, and dozens of fresh puzzles.
* No more inventory caps, unlocking deeper item synergies and strategy.
* Revamped UI for character profiles, inventory, and letter bags to guide your adventure.
* Upgraded audio and music for a richer atmosphere.
* Enhanced onboarding with a brand-new tutorial covering advanced gameplay.
* Refined balancing to aid your quest.
* Charming new art and animations throughout.
* Meet and unlock a whole new character!
1.4.7 07/30/2025
The Perfect Realm
Dive into the new Daily Puzzle or explore an expanded Realm featuring two new Jr. Boss levels and over a dozen exciting new items. See the enhanced word grid, hear new sound effects, and read definition updates in the Word Vault.
• Brand-new Daily Puzzle featuring a word of the day, replayable anytime.
• 50+ new puzzles, 25 Word Crush challenges, and 12+ new items.
• Expanded Realm with two new Jr. Boss battles.
• Improved word grid feedback and Word Vault definitions.
• New sound effects, animations, and visual polish.
• Improved pop-ups, game balance, credits, and quality-of-life updates.
• Meet more of the people making our game with updates to credits.
more Version 2.0.2 Sep 14
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