

Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge
Fallen Tree Games Ltd · January 9, 2016 · Indie, Strategy, Adventure, Word Game, Story Rich
Buy the Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge key for Steam from Kinguin at $0.94 — the cheapest of 4 stores we compare.
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Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge price by region
Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge costs $0.94 in the United States, $0.94 in Georgia (USD), €3.99 in Europe (EUR), £3.99 in the United Kingdom, CA$5.49 in Canada, NZ$5.99 in New Zealand, A$7.33 in Australia, R$10.49 in Brazil and zł17.57 in Poland right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.94 −81% | $4.99 | $0.94 | 4 | |
| $0.94 −69% | $2.99 | $0.94 | 3 | |
| €3.99 | €3.99 | — | 2 | |
| £3.99 | £3.99 | £7.08 | 3 | |
| CA$5.49 | CA$5.49 | — | 2 | |
| NZ$5.99 | NZ$5.99 | — | 2 | |
| A$7.33 | A$7.33 | — | 2 | |
| R$10.49 | R$10.49 | — | 2 | |
| zł17.57 | zł17.57 | — | 2 |
Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.
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About Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge
Following a sudden earthquake, Seb must escape a crumbling skyscraper. Along the way he will make some intriguing new friends, and together they might just unravel the sinister origins of the 'quake, assuming they can evade the mysterious stalker in close pursuit...
Starting at the top and working down, the game's 90+ levels take place inside the skyscraper. The player creates words on a grid of letters and obstacles, clearing a path for Seb and friends to descend.
Give your brain a workout with this charming word puzzle game.
Note: Supports English (US and UK) words only.
- From the creators of the Quell puzzle trilogy
- Epic soundtrack by Gavin Harrison
- Riveting story by acclaimed novelist Rosanne Rivers
- 90+ levels and 60+ additional challenges
- 12 special chimp-themed levels
Crafted with care for PC play.
Joe and Lewis (Fallen Tree Games)
Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge — game info
- Platforms
- Windows
- Player modes
- Single-player
- PC Game Pass
- Not included
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge is a word puzzle game that embeds traditional letter-connecting mechanics within a story about escaping a collapsing skyscraper, with most players finding it competent but ultimately bland and mediocre. While some appreciate the narrative framing and Steam Deck compatibility, many criticize the repetitive gameplay, uninspired characters and dialogue, and a significant difficulty spike that may cause players to drop off as they progress through the chapters. Players suggest it's passable if you enjoy word games but not compelling enough to seek out.
[h1] Word typing game with some story. Not the worst typing game I've seen just feel a bit mediocre. If you already have it don't be ashamed it's playable. [/h1]10 found this helpful
Looks if letter soups or worddle are your thing, sure it helps pass the time. Thing is, it wants to be more than those and in doing so tries a lot of things, none of which are even remotely interesting. Bland characters, story and phrases, bland special moves and setting. it all feels just like an excuse to repackage the same old game. Like an uninterested dev got the order to make a game about this. Also, im around mid 1st chapter and i already got some achievements, they tell a story 26% made a 6 letters word, about 20& made a 7 letters word and about 15% made an 8 letters word. MEANING EITHER A-everybody drops the game or B-the ammount of hindrance goes WAAAAAAAY up as you advance the story ... i dont think ill come back to this game
Highrise Heroes: Word Challenge, developed and published by Fallen Tree Games Ltd, is a cleverly constructed word puzzle game that elevates traditional vocabulary mechanics by embedding them within a light narrative framework and a steadily escalating set of strategic challenges. At first glance, it resembles familiar tile-based word games where players connect adjacent letters to form valid English words. However, it quickly distinguishes itself through its structure, objectives, and story-driven progression. Rather than presenting isolated puzzle boards, the game situates its challenges inside a collapsing skyscraper, where a group of survivors must descend floor by floor to escape. This premise gives context and urgency to each level, transforming simple word-building into a mission with stakes. The core gameplay revolves around a grid of letter tiles that players link together to create words. Once a word is formed, the selected tiles disappear, causing the remaining letters above to fall into place. This falling mechanic is central to the game’s design, as it allows players to manipulate the board in deliberate ways. Levels often require more than just scoring points; players…
challenging word game
A fantastic word puzzle game with a fun story. I would definitely recommend! It plays very well on the Steam Deck.
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