Love Letters: First Bloom

I love this game - it's quite addictive - I'm truly enjoying it - starts as easy, then progresses to more challenging - with a fun minigame - best of all, it can be played with the Steam Deck's touch screen - it's the perfect game for all who love word games

Love Letters: First Bloom is an enchanting and tranquil word puzzle game that transports players to a serene spring garden, offering a unique blend of challenges in a soothing ambiance. This delightful experience combines the satisfaction of solving word puzzles with a bonus Sudoku-like game involving the placement of colored shapes. Your task is to fill in the missing letters to complete an unfinished crossword puzzle. The game's flexibility will reward you with points even if your word choice differs from the intended answer, as long as it's a valid word. The game offers a high level of adaptability, allowing you to choose between clicking, dragging, or using the keyboard based on your personal preference and playstyle. Developed by MixoGames Ltd., the game features three difficulties with an infinite supply of unique puzzles, catering to players of all skill levels and preferences. The game supports eight languages, allowing for a diverse range of challenges. With the option to play using either mouse or keyboard, the gameplay always remains casual and user-friendly. The soothing background music accompanies your journey through the word gardens, creating a peaceful atmosph…

Easy game if you've had any amount of experience with crossword puzzles, reminds me a lot of the word games you can get on your phone. A bonus variant using symbols which reminds me of Sudoku with its rule of needing to use every symbol in every row/column but not duplicating anything in the same row/column unlocks after playing the main crossword game for a short while. There's a screensaver sort of collection of pretty pictures in the game extras if you want some chill music and some images to be displayed on your monitor while you're off doing something else. A handful of in-game achievements to unlock imagery in a garden scene. No Steam Achievements. Looks like an endless game, which you'd play for a few minutes here and there. I couldn't play for more than about a hour before I got bored.

Relaxing. Innovative. Engaging. Family-friendly.