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Codenames — Addictive strategy game with clan battles

Android Puzzle CGE digital
4.6 GP
33,224+
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Description

Been playing Codenames for a couple months now. It’s basically a word game where you team up with a partner and try to get each other to guess secret code words. Sounds simple but it’s actually pretty strategic and addictive.

Here’s what you do: you and your partner get dealt cards with random words, and then you have to give one-word clues to try to get your partner to guess the right words. There’s also a solo mode with daily challenges, which is a nice way to mix it up. And you can play online with friends or random players – took me a while to figure that out but it’s a cool feature.

Look, if you’re into word games or strategy games, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get a little annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out for sure.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Codenames. I've tested a bunch of word and strategy games, and this one's a pretty solid entry. The core gameplay loop is super engaging, with tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming. And the graphics look great and run smoothly even on my older phone. The free-to-play model is also fair - you don't need to spend money to enjoy the full experience. But it does get a little repetitive after a while, and the upgrade grind at higher levels can be a slog. Overall though, Codenames is a really fun, polished game that I'd recommend to fans of the genre.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
  • Graphics look great and run smooth on older phones
  • Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
  • Solo mode with daily challenges is a nice addition
  • Online play with friends or random players

Cons

  • Upgrades take forever at higher levels
  • Gets repetitive after a while
  • Ads can be annoying if you don't pay

Specifications

Updated 16.09.2025
Category Puzzle
Age Rating Everyone
Developer CGE digital
Android Android 8.0++
Package Name com.czechgames.codenamesdigital

Ratings

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Google Play
4.6/5
2,915 reviews
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User Reviews

CJ Cervera Oct 9, 2025

A Breath of Fresh Air! CGE did everything right with this one. They've not only done a wonderful translation of the board game for the mobile experience but expanded and...

Jonathan Cattron Oct 9, 2025

I started off wondering what the point was to have this as a mobile app. I think I even reached out to support that I wanted a refund (I changed...

Lizzie Johnson Oct 9, 2025

The app is pretty great to be honest. There are different options for play, it is a one-off cost (at least for now), encourages a community of players, and the...

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