What is Smartle?
Smartle is a free puzzle game with casual, competition and relaxing elements that you can play online in your web browser on Gameziko. It needs no download, no install and no account. Smartle is a free online word puzzle game where you rearrange letters by swapping them on a 5x5 grid to form words.
How to play Smartle
- Press "Play now" on the game screen. Smartle loads inside the player; some games take up to 20 seconds and may show a short ad first.
- Smartle has two game modes: the calming Daily Word Puzzle and the fast-paced Sprint.
- In Daily Word Puzzle mode, solve one unique puzzle each day at your own pace.
- Goal is to form 5 horizontal 5-letter words on the 5x5 grid by swapping the letters.
- In Sprint mode you need to solve 5 word puzzles in 10 minutes.
- You can track your progress with achievements and see how you compare with other players on the leaderboard!
- Use the full-screen button at the bottom right of the player for a bigger view, and press Esc to leave full screen.
Game details
| Category | Puzzle |
|---|---|
| Tags | Casual, competition, relaxing |
| Controls | Shown in the game |
| Screen | Landscape (800 × 600) |
| Price | Free |
| Download or sign-up | Not needed |
| Distributed by | GameDistribution |
| Added to Gameziko | 30 September 2026 |
Description from the developer
Smartle is a free online word puzzle game where you rearrange letters by swapping them on a 5x5 grid to form words. Win the game by creating 5 horizontal 5-letter words on the field. There are multiple valid combinations of words which can win the game.
Smartle: frequently asked questions
Is Smartle free to play?
Yes. Smartle is free to play on Gameziko, with no download and no account needed. Like most free web games, it is funded by ads, so it may show a short ad before or between rounds.
What are the controls in Smartle?
The developer's instructions for Smartle say: "Smartle has two game modes: the calming Daily Word Puzzle and the fast-paced Sprint. In Daily Word Puzzle mode, solve one unique puzzle each day at your own pace. Goal is to form 5 horizontal 5-letter words on the 5x5 grid by swapping the letters. In Sprint mode you need to solve 5 word puzzles in…"
Can I play Smartle on a phone or tablet?
Smartle is an HTML5 game, so it opens in modern mobile browsers as well as on a computer. Its controls were designed mainly for a mouse, so a computer usually gives the smoothest experience.
What games are similar to Smartle?
If you like Smartle, try Paint Sponges Puzzle, CloneUp - Stack Yourself and Car Escape. They are puzzle games with similar themes, and you can find more in the Puzzle category on Gameziko.
Good to know
Smartle is made by an independent developer and delivered by GameDistribution, so Gameziko cannot change the game or recover lost progress. Any progress the game saves is kept in your browser on this device. If the game does not start, wait up to 20 seconds, allow ads for gameziko.com and try again, or report the game.