Wabblenaut

Wabblenaut is a puzzle adventure game that transforms traditional word-building mechanics into a tool for exploration. Instead of simply aiming for high scores on a static board, players use letter tiles to physically construct bridges and pathways across a vibrant overworld. The experience requires a balance of vocabulary skills and spatial reasoning, as every word spelled becomes a walkway to reach new areas, treasure chests, or resource nodes.

The core gameplay revolves to a cycle of gathering and building. Players explore the map to find designated fishing spots, which serve as the primary source for collecting new letter tiles. Once a sufficient inventory is gathered, the perspective shifts to placing these letters onto the grid. Expanding the map requires strategic thinking; players must manage their available vowels and consonants to form valid words that stretch in the specific direction needed to cross gaps.

This title was developed by bubble wand games for the GMTK Game Jam 2025, designed around the theme of “loops.” This thematic influence is visible in how the game alternates between the character navigating the virtual world and the player managing the word-puzzle interface. If you find yourself running low on tiles or carrying difficult letters, you can discard them or backtrack to gather more supplies, ensuring the cycle of exploration continues.

Players can play the game fast and easy on kbhgames.com for free, directly in the browser, with no installation. It offers a distinct challenge for those who enjoy genre-bending concepts, merging the logic of Scrabble with the progression of a top-down adventure.

Controls

• WASD: Walk character around the board.
• Left Click: Pick up and place letters; interact with fishing spots and objects.
• Right Click: Return a placed letter to inventory or discard a held letter.
• Space / Enter: Confirm a laid word to solidify the path.
• Click & Drag: Click an empty space and move the mouse in a specific direction to type letters swiftly.