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Silvercity Sharks · Published by Silvercity Sharks
Positive — 91% positive (11 reviews) · 12 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A reimagining of the classic 'Hangman' game turned into a horrific thrill ride...
£2.49
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Indie, Simulation, Strategy · 2025 · More under £5 games
In Wordfright, players navigate the spine-chilling challenge of classic Hangman, where each wrong guess propels you deeper into a nightmarish scenario. Strategize your way through increasingly terrifying puzzles to uncover the hidden word before it's too late.
About this game
Step into a world of fear with a dark, twisted version of the classic word game 'Hangman' reimagined.
From the creators of Greg's Deadly Draft comes a truly terrifying experience...
Trapped in a cold storage room by a madman with murderous intent, you must solve your way out of the situation by correctly guessing words.
Choose a subject that will lead you down a dangerous path. Supply power to the generator while simultaneously dealing with the Hangbuddy.
The Hangbuddy was created to do everything in it's power to distract you from the task at hand, make sure to keep an eye out for what shenanigans it might cause...
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: 2.5 GHz Quad-core Intel or AMD processor
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 470 GTX
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 900 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Hotfix 1.0.1
- Fixes Hangbuddy getting caught walking up to the generator. - You can now click Hangbuddy off as he's walking towards the generator.Read full article on Community Announcements (silvercitysharks)AnnouncementsOfficial
Wordfright is releasing on March 6th
Get ready for the horrific thrill ride of guessing words above saws in a twisted hangman game, coming out on March 6th. Check out the new trailer below:Read full article on Community Announcements (silvercitysharks)
