GuessThe.Game

GuessThe.Game shows a screenshot from a video game. Name the game in six tries, and every wrong guess or skip gives you another screenshot and a hint.

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GuessThe.Game answer todayHints first, then today's answer. Updated daily.

Made by: Sam Stiles
Guesses: 6
Clue: Screenshots, one more after each miss
Extra hints: Details such as platform and genre as you go
New puzzle: Every day
Price: Free in the browser
Category: Video game dles, game guessing

How to play GuessThe.Game

Look at the first screenshot
It is often the hardest one, a menu, a corner of a level or a quiet scene.
Guess or skip
Type a game title. Skipping counts as a guess but gets you the next screenshot.
Use the hints
Wrong guesses also show facts about the game, like the platform it came out on and its genre.
Beat the last screenshot
Name the game before you run out of screenshots.

Reading a screenshot

Look at the interface. Health bars, minimaps and menus are often unique to a series.
Look at the art style and resolution. They tell you the era and often the platform.
Look for text. Signs, item names and fonts can give the game away.
Use a skip on purpose. If the first shot is a plain wall or sky, skipping for a better one costs the same as a wrong guess.

Answer lists and the archive

People look for a full list of answers, but the fun is in the guessing. Older puzzles can be played if you want more practice, and the game's Reddit community shares tricky days. If you like this style, Gamedle does the same with covers that sharpen over time.

GuessThe.Game tips

Read the screen, not just the scene. Fonts, menus and health bars give away the engine and era.
Skip early if the first picture tells you nothing. A second screenshot is worth more than a random guess.
Use the platform hint to cut the list. A handheld only game rules out most big console titles.