Retro Arrowwords
Nicolas Zanette Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Retro Arrowwords is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Nicolas Zanette. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated October 12, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 22 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Oct 12
- 2026 · v2.5.3
Screenshots
About Retro Arrowwords
2,000+ words, infinite grids, a secret word to declassify — discover French arrowwords, 1952 edition. Procedurally generated puzzles. Definitions that make you smirk. A 1950s aesthetic unlike anything else on the App Store. Every game is unique — you'll never play the same grid twice. — — — ■ A GRID THAT NEVER REPEATS The algorithm builds a fresh puzzle every game from a pool of 2,000+ French words. No memorizing solutions, no recycled boards. ■ THE SECRET WORD — DECLASSIFIED Each grid hides a locked confidential word. Solve enough crossing words to break the seal, complete the secret, and the "DECLASSIFIED" stamp slams across the screen — with a ×2 multiplier on your final score. ■ THREE DIFFICULTY LEVELS Easy to warm up, Medium to grow, Hard for vocabulary masters. Grid size and score multipliers scale with the level you pick. ■ A STAR PROGRESSION SYSTEM Earn up to 3 stars per game depending on how many hints you used. Watch a Declassified Report (optional video) to double your reward. Spend your stars at the Shop to unlock 10 themed worlds: Nature — forests, mountains, oceans Animals — pets to wildlife Food — flavors and recipes Sport — pitch, speed and records Space — stars and galaxies Geek & Tech — code, games and pixels Sea & Ocean — waves, wildlife and sailing Music — notes, instruments and genres Geography — countries, capitals and rivers Movies & Series — screen, set and editing ■ GAME CENTER LEADERBOARDS Compare your scores with players around the world and climb the global rankings. ■ DESIGNED TO BE BEAUTIFUL Interface inspired by 1950s French newspapers: aged cream paper, navy ink, serif typography, red censorship stamps. A game that's a pleasure to look at as much as to play. — — — Free download. No subscription. No game limits. Note: this is a French-language word game. Words and definitions are in French — perfect for francophones, language learners, or anyone curious about the language. Ready to fire up your neurons? Download the game now and unlock your first secret word!
What’s new
Version 2.5.3 · Updated October 12, 2026
• Minor improvements and fixes. Thank you for playing Mots Fléchés Rétro!
App privacy
The developer, Nicolas Zanette, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Analytics
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