Orbital Word Search
Steven Shafer Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Orbital Word Search is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by Steven Shafer. Rated 5.0/5 from 9 ratings. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated June 22, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 9 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 35 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Jun 22
- 2026 · v1.2
Screenshots
About Orbital Word Search
Orbital Word Search takes the classic word-search puzzle off the flat page and wraps it around a 3D globe. Spin the sphere, scan the letters, and find hidden words across a rotating orbital puzzle board. Each puzzle is designed for a calm, focused play session while still giving you a fresh twist on a familiar word game. Voyage Across the Stars Progress through a space-themed voyage with planets, solar systems, and galaxy routes. Clear puzzles to chart your path, unlock new destinations, and continue your journey from the Star Map. Daily Challenge Play a deterministic daily puzzle and return each day for a fresh word-search challenge. Three Difficulty Levels Choose Easy, Medium, or Hard depending on how relaxed or challenging you want the session to feel. Designed for Quick Sessions Orbital Word Search is built for short, satisfying play. Start a puzzle, pause when needed, and resume your mission later. Features * 3D spherical word-search gameplay * Space-themed voyage progression * Star Map level selection * Daily Challenge mode * Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty options * Local records and recent scores * Save and resume support * Calm motion with optional drift * Sound and haptics settings * Game Center leaderboard support * Offline-friendly solo play A Familiar Puzzle, Rebuilt in Orbit If you enjoy word searches, casual puzzle games, daily challenges, or calm brain games, Orbital Word Search gives the genre a new shape. Find the words. Complete the voyage. Keep your orbit.
Ratings & reviews
5.0
9 ratings
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