I’ve always loved logic puzzles. Sudoku, Wordle, Mastermind—you name it. So when I stumbled across Squirdle, I thought, “Perfect. A logic puzzle + Pokémon? I’m in.”
Let’s just say, I was humbled.
The Gameplay Breakdown
Squirdle operates on a deceptively simple principle: guess the right Pokémon. Sounds easy, right? Except that there are over 1,000 Pokémon, and each one has multiple stats, types, and origins.
When you input your first guess—say, “Machamp”—you’re given color-coded clues across:
Generation (e.g. Gen 1, Gen 2)
Type 1 and 2
Height and Weight
If your guess matches the target’s height, type, or generation, you get a green. If it’s close, you get directional arrows. Over time, you work to triangulate the answer. It’s like playing 5D Pokémon Battleship.
What Makes It Brilliant
It teaches you to think strategically. You can’t brute-force your way through—you need a method.
The learning curve is real. By Day 3, I was already making better guesses based on type synergy and evolutionary lines.
It appeals to competitive minds. Speed-solving Squirdle should be an esport.
Minor Frustrations
There’s a reliance on external knowledge. If you don’t know your Pokémon well—or at least remember who’s Gen 6 and who’s Gen 9—you might feel lost. I used Bulbapedia more than once.
A “hint” option might make it more accessible to casual players.
Should You Try It?
Absolutely. Squirdle is not just a gimmick. It’s a clever, well-structured puzzle that rewards Pokémon fans who think logically. If you love breaking systems down, making connections, and hunting for patterns, this game is for you.