Codenames

CGE digital

About this game

Codenames is a clever word game of deduction, teamwork, and strategy, inspired by the popular board game loved worldwide.

Give one-word clues, link multiple words, and read your teammates’ minds to win before the other team does.

Easy to learn, hard to master
Codenames is simple to understand and instantly rewarding. Every match tests your logic, creativity, and intuition — a perfect blend of casual fun and deep thinking.

Play at your own pace
Turn-based matches let you play whenever you want, as much as you want. Start several games at once and return when it’s your turn — perfect for busy players.

Smart fun for sharp minds
If you enjoy games that make you think, this is for you. Every clue and guess matters — there’s no autoplay, no idle waiting, just pure wordplay and deduction.

Why players love Codenames
• Turn-based multiplayer — play with friends or online opponents.
• Based on a beloved board game concept: give one-word clues, guess multiple words.
• Exclusive twists and new game modes available exclusively in this version.
• Choose your role — Spymaster or Operative — and master both perspectives.
• One-time purchase unlocks a full experience — no freemium grind, no intrusive ads—just the pure enjoyment for the price of a cup of coffee for the dev team.

Join millions of players and test how well you can get into the minds of others.
Download Codenames today — the top multiplayer word game for clever thinkers.

Ratings and reviews

A brilliant adaptation of the board game, updated to be asynchronous and with tons of variant modes and a progression system. You even unlock the variant modes as options to use in the for-fun games you can invite friends to =) On the day that I downloaded they were having some type of server issue that made the game regularly time out (and then flat-out fail to even log in, as the problem progressed), but it's been smooth sailing in the week since then!

Really fun! Just like the board game, but with extra modes and you can pick it up to play as little or as much as you like. 2 issues keep me from giving it a perfect 5: 1) I don't like typing in landscape mode. It would be nice to have a vertical option. 2) If I keep the game running—even in the background—it gets extremely laggy and needs to be restarted. (Pixel 8a) Thanks!

This app... it's not there yet. The website for codenames works extremely well for actually playing codenames, no ads, unlimited games, anyone you want can join a room. If you'd like to play a bunch of weird variants of codenames with random strangers online or by yourself, yeah you can get the app. But if you want a simple user interface without having to pay, go online and don't be tempted by this app, it is NOT what you'd expect. It isn't advertised clearly and you can't get a refund.

What’s new

Italian language release!