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Summer 2026
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Four games split most of the planet this summer (winter, if you’re down south). A few countries went their own way.
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Most-played on Playlin, by country, July to September 2026.
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Namesake
by Brent Peterson, Margot Newton, and Jessica Peterson
Pair 12 last names into six pairs of people or fictional characters who share a first name.
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Globle
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Guess the hidden country of the day.
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Dartwords
Type any English word and interpret Darty's adaptive hints to deduce the secret word before running out of guesses.
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The top 40 most popular daily games this past week.
Updated weekly on Monday.
Week of November 2, 2026 · Chart #26
Biggest climber
Hundo
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3Debuts
0Re-entries
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Falling
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| # | ▲▼ | Game | Wks | Peak |
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| 1 | — |  Krillion | 13 | 1 |
| 2 | ▲ 1 |  Size It Up | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | ▲ 1 |  Layers | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | ▼ 2 |  Feetle | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | — |  Originle | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | — |  Number Waffle | 26 | 1 |
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| 31 more games | ||||
| 38 | NEW |  Farflung | 1 | 38 |
| 39 | ▼ 7 |  Namesake | 6 | 25 |
| 40 | ▼ 7 |  Fermi | 4 | 32 |
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Daily Games FAQ
What are daily games?
Daily games are short, replayable puzzles released once every 24 hours. They include word games, logic puzzles, trivia, and more.
What makes daily games "daily"?
Daily games keep the same core mechanics but present a new challenge each day. The classic example is the newspaper crossword, which works the same way every day but always offers a fresh puzzle.
Where can I find the best daily games?
Playlin curates daily games from across the web, updated every day and organized by category. New games are included for players who want to try something fresh, while popular and niche games are grouped for easy discovery.
Are daily games free to play?
Most daily games are free to play and do not require an account or subscription. A few publishers offer subscription-only daily games, but the majority of daily puzzles on the web are accessible at no cost, and Playlin helps you find them all in one place.
Why do people love daily games?
People love daily games for two main reasons. First, these short-form challenges offer quick fun and a sense of satisfaction. Second, they create moments of connection as friends, family, and millions of others play the same puzzles each day.
