Games like Krillion

Krillion made a simple idea popular: name something that fits a category, and the less common your answer, the more it's worth. If you've finished today's dive and want more, here are the best games built on the same "rare answers win" idea.

1. Hopdown (free, unlimited, multiplayer)

Hopdown is the closest match. You type any answer that fits a prompt like "Name a cheese," and each answer is scored by how rarely players give it, from extremely common to deep cut. Your bunny digs deeper with every rare answer.

Unlimited mode with no daily cap, free.
Daily dig: seven questions, the same for everyone, with a leaderboard and streaks.
Live multiplayer against random players or friends, plus party mode for game night.
1,500+ topics, five difficulty levels, browser-based, no download.

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2. Pointless (TV quiz format)

The British game show Pointless rewards the answers that the fewest people in a survey gave. It's the classic version of the idea, though the official games are tied to the show. Hopdown's Pointless-style mode works the same way in multiplayer: the rarest answer wins the round.

3. Scattergories

Scattergories asks you to name things in categories starting with a given letter, and answers only score if nobody else wrote them. Hopdown has letter questions too, like "Name a country that starts with B."

4. Family Feud, in reverse

Family Feud rewards the most popular survey answers. Rare-answer games flip that: the common answer is the weakest one. If you love Feud, try going for the bottom of the board instead.

5. Sporcle list quizzes

Sporcle's "name all the..." quizzes test how many answers you know in a category. They aren't scored by rarity, but they're good practice for finding deep cuts.

What makes a good Krillion alternative

Open answers: you type anything, with no multiple choice.
Rarity scoring: obscure but correct answers earn the most.
Enough play: unlimited rounds once the daily is done.
Friends: a way to play together live.

Hopdown checks all four, for free.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free game like Krillion?

Hopdown is a free open-answer trivia game with rarity scoring, unlimited play, a daily challenge and live multiplayer, all in the browser.

Is Hopdown affiliated with Krillion?

No. Hopdown is an independent game by Princeton Lock.

Can I play with friends?

Yes. Start a multiplayer game and share the code, or host party mode on a TV while everyone answers on their phone.