Letters & Legends (2024)

Developer: Bow & Arrow Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relaxed but mentally stimulating word-puzzle RPG where you spell to fight turn-based battles against fantasy monsters.

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What players say

Players call this a loving homage to Bookworm Adventures that stands on its own with three character classes and a steep difficulty curve. The developer added an accessibility option based on feedback, and the game plays well on Steam Deck with touchscreen. One reviewer calls it Vampire Survivors for word geeks.

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