Underplayed Gems

So to Speak (2025)

So to Speak cover
Developer
Erik Andersen
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.9 of 5, 121 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, colorful point-and-click puzzle game where you solve logic-based challenges in a cozy, family-friendly world.

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What players say

Players say So to Speak is a relaxing and charming way to learn Japanese vocabulary through context clues and drag-and-drop puzzles, but it is not for total beginners and feels more like a supplement than a full course. The sound design gets criticism for an irritating correct-answer chime.

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