Squash and Spell : Kids Typing (2025)

Developer: Crafty Pickle Games Limited
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 44 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, playful typing introduction for young kids that feels like interactive alphabet play.

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What players say

Parents praise this as a gentle, phonics-driven typing game for young children, with three modes that teach spelling, letter sounds, and touch drawing. Players appreciate the art style and the narrator's voice, and note a beta feature for custom word lists is in development.

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