TypeOut (2022)

Developer: NovelKeys, LLC.
Genres: Casual, Early Access, Indie, Racing, Strategy
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 24 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic blend of typing speed and strategic power-up management where you race opponents by quickly and accurately typing words to attack and slow them down.

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What players say

Players are split on TypeOut. Some enjoy typing practice with a competitive twist and see potential, but many criticize the forced error handling that does not allow backspace, chaotic powerups, a small playerbase, and reports of latency bugs. Development in early access through 2022 is seen as incomplete.

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