Word Game World (2026)

Developer: Team9
Publisher: Team9, indienova
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 3.4 of 5, 129 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A calm, reflective experience where you build and explore word-based worlds at a leisurely pace.

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What players say

Players praise the creative variety of short chapters spanning text adventure, visual novel, pokemon-like, and retro dungeon, plus an open-source editor. Some find the story messy or repetitive, and a Chapter 1 progression bug is reported. The requirement to submit a custom level for 100% achievements draws negative mentions.

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