Underplayed Gems

奇谭文字游戏 (2023)

奇谭文字游戏 cover
Genres
Casual, Free To Play
Rating
4.7 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a quiet, meditative exploration of language through typing and rearranging Chinese characters to discover hidden poems.

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What players say

Players engage with Chinese couplets and poetry puzzles in a free, text-heavy game that feels like edutainment. Many enjoy the cultural depth but report bugs like puzzle crashes and cryptic sorting challenges. Some find it too abstract or childish.

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