Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't (2026)
- Developer
- Buried Things
- Publisher
- Forklift Interactive
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 657 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 13 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
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.
How it feels
A word game that starts familiar and gradually transforms into a strange, abstract puzzle experience.
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What players say
Players call this a top-tier Balatro-like where you cheat at word games with bizarre builds. The early game feels easy, but late challenges and secret bosses ramp up. Fans love the silly characters and how runs turn into pure nonsense, though some find the novelty fades and complexity can overwhelm.
Screenshots
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