Idiom Royale (2026)

Developer: NyxWorks
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 124 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a frantic word duel where quick typing and idiom knowledge decide who gets mutilated or survives

competitivefast-pacedpunishingtenseword-basedmultiplayerbrutalhigh-stakes

What players say

Players praise the creative blend of 成语 (Chinese idiom) games with 鱿鱼游戏 (Squid Game) tension, but many report matches are overwhelmingly against bots, the dictionary misses common idioms, and bugs like skipped turns or wrong answers hurt the experience.

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