Underplayed Gems

Idiom Royale (2026)

Idiom Royale cover
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

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.

Screenshots

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