Inkslinger (2021)

Developer: Gateway
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 26 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A melancholic, word-drenched typing game where you craft letters for eccentric clients while your own survival depends on the ink flowing from your fingers.

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What players say

Players praise the unique typing mechanic that ties into the story of a supernatural letter-writer in a gloomy Victorian world. The atmosphere and sound design are widely admired, but many note that the text advances too slowly and cannot be skipped on replays, making multiple endings tedious.

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