Word Play
$7.99
Spell words, pick perks, score points, and survive until the end. Every round is different. How far can you make it?
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Steam reviews · Very Positive
90% positive (1,057 reviews)
Players now
7
Should you buy?
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Lowest recorded$3.99Now 100% higher
Sales in the past year5 timesAbout every 80 days
Typical discount30%Up to 50%
Big Steam saleD-6Steam Scream Fest
US Steam price$7.99Korea 16% cheaper · ≈₩10,609
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Graphics card
Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750—
Processor
Intel i5+—
Memory
4 GB RAM—
Price calendar
On sale 53 of 367 tracked days in the last year- Regular Bigger discount
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About this game
Languages
English
Full audio · Listed languages are supported in the interface, subtitles, or audio (at least one).
Word Play is a brain-busting spelling game about making words, getting perks, and scoring big.
Imagine your favourite word game - but where you get to change the rules and the tiles as you play!
How to Play
Spelling
Click, drag, or type to spell the best and biggest words you can find.
Scoring
Score points based on the value of each letter, and the length of the word.
Perks
Score enough points to clear the round and you'll get a chance to pick from more than 150 perks!
Playing with Perks
Modifiers
Modifiers change the rules of the game, in your favour. Add more tile spaces, build Bonus Points, make Q tiles become QU tiles, and more.
Upgrades
Upgrades let you improve, destroy, discard, or duplicate tiles.
Gifts
Gifts add new tiles to your letter bag. Like wildcards, mirror tiles, and the legendary + tile.
Special Tiles
Upgrade tiles to special forms like Golden, Diamond, Emerald, and Potion, to score more points.
Score Big!
Synergies and Strategies
Combine modifiers, upgrades, gifts, and special tiles in clever ways to score big!
Difficulty and Modes
Special Rounds
Watch out for devious Special Rounds that require perfect play.
Roguelike Structure
Can you reach the end of the game without running out of "Plays"? Or will you have to start again from scratch?
Difficulty Settings
Learn the ropes with Easy mode, then try Normal, Hard, Legendary, and Marathon modes.
Casual Mode
Play with fewer strategic elements in Quick Play - just spell words and try to win medals!
Other Features
Accessibility Features
Play with mouse, keyboard, or controller. Use dyslexic fonts and / or high contrast mode. Get spelling suggestions. And more.
Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud
Unlock more than 20 achievements. Sync your save games across devices using Steam Cloud.
Steam Deck Verified
Play with gamepad controls, or fluid touchscreen input. Graphics and options are tweaked and tuned for the Steam Deck.
Custom Dictionaries
Use experimental modding features to import custom dictionaries in different languages. (Note: in-game text will remain in English. Game is only balanced for English words).
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FAQ
QHow much does Word Play cost right now?
Word Play costs $7.99 right now.
QWhat is the lowest price ever for Word Play?
Based on Wish9's price records and IsThereAnyDeal history, the lowest price is $3.99.
QShould I buy Word Play now?
The lowest recorded price is $3.99. The current price is about 2.0x that. It has gone on sale 5 times in the past year, about every 80 days on average. When it goes on sale, the discount is usually around 30%, and the biggest was 50%. This is for reference, based on past price records, and doesn't guarantee future prices.
QWhat are the recommended and minimum specs for Word Play?
Minimum: Graphics card Nvidia 450 GTS / Radeon HD 5750, Processor Intel i5+, Memory 4 GB RAM. Save your PC specs on Wish9 to compare them with this game instantly.