Chants of Sennaar

Chants of Sennaar

Rundisc · 2023 · Puzzle, Adventure, Singleplayer, Indie, Colorful

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About Chants of Sennaar

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Travel a mysterious tower divided into five isolated peoples and decipher their unique languages to unite them, using your trusty notebook to collect symbols and solve interconnected puzzles. This award-winning adventure stands out with its clever linguistic puzzle design, stunning hand-drawn visuals inspired by European comics, and an emotionally resonant soundtrack that brings the tower's diverse cultures to life.

Winner of Best Indie Game at the 2024 New York Game Awards and nominated multiple times at other ceremonies including The Game Awards and the BAFTA, Chants of Sennaar is a critically-acclaimed puzzle and adventure game developed by Rundisc. Divided since the dawn of time, the Peoples of the Tower no longer speak to each other, isolated by fear or mistrust. It is said that one day, a Traveler will find the wisdom to break down the walls and restore the balance. Travel the endless steps of a prodigious labyrinth, uncover the truth and unveil the mysteries of this fascinating universe where ancient languages are both the lock and the key.Inspired by the myth of Babel, discover an enigmatic and vast tower. As the Traveler, delve into a world full of mysteries, where Peoples have grown distant, unable to communicate with each other anymore. Begin your adventure in a prodigious tower inhabited by five distinct Peoples, observe, listen, and strive to mend the bonds of distrust.

With a smart gameplay system, explore and solve various puzzles to uncover the mysteries of five different interconnected languages. Always guided by your trusty notebook, note each symbol, keep track of your surroundings, engage in conversations with people and unravel the meaning of every glyph. Each step will pave your way to the top of the Tower as each word will restore the link between People. Dive into an enthralling and colorful world full of secrets. Tumble headlong into a beautiful world inspired by impactful European comics authors where every floor of the Tower possesses its own visual identity, supported by distinctive technological levels, architecture and culture. Embark on a poetic and enchanting journey driven by a soul-stirring, lyrical soundtrack, made by Thomas Brunet.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Jul 17, 2026
the puzzles are fun and the language learning mechanics are very intuitive
Recommended Jul 17, 2026
A very unique puzzle game about decoding different cultures languages. There's not much actual translation, unfortunately, as the languages are more "codes", but it's still a good time. My only complaint is that sometimes there's too much walking back and forth.
Recommended Jul 17, 2026
Gorg stuff.
Recommended Jul 17, 2026
10/10, I've really enjoyed playing this
Not recommended Jul 17, 2026
I got the concept and the game did well introducing different ways to interact and learn. Then it turned into a maze game about solving puzzles and finding needles in haystacks and the language clues got more abstract and cryptic. I feel it presented things in a clever way with too little handholding. I don’t need spoon feeding but this is not about language as this is not how anyone would learn a language. It’s logic puzzles in a maze with too much walking back and forth to figure anything out. Just not a fun way to spend my time. Too little thrill of solving anything.
Recommended Jul 17, 2026
hope they make more

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