Word Play

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

SpellingClick, drag, or type to spell the best and biggest words you can find.ScoringScore points based on the value of each letter, and the length of the word.PerksScore enough points to clear the round and you'll get a chance to pick from more than 150 perks!

Playing with Perks

ModifiersModifiers change the rules of the game, in your favour. Add more tile spaces, build Bonus Points, make Q tiles become QU tiles, and more.UpgradesUpgrades let you improve, destroy, discard, or duplicate tiles.GiftsGifts add new tiles to your letter bag. Like wildcards, mirror tiles, and the legendary + tile.Special TilesUpgrade tiles to special forms like Golden, Diamond, Emerald, and Potion, to score more points.

Score Big!

Synergies and StrategiesCombine modifiers, upgrades, gifts, and special tiles in clever ways to score big!

Difficulty and Modes

Special RoundsWatch out for devious Special Rounds that require perfect play.Roguelike StructureCan you reach the end of the game without running out of "Plays"? Or will you have to start again from scratch?Difficulty SettingsLearn the ropes with Easy mode, then try Normal, Hard, Legendary, and Marathon modes.Casual ModePlay with fewer strategic elements in Quick Play - just spell words and try to win medals!

Other Features

Accessibility FeaturesPlay with mouse, keyboard, or controller. Use dyslexic fonts and / or high contrast mode. Get spelling suggestions. And more.Steam Achievements and Steam CloudUnlock more than 20 achievements. Sync your save games across devices using Steam Cloud.Steam Deck VerifiedPlay with gamepad controls, or fluid touchscreen input. Graphics and options are tweaked and tuned for the Steam Deck.Custom DictionariesUse 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).