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Type the words assigned to incoming enemies to attack, then build a weapon loadout and survive escalating arena waves and bosses.
Released 09 Oct 2024
Type Words to Attack
Build Weapon Loadouts
Fight Trial Bosses
Weaponize your WPM. Glyphica: Typing Survival is a single-player roguelite horde survival game that lets you mow down hordes of enemies in a minimalistic arena using your finger dexterity, your choice of weapons loadout, and sheer determination.
Developed by aliasBLACK · Published by aliasBLACK, Squeaky Wheel
In this single-player arena survival game, enemies approach with words above them. Type an enemy’s word to attack it while keeping track of the threats around you; different enemies can advance, fire, or charge attacks.
Defeating enemies earns upgrades during a run. Choose weapons and other enhancements to shape your build, with different weapons supporting different approaches to handling the waves.
Runs include trials that end in boss fights. Completing trials unlocks Omens that make enemies more formidable, while persistent unlocks and augments let you expand your options across sessions. Controller mode converts words into quick-time sequences.
Players who enjoy typing games often praise the unusual mix of typing under pressure and roguelite combat, especially choosing weapons and upgrades to shape each run. Some also value the focused, replayable sessions and find the game engaging practice for typing. Reviews are divided on difficulty: experienced typists often enjoy the challenge, while others find the speed demands steep. Readability during crowded fights and limited content or progression also come up as criticisms.
Typing meets horde survival in this fast-paced roguelite that challenges your speed, accuracy, and strategy. Step into a minimalist arena and dominate the battlefield using your typing skills and your trusty keyboard.
Type the word above an enemy to finish them off. Challenge your focus and speed as bigger waves and wicked words try to slow you down and take you out.
These wily words also have a few tricks up their sleeves. Deterministic drones will simply edge closer towards you, but egregious enemies like Swarmers will fire their little bullets at you, while Shooters charge up to unleash hell on you.
Furiously fast fingers will never be enough! Upgrade your arsenal with unlockable weapons and loot that can help you make quick work of each wave of words.
Each build is uniquely yours. Set up your Oscillator and Sentry to take care of a large swathe of territory while you pick off the stragglers, or minmax your main weapon to evolve into an alphabet assassinator? The choice is yours!
There are multiple trials for you to overcome, and a boss guarding the end of each trial. Defeating the trials unlock challenging Omens that make your enemies even more formidable. Can you out-type and outwit our orthographic overlords?
Hate keyboards with a passion? Or are you just better with a controller? We have you covered with controller mode that works for any controller you might have, or even on the go with your Steam Deck!
Get into your flow state and provide your best typing performance under pressure, accompanied by pulsating techno beats to carry you to victory.
Ever-evolving Builds: Carve your own upgrade path through hundreds of combinations.
Augmentation System: Unlock perma-upgrades and evolve your build across sessions.
Typing Speedster: The higher your WPM, the more you destroy.
Varied Arsenal: Experiment with an expansive collection of weapons, spoils, and upgrades.
Quick and Accessible: Engage in 10-20 minute runs tailored for quick sessions.
Couch mode: Words turns into quicktime sequences on controller.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 68 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
