文字獄
Released Mar 2019
The protagonist is trapped inside a prison, please help the protagonist to escape this place by making sentences and unravel the secrets of this prison.
89% positive · 324 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
文字獄 (Prison of Word) is a Traditional Chinese puzzle game that launched on Steam on March 13, 2019. After launch, the developer posted two feature patches: one in May 2019 addressing level 3 bugs and improvements, and another in September 2019 (the UX Update) that added cloud saves, a level map, a hint system, and a new level. That September 28, 2019 update is the last recorded developer communication. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, and no developer statements indicating further updates are planned. The game appears to have launched as a self-contained puzzle experience and received modest post-launch polish before going quiet. With no further activity since September 28, 2019 and no outstanding commitments, the game is considered complete as of that final update.
Evidence
UX Update added cloud saves, level map, hint system, and a new mysterious level. This is the last recorded developer communication.
Level 3 bug fixes and gameplay improvements shipped shortly after launch.
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Developer
Publisher
Jia-Ho Jian
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
In this game, player has to help the protagonist to escape the prison by making sentences. Upon exploring, player will obtain several word cards, some are nouns and some are verbs. By combining two nouns and one verbs into a valid sentence, the protagonist will take action as the sentence says.
This game challenges the player's brainpower and imagination. The puzzles in each level of the game are unique and challenging, player has to utilize the collected word cards to solve the puzzles. There are only some static images of the scene, player has to imagine the scene themselves to keep track of the changing environment and items.
This game is largely based on the unique characteristics of Chinese words, so it is a Traditional Chinese exclusive puzzle game.
This game challenges the player's brainpower and imagination. The puzzles in each level of the game are unique and challenging, player has to utilize the collected word cards to solve the puzzles. There are only some static images of the scene, player has to imagine the scene themselves to keep track of the changing environment and items.
This game is largely based on the unique characteristics of Chinese words, so it is a Traditional Chinese exclusive puzzle game.
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Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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