Word Game: Episode 0
Released Jan 2021
Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Word Game: Episode 0 is a free prequel/prologue to the full game "Word Game" (a separate Steam release). It launched on January 14, 2021 as a self-contained, short (~30 minute) experience designed to introduce players to the main game's mechanics before the full release. The developer's own news posts confirm this framing: a December 2021 announcement describes Episode 0 as a "prequel story" players can try while waiting for the main game, and the full game launched on January 21, 2022. The only post-launch update to Episode 0 (September 4, 2024) was a minor quality-of-life change that updated in-game portal links — replacing a wishlist button with a link to the now-released full game. This confirms Episode 0 is treated as a finished, standalone prologue with no new content planned. No DLC, no roadmap, and no developer statements suggest any further content for this title.
Evidence
The full game 'Word Game' officially launched on Steam, fulfilling the purpose Episode 0 was created to lead players toward.
Developer describes Episode 0 as a ~30-minute prequel story for players to try while waiting for the full game, which was announced for January 21, 2022 release.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Team9
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Word game is literally a game of words.
Words are not only composing narratives and interfaces, but also representing objects, characters and scenes.
Player controls "I" to challenge puzzles composed of words.
When "I" appears a secret room, in-game narrative clearly tells "I" that "there is no door”. However, in the world of word game, “I" can walk through the "door” because there is a “door”.
“I" should find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words.
May the best "I” win!
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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