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Spellk
Spell a word. Smash an enemy. Turn random letters into attacks and stack strange items into ridiculous builds. Make rare letters hit harder or long words pay off in this turn-based word-combat roguelite, solo or with up to three friends in online co-op.

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Includes Interactive Elements

Online interactivity

Coming Soon To Early Access

The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We are launching the game in early access to get feedback and ideas for the direction of the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Up to a year.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to expand the game based off feedback, and add leaderboards, expanded campaigns, character classes and abilities.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version includes a playable single-player campaign, an endless mode, and co-op multiplayer. The core gameplay systems are implemented, but content, balancing, and polish are still being expanded throughout Early Access.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to increase the price by approximately 10–20% when the game leaves Early Access, reflecting the additional content, features, and polish added during development.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Players can share feedback and ideas through the Steam Community forums and our Discord server. We also plan to monitor player reviews, YouTube videos, and other community discussions to help guide the game’s development.
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About This Game

Words are weapons

Draw a random hand of letters. Piece together a word. Hurl it at an enemy. Spellk is a turn-based word-combat roguelite where rare letters hit harder and strange items change your plans. Find the Catchphrase Carrot, choose a word—even one you made up—and spell it for +150% damage. “FLORB” just became a tactical decision.

Nearly four years after the beloved original launched as a free web game, Spellk returns on Steam as a ground-up remaster—greatly expanded with new items, enemies, mechanics, companions, an unfolding story, and online co-op.

Change what makes a good word

Grapes of Grandiloquence make every letter after the fourth hit harder. A Wordsteel Dagger rewards consecutive words that share any letter: play BLAZE, then HEAL, in one turn for bonus damage.

Boost particular letters, remove unwanted ones, and make your favorites appear more often. Build for long words, linked words, or that ridiculous catchphrase you're determined to make work. With different items, the same handful of letters can send you hunting for a completely different word.

Use potions to add the missing letter, redraw an awkward hand, or buy one more turn.

A huge vocabulary helps. A clever build can matter just as much.

Keep the build alive

Beat enemies before your combat turns run out. Fight through regions, defeat their bosses, and choose rewards that shape your next fight. Complete the Hewn Below to take your build into Endless and see how far it holds up.

Every new run starts a fresh build. Try another combination; the pets you've unlocked are yours to keep.

Four hands. One attack.

Play solo or bring up to three friends in online co-op. Everyone gets their own letter hand, items, and potions. Compare your options, lock in your words, and unleash your attacks together.

More players mean tougher enemies—and more ways to combine your builds into one absurd round.

Pets with something to say

Unlock pets with their own ideas about combat. A rat helps you spot useful words you might have missed. A parrot repeats past spells for bonus damage. A snake stretches the S's in your words to make them hurt more.

The calico cat contributes by meowing at your enemies. Unlock its longer outburst for a considerably louder opinion.

Make every letter hurt.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Spellk includes some AI-generated artwork and music, alongside artwork created by contracted artists.

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
    • Processor: 64-bit dual-core processor with SSE4.2 support
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3-compatible graphics
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Keyboard and mouse. 1280×720 display or higher. Internet connection required for online co-op.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    Minimum:
    • OS: SteamOS 3 or Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit)
    • Processor: 64-bit dual-core x86-64 processor with SSE4.2 support
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3-compatible graphics with current driver
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: x86-64 only. Keyboard and mouse. 1280×720 display or higher. Internet connection required for online co-op.
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