One of you doesn't know the secret word: They're the Impostor! Uncover them with clues or bluff your way to hiding your identity. Bluffing not your thing? In Reverse Audio mode, listen to sentences backwards, imitate them, and burst into laughter! Gather your friends; wit, deception, and pure chaos await!

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We are releasing our game in Early Access to gather community feedback early, fix bugs, and improve the overall gameplay experience. Our goal is to develop the game step by step with the players’ suggestions.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan to keep the game in Early Access for approximately 3-6 months, during which we will provide regular updates.”

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

“We plan for the full version to feature more content and polish based on community feedback. Our goals include exploring potential new game modes, implementing visual improvements, and further optimizing performance for a smoother overall experience.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version contains all the core features needed to play a full match from start to finish. In its current state, players can:
- Host and join online rooms using Steam's lobby system.
- Play as one of the three main roles: the Word Owner, the Impostor, or a Normal Player.
- Participate in the clue-giving phase by writing and submitting clues.
- View the list of submitted clues.
- Initiate a vote and cast a ballot to eliminate the suspected Impostor.
- Experience the complete game loop, including the win/loss conditions for both teams.

While the core experience is fully playable, we will be focusing on adding more content, features, and overall polish during the Early Access period.”

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

“We do not currently plan to change the price of the game upon leaving Early Access. By purchasing the game during Early Access, you get to play it early and help shape its development at what we intend to be the final price.”

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

“Community feedback is the primary reason for our Early Access launch. We will be actively monitoring the Steam Discussions forums to gather player suggestions, bug reports, and ideas. We plan to use this valuable feedback to help us prioritize new features, balance gameplay, and shape the future development of the game.”
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About This Game

Get ready for a game night packed with laughter with your friends! But watch out... there might be an impostor among you. Or maybe no one is an impostor at all, and the real challenge is the utter chaos of trying to understand each other!

Spot The Word is an online party game that brings together bluffing, social deduction, wordplay, and laugh-out-loud moments. Expose your friends' lies, try to deceive them... or burst into laughter by mimicking your voice backwards in the brand-new Reverse Audio mode!

 Two Different Game Modes

 Impostor Mode

Everyone knows the secret word... except the Impostor!

Each round, players give one-word clues describing the secret word. Meanwhile, the Impostor listens closely to the other players' clues, trying to deduce the word and keep their identity concealed.

The other players' objective is to spot the Impostor and vote them out. But be careful! Give a clue that is too obvious, and you might just hand the secret word to the Impostor. Speak too vaguely, and you'll draw suspicion onto yourself.

Bluff, decipher the clues, and decide who you can truly trust!

 Reverse Audio Mode

There is no impostor in this mode. Everyone is on the same team... yet things can still turn hilariously chaotic!

Everyone secretly writes a sentence, records it with their voice, and sends the recording to another player. But there is a little twist: the sentence you receive plays completely backwards!

Try your best to imitate the bizarre sounds you hear. With the camera capturing your facial expressions, the entire table watches you. Then your imitation is played forward first, followed by backwards. If you nailed the imitation, the resulting audio can sound surprisingly like the original sentence!

Afterwards, everyone tries to guess the original sentence. Finally, the original recording and its author are revealed, imitations are rated with stars, and the table erupts into laughter.

Ready your microphone, deliver your best imitation, and figure out what your friends actually said!

 Features

  •  Two Distinct Game Experiences: Enjoy the thrill of bluffing and social deduction in Impostor Mode, or burst into laughter with voice recordings, imitations, and wild guesses in Reverse Audio Mode.

  •  Play with Friends: Gather your squad for 4-12 player Impostor Mode or 2-12 player Reverse Audio Mode.

  •  Wit & Strategy: In Impostor Mode, craft smart clues, evaluate suspicions, and expose the liars.

  •  Use Your Voice: In Reverse Audio Mode, use your mic to record quirky sentences and mimic the backwards sounds you hear.

  •  Laughter Guaranteed: Whether catching your friends red-handed or watching them make ridiculous sounds on camera, get ready for unforgettable moments in both modes.

  •  Endless Replayability: Different words, sentences, roles, and unpredictable player reactions make every single match feel fresh.

  •  Cozy Party Atmosphere: Settle in for a cozy and fun-filled game night with friends. Discover how well you truly know—and trust—each other.

 Who Can You Trust?

In Impostor Mode, knowing the right word isn't enough; you must speak naturally without raising suspicion. In Reverse Audio Mode, even deciphering the right sentence is a challenge of its own!

Gather your friends, create your lobby, and pick your mode.

A bit of bluffing, heaps of laughter, and plenty of chaos await. At Spot The Word, no game night is ever ordinary!

AI Generated Content Disclosure

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

During the development of our game, we utilized generative AI to create the main background image used in the game scene.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz+
    • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 Uyumlu, 512MB VRAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
    • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz+
    • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 Uyumlu, 512MB VRAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.