Lexispell is a roguelike word game where strategy meets physics

Now this looks like a cool mix, Lexispell brings some roguelike strategy flavour to word games with physics and the trailer easily sold me.

Dare I say it? I'm going to — it's another game that looks just a little bit inspired by Balatro. Yes, a name you've heard a lot I've no doubt, but Balatro has clearly inspired the UI design of a number of more casual games recently and this is another. Not that it's a bad thing, it looks lovely. The gameplay has a similar theme too, as you go through rounds of trying to beat the score but here it's done with words.

Check out the trailer:

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Highlights:

• Craft long words to score high
• Merge, merge, merge = more points
• Choose specific words to trigger cool upgrades
• Defeat bosses with mind twisting rules

More than a roguelike - Explore various game modes: roguelike, time rush, jar puzzle and daily challenges.

Cozy & relaxing - Sit back, grab a hot drink, and spell your way to victory

Interact how you want - Play with mouse, keyboard, touchscreen or controller.

It's actually being developed on Linux Mint too, so that's pretty cool.

You can also follow the developer on Bluesky.