Weaponize your WPM. Glyphica: Typing Survival is a single-player roguelite horde survival game that lets you mow down hordes of enemies in a minimalistic arena using your finger dexterity, your choice of weapons loadout, and sheer determination.
Players take on the role of a character in a minimalistic arena, tasking them with mowing down waves of word-based enemies using their typing skills and choice of weapons. Typing the word above an enemy allows players to eliminate them, challenging their focus, speed, and accuracy as more complex enemy types, such as Swarmers and Shooters, introduce new obstacles.
The game offers an expansive collection of over 100 combinations of weapons, spoils, and upgrades that players can experiment with to create their own unique build. As players progress, they can unlock perma-upgrades like the Oscillator and Sentry, which allow them to evolve their loadout across sessions and fine-tune their strategies to take on increasingly challenging waves of enemies.
The game features multiple trials, each guarded by a formidable boss. Defeating these bosses, such as the orthographic overlords, unlocks new, more challenging "Omens" that make the enemies even more formidable. Players must not only type quickly and accurately to eliminate the boss's attacks, but also outmaneuver their unique patterns, creating an intense and engaging experience.
The game caters to a wide range of players by offering both keyboard and controller support. The controller mode allows players to experience the game as a series of quicktime typing sequences, providing an alternative playstyle for those who may struggle with traditional typing controls or prefer the convenience of a gamepad.
Players have overwhelmingly praised the game's unique and engaging gameplay, with 90% of the 154 reviews on Steam being positive. Reviewers have highlighted the addictive nature of the experience, the satisfying feeling of improving their typing skills, and the game's potential for growth and expansion with future updates, such as the planned addition of new weapons, bosses, and content.