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Typoman

Slip into the role of an unusual HERO and find the last letter to restore hope in a merciless world.

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Developer
Brainseed Factory
Publisher
Brainseed Factory
Release
August 15, 2016
9 years and 353 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive878 reviews86.6%

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About the Game


Typoman is a puzzle platformer. You slip into the role of a character made of letters, struggling to make your way through a dark and hostile world. Despite your small stature you have a powerful gift: You can craft words which will have an effect on the environment. But choose your words wisely - they can either be a blessing... or a curse!

Game features

  • Wield the power of altering the world by creating, changing or destroying words
  • Solve ingenious and challenging puzzles with a unique aesthetic mix of typography and pen & ink graphics
  • Captivating, carefully drafted, on-the-fly told story using witty word puzzles and puns
  • Surreal, atmospheric game world
  • Featuring Steam Trading Cards, Badges, Leaderboards and Achievements
  • Distinct soundtrack specifically composed for the game

Awards & Recognition

  • Featured at Indie Game Revolution, EMP Museum, Seattle
  • Beste Inszenierung / Best Production, German Video Game Awards 2016, Munich
  • Finalist Indie Prize 2016 Showcase, Casual Connect Europe 2016, Amsterdam
  • Best Casual Game, Game Connection Development Awards 2015, San Francisco
  • Nominee for Best Game, Best Indie Game, Best Sound, Best Game Design, Best Console Game, German Dev Awards 2015, Cologne
  • Winner Best Art Style, Gaming Trend's Best of E3 2015 Awards, Los Angeles
  • Winner Best of Quo Vadis 2015 (Sponsored by Google), Best of Quo Vadis Show, Berlin
  • Nominee Best Indie Game, gamescom award 2015, Cologne


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