What do you get when you mash up the brain-teasing brilliance of Scrabble with the run-based chaos of Balatro? You get Letterlike, the viral mobile sensation that’s finally making its way to PC via Steam — and it’s available now.
Created by solo indie developer Ron L., the mastermind behind Puzzlelike, Letterlike blends the thoughtful strategy of word games with the high-stakes progression of roguelikes. After conquering the top charts in the mobile word game category, the game is now poised to capture a new audience of PC players looking for their next “just one more run” obsession.
🔠 What Is Letterlike?
Described by players as “Balatro meets Scrabble”, Letterlike tasks players with crafting high-scoring words using procedurally generated letters while battling increasingly difficult enemies. Along the way, you collect items, unlock game-changing synergies, and upgrade your letters for maximum power.
Each run is unique, offering a fresh mix of letter tiles, enemies, and progression options, with permanent upgrades giving you long-term goals to chase.
🧠 Key Features That Make Letterlike a Must-Play:
- 🅰️ Build Words from Random Letters
Strategize your word choices using procedurally generated tiles. - 💎 Collect Synergistic Items
Discover power-ups that boost certain letters or scoring combos. - ⚔️ Battle Bosses with Word Power
Outsmart tough enemies by forming clever and powerful words. - 📈 Upgrade Letters & Words
Improve individual letter tiles and word options across each run. - 🗝️ Unlock New Bags & Difficulties
Customize your starting letters and scale the challenge to your level. - 🌟 Permanent Progression System
Use collected gems to gain upgrades that persist between runs.
📰 What Critics and Players Are Saying
The Steam release has been met with glowing reviews, with many praising its replayability and surprisingly deep gameplay loop. One standout endorsement comes from indie content creator Higher Plain Games, who called Letterlike “a clever and tricky roguelike word game which keeps you on your toes trying to meet the increasingly difficult score limits to continue.”
💡 A Smart Game for Strategic Minds
Whether you’re a word game fanatic or a roguelike veteran, Letterlike delivers a unique fusion that challenges both your vocabulary and your tactical skills. It’s ideal for quick bursts of gameplay or deep, hours-long runs where you chase the perfect build.
And the best part? It’s incredibly affordable. You can grab Letterlike on Steam for just $4.95 — or try the free demo to see if it’s your kind of game before committing.
🎮 Available Now on PC – With Mobile Versions Too
📅 Release Date: Now available on Steam
💰 Price: $4.95
🆓 Try Before You Buy: Free demo available
📱 Also on: iOS and Android for wordplay on the go
🔗 Steam Store Page: Letterlike on Steam
🌐 Official Website: playletterlike.com
