What is Lingo?
Lingo is a single-player puzzle game set in an abstract, interconnected world viewed from a first-person perspective. You explore its nonlinear spaces, solve word puzzles, and search for hidden secrets.
For you if...
- +you enjoy deducing the rules behind difficult word puzzles
- +you like nonlinear exploration and searching for hidden secrets
Not for you if...
- −you prefer puzzles with clearly explained rules
- −you dislike finding your way through disorienting spaces
What players say
94% of 828 reviews are positive
Players praise the word puzzles and the discoveries tucked into the world. Complaints focus on answers that feel like guesswork and a confusing layout that makes unfinished puzzles hard to find again.
Screenshots and trailer
Lingo system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- Storage
- 53 MB available space
- Notes
- Mouse & Keyboard Required
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- Storage
- 53 MB available space
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 42
- Steam features
- Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- Puzzle
- Indie
- First-Person
- Exploration
- Surreal
- Singleplayer
- Abstract
- Nonlinear
- Word Game
- Adventure
- Difficult
- Minimalist
- Logic
- Atmospheric
- 3D
- Open World
Recent updates
- Mar 19, 2024 · Spring Cleaning
- Dec 13, 2023 · Happy Birthday, Lingo!
- Sep 30, 2023 · The October Update
- May 11, 2023 · Update - Lingo Day
- Apr 28, 2023 · Update - Dynamic Keybinding
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