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Typoman

A puzzle platformer where changing words changes the world

Brainseed Factory · Released Aug 15, 2016

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
86% of 827
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Apr 12, 2024
Minimum PC
HD 4000
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Typoman?

This side-scrolling puzzle platformer follows a character made of letters trying to cross a dark, hostile world. You form, alter, and destroy words to affect your surroundings, solve puzzles, and clear a path forward.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy experimenting with vocabulary to discover unexpected word effects
  • +you like surreal settings and pen-and-ink artwork

Not for you if...

  • −you want platforming reflexes to be the main challenge

What players say

86% of 827 reviews are positive

Players praise the word-building mechanics and visual design. Common complaints concern the short length and puzzle solutions that can seem arbitrary or reject plausible alternatives.

Screenshots and trailer

Typoman screenshot 1

Typoman system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64bit
Processor
2 Ghz
Graphics
Intel HD 4000 / GTX 710
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 7/10 64bit
Processor
2 Ghz
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 750 / RADEON 270
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space

Does Typoman have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Typoman run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
20
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Typoman use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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