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Spellspire

A word-based action RPG where longer words cast stronger spells

10tons Ltd · Released May 23, 2017

RPG

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 60
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
1
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
May 31, 2017
Minimum PC
SM 2.0
0.3 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Spellspire?

Spellspire is a single-player, 2D game about fighting your way up a monster-filled tower. You form words from a selection of letters to defeat enemies, clear levels and bosses, and collect gold to buy magical wands, hats, and robes between levels.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy testing your vocabulary against increasingly difficult encounters

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer solving word puzzles without enemies attacking while you think

What players say

82% of 60 reviews are positive

Players praise the equipment combinations and resource-management choices. Common complaints concern missing dictionary entries and grinding through repeated levels, with recent feedback also criticizing the lengthy grind.

Screenshots and trailer

Spellspire screenshot 1

Spellspire system requirements

Minimum: SM 2.0, 0.3 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor
1 Ghz
Graphics
SM 2.0
Memory
256 MB RAM
Storage
130 MB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0a
Notes
Gamepad support only with XInput enabled gamepads

Does Spellspire have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Spellspire run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
22
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Spellspire 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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