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Lingo is a first person word puzzle game with a large, abstract world to explore. With its epiphany-driven gameplay and impossible geometry, Lingo provides a unique and nonlinear experience.

Lingo is a puzzle, indie and first-person game developed and published by Brenton Wildes.
Released on December 12th 2021 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.

It has received 790 reviews of which 735 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.


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UI Subtitle Audio
English

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System requirements

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Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Storage: 53 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Mouse & Keyboard Required

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14 hours played
Sept. 2026
if you enjoyed the witness or you like word puzzles, i recommend checking this game out. if you like the witness AND word puzzles, clear your schedule and cancel your calls and grab a notebook and lock the hell in
4 hours played
July 2026
This game makes me feel like ive been impaled by a rusted metal pole directly in the left side of my brain. 10/10 would feel stupid again.
81 hours played
June 2026
Where to even begin... Lingo is a rule discovery game first and foremost. If you like other games in the subgenre (like The Witness) then you will probably enjoy at least the first 20 hours of this game. But Lingo is also what I would lovingly call a "bottomless pit" game. It's a game that's hiding so much under the surface that it's hard to convey exactly what you're getting yourself into. Steam has a bundle called "Hidden Depths" which includes games like Fez, TUNIC, Outer Wilds... I can safely say that Lingo would fit right alongside the bunch. If you have played any of those games, then you know what I'm talking about. This is where the rest of my playtime comes from, which says a lot... However, Lingo is pretty rough around the edges and a little hard to recommend to everyone. If this sounds up your alley, keep the following in mind: - The game is very non-Euclidean. VERY. It starts mild enough, but this becomes borderline nightmarish later. - You need a decent grasp of the English language (specifically North American spelling/dialect) to really get this game, as it is a language game. Most of the puzzles aren't too bad. Some more challenging (mostly optional) puzzles will tempt you to break out a dictionary or thesaurus. - This is a notepad game. If you aren't taking notes, you will regret it. Most importantly, sometimes (actually very often the deeper you go) Lingo will ask you to take a leap of faith. I'd like to say that 90% of the time there's a way to use logic to arrive at the solution, but other times you will be asked to make a blind guess, so to speak. Many of the games most challenging and interesting areas lie behind some serious lateral thinking. This is a "rule discovery" game, so leaps of faith are warranted... but there are some mighty big jumps in there sometimes. Your mileage may vary; this is by far the most universally frustrating aspect of this game. Holy pumpkins... But with all of that said... there's something deeply personal about this game. You can tell how much thought and love went into crafting it, even though sometimes it's a jumbled mess. If you're willing to put in the time to try and understand what's going on here, there's a very rewarding experience waiting for you. I will not forget Lingo for a very long time. ...but if that sounds like too much of a pain to you... maybe skip this one and go straight to Lingo 2. I haven't finished it yet, but it's more polished around the edges. You can always come back to Lingo 1 another time.
10 hours played
May 2026
This game feels like getting a lobotomy and then snorting 10 lines of coke. Its great
49 hours played
May 2026
This game is a masterwork for like 95% of its runtime and then for the other 5% it forgets what a puzzle is

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lingo is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

No, Lingo is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.75€ on Steam.

Yes, Lingo received 735 positive votes out of a total of 790 achieving a rating of 8.73.
😎

Lingo was developed and published by Brenton Wildes.

Yes, Lingo is playable and fully supported on Windows.

No, Lingo is not playable on MacOS.

No, Lingo is not playable on Linux.

Yes, Lingo is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

Yes, Lingo is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.

No, Lingo does not support VR.

Lingo is a single-player game.

No, Lingo does not currently offer any DLC.

Yes, Lingo is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.

No, Lingo does not support Steam Remote Play.

Yes, Lingo is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Lingo.

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Steam reviews 18 October 2026 22:02 UTC

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Lingo
Rating
8.7
735
55
Game modes
Features
Online players
33
Developer
Brenton Wildes
Publisher
Brenton Wildes
Release 12 Dec 2021
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