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Are you ready to put your word skills to the test?

Hello Wordsmiths, It’s time to spell... Beyond Words is officially out now. Described as “ Balatro meets Scrabble” by Time Extension, Beyond Words will test your vocabulary, creativity and tactical thinking as you build

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addedA message from the devs"We're really excited to have Beyond Words out in the wild for you to play! The game started as a simple 'what if?' between friends. We wanted a space to play, iterate, and find the fun - to practice the game-making craft in a small team without pressure to make the kind of thing we are known for! We've always been big fans of classic word games and twisting the genre in a new direction has been a refreshing creative journey. We're really proud of what we've made and hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it."

addedWhat can you expect?Beyond Words combines wordplay with the thrill of roguelike escalation - using familiar tile mechanics that make it easy to pick-up and play. Endless combinations bring surprise and opportunity for your creative strategies. It’s all about synergies, combos, and clever play — where every decision can dramatically alter the course of a run. As you progress, your expanding toolbox rewards you with new possibilities every time you play.

changedThink you’re a wordsmith?It really is time to spell! Enjoy and see you on the board.

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changedIt’s time to spell...

added"We're really excited to have Beyond Words out in the wild for you to play! The game started as a simple 'what if?' between friends. We wanted a space to play, iterate, and find the fun - to practice the game-making craft in a small team without pressure to make the kind of thing we are known for! We've always been big fans of classic word games and twisting the genre in a new direction has been a refreshing creative journey. We're really proud of what we've made and hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it."

addedBeyond Words combines wordplay with the thrill of roguelike escalation - using familiar tile mechanics that make it easy to pick-up and play. Endless combinations bring surprise and opportunity for your creative strategies. It’s all about synergies, combos, and clever play — where every decision can dramatically alter the course of a run. As you progress, your expanding toolbox rewards you with new possibilities every time you play.

changedIt really is time to spell! Enjoy and see you on the board.

It’s time to spell...

Beyond Words is officially out now. Described as “ Balatro meets Scrabble” by Time Extension, Beyond Words will test your vocabulary, creativity and tactical thinking as you build powerful word combos, unlock game-changing upgrades and adapt to unique, evolving boards.

Watch the Beyond Words Launch Trailer!

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The Reviews Are In!

“Beyond Words is the Scrabble-like Balatro-inspired word-puzzler you should be playing” - The Xbox Hub “If you’re a fan of word-based games of any kind, then Beyond Words is absolutely a must-play.” - Analog Stick Gaming “An incredibly enjoyable, casual game that anyone can pick up and play.” - Thumb Culture

“Who knew that combining Scrabble with Balatro would be so compelling? It's a crossover that works so well, and if you're a word game fan, consider Beyond Words an absolute must-play.” - Gamespew

A message from the devs

"We're really excited to have Beyond Words out in the wild for you to play! The game started as a simple 'what if?' between friends. We wanted a space to play, iterate, and find the fun - to practice the game-making craft in a small team without pressure to make the kind of thing we are known for! We've always been big fans of classic word games and twisting the genre in a new direction has been a refreshing creative journey. We're really proud of what we've made and hope you enjoy playing it as much as we enjoyed making it."

What can you expect?

Firstly, Beyond Words is Steam Deck Verified so you can be planning your route on and off the board!

Beyond Words combines wordplay with the thrill of roguelike escalation - using familiar tile mechanics that make it easy to pick-up and play. Endless combinations bring surprise and opportunity for your creative strategies. It’s all about synergies, combos, and clever play — where every decision can dramatically alter the course of a run. As you progress, your expanding toolbox rewards you with new possibilities every time you play.

Think you’re a wordsmith?

Overcome 30+ unique Boss challenges that twist the rules in devious ways. The game also offers even more challenging modes, including the speedy time attack mode, seeded runs, and the brain-melting negative scoring modes.

Beyond Words is OUT NOW

It really is time to spell! Enjoy and see you on the board.

PQube & Mindfuel Games

XOXO

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