Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 Processeur : Intel Core i3 Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Integrated Graphics Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't
Players are sinking over 25 hours into a vocabulary puzzle that hooks them deeply, driven by an overwhelming 97 positive mentions out of 410 post-launch reviews. This strategic twist on word games boasts a stellar 96 percent overall approval rating on Steam.
What it's about: Des lettres jusqu'à la folie ! Cursed Words est un roguelike exploitant des synergies toujours plus puissantes. Commencez par des mots simples comme ACHETEZ ou CE ou JEU, puis exploitez les combos pour altérer les règles et aller toujours plus loin. Bientôt vous ¼♖TT♙REZ le ⅗U♗ de ces 13FO??7? !
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 168 | 155 | 4 | 9 |
| Content / longevity | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 13 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Story / writing | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 36 h on median; those who dislike it: 8.3 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 07, 2026 · All-time low: €13.31 (Aug 07, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 175 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 6 % of players.
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Strengths
- Core gameplay dominates the conversation with 155 positive mentions out of 168 total.
- Audio design is universally praised, earning 15 positive mentions out of 15.
- Visual presentation delights players, gathering 12 positive mentions out of 13.
- Overall content satisfies long-term engagement, showing 17 positive mentions out of 19.
Weaknesses
- Interface design frustrates users, accumulating 4 negative mentions out of 5.
- Technical performance draws minor complaints, split evenly with 2 positive and 2 negative mentions out of 4.
Who is it for?
Fans of strategic puzzlers and deckbuilders like Balatro looking for a fiercely addictive, cerebral spin on vocabulary challenges.
Is Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 679 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay dominates the conversation. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
Cursed Words proves that clever mechanical twists can turn standard vocabulary puzzles into an absolute obsession. With near-universal acclaim and robust playtime investment, it stands as a standout indie triumph despite minor UI hiccups.
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