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Steam app 1814170 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:29 UTC

Lingo

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 Steam header artwork
Brenton WildesBrenton Wildes
32playing now
3224-hour peak
116all-time peak
20average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−1.2Gain−5.55%% gain47Peak

580 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

58 months, December 2021 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 350 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 230 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01121324201 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202632 peakWednesday 02 September 202627 peakThursday 03 September 202634 peakFriday 04 September 202631 peakSaturday 05 September 202634 peakSunday 06 September 202628 peakMonday 07 September 202639 peakTuesday 08 September 202627 peakWednesday 09 September 202620 peakThursday 10 September 202629 peakFriday 11 September 202634 peakSaturday 12 September 202632 peak

October 2026

Lingo was released on 12 Dec, 2021.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:29 UTC
App ID
1814170
Last updated
11 Jun 2024 build 14684473
Developer
Brenton Wildes
Publisher
Brenton Wildes
Release date
12 Dec, 2021
Platforms
Windows
Download size
37 MB
Install size
153 MB
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
42

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

PuzzleIndieFirst-PersonExplorationSurrealSingleplayerAbstractNonlinearWord GameAdventureDifficultMinimalistLogicAtmospheric3DOpen WorldStylizedPsychological Horror
About this gameFull description from Steam
Welcome to Lingo Lingo is a first person exploration game specializing in word puzzles and impossible spaces. As you complete its challenges, Lingo's world will slowly unfold around you, revealing a vast web of interconnected locations. With its hundreds of puzzles and dozens of hidden secrets, Lingo offers a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Key Features Nonlinear gameplay - go where you want Keyboard required - dive deep into language Open world - an enormous space to explore and master
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

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

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Storage: 53 MB available space

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages1 languages
LanguageFull audio
English

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

42 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
The TraveledHidden achievement
The AgreeableHidden achievement
The SeekerHidden achievement
The TenaciousHidden achievement
The PerceptiveHidden achievement
The BoldHidden achievement
The UndeterredHidden achievement
The InitiatedHidden achievement
The DiscerningHidden achievement
The WiseHidden achievement

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20 developer announcements, Dec 2021 to Mar 2024 · times in UTC

March

  1. Spring Cleaning

    Hi all! Today's update features a ton of small tweaks, fixes, and changes to almost every level in the game. Here are some of the highlights: - New Setting: Panel Quality - Try the low setting here if you're encountering any instability…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Happy Birthday, Lingo!

    Lingo turns two today, and what an amazing two years it has been! Thank you to everyone who has played and enjoyed this game. I hope you will continue to find new experiences in Lingo, if you're interested in continuing along this road.

    Patch notes

September

  1. The October Update

    Happy October! In the spirit of the season, Lingo has some (not too spooky) areas for you to explore! Since the release of Level 2 this spring, we have added: The Staircase - A hub area for late game content. This is accessible after…

    Cyathus

June

  1. Steam Workshop Support and More

    Hi all! Lots to share with you today! If you're in the Discord, many of these items will be repeats from weeks prior, but I wanted to catch our Steam friends up on what's been going on. Steam Workshop Integration You may have noticed this…

    Cyathus

May

  1. Update - Lingo Day

    Hi all! Happy Lingo Day! This week brings a slew of new additions and enhancements to the game, and I'm very excited to share them with you! But first, I need to thank Chris for creating so much of this. He has once again elevated this game…

    Cyathus

April

  1. Update - Dynamic Keybinding

    Happy Lingo Day! This update has been on the to-do list for a while, and is for our friends without QWERTY keyboards. And anyone who doesn't like WASD, really. Movement keys can now be remapped from settings. I'm also pleased to bring you a…

    Patch notes

March

  1. Lingo: Level 2 Has Arrived!

    It's Bigger! It's Brighter! It's Back! Lingo: Level 2 is available now! This free content update adds a brand new map with 10 achievements, 40+ rooms, over 800 puzzles, and a few secrets. Explore pyramids made of cubes, schoolhouses made of…

    Cyathus

January

  1. The January Update

    Hi all, and welcome to our new players! We've seen a huge spike in our userbase this week and I'm so glad to have you with us. Many thanks to my friend Icely for the awesome promo video. The primary feature addition today is an in-game…

    Patch notes
  2. Minor Update - Bugfixes and Feature Requests

    Hello everyone! Made a few improvements today! - Check that a custom map exists in the maps folder before trying to load it. If not, it sends you to the settings page. We can file this one under "things I should have thought of sooner."…

    Patch notes
  3. Content Update - New Map: The Library

    Hi all, pleased to announce the release of a new map, The Library. You'll need to unlock this in Level 1 before it will be available to quick load into in the settings menu. You must have attained The Master achievement to be able to find…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Minor Update - Additional Performance Settings

    Hi all, just a small update to add a couple new options that let you better fine-tune your experience. View Clip - Added options for clipped distances of 50 and 125. Was 75 or none. Use SSAO - Added a new environment setting that gives a…

    Patch notes
  2. Minor Update

    Fixed and added a couple small things that should not impact gameplay. - New type of sign/panel component for use in customs. - Bugfix, answer label auto size. - Level 1 Legacy is available on the website. Custom Map HQ A bigger…

    Patch notes
  3. The Groundwork Update

    Update - The Groundwork One Hi all! Today's update incorporates a lot of small changes, and a few bigger changes. Big news first: - Length Hinting now also displays as placeholder text. No more typing a bunch of random letters just to see…

    Patch notes

November

  1. Update - A Better Player Experience

    Update - A Better Player Experience Hi all! Excited to bring you some improvements to the player experience, focused mainly on the early game. - Bulldozed and rebuilt the Crossroads area, what I call internally the Shuffle Room, near…

    Patch notes
  2. Leaderboards! And! Loading Screens!

    Two small changes that are a long time coming. - Implemented Steam Leaderboards for Levels 1 and 2. Obviously, Level 2's leaderboard is hidden right now. Steam rate limits leaderboard score uploads so your score will only upload once you…

    Patch notes

October

  1. Content Update - October 2022

    **Content Update - October 2022** Hi all! Pleased to announce a substantial set of updates and additions to Lingo - Level 1. Many thanks to our awesome community for their input, efforts, and energy. It's been an AMAZING month for Lingo!…

    Cyathus

July

  1. Content Update

    Hi all! I'm excited to share a new content update today. I'm so glad more people are finding and enjoying Lingo. I love making it and having an excuse to work on it. Changes: Game price permanently reduced. Thanks to everyone for their…

    Patch notes
  2. Update

    This update fixes the following issues with Lingo: Scoreboard puzzle was sometimes unsolvable. That one hurt. Visual jumps in two sections of hallway. This was actually something I fixed before, but in the wrong place, causing two problems…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Twelve Days of Christmas

    Winter Sale Giveaway It only comes once a year - the Winter Sale kicks off today! Lingo is too new to participate, but I still want to get in on the festivities. To celebrate, I am giving away one free key each day until Dec 31. Anyone…

    Cyathus
  2. Update

    This update brings two new features to Lingo: Move with WASD Overwhelmingly the greatest dislike in Lingo (besides the infamous Hedge Maze) involved the control structure. Controls have been revamped, and the new controls are reflected in…

    Patch notes

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