Around the Words
Developed by 3DDUO · Published by Plug In Digital
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie game by 3DDUO, published by Plug In Digital — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Test your vocabulary and help the gentle jellyfish by trying to form as many words as possible with the letters represented on their bodies. Each time there's a wave, new jellyfish appear on the grid to increase your chances of finding longer and more complex words that will score you more points!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Around the Words.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | No |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10
- Processor: 1.0 Ghz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512MB
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported languages (8)
Around the Words FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Around the Words?
Steam classifies Around the Words as a Casual, Indie game, developed by 3DDUO. Test your vocabulary and help the gentle jellyfish by trying to form as many words as possible with the letters represented on their bodies. Each time there's a wave, new jellyfish appear on the grid to increase your chances of finding longer and more complex words that will score you more points!
How much does Around the Words cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Around the Words at $0.87. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Around the Words single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Around the Words: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Around the Words on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Around the Words for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Around the Words out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 8, 2017.
What platforms is Around the Words on?
Around the Words is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Around the Words single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Around the Words cost?
Steam lists it at $0.87.
Who made Around the Words?
Around the Words is developed by 3DDUO and published by Plug In Digital.
Where to get Around the Words
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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