Synonymy
Developed by Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis · Published by Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis
At a glance
Overview
A casual, strategy game by Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis, published by Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis — single-player, multi-player, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Synonymy is a non-profit, educational word game narrated by Richard Dawkins where players are challenged to find a path between random words through their network of synonyms. By taking the synonym of a word, and then a synonym of that synonym, and so on, you can ultimately arrive at any other word in a language.” — 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 Synonymy.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| 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+
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Adobe AIR required:
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Adobe AIR required:
Supported languages (1)
Synonymy 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 Synonymy?
Steam classifies Synonymy as a Casual, Strategy game, developed by Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis. Synonymy is a non-profit, educational word game narrated by Richard Dawkins where players are challenged to find a path between random words through their network of synonyms. By taking the synonym of a word, and then a synonym of that synonym, and so on, you can ultimately arrive at any other word in a language.
How much does Synonymy cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Synonymy at $1.19. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Synonymy single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Synonymy: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Synonymy on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Synonymy for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Synonymy support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Synonymy with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Synonymy out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 5, 2015.
What platforms is Synonymy on?
Synonymy is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Synonymy single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Synonymy cost?
Steam lists it at $1.19.
Who made Synonymy?
Synonymy is developed by Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis and published by Christopher Cinq-Mars Jarvis.
Where to get Synonymy
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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