Epistory – Typing Chronicles

I played this with a new ortho keyboard and decided to learn the Workman layout with it.
Now I know what old people feel like when you ask them to type something.
Gameplay-wise, it's very poorly optimized, you need much better hardware than
the mentioned minimal requirements.
Except for that, it's an indie masterpiece.

A relatively simple but stylish dream adventure where one of the skills you develop is your ACTUAL typing speed.
I regularly return to it because the words you are supposed to type are vaguely related to the function they perform (as in things you are supposed to burn prompt fire-related words, enemies are negative words, ...) and so when you put the word bank in a different language the game turns into association flashcards.

This game is very different than any game I have ever played. The game is very unique in how it is played, using typing as your weapon to combat foes. In addition to typing you have to switch back and forth in your typing powers to fight different foes or open different gates to advance the story and world. Points are also collected to unlock different portals or pieces of the world. You also have abilities that you can put points into, to train the abilities that you want to hone faster. The game itself is pretty, with a nice narration telling the story as you advance. I wouldn't say you have to be the worlds best typist, however you cannot be a one finger typist and expect to advance the story either. After playing for a bit, my wpm certainly improved lol Very enjoyable, bought it on sale and worth every penny.

I love the gameplay, and I think the game has innovated on the typing genre more than any other.
The main mechanic of the game is elemental mode-switching, which lets you use different magic to freeze, burn, blow or zap bugs. Using these modes is strategic, and clutching last second freezes or getting multi-bug lightning bounces is so satisfying. I wonder if they took inspiration from old mode-switching text editors like EMACS and Vi for the idea. If they did, that's awesome.
My only complaint is that the gameplay does get stale because you're only typing alphabetical words in the same way the whole game. "Bosses" (big bugs) are just longer words, which is fine, but I would've liked to see more hype around it. Maybe type out a sentence or paragraph.
Also, the game is pretty, and the story is more vibes than a narrative. I recommend the game though, it's fun :)

I thought this was going to be a throwaway game for a night but I honestly really enjoyed it. It had a good story, world, and narrative. Really fond of this game and would highly recommend it.

lovely cute game, with wonderful Artstyle, Leveldesign, VA and Music.
Please release Desert Dream by Larkin Poe somewhere... I wanna put it into my Playlists!

Just finished Epistory - Typing Chronicles, and it’s honestly one of the most charming games I’ve played in a while. I’ve been into typing games for as long as I can remember - there’s something about turning words into action that just clicks with me.
Epistory really leans into that. It weaves typing into movement, puzzles, and combat in a way that feels natural and clever, not just a mechanic but the heartbeat of the world. Some of the combat encounters even humbled me a bit. I already type pretty fast without looking down, but there were moments that reminded me: oh right, pressure changes everything. And I loved that. It made me want to get sharper.
Visually, it’s stunning. The world unfolds around you like a living storybook - soft, magical, and full of that cozy, textured charm that’s hard to describe but easy to fall into.
I’ve already jumped into Nanotale, the next game from the same team, and I’m genuinely excited to see how it evolves things. If you like typing games or just want something different that feels thoughtful and surprising, Epistory is absolutely worth your time.