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W4S · Published by W4S
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Last updated 5 Sept 2026
A New Kind of Action Game Where You “Get Weaker” the More You Play. Words wage war. Every enemy, every weapon, and you yourself — everything is made of words. Cut through hordes of living characters, seize skills, and evolve from Human to God.
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Action, Indie, Casual · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
About this game
A New Kind of Action Game Where You “Get Weaker” the More You Play.
"Enemies, weapons, maps, even yourself — everything is made of words."
― Dengeki Online
"A unique action roguelite set in a world built entirely from words."
― gamebiz
WORDS WAGE WAR.
In 字獄 JIGOKU, the entire world is built from words. Enemies are words. Weapons are words. You are a word. Survive endless hordes of living characters across five stages — Wild, Mountain, Sea, Dark, and Heaven.
TAKE. RISE.
Begin as 人 (Human) and evolve through battle — 拳 (Brawler), 侍 (Samurai), 鬼 (Oni), and finally 神 (God). Each evolution transforms your stats, attacks, and abilities. Choose elemental skills — Fire, Ice, Wind, Lightning, and more — to build your arsenal against ever-growing swarms.
Features
A fresh take on action games where you get weaker with every lap
A one-of-a-kind action game built entirely from Japanese characters
Evolution system: 人 → 拳 → 侍 → 鬼 → 神 → ???
Mix and match elemental skills to create your build
Five distinct stages, each with unique biomes and bosses
Steam Deck supported
PRESS
Featured by Japan's leading gaming media:
Dengeki Online (April 2026)
"Words wage war." An action roguelite where enemies, weapons, maps, even yourself are all made of characters.
gamebiz (April 2026)
Individual developer W4S announces action roguelite JIGOKU — a world built entirely from words.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4000 series / AMD FX-6300 or later
- Memory: 4096 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU (Intel HD 4000 or higher)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound device
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 3 or later
- Memory: 8192 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 / Radeon RX 560 or later
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound device
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Startup Screen Update (v1.0.4)
- Added the W4S studio logo to the startup sequence - Added a photosensitive seizure warning screen at launchRead full article on Community Announcements (W4S)AnnouncementsOfficial
"字獄 JIGOKU" Now Available
"字獄 JIGOKU," a kanji-themed wave survival game, is now available on Steam.The player evolves through 人, 拳, 侍, 鬼, and 神, descending through the loop into deeper layers.Price: USD 7.99Platforms: Windows / macOS / Steam DeckDeveloped and published by W4SFor feedback and bug reports, please use the Community Hub Discussions, or contact us below.X: @w4sjpInquiries: game@w4s.jpRead full article on Community Announcements (seruzio.x)AnnouncementsOfficial
Steam Store Page is Live!
WORDS WAGE WAR.The Steam store page for 字獄 JIGOKU is now live.Enemies, weapons, maps, even yourself — everything is made of words. Cut through hordes of kanji and evolve from Human to God.■ Evolution System人 (Human) → 拳 (Brawler) → 侍 (Samurai) → 鬼 (Oni) → 神 (God)Transform through battle. Your stats, attacks, and abilities all change with each evolution.■ Five StagesWild, Mountain, Sea, Dark, and Heaven — each with unique biomes and bosses.■ Seize New PowersThe further you go, the stronger you become. Fire, Ice, Wind, Lightning — the power of words becomes your weapon.Add to your wishlist and follow for development updates here and on X (@w4sjp).Read full article on Community Announcements (seruzio.x)
