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Games like Writers

If Writers is your kind of game, the closest matches are Slam Fighter II and Slash It — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric soundtrack enhances urgency, atmospheric and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Writers: Writers is a game where you play as a writer and try to be the first in typing random excerpts from the book. Fight against your friends or players around the world, make your way to the top and show them speed you are capable of. Become a member of Writer's club and master all language leagues!

2017IndieCasual3.99 USDWindowsby Evgeny Apel, Pavel Rodionov, Ivan Ilchenko
Writers — Steam game cover
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Atmospheric soundtrack enhances urgencyCharacter skins unlockable via performanceLiterary excerpts add depth to typing practiceAtmosphericChallengingCompetitive

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Writers at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Writers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Writers.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Writers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Writers.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Writers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Writers.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Writers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Writers.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Writers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Writers.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Writers on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Writers.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Writers on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Writers.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Writers on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Writers.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Writers.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  2. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Writers.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  3. Coloring Game 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Writers.

    Coloring Game 2 is a sequel of the existing color-by-number game which so many users have liked. The sequel features new options and images.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Leaf Blower Revolution - Idle Game

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Writers.

    Blow leaves, upgrade your gear, and automate your progress as you explore the Leaf Universe. A satisfying incremental idle game where every leaf blown brings you closer to the next big upgrade. Simple, relaxing, and endlessly rewarding. Let the leaves fall, and your progress rise!

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. MANDAGON

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Writers.

    Explore Mandagon, a world inspired by Tibetan theology and philosophy. With a focus on life and death, discover what it means to make a true sacrifice . . .

    2016IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Soda Dungeon

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Writers.

    Pop the top on some legendary action with Soda Dungeon, the fresh and fizzy hit mobile RPG adventure, now available on your desktop! Manage your team as you raid the local dungeons, upgrade your tavern, and attract new party members. Gold, legendary items, and more await you.

    2017RPGFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. MINDNIGHT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Writers.

    Inspired by the party games Werewolf and The Resistance, MINDNIGHT is a cyberpunk online social deduction game of deceit, accusations and unpredictability. It challenges your ability to lie and detect others that are trying to be deceptive.

    2017StrategyIndieRPGFreeSteam ↗
  8. Missing Translation

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Writers.

    Lost in a weird city in the middle of the desert and surrounded by strange creatures that keep staring at you. This is a game about exploring the unknown and solving puzzles... lots of them! Don't be fooled by the looks, this isn't a point & click adventure.

    2015IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Writers

How much does Writers cost?
Writers is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Writers have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Writers supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
Who developed Writers?
Writers was developed by Evgeny Apel, Pavel Rodionov, Ivan Ilchenko and published by Evgeny Apel, Pavel Rodionov, Ivan Ilchenko.

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