字獄 JIGOKU
About this game
"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 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
Loop structure with escalating challenge
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.
Achievements
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Hell Complete
5.2%Cleared 8 loops on Hell difficulty.
Eighth Descent
26.3%Defeated VOID on the eighth loop.
End of JIGOKU
26.3%Reached the end of JIGOKU.
Seventh Descent
31.5%Defeated VOID on the seventh loop.
Sixth Descent
36.8%Defeated VOID on the sixth loop.
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. Across five stages — Wild, Mountain, Sea, Dark, and Heaven — something awaits beyond.