BABEL: Invent a Way
Launches 12 October 2026 · PC · Adventure, Indie
Existing languages are forbidden. Exchange only five symbols—↑ ↓ ← → •—to share what each of you knows, complete magical rituals, and break the seal. What begins as five simple symbols gradually grows into a one-of-a-kind language shared only by the two of you. Two players only.
Story
BABEL: Invent a Way is a two-player adventure game about creating a language from scratch. The two of you are trapped in separate rooms, unable to speak to each other. The only thing you can do is arrange five symbols—“↑”, “↓”, “←”, “→”, and “•”—like a sentence and send them to your partner. In this situation, you must successfully complete magical rituals in order to break the seal. Somehow convey the information only you can see, decipher the strings of symbols your partner sends back, and perform each ritual correctly. There is no “correct language” waiting to be deciphered in this game. At first, the five symbols have no meaning at all. But through repeated exchanges, meaning gradually begins to emerge between the two of you. One symbol may come to represent a color. A sequence may represent an object. Before long, you may find yourselves communicating complex actions and instructions. What kind of language emerges is entirely up to you. Another pair facing the very same challenges may end up creating a completely different language. Creating a language from nothing may sound almost impossible. But once you try it, you may be surprised by how naturally two people...
Gameplay
BABEL: Invent a Way is a two-player adventure game about creating a language from scratch. The two of you are trapped in separate rooms, unable to speak to each other. The only thing you can do is arrange five symbols—“↑”, “↓”, “←”, “→”, and “•”—like a sentence and send them to your partner. In this situation, you must successfully complete magical rituals in order to break the seal. Somehow convey the information only you can see, decipher the strings of symbols your partner sends back, and perform each ritual correctly. There is no “correct language” waiting to be deciphered in this game. At first, the five symbols have no meaning at all. But through repeated exchanges, meaning gradually begins to emerge between the two of you. One symbol may come to represent a color. A sequence may represent an object. Before long, you may find yourselves communicating complex actions and instructions. What kind of language emerges is entirely up to you. Another pair facing the very same challenges may end up creating a completely different language. Creating a language from nothing may sound almost impossible. But once you try it, you may be surprised by how naturally two people can begin to understand each other—even without words. The game is designed to be completed without using any external voice or chat tools. About Streaming The heart of this game lies in the...
Features
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- Family Sharing
Developed by NthAxs. Published by NthAxs.