Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4391760 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 0 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $2.99 (80% off from $14.99) |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 80% |
| Original price USD | $14.99 |
| Current price USD | $2.99 |
| Release date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Developer | Retro Tales |
| Publisher | Retro Tales |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | No user reviews |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | Yes |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4391760/ |
Short description
A fast 3D snake-like arcade game where you collect words. Learn 10 different languages while climbing the tower, mastering routes, and beating high scores in fast, old-school-inspired runs. Each level has a twist, and challenge is part of the game's identity. Challenge yourself: to live is to learn!
About this game
Babelum The 90s snake rush returns in 3D, and every run teaches you real words. Babelum is inspired by Montessori-style learning principles and grounded in academic work, but it never forgets the point. You are here to play. The tower is here to challenge you. Collect the words, climb higher, and turn "I should learn a language" into "one more level". Old-School Pressure. Modern Twist Remember chasing high scores in classic snake games? Babelum brings that same "just one more run" tension into 3D diorama levels, then adds a twist: every pickup is a letter, and every clear is a real word in your target language. Fun and challenge are the focus. You can enjoy it even without the pedagogical side: just pick a language you already know and enjoy it; learning is secondary. We tried to build, above all, a good snake-like game. Each level adds a twist, and challenge is part of the game's identity. The Hook Arcade first: tight movement, risky routes, and score-chasing momentum. Nostalgia energy: classic snake-style pressure, rebuilt for modern 3D gameplay. Learning that feels like play: spelling, pronunciation, and recall happen while you’re having fun. Forget being passive in Duolingo, test your real language skills! The Core Loop Move fast. Collect letters in order. Manage a growing tail in shrinking space. Complete the word before enemies and hazards shut you down. Climb higher. Beat your best score. Real Challenge, Real Variety Each level incrementally introduces a new twist (never the same formula). Four main level types: action, exploration, runner, story. Three themes, three cute characters. 30 levels at launch plus 10 different languages each. Snake-inspired gameplay in compact 3D maps with shortcuts and traps. Enemies and hazards that force quick decisions, not autopilot. Power tools like Nitro, Jump, and Shot (by level setup). Different movement styles: Free, Lane, or Grid-style control. Game difficulty is identity: we pack a challenge. Bronze score is the easy mode, but gold awaits the brave old-school players. Learn While You Play (Without Killing the Fun) Babelum is designed so learning is part of the action loop: Build words by colle…
Supported languages
English * , French * , Spanish - Spain * , Japanese * , Portuguese - Portugal * , Italian * , German * , Korean * , Simplified Chinese * , Spanish - Latin America * , Hindi * * languages with full audio support