Overview

WORJONG, developed and published by Circle KEN, is a competitive word game that blends the tile-drawing tension of mahjong with the mental agility of a word puzzle. Released on November 6, 2026, this title supports both single-player and online PvP for up to four players.

The core loop is simple: draw a tile, discard a tile, and try to turn your 12 letters into four three-letter words like BIG, DOG, SKY, and FLY. But the real twist is that everyone can see your discards—and a rival can grab one to complete their own words, making you pay for their score.

That single mechanic turns every decision into a risk-reward calculation.

Highlights

  • Mahjong-inspired wordplay: Draw and discard tiles to build four three-letter words, with the discard pile acting as a shared resource for all players.
  • Scoring combos: Earn points for rare conditions, such as forming a grammatical sentence (YOU ARE BIG NOW) or using no vowels at all (SKY, FLY, GYM, CRY). Bonus letters add even more depth.
  • Multiplayer focus: Supports online PvP for up to four players, plus a single-player mode for solo practice or casual play.

Who It's For

If you enjoy word games like Scrabble or Boggle but crave a sharper competitive edge, WORJONG is right up your alley. The turn-based tactics and discard-reading mind games will also appeal to strategy fans who like to outthink opponents.

It's a great pick for casual players who want a quick mental workout, as well as hardcore word nerds chasing the highest-scoring combinations.

Game Info

  • Developer/Publisher: Circle KEN
  • Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
  • Modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP
  • Release Date: November 6, 2026
  • Languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean