# CodeSpells

> 2015 early access video game

**Wikidata**: [Q124064215](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124064215)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/codespells

## Summary
CodeSpells is an early access video game that launched on September 18, 2015. Developed for both single-player and multiplayer experiences, it is available on Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms through digital distribution via Steam.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date:** September 18, 2015 (early access)
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS
- **Game Modes:** Single-player, Multiplayer
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution via Steam (Application ID: 324190)
- **Business Model:** Early access
- **Language:** English
- **Website:** http://codespells.org/
- **Software Engine:** Identified as Q63966 in Wikidata records
- **Instance Of:** Video game

## FAQs

### What is CodeSpells?
CodeSpells is a video game released in early access on September 18, 2015. It supports both single-player and multiplayer modes and is playable on Microsoft Windows and macOS.

### Where can I get CodeSpells?
CodeSpells is distributed digitally through Steam, where it holds Application ID 324190. The game's official website is http://codespells.org/.

### What platforms support CodeSpells?
CodeSpells runs on Microsoft Windows (a family of proprietary computer operating systems developed by Microsoft, first released November 20, 1985) and macOS (Apple's proprietary UNIX 03-certified operating system for Macintosh computers, first released March 24, 2001).

### Is CodeSpells a single-player or multiplayer game?
CodeSpells offers both single-player and multiplayer game modes, providing flexibility for different play styles.

## Why It Matters
CodeSpells represents an early access title that entered the digital distribution marketplace in 2015, contributing to the growing trend of games being released in developmental stages to build community feedback and iterative improvement. By supporting both major desktop operating systems—Microsoft Windows and macOS—it ensured accessibility to a broad audience of personal computer users. Its dual support for single-player and multiplayer modes catered to diverse gaming preferences, reflecting an industry movement toward flexible gameplay experiences. As a digitally distributed title on Steam, it participated in the platform's extensive ecosystem that has shaped modern PC gaming distribution.

## Notable For
- Dual-platform support spanning Microsoft Windows and macOS, covering the two dominant desktop operating systems in the personal computing market
- Combined single-player and multiplayer game modes within a single early access package
- Distribution through Steam, the leading digital distribution platform for PC gaming
- English language availability, targeting the primary language of the global gaming market
- Presence across multiple gaming databases and tracking services, indicating community interest and cataloging

## Body

### Release and Distribution
CodeSpells entered early access on September 18, 2015, embracing a business model that allows players to experience and potentially influence game development prior to full release. The game is distributed exclusively through digital channels, with Steam serving as its primary distribution platform under Application ID 324190. The Steam listing supports both Microsoft Windows and macOS platforms. The game's official website (http://codespells.org/) serves as an additional information source, presented in English.

### Platform Availability
CodeSpells operates on two major desktop operating systems:

- **Microsoft Windows:** A family of proprietary computer operating systems developed by Microsoft, which first launched on November 20, 1985. Windows dominates the desktop operating system market and supports multiple architectures including IA-32, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, and DEC Alpha. The operating system is licensed under a proprietary model with updates managed through Windows Update.

- **macOS:** Apple Inc.'s proprietary operating system for Macintosh computers, first released on March 24, 2001, as Mac OS X 10.0 "Cheetah." Built on a UNIX foundation using Darwin and FreeBSD technologies, macOS has been certified as UNIX 03-compliant since October 26, 2007. The system has supported PowerPC, x86-64, and AArch64 architectures throughout its history.

### Game Modes
The title supports two distinct gameplay experiences:
- **Single-player video game** mode for individual play
- **Multiplayer video game** mode for interactive play with others

### Digital Presence and Cataloging
CodeSpells maintains a substantial presence across gaming databases and tracking services, reflecting its recognition within the gaming community:

- **RAWG Game ID:** codespells
- **TuxDB Game ID:** 2837
- **Mod DB Game ID:** codespells
- **SteamGridDB ID:** 5507
- **PCGamingWiki ID:** CodeSpells (page ID: 46404)
- **GameSpot Game ID:** codespells
- **GOG Dreamlist ID:** codespells-2015
- **HowLongToBeat ID:** 31992
- **IsThereAnyDeal ID:** codespells
- **VGList Video Game ID:** 85667
- **GamerProfiles Game ID:** 2gl76
- **Giant Bomb ID (former scheme):** 3030-53727
- **Internet Game Database (IGDB) Game ID:** codespells (IGDB reference: 17861)

### Technical Details
The game is identified in Wikidata records as utilizing software engine Q63966. As a video game instance, it operates within the digital distribution format, reflecting modern software delivery methods that eliminate the need for physical media.

## References

1. Steam
2. Mod DB
3. GameSpot
4. Q124398839
5. GOG Dreamlist