Type:Rider is a typing video game that takes players on a journey through the history of fonts and typography. Players type their way through different eras, learning about the origins and stories behind various fonts and letterforms.
Type:Rider is an educational typing video game developed and published by ARTE Experience. It was first released in 2013.
In Type:Rider, players take control of a colon character and journey through the history of font and typography. As players type, they propel the colon character through different eras and learn about the origins of writing, calligraphy, movable type, digital typography, and more.
The game features visually striking environments modeled after famous fonts like Garamond, Helvetica, Times New Roman, and more. Players explore the worlds behind these fonts, learning about their histories and how different letterforms, styles, and techniques developed over time.
As a typing game, Type:Rider aims to improve player's typing speed and accuracy. Players must type words and phrases accurately to overcome obstacles and progress through the levels. The more accurately and quickly players type, the faster they can explore.
With its focus on typing, typography education, and visually engaging environments modeled after iconic fonts, Type:Rider provides an unique interactive history of letters, fonts, and print.