Lost Words: Beyond the Page (free at the moment with Xbox Game Pass) had a writerly vibe, and I liked the idea of solving puzzles with words. It takes a few minutes to get the hang of the dynamic, controlling a character that runs across the page using words as platforms with one control stick while maneuvering a faerie represented as a glowing orb with the other.
Just as you get the hang of it, they drop you into a world where the things are more literal (if not literary). I got as far as a bell to announce my arrival and the game seemed stuck, or maybe I missed a clue. Still, this should be plenty to help you decide whether it's your cup of alphabet soup:
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