Buy it if you like
- Co-op: 87 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 48 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Difficulty: 29 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- No recurring complaint surfaced in 300 sampled reviews
Based on 3k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
75% of themes are praise25% are divided0% are complaints
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
87 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer was a surprisingly fun co-op experience, and given its low price, it's hard for me not to recommend it.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
48 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Released in 2023, it has quickly gained recognition for its innovative gameplay and engaging narrative that centers around two detectives trapped in a deadly game orchestrated by a cunning antagonist known as the Cryptic Killer.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
29 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Some players found it too easy, but I thought it offered a good, balanced difficulty overall.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
22 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
There's a lot of variety to the mechanics and presentation of the puzzles, but almost all of them boil down to you uncovering a number you'll need for the main lock.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The subtle retro art style and minimalist sound effects seem to be exactly what allows my autistic brain to think and enjoy this masterpiece.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
8 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The art style complements the narrative’s dark themes and adds a layer of visual intrigue that enhances the overall mood.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Co-op87 reviews
Story48 reviews
Difficulty29 reviews
Gameplay22 reviews
Audio15 reviews
Graphics8 reviews
Divided opinion
Multiplayer67% still recommend
Characters100% still recommend
Players complain
No recurring complaints in this sample.
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Co-op
- Multi-player
- Online Co-op
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$5.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.79.
9 points recordedtoday · $5.99
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