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Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

Two-player point-and-click escape room with clues split between detectives

Eleven Puzzles · Released Apr 27, 2023

AdventureCasualIndie

Reviews
Very Positive
89% of 2,452
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 38 in 30 days
Players
14
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 months ago
Aug 20, 2026
Minimum PC
Hd 520
4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Unboxing the Cryptic Killer?

This two-player online point-and-click puzzle game follows detectives Ally and Old Dog as they work through a killer's box of puzzles to save two people. Each player sees different clues and must communicate with their partner to solve a sequence of codes. Both players need their own copy, an internet connection, and voice communication.

For you if...

  • +you like comparing separate clues to solve shared puzzles
  • +you enjoy hand-illustrated, noir-inspired mystery settings

Not for you if...

  • −you want to play alone or without voice communication
  • −you expect to explore several different rooms

What players say

89% of 2,452 reviews are positive · 94% of 38 in the last 30 days

Players praise the cooperative puzzle-solving and the need to communicate with a partner. Their most common complaint is the short length; some also find the puzzles uneven, report connection problems, or dislike the unresolved ending.

Players over time

▼ -44% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 34 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer screenshot 1

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer system requirements

Minimum: Hd 520, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel core 2 DUO 2GHz+, AMD Athlon TMX2 2.2GHz+
Graphics
Intel Hd graphics 520
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
Notes
A working PC-compatible microphone

Recommended

OS
Windows 8/10/11
Processor
Intel core I5-4440, AMD FX 6300
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GT 740, AMD Radeon R7 250
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
Notes
A working PC-compatible microphone

Does Unboxing the Cryptic Killer have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. There is no single-player mode.

Does Unboxing the Cryptic Killer run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
13
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Indonesian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Japanese, Korean.

Does Unboxing the Cryptic Killer use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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