Encoded War

A point-and-click war simulation about handling messages in Morse code

Somnolent Team · Released Jan 20, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 78% of 51
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 10, 2026
Minimum PC: Yes; 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Encoded War?

This single-player simulation puts you at a wartime Morse station, submitting encoded message logs through point-and-click controls. Story mode assigns new tasks each day, while endless mode tests how quickly you work.

For you if...

+you enjoy memorizing codes and building speed through practice
+you like dark, psychological stories set during wartime

Not for you if...

−you want branching choices that change the story
−you prefer forgiving tasks without time pressure

What players say

78% of 51 reviews are positive

Players praise the Morse-code gameplay, and many appreciate the story, though opinions on the writing vary. Recurring complaints concern the short campaign and its value for money. Some players also criticize the controls.

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Encoded War system requirements

Minimum: Yes, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Encoded War?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 (SP1+) or later
Processor: Something smarter than enigma
Graphics: Yes, you need a screen to play the game!
Storage: 143 MB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: If your computer cannot really run this game properly, please consider changing it.

Does Encoded War have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Encoded War run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Achievements: 25
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Encoded War 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam