CD-ROM

Retro puzzle game about decoding messages hidden across virtual CDs

monoclelord · Released May 9, 2026

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 134
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 5 months ago; May 15, 2026
Minimum PC: cards with DX10+; 2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is CD-ROM?

This single-player puzzle game takes place across ten themed CDs in a pixel-art computer interface. You decipher coded text, examine images, and use programs and minigames to uncover eight-digit passwords that unlock the next disc.

For you if...

+you enjoy taking notes and connecting clues across puzzles

Not for you if...

−you want a lengthy game rather than a short puzzle collection

What players say

92% of 134 reviews are positive

Players praise the retro interface and variety of puzzles. Complaints focus on repeated disc swapping and difficulty organizing clues.

Screenshots and trailer

CD-ROM system requirements

Minimum: cards with DX10+, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10+
Processor: Quad-core CPU @ 2.3Ghz
Graphics: Graphics cards with DX10+
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 1000 MB available space

Does CD-ROM have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does CD-ROM run on Steam Deck?

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

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
The native resolution is not the default one
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 10
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Danish, Dutch, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Norwegian, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Greek, Swedish, Portuguese - Portugal.

Does CD-ROM 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam