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Locktale

Word puzzles where each level uses a different cipher

Mina Pêcheux · Released Sep 7, 2026

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Reviews
Positive
80% of 40
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 29, 2026
Minimum PC
Integrated with full Vulk…
1 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Locktale?

Locktale is a puzzle game with more than 50 levels, where decoded messages gradually reveal a story. You decipher text and symbols, spot visual tricks, and use methods ranging from ancient ciphers to modern cryptography. Some clues require revisiting solved puzzles or changing the interface theme.

For you if...

  • +you want three levels of hints to choose from
  • +you enjoy experimenting with puzzles at your own pace

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer puzzles without advanced or layered ciphers

Screenshots and trailer

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Locktale system requirements

Minimum: Integrated with full Vulk…, 1 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i7-9750H
Graphics
Integrated graphics with full Vulkan 1.0 support
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space

Does Locktale have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Locktale 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
  • Not fully functional without an external keyboard
  • 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, Linux
Achievements
71
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French.

Does Locktale 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 Nov 5, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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