Unboxing the Cryptic Killerios

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SOLVE A CRYPTIC BOX Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the first standalone chapter to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'. Join forces with a friend and play as detective partners Ally and Old Dog in our debut two-player escape room adventure. IMPORTANT: "Unboxing the Cryptic Killer" is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game, that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC or Mac. Internet connection and voice communication are essential. Need a Player Two? Join our Discord community! Two seasoned detectives, Ally and Old Dog, are entangled in a chilling unsolved case. Lured on a perilous trail, they fall into the clutches of the enigmatic Cryptic Killer they've been relentlessly pursuing. The stakes are sky-high as two innocent lives hang in the balance. In order to save them, Ally and Old Dog must unravel a box of intricate puzzles masterfully designed by the nefarious killer. Test your mettle and join this high-stakes race against time, where every puzzle solved is a step closer to unmasking the Cryptic Killer. THE ONLY WAY TO ESCAPE IS TO WORK TOGETHER Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is a puzzle for exactly two players. The name of the game is collaboration. Each player takes on one of the two roles and works their way through a series of challenging puzzles. You'll each see one half of the same puzzle and must work together to crack the codes and escape the Cryptic Killer's clutches. FEATURES LIST ▶Two Player Co-Op In Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, the detectives are separated. You’ll see different items and clues than your partner, and will be tested on your communication! ▶Challenging Collaborative Puzzles Two brains are better than one when it comes to cracking the Cryptic Killer's codes. ▶Unravel a Thrilling Story Track the Cryptic Killer's movements as Detectives Old Dog and Ally in this ongoing murder mystery saga. ▶Explore Illustrated Worlds Unboxing the Cryptic Killer features hand-illustrated environments that are inspired by noir novels. ▶Draw on… Everything! You cannot solve a case without taking notes. At any time in the game, you can whip out a notebook and pen to make notes and scribble on your environment.

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As of Jul 4, 2026stale (74d)
Rating 4.64
Ratings 184
Price $0.99
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Released May 2, 2023

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v1.3.0Aug 22, 2025
Features: - Added the option to choose a server when starting a game. This can help if you experience connection or lag issues Bug fixes: - Improved stability on certain devices

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Sampled 17
Positive 11 (65%)
Negative 3 (18%)
Mentions pricing 5 (29%)
510 (59%)
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★★★★★positiveNate Maxim · 2026-08-11 · v1.4.0
Should I stay with her?
Good game played with gf long distance not going well…
★★★★★neutralMentions pricingCynicalGhostofGoldOutpost · 2026-07-11 · v1.3.0
1 flaw
Game is so fun but you can’t save your progress at all so if you lose connection or even exit the app for a moment you lose all of your progress and have to start over. So frustrating after spending so much time and then losing it all
★★★★★positiveAz2CaMom · 2026-02-08 · v1.3.0
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
I play lots of escape room apps both solo and co-op and this is easily one of the best! It was definitely challenging but in the best way. No hints needed, just thought and time. Everything felt totally logical. I cannot recommend this game enough. It has set a high bar for future games I play. I wish they made more games. I would have paid triple for this game and still felt like I got a great value. Thanks for making an amazing game!
★★★★★positivetwixtrixx · 2026-01-03 · v1.3.0
phenomenal.
my friend and i played this after we played the other game from the same developer. i loved this so much , constant communication is needed. recommend for anyone liking puzzles!
★★★★negativeiwastoldineedanickname · 2025-12-12 · v1.3.0
Does not let friend join
Friend cannot connect. 0/5 for failing to play.
★★★★★positiveFelixLennert · 2025-07-20 · v1.2.2
So fun
Highly recommended
★★★★negativeskskjsk · 2025-06-30 · v1.2.2
lame
too short.
★★★★★positiveluv4flyingsquirrelz · 2025-02-18 · v1.2.2
Fun and interactive
Super great! Loved all the puzzle details, I wish the clues were more reactive to where we are in the game.
★★★★★positiveHutchsquatch · 2025-01-28 · v1.2.2
Super fun with a partner
Really fun and thought out escape room type game. Enjoyed every second.
★★★★★positiveNathan Mileski · 2025-01-23 · v1.2.2
Very fun!!
Me and my fiancé had a great time playing this. Super cool we can play it on steam or on an iPhone and cross play. The end was super stressful lol, but we had a test time.
★★★★★negativeslcoemnaowlma · 2024-09-02 · v1.2.1
No logic at all
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★★★★★neutralMentions pricingBimberly.a · 2024-01-13 · v1.1.0
It was okay….but for $5.99
The game was really well made specially since it was a small team. The story was engaging but the ending left a lot to be desired. Overall for a game you’re really only gonna play once the price tag was a little high considering both players have to purchase the game separately(the free prequel was better).
★★★★★positiveMentions pricingsupbarsquid · 2023-11-09 · v1.1.0
Well made and a lot to fun
The production quality of this game is much higher than those found for cheaper. $10 is great value for the hours of fun you will get.
★★★★positiveMentions pricingKaitlynnB1 · 2023-11-01 · v1.1.0
Great design but too short
The game was too short for both users to have to pay the $5 on their own devices. The design and difficulty was great would love more like it, didn’t quite need the storyline just like the advanced puzzles and the ease of the hints.
★★★★★positiveKaylaaaaa9999 · 2023-09-23 · v1.0.6
Very fun game!
it was a bit short but very very fun. you have to communicate with your partner a ton in order to make it work. definitely good to build teamwork. puzzles were just challenging enough. would definitely recommend!
★★★★★positiveImmortal Nolan · 2023-07-22 · v1.0.6
Game was awesome
Although it was a short game, the puzzles were fun and challenging took us about 2 hours to complete would def recommend
★★★★★neutralMentions pricing_stee_ · 2023-05-03 · v1.0.6
Too short…
Love the game but it’s too short for 4 dollars..