Choose CIPHER ZERO
Choose CIPHER ZERO if you want an Indie and Casual game with Camera Comfort, Keyboard Only Option, and Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. CIPHER ZERO launched in 2025.
CIPHER ZERO vs Lock In
CIPHER ZERO and Lock In sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata β release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score β refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: CIPHER ZERO (2025) is 2 years older than Lock In (2027). CIPHER ZERO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lock In has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed β scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Lock In
Choose Lock In if you want an Adventure game with Subtitle Options. Lock In launched in 2027.
Both CIPHER ZERO and Lock In ship Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 CIPHER ZERO |  Lock In | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.3% positive (106 reviews) | β |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Zapdot | FLEB |
Side by side
- CIPHER ZERO (2025) is 2 years older than Lock In (2027).
- CIPHER ZERO is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Lock In has no Deck rating yet.
CIPHER ZERO vs Lock In β FAQ
- Should I play CIPHER ZERO or Lock In first?
- If you want chronology, CIPHER ZERO (2025) came out before Lock In (2027). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter β start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Does CIPHER ZERO run on Steam Deck?
- Yes β CIPHER ZERO is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Lock In doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.