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Unravel the mystery of a cryptic box in this 2-player co-op puzzle game. Join forces as two detectives, solve cooperative puzzles, communicate effectively, crack the codes and outsmart the killer.

2023IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · macOSby Eleven Puzzles
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Frequently asked about Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

Does Unboxing the Cryptic Killer run on Steam Deck?
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Unboxing the Cryptic Killer cost?
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Unboxing the Cryptic Killer have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Unboxing the Cryptic Killer supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Unboxing the Cryptic Killer?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Unboxing the Cryptic Killer are Unsolved Case, Parallel Experiment, Detective tales: A Study in Scarlet.
Who developed Unboxing the Cryptic Killer?
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer was developed by Eleven Puzzles.

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