# Games like CIPHER ZERO

> The closest matches to CIPHER ZERO: Taiji, Lingo, Polimines, Nurikabe World, and Strange Jigsaws. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Taiji](https://imho.run/games/1141580/taiji) — Shares rule discovery with CIPHER ZERO. 785 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1141580/)
2. [Lingo](https://imho.run/games/1814170/lingo) — Also Abstract and Surreal, like CIPHER ZERO. 659 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1814170/)
3. [Polimines](https://imho.run/games/1892790/polimines) — Also Short and Abstract, like CIPHER ZERO. 131 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1892790/)
4. [Nurikabe World](https://imho.run/games/2964540/nurikabe-world) — Shares pattern recognition with CIPHER ZERO. 142 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2964540/)
5. [Strange Jigsaws](https://imho.run/games/2702170/strange-jigsaws) — Also Abstract and Logic, like CIPHER ZERO. 2,800 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2702170/)
6. [Hook](https://imho.run/games/367580/hook) — A frequent pick in CIPHER ZERO players' libraries, and another Indie. 3,838 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/367580/)
7. [LOK Digital](https://imho.run/games/2207440/lok-digital) — Also Logic, like CIPHER ZERO. 242 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2207440/)
8. [A Little to the Left](https://imho.run/games/1629520/a-little-to-the-left) — Shares pattern recognition with CIPHER ZERO. 9,531 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1629520/)
9. [LIMBO](https://imho.run/games/48000/limbo) — Also Short and Surreal, like CIPHER ZERO. 12,690 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/48000/)
10. [Cosmic Express](https://imho.run/games/583270/cosmic-express) — Also Abstract and Surreal, like CIPHER ZERO. 338 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/583270/)
11. [HER TREES : PUZZLE DREAM](https://imho.run/games/3300800/her-trees-puzzle-dream) — Shares pattern recognition with CIPHER ZERO. 238 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3300800/)
12. [Hexcells](https://imho.run/games/265890/hexcells) — Also Short and Logic, like CIPHER ZERO. 2,917 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/265890/)
13. [Manifold Garden](https://imho.run/games/473950/manifold-garden) — Also Abstract and Surreal, like CIPHER ZERO. 4,329 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/473950/)
14. [Antichamber](https://imho.run/games/219890/antichamber) — Also Abstract and Surreal, like CIPHER ZERO. 10,145 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219890/)
15. [The Witness](https://imho.run/games/210970/the-witness) — Same atmospheric mood as CIPHER ZERO. 8,747 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/210970/)
16. [Chroma Zero](https://imho.run/games/3121470/chroma-zero) — Also Logic, like CIPHER ZERO. 201 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3121470/)
17. [Axyz](https://imho.run/games/2850490/axyz) — Also Abstract and Surreal, like CIPHER ZERO. 98 Steam reviews, 100% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2850490/)
18. [100 hidden eternals](https://imho.run/games/1480120/100-hidden-eternals) — Also Abstract and Surreal, like CIPHER ZERO. 330 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1480120/)
19. [🔴 Circles](https://imho.run/games/460250/circles) — Also Abstract, like CIPHER ZERO. 118 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/460250/)
20. [Logic Bombs](https://imho.run/games/3816700/logic-bombs) — Shares pattern recognition with CIPHER ZERO. 446 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3816700/)
21. [Yugo Puzzle](https://imho.run/games/1693260/yugo-puzzle) — Also Abstract and Logic, like CIPHER ZERO. 95 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693260/)
22. [Sokobond](https://imho.run/games/290260/sokobond) — Also Abstract, like CIPHER ZERO. 280 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/290260/)
23. [Understand](https://imho.run/games/1299400/understand) — Also Abstract and Logic, like CIPHER ZERO. 333 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1299400/)
24. [Kombine](https://imho.run/games/539750/kombine) — A frequent pick in CIPHER ZERO players' libraries, and another Strategy. 64 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/539750/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1332180&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1332180&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1332180&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1332180
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1332180
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About CIPHER ZERO

A minimalist logic game. Can you solve for 𝒙?

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1332180
- **Developer:** Zapdot
- **Publisher:** Zapdot
- **Genres:** Indie, Casual
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Touch Only Option, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jul 22, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1332180/cipher-zero)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1332180&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1332180/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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