Prose & Codes (2022)

Developer: Hero Game Co LLC
Genres: Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 337 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Decoding classical literature feels like a quiet, thoughtful journey through language and history.

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What players say

Players enjoy solving substitution ciphers made from literary excerpts, with a gentle difficulty curve and meditative music. The puzzles are simple but satisfying, though some find Shakespeare's archaic English frustrating.

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