Underplayed Gems

The Da Vinci Cryptex (2023)

The Da Vinci Cryptex cover
Developer
XSGames
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Strategy
Rating
2.5 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a calm, focused logic puzzle where you work through increasingly tricky riddles in a dark, atmospheric room.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, relaxing puzzle book with no story or dialog. Most puzzles are easy, with a few that feel arbitrary or repetitive. It lacks the depth of similar titles and is not a challenge for experienced puzzlers.

Screenshots

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