Locktale (2026)

Developer: Mina Pêcheux
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A relaxed, storybook-like puzzle experience where you gently decode hidden messages at your own pace, with no stress or time pressure.

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What players say

A short collection of cipher puzzles with adjustable hint levels and saved in-game notes. Puzzles progress from easy to genuinely hard, though players report recurring bugs, sometimes making solved ciphers read as gibberish, and occasional answer-key quirks. Puzzle veterans find it rewarding, while newcomers may struggle without prior cipher knowledge.

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