Underplayed Gems

Encoded War (2023)

Encoded War cover
Developer
Somnolent Team
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.0 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You transcribe morse code messages under pressure in a bleak dystopian setting, with a calm yet tense point-and-click interface.

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What players say

Players find Encoded War a clever but short Papers Please-like where you send Morse code under pressure. The story is dark and covers uncomfortable WWII topics, but the campaign wraps up in about an hour. Many call for key rebinding to avoid strain on the spacebar, while others flag the lack of an FPS limiter as a hardware risk. Opinion is split on value, with most recommending a sale purchase.

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