Ink Cipher (2018)

Developer: Chequered Ink Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, satisfying puzzle where you methodically decode a number-letter cipher in a clean, touch-friendly grid.

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What players say

Players praise its low price for a large puzzle count, but opinions split on difficulty: some find it too hard with obscure vocabulary, while others enjoy the challenge. The developer added content after release but never implemented mid-level saving.

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