
A new lead turns up old doubts about an 'Unsolved Case'. A trap, or a copycat killer? In this co-op puzzle game prequel to the award-winning Cryptic Killer series, put on your detective badges as you collaborate and communicate to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and catch the Cryptic Killer.
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IMPORTANT: "Unsolved Case" is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC or Mac . Internet connection and voice communication are essential. Need a Player Two? Join our Discord community - find the link in the game details on the right!
Unsolved Case is the free, standalone prequel to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'.
Dip your toes in and go back to where it all began as you team up as detective duo Old Dog and Ally against the Cryptic Killer. For the first time in the series, you'll encounter a labyrinth of puzzles and challenges laid by one of the most devious minds in the world. Solve puzzles, crack codes, and find a way out.
Do you have what it takes to crack the Unsolved Case of the Cryptic Killer? Crack the case during a focused playthrough of 30-60 minutes—perfect for a night of puzzle solving.
Years ago, the twisted Cryptic Killer was put away behind bars at the infamous Anagram Asylum. But today, he's back, and he's taunting the detectives. Did they catch the wrong guy, or are they looking at a copycat killer?
A new lead arrives in the form of a mysterious locked box, delivered directly to their addresses. Detectives Ally and Old Dog are once again sent on a chase that'll challenge them unlike any case before. Explore new locations, crack codes, and unravel the mystery. In this prequel, you're invited to step into the detectives' shoes and return to where it all began.
Two minds are better than one, and the only way you'll be able to crack the Cryptic Killer's codes is by working together. Through separate screens, you and your friend will each be given half of a puzzle at each location. Communicate, collaborate, and work together to push your puzzle-solving skills to the limit.
Full Game for Free
Get started as detectives Ally and Old Dog with this complete prequel game at no cost, providing a glimpse into the larger puzzle series.
30-60 Minutes of Puzzle Solving
Immerse yourself in an adventure filled with engaging puzzles, designed to be resolved within half an hour to an hour.
Two Player Co-Op
In Unsolved Case, the detectives are separated. You’ll see different items and clues than your partner and will be tested on your communication!
Challenging Collaborative Puzzles
Two brains are better than one when it comes to cracking the Cryptic Killer's codes.
Explore Illustrated World
Unsolved Case's hand-illustrated environments are inspired by noir novels.
Draw on… Everything!
You cannot solve a case without taking notes. At any time in the game, you can whip out a notebook and pen to make notes and scribble on your environment.
Hurry up, or risk losing more than just the case!
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Languages: English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish, Czech +2 more
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Good game, enjoyed it.
Very cool. If you didn't read (like me) it's a prequel and takes around 1h to finish
really fun prologue! this demo is short and sweet, and was enjoyable to play through. I found the puzzles fun, but i think 2 of them didnt really hint at what to do enough which led to them seeming unsolvable without the in-game hints. Overall though it was really fun and i've bought the full game and its sequel which i look forward to playing :D
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buns ass game unless your a steam redditor (johnny)
este juego es una increible basura a mi parecer no puedes interactuar con casi nada y el multijugador no sirve de nada
i love it, very fun co-op game
Excelente para jugar con un amigo, todo bien.
Unsolved Case es un juego cooperativo de puzzles y misterio diseñado exclusivamente para dos jugadores, donde la comunicación es tan importante como la lógica. Además, es gratuito, haciéndolo una de las mejores experiencias cortas que podés probar con un amigo. Unsolved Case es un buen ejemplo de cómo hacer un juego coop duo de puzzles sin complicarlo innecesariamente. No intenta ser un thriller enorme ni un escape room imposible, en cambio, se enfoca en hacer que dos personas hablen, compartan pistas y puedan entender juntos el juego. Es una aventura breve, inteligente y muy divertida para quienes disfrutan resolver misterios en equipo. Duración: 30-60 minutos.
Fun escape room to play with firends!
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