Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

Eleven Puzzles · April 27, 2023 · Puzzle, Online Co-Op, Escape Room, Mystery, Point & Click

Buy Unboxing the Cryptic Killer from Steam at $5.99 — the cheapest of 3 stores we compare.

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Unboxing the Cryptic Killer price by region

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer costs £4.99 in the United Kingdom, €5.89 in Europe (EUR), $5.99 in the United States, $5.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$7.79 in Canada, A$8.79 in Australia, NZ$8.99 in New Zealand, zł19.99 in Poland and R$20.49 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Unboxing the Cryptic Killer offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £4.99 £4.99 — 3
Europe (EUR) €5.89 €5.89 — 3
United Statesyour region $5.99 $5.99 — 3
Georgia (USD) $5.99 $5.99 — 3
Canada CA$7.79 CA$7.79 — 3
Australia A$8.79 A$8.79 — 3
New Zealand NZ$8.99 NZ$8.99 — 3
Poland zł19.99 zł19.99 — 3
Brazil R$20.49 R$20.49 — 3

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

✦ AI summary

Two detectives must collaborate across split-screen puzzles, each seeing only half the clues while racing to escape the Cryptic Killer's deadly box. This asynchronous cooperative mystery demands constant communication and teamwork as you untangle intricate codes to save innocent lives and unmask a serial killer.

IMPORTANT: "Unboxing the Cryptic Killer" 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!



SOLVE A CRYPTIC BOX



Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the first standalone chapter to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'.

Two seasoned detectives, Ally and Old Dog, are entangled in a chilling unsolved case. Lured on a perilous trail, they fall into the clutches of the enigmatic Cryptic Killer they've been relentlessly pursuing. The stakes are sky-high as two innocent lives hang in the balance. In order to save them, Ally and Old Dog must unravel a box of intricate puzzles masterfully designed by the nefarious killer. Test your mettle and join this high-stakes race against time, where every puzzle solved is a step closer to unmasking the Cryptic Killer.

THE ONLY WAY TO ESCAPE IS TO WORK TOGETHER



Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is a puzzle for exactly two players. The name of the game is collaboration. Each player takes on one of the two roles and works their way through a series of challenging puzzles. You'll each see one half of the same puzzle and must work together to crack the codes and escape the Cryptic Killer's clutches.

FEATURES LIST


  • Two Player Co-Op
    In Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, 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.
  • Unravel a Thrilling Story
    Track the Cryptic Killer's movements as Detectives Old Dog and Ally in this ongoing murder mystery saga.
  • Explore Illustrated World
    Unboxing the Cryptic Killer features hand-illustrated environments that 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.

Go ahead! Don't let him get away!

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Online co-op
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 8, 2026
This game is a bit short but it makes up for it tenfold in the quality of the gameplay and puzzles its amazing I really enjoyed the story and the art I would highly recommend for an afternoon or evening with a friend!
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Aug 31, 2026
Sorry, it's got some fun puzzles but it also feels like they made it just long enough that you can't return it after you beat it, but not long enough to feel satisfying. And, I dunno, I saw the ending from a mile away. Very thin story.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 29, 2026
Incredible game, it was so much fun to solve a case with my friend and laugh at how stupid we are for not figuring something out. Could not recommend more.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 6, 2026
Super fun game, very well made, awesome to play with friends.
Recommended Sep 4, 2026
It's so good that I wished that the bomb went off
Recommended Aug 30, 2026
Amazing Game. Love the communication aspect and how the hints are in another person's game. The puzzles are a lot of fun, even if they are confusing sometimes, but the hints help immensely if you're really stuck - without giving too much away. Highly highly recommend. We started with unsolved case and moved on to this one and will definitely be playing the next one.

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