Games like Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

90% positive from 2,662 reviewsReleased 20235% finish itSteam Deck Playable

What it is

A 2-player cooperative puzzle game where players see different halves of puzzles and must communicate to solve them. It's a tense, collaborative experience to escape a killer.

What players liked

Players praise its cooperative puzzle-solving, comparing it to "Tick Tock: A Tale for Two" for its engaging, shared experience.

The catch

It is over in about two hours, which feels thin for the price.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 2,662 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Unboxing the Cryptic Killer

Underground Blossom

97% positive from 1,368 reviews2023Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click puzzle adventure game where players solve puzzles at distinct metro stations to uncover a character's life story. It offers a mysterious and atmospheric experience with a 2-hour playtime.

What players likedPlayers praise its weird mystery and escalating puzzles, reminiscent of a unique escape room experience.

The catchPuzzles are far too easy and it ends quickly, closer to a demo than a full game.

Both are tagged Escape Room, Mystery and Point & Click.

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Escape Academy

88% positive from 1,304 reviews202254% finish itDeck Verified

A cooperative puzzle-adventure game where players solve escape room challenges. It features a school setting and a variety of themed rooms.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, collaborative escape room game with engaging puzzles, suitable for both solo and co-op play.

The catchEvery room is on a countdown timer, so puzzles cannot be solved at your own pace.

Both are tagged Escape Room, Online Co-Op and Puzzle.

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Agent A: A puzzle in disguise

95% positive from 1,957 reviews2019Deck Unsupported

This is a point-and-click adventure game where players solve logic puzzles in a stylish retro-futuristic setting. The core loop involves exploration, observation, and using collected items to overcome challenges.

What players likedPlayers praise this spy-themed point-and-click puzzle game for its clever puzzles, immersive experience, and escape room-like feel.

The catchConstant backtracking between screens eats most of the playtime and turns tedious.

Both are tagged Escape Room, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?

95% positive from 1,485 reviews2024Deck Verified

This is a first-person horror puzzle game where in-game actions affect reality. It features a cabin setting and a meta-game loop with deadly consequences.

What players likedPlayers describe it as a fun puzzle/escape room game with helpful in-game hints.

The catchIt is over in two to three hours, which feels thin at the full asking price.

Both are tagged Escape Room, Puzzle and Adventure.

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Doors: Paradox

91% positive from 2,032 reviews202229% finish itDeck Playable

A relaxing diorama puzzle escape game where players solve puzzles to open doors and travel to new, visually stunning themed levels. The core loop involves exploring diverse realms and unraveling a story through collectible scrolls.

What players likedPlayers praise Doors: Paradox as a beautiful, charming, and creative cozy puzzle game, improving on previous titles with engaging, unique levels.

The catchPuzzles stay simple and rarely offer real challenge

Both are tagged Mystery, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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Lost in Play

97% positive from 1,751 reviews2022Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and exploration. It has a whimsical, imaginative feel, following two siblings on a quest.

What players likedPlayers praise its charming art, creative puzzles, and relaxing, cartoon-like adventure, often compared to Gravity Falls.

The catchPuzzle difficulty swings wildly from trivial to a card game with no skip button.

Both are tagged Mystery, Point & Click and Puzzle.

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