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Cypher is a first person puzzle game about cryptography.
Cypher is a puzzle, indie and difficult game
developed and published by Matthew Brown.
Released on February 20th 2018 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 854 reviews of which 777 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows Vista (64-bit) or later
- Processor: 2.8 GHz+
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Shader Model 3.0
- Storage: 250 MB available space
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You’ll be introduced to some of the best-known concepts and puzzles (ciphers) in cryptography, which I think are fairly accessible for beginners. However, since the difficulty is far from linear, you’ll quickly find yourself stuck. For experts, this game is a good refresher but may lacks content. A level editor and workshop would have been a nice adding, but for a game that costs 5€ there’s not much more to expect.
Cypher is a game that understands very well how to turn learning into something genuinely interesting. Instead of explaining everything directly, it makes you genuinely curious about how each system works. Solving a cipher here doesn’t feel like simply completing a puzzle, but like understanding the logic behind a hidden message. One of the best parts is how the game sparks a real interest in cryptography. While playing, I started learning more about the Vigenère cipher and the Enigma machine, not just as historical concepts, but as methods that genuinely required reasoning, interpretation, and attention to patterns. The game manages to teach without feeling like a lesson, and that makes all the difference. It’s also impossible not to think of the Zodiac Killer’s Z340 cipher, which was deciphered in 2020 by David Oranchak, Sam Blake, and Jarl Van Eycke after remaining unsolved for decades. The complete message read: “I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING LOTS OF FUN IN TRYING TO CATCH ME THAT WASN’T ME ON THE TV SHOW WHICH BRINGS UP A POINT ABOUT ME I AM NOT AFRAID OF THE GAS CHAMBER BECAUSE IT WILL SEND ME TO PARADICE ALL THE SOONER BECAUSE I NOW HAVE ENOUGH SLAVES TO WORK FOR ME WHERE EVERYONE ELSE HAS NOTHING WHEN THEY REACH PARADICE SO THEY ARE AFRAID OF DEATH I AM NOT AFRAID BECAUSE I KNOW THAT MY NEW LIFE WILL BE AN EASY ONE IN PARADICE DEATH” It’s interesting to see how real cases like this make cryptography even more fascinating once you start understanding the methods behind these ciphers. Cypher may look simple on the surface, but it is a very clever game in the way it sparks curiosity and turns knowledge into part of the gameplay itself.
Pre-game completion atm | ** Completed room 1,2,3,7- some puzzles I took screenshots of and did elsewhere in my free time & haven't been added to my total hours |, but I know what I'm in for Highly recommend for anyone that loves cryptography or ones that are interested in the idea. Mono gives a bit of nostalgia and is usually the area you'll find if you're in or out imo, willing to sit with your notepad and some patience I would plead the case to others or new people that it's worth sticking through to solve things out for yourself and the experience. Don't be pressured to expect to "just know" things and stress yourself out if it's not something you actively practice/do Generally no one is naturally incapable of learning anything, just be willing to break down and rebuild what you believe and think. Consider it a project, not a story game
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cypher is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.
No, Cypher is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Cypher received 777 positive votes out of a total of 854 achieving a rating of 8.56.
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Cypher was developed and published by Matthew Brown.
Yes, Cypher is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Cypher is not playable on MacOS.
No, Cypher is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Cypher is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Cypher is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Cypher does not support VR.
Cypher is a single-player game.
No, Cypher does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Cypher does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Cypher does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Cypher is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Cypher.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 17 September 2026 20:06 UTC |
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| SteamSpy data | 22 October 2026 18:37 UTC |
| Steam price | 26 October 2026 19:58 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 20 October 2026 09:57 UTC |
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Developer
Matthew Brown
Publisher
Matthew Brown
Release
20 Feb 2018
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