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Prose & Codes

98% positive of 319 Steam reviews

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Main story
Unknown
Everything
32 h
Released
2022
Steam Deck
Playable
Known on
Steam, itch.io

Made by Hero Game Co LLC.

About the game

Explore the wonderful world of books through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.

What sets it apart

  • Based On A Novel
  • Word Game
  • Philosophical
  • Logic
  • Historical
  • Relaxing
  • Puzzle
  • Stylized
  • Trivia
  • Retro
  • Story Rich
  • Atmospheric

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What players say

  • Not recommended
    I went into Prose & Codes expecting a bit more of a traditional puzzle game, but what I got was something quieter and much more focused on cryptograms and literature. And honestly, the idea behind it is lovely. You decode excerpts from classic books, occasionally discover authors or works you didn’t know before, and actually learn something along the way. The connection to Project Gutenberg makes the whole concept…

    8.1 h played when written. 6 found it helpful.

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  • Recommended
    I find this game very tough, but over ll enjoyable. The links to the works is a fun inclusion. I also enjoyed streaming this and working on it with friends as well.

    7.5 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.

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