Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
Puzzle
Two-player co-op puzzle mystery; team up, solve puzzles, outwit the killer.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 1.3K ratings
- Downloads
- 29.6K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- $2.99
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Aug 20
- 2026 · v1.4.1
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About Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
SOLVE A CRYPTIC BOX
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the first standalone chapter to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'. Join forces with a friend and play as detective partners Ally and Old Dog in our debut two-player escape room adventure.
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!
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 Worlds
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.
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the first standalone chapter to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'. Join forces with a friend and play as detective partners Ally and Old Dog in our debut two-player escape room adventure.
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!
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 Worlds
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.
What’s new
Version 1.4.1 · Updated August 20, 2026
Japanese and Korean localization minor bug fixes.
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User reviews
Awesome 2 player puzzle game. Which there were more games like this.
Fun game to play with a friend or partner. Challenging, but not overly complicated. Fully recommended.
very fun challenging game
too short! we wanted more!! hahah
I really enjoyed this :) 10 out of 10
great game 10/10 would recommend
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