The Message From Deep Space

The Message From Deep Space is a puzzle game about deciphering an alien language. Set in 1973, it begins when a meteorite reaches Earth and broadcasts radio waves. You play as the mission’s Translator, working with a group of scientists to design responses to its transmissions. Correct responses elicit new messages, through which you uncover patterns, words, syntax and meaning—and investigate what the aliens want to say.

Decipher the message

You begin with the limited universal constants available to technologically advanced civilizations and use them to interpret a message spanning real-world fields of mathematics and science. You design radio transmissions by frequency and manage a dictionary that you build as you translate. The game takes a realistic approach to deciphering an interstellar message and includes more than 1,000 in-game dialogues.

Work with the scientists

The scientists respond to your actions as you investigate the messages. Your collaborators include a meticulous linguist, a single-minded computer programmer and an affable astronomer. You can also learn about the alien civilization and interface with a retro computer.

Game content

The game offers more than 30 hours of gameplay and an original soundtrack lasting over 30 minutes.