Unsolved Case

Unsolved Case is a two-player cooperative puzzle game and a standalone prequel to the Cryptic Killer point-and-click puzzle series. You play detectives Ally and Old Dog as they investigate the return of the Cryptic Killer, solve puzzles and codes, and search for a way out. A focused playthrough takes 30–60 minutes.

The case

Years ago, the Cryptic Killer was imprisoned at the infamous Anagram Asylum. Now he is taunting the detectives again, raising the question of whether they caught the wrong person or are dealing with a copycat. A mysterious locked box arrives at Ally and Old Dog’s addresses, sending them on a chase through new locations to crack codes and unravel the mystery.

Work together

Co-op is required to solve the case. At each location, the two players use separate screens and receive different items, clues and halves of a puzzle. You must communicate and collaborate to solve the Cryptic Killer’s codes and make progress.

Puzzle-solving tools

The game’s hand-illustrated environments draw inspiration from noir novels. You can take out a notebook and pen at any time to make notes and scribble on your surroundings.