Poems & Codes
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Buy Now$9.99 USD or more
Explore the wonderful world of poetry through deceptively simple substitution ciphers. 10% of every sale goes to Project Gutenberg, a volunteer effort to digitize, archive, and distribute literary works
- Decode a vast and varied collection of curated poetry, where each poem is encrypted using one of the world's oldest codes: the substitution cipher
- Decrypt over 400 excerpts as you explore classic poetic themes ranging from the bliss of love to the depths of despair
- Like what you decoded? Read the entire poem in-game or download each poet's anthology online for free, direct links included!
- Share the joy of poetry--10% of every sale will be donated to Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free works of literature
- Play at your own pace with four difficulty settings to choose from
- Relax with a soothing, contemplative soundtrack
- Choose between night or sunlight mode with optional enlarged cipher text
"Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary."
- Khalil Gibran
Updated | 18 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 total ratings) |
Author | Hero Game Co |
Genre | Puzzle, Educational |
Tags | 2D, Atmospheric, Casual, Historical, Indie, Relaxing, Singleplayer, Word game |
Purchase
Buy Now$9.99 USD or more
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $9.99 USD. Your purchase comes with a Steam key. You will get access to the following files:
poemsandcodes-windows64.zip 365 MB
Version v1.6
poemsandcodes-mac64.zip 371 MB
Version v1.6
poemsandcodes-win32.zip 365 MB
Version v1.6
poemsandcodes-linux64.zip 366 MB
Version v1.6
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Development log
- FREE 50 Cipher Update!Mar 01, 2024
- Patch v1.5Oct 20, 2023
- Poems & Codes Now Available!Oct 17, 2023
- Demo patch v1.1Oct 12, 2023
- Demo v.1.01 patchOct 02, 2023
- Demo version 1.0Sep 26, 2023
- Select a Theme UpdateAug 24, 2023
- Demo patch v0.2.1Jul 11, 2023