Steam market intelligence
Unboxing the Cryptic Killer
90% positive · 2,759 Steam reviews · released Apr 27, 2023 · by Eleven Puzzles
PuzzleOnline Co-OpEscape RoomPoint & ClickMysteryAdventureCasualExploration
What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose
Lifetime units: ~105k
(P10–P90: 41.9k – 230k)
Gross revenue: ~$514k
(P10–P90: $206k – $1.1M)
Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate
Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.
Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model
Last 90 days: 85% positive across 40 stored reviews. Adventure games with 100+ reviews typically sit around 86% (median of 4113 games).
Multiplayer & community93% positive · 42 mentions
“My Playtime: 4h (100% achievement, finished the game twice) My First Playthrough: 2.8h Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (12 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the sequel…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalStory & writing88% positive · 40 mentions
“My Playtime: 4h (100% achievement, finished the game twice) My First Playthrough: 2.8h Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (12 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the sequel…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalPrice & value86% positive · 35 mentions
“Looking for a one time puzzle game to play with your friend that you can get 3 hours out of? This will scratch that itch. Worth picking up on sale.”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 4 h played · Report / request removalGameplay & mechanics94% positive · 18 mentions
“Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, developed and published by Eleven Puzzles, is a distinctive cooperative puzzle game that draws players into a tense and atmospheric mystery. Released in 2023, it has quickly gained recognition for its…”
Recommended · Steam review · Sep 2025 · 18 h played · Report / request removalContent & longevity75% positive · 16 mentions
“My Playtime: 4h (100% achievement, finished the game twice) My First Playthrough: 2.8h Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (12 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the sequel…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalVisuals & audio93% positive · 14 mentions
“My Playtime: 4h (100% achievement, finished the game twice) My First Playthrough: 2.8h Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (12 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the sequel…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removalDifficulty & balance83% positive · 12 mentions
“My Playtime: 4h (100% achievement, finished the game twice) My First Playthrough: 2.8h Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (12 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): No. Intro Unboxing the Cryptic Killer is the sequel…”
Recommended · Steam review · May 2026 · 4 h played · Report / request removal334 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology
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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference
Technology
2D
Art style
CartoonHand-drawn
How you play together
MultiplayerCo-opOnline co-op
Business model
Buy to play
Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.