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In 2058, decode an alien glyph-only transmission by testing symbols against equations, puzzles, and clues hidden in its interface.
Released 01 Nov 2026
Decode Alien Glyphs
Solve Base-Seven Math
Test Your Translations
Explore an alien logographic writing system with over 1,000 glyphs, from their number system to their culture and thought.
Developed by Artless Games · Published by Artless Games
Themes from a helpfulness-selected sample of Steam reviews, not the aggregate Steam score.
In 2058, Earth receives a stream of mysterious symbols from space. You take the role of an interpreter, trying to understand the message and the civilization behind it. Nearly the entire interface is written in the alien script; your own notes are the only place for human-language translations.
Work out what glyphs mean from patterns, context, equations, and the effects of interacting with interface elements. Lessons and quizzes ask you to apply what you have inferred, while mini-games offer additional chances to investigate the symbols. An in-game dictionary and similar-symbol pages help you review what you have found.
Correct answers open further material across chapters, but the game does not simply mark your proposed translations right or wrong; you must judge them by whether they fit. Mathematical and scientific ideas provide early clues, and later material includes alien writing such as poetry and jokes. You can pursue the main path without translating every glyph, or keep exploring the larger body of text.
Players who enjoy demanding deduction puzzles often praise the gradual process of building an alien language from sparse clues and the satisfying moments when a translation unlocks new connections. Many also appreciate the unusual glyph-only interface and the sense of learning about the aliens through their writing. Reviews repeatedly note that the experience is highly challenging and math-heavy, which some find rewarding and others find frustrating, especially alongside limited guidance and little confirmation that a translation is correct.
In year 2058, Earth received a large number of mysterious symbols from space. Who are they? Where are they from? And more importantly, what are they talking about?
Message From Aliens is a sci-fi puzzle game about decoding an alien language.
The entire game interface is written in mysterious symbols, and the only human language you can see in this game is your own notes.
Features:
1. An alien logographic writing system with over 1,000 characters, and more than 20,000 characters of game text.
You don't need to translate everything if you want to reach the game's ending. And there is plenty of content and secret if you want to explore more.
2. Don't be scared by the number of characters. The alien logograms are designed to be more logical and less complex than human logograms.
3. The first chapter of this game introduces alien number system. Most of the alien texts are just equations. (Alien Carl Sagan also believes math is the universal common knowledge.)
And the last chapter includes alien peotry and alien joke.
4. In-game alien-alien dictionary.
5. This game is inspired by the novels Stories of Your Life and Contact.
In fact, you are playing both protagonist's role, interpreting alien signals and deciphering an alien writing system.
Don't worry. Playing game will not teleport you to light-years away, or turn your understanding of time non-linear.
6. Some scientific concepts are involved, such as gravity and water electrolysis.
This game is not recommended for players under 15 years old.
7. Mini-games (in alien language)
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 29 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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