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Poems & Codes
Explore the wonderful world of poetry through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.
Released:
Oct 17, 2023
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Developer:
Hero Game Co LLC
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Publisher:
Hero Game Co LLC
Puzzle
Relaxing
Word Game
Logic
Casual
Education
Emotional
Historical
Philosophical
Atmospheric
Stylized
2D
Singleplayer
Indie
The Developer Says...

In support of Project Gutenberg, a volunteer effort to digitize, archive, and distribute works of literature
- 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 is donated to Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks
- 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
Content note: This game features classic works of poetry and brief biographies of poets. Certain biographies and poems contain non-graphic references to violence, drugs, sex, and suicide.
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Back of the Box Details
Steam Deck
Playable
DLC
None
DRM/EULA Notices
None
Achievements
None
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None
Metacritic
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Content Notices
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Controller Support
None
Reviews
94%
Very Positive
Based on 86 reviews
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