Prose & Codes
Explore the wonderful world of books through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.
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Demo (1)
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Multipacks (3)
About Prose & Codes
- Master one of the oldest forms of encryption: the substitution cipher
- Decode over 400 hand-selected excerpts from literary classics both well-known and obscure
- Get a taste of 8 beloved genres, from nostalgic children's stories to bone-chilling tales of horror
- Like what you decoded? Every book is free to read and download online--and only one click away!
- Share the joy of reading--10% of every sale is donated to Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks
- Enjoy a soothing, contemplative piano soundtrack
- Rest your eyes with dark mode and optional enlarged cipher text
- Choose between four difficulty settings
"In the case of good books, the point is not to see how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you." - Mortimer Adler
Content note: This game features excerpts from classic works of literature. Certain excerpts and synopses contain non-graphic references to sex, violence, and alcohol.
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Prose & Codes price history
Lowest tracked price: £4.25 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: £8.50 across 2 stores.
Prose & Codes player count & reviews
99% positive reviews all-time · 13 peak players in the last 30 days.
Prose & Codes — frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Prose & Codes at the cheapest price?
Right now the cheapest offer for Prose & Codes is £8.50 at Steam. KingsPrice compares 2 offers from 2 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
What is the lowest price Prose & Codes has ever been?
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for Prose & Codes is £4.25 (recorded on Jul 7, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
How many people play Prose & Codes?
Prose & Codes peaked at 13 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 17, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7+ 32bit
- Processor: Intel Celeron
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- Storage: 250 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7+ 64bit
- Processor: Intel i5 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- Storage: 250 MB available space
