Factsheet

Developer:
Zapdot
Based in Boston, MA

Release date:
July 22, 2025

Platforms:
Steam

Social:
bluesky
instagram
tiktok
discord

Website:
https://www.cipherzerogame.com

Description

CIPHER ZERO is a minimalist logic game.

You have two actions.

Toggle a tile on or off.

Check your solution.

Can you solve for 𝒙?

Features

  • Experiment with curious glyphs to infer their rules.
  • Delve into over 300 hand-crafted puzzles to solve at your own pace.
  • Explore several locations that evolve and grow with your understanding.
  • Vibe with an immersive, chill soundtrack that reacts to your actions and experiences in the game.

Videos

CIPHER ZERO: Launch Trailer YouTube


Images

download all screenshots & photos as .zip (50MB)
screenshot_0001_Lake_Title.png
screenshot_0002_Lake_LevelSelect.png
screenshot_0003_Lake_Submit.png
screenshot_0004_Lake_Solved.png
screenshot_0005_Lake_Wrong.png
screenshot_0006_Lake_LevelSelect02.png
screenshot_0007_Lake_RevealWorld.png
screenshot_0008_Farmland_LevelSelect.png
screenshot_0009_Farmland_PuzzleEx01..png
screenshot_0010_Farmland_PuzzleEx01..png
screenshot_0011_Powerplant_Title.png
screenshot_0012_Powerplant_PuzzleEx01.png
screenshot_0012_Powerplant_PuzzleEx02.png
screenshot_0015_Credits.png

Key Art

download key art files as .zip (12MB)
keyart_00_CIPHERZERO.png
keyart_01_Lake1.png
keyart_02_Lake2.png
keyart_03_Farm.png

download logo files as .zip (156KB)
logo_00_OnImageOverlay.png
logo_01_OnDarkSolidColors.png
logo_02_OnLightSolidColors.png
logo_03_Studio_Square.png
logo_04_Studio_Wide.png
icon.png

Awards & Recognition

  • "Official Selection" Indie LIVE Expo, Winter 2023
  • "Official Selection" Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, October 2023
  • "Official Selection" Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, May 2024
  • "Official Selection" Cerebral Puzzle Showcase, May 2025
  • "Official Selection" Thinky Direct, May 2025

Request Press Copy

You can always request a press copy by sending us a quick email.


Monetization Permission

Zapdot allows for the contents of CIPHER ZERO to be published through video broadcasting services for any commercial or non-commercial purposes. Monetization of videos created containing assets from CIPHER ZERO is legally & explicitly allowed by Zapdot. This permission can be found in writing at http://press.cipherzerogame.com/.


CIPHER ZERO (original game soundtrack)
Intricate soundscapes, pulsating rhythms, and a dark, moody ambiance. An essential take on the dynamic soundtrack in CIPHER ZERO by its composer: Will Seegers. https://album.cipherzerogame.com.


About Zapdot

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Zapdot develops interactive experiences for serious, entertainment, commercial, and experimental projects. Our team is filled with ambitious individuals who have shipped titles for console, mobile, web, and desktop platforms since 2009. We are an active member in the local and global community. Zapdot sponsors local meetups and developer events, and provides advice and mentorship to students and aspiring developers. We also contribute to open-source projects and share our tools to help others develop effectively and efficiently.

More information
More information on Zapdot, our logo & relevant media are available here.



presskit() by Rami Ismail (Vlambeer) - also thanks to these fine folks