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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.
Poems & Codes
Hero Game Co LLCDeveloper
Hero Game Co LLCPublisher
2023-10-17Release
🎹🖱️ Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support
Very Positive (72 reviews)
Public Linux Depots:
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2025-01-06 v1.7 Update notes (cont.)

Hello code-breakers!

Also as part of patch v1.7, we've updated the game engine from LOVE2D 11.4 to 11.5. Hopefully this will resolve some of the long-standing driver/OS level issues some of our players have experienced due to bugs in LOVE2D 11.4.

[ 2025-01-06 22:34:04 CET ] [Original Post]
2025-01-06 Hotfix

Rolling back previous patch to add fixes.

[ 2025-01-06 22:06:22 CET ] [Original Post]
2025-01-06 Update notes (v1.7)

Hello code-breakers!

We've replaced the audio library (OpenAL) with an updated version to hopefully solve some of the sound/audio issues reported by our Windows players.

The game should also now report any errors when failing to create the device_settings.txt file. This happens when the game is started and no device_settings.txt file is detected.

[ 2025-01-06 22:01:53 CET ] [Original Post]
Introducing The Case of the Worst Day Ever!

We're super excited to announce our next game: The Case of the Worst Day Ever! Check out the teaser trailer below!

It was supposed to be a party, but nobody's celebrating. Peek into the lives of each grumpy family member, collect clues, and cheer everyone up in this cozy fill-in-the-blank mystery.

Wishlist now and look out for a demo releasing early next year!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279410/The_Case_of_the_Worst_Day_Ever/
If you're interested in being a play-tester, please email us at herogameco@tutanota.com

[ 2024-10-25 22:53:25 CET ] [Original Post]
Trading Cards Now Available!

We're thrilled to announce that trading cards and community items are now available for Poems & Codes!

  • 8 Poem Trading Cards
  • 4 Beautiful Profile Backgrounds
  • 5 Themed Emoticons
Thank you so much for your continued support. We're a husband & wife team, and we couldn't do it without you!

Happy trading!

[ 2024-04-22 15:00:10 CET ] [Original Post]
FREE UPDATE: 50 new ciphers to decode!

50 New Ciphers!


We're so excited to share our very first FREE content update for Poems & Codes, which includes 50 new ciphers made from brand new poems!

Happy solving!


P.S. If you haven't already, check out the companion game Prose & Codes, which turns classic literature into ciphers!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1718910

[ 2024-03-01 17:01:44 CET ] [Original Post]
Patch v1.5

Hello!

This patch contains:

  • fixes duplicate lines in Goethe's biography
  • adds brightness slider to graphics settings

[ 2023-10-20 20:06:26 CET ] [Original Post]
Linux patch

Hello! This patch is for Linux users only. It should fix the no sound issue, but If you continue to have issues with your setup, try the following:

Right click on Poems & Codes in your library and select Properties. Click Compatibility and check the box that says "Force the use of a specific Steam Play compatibility tool". Use the dropdown that appears to select "Steam Linux Runtime 1.0".

If that doesn't do the trick for you, let us know!

[ 2023-10-19 19:17:21 CET ] [Original Post]
Poems & Codes Now Available!

We're so thrilled to announce that Poems & Codes is now available for purchase!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295070

Happy solving and thank you so much for your support!

[ 2023-10-17 18:04:10 CET ] [Original Post]
Join us for the last Poems & Codes Livestream during Next Fest!

If you missed our first livestream, come hang out for our next one! We'll be playing the new Poems & Codes demo (check it out if you haven't already!)

We'll be live October 15 at 7:00PM CST

Hope to see you there!

[ 2023-10-13 19:30:05 CET ] [Original Post]
Join us for the Poems & Codes Livestream during Next Fest!

We're so excited to share the Poems & Codes demo with everyone! You can try out the demo for yourself during Next Fest, and we'd love it if you'd join us for our Poems & Codes livestreams!

We'll be live October 12 at 7:00PM CST & October 15 at 7:00PM CST

Hope to see you there!

[ 2023-10-09 20:00:56 CET ] [Original Post]

Minimum Setup

  • OS: Ubuntu
  • Processor: Intel Celeron (or equivalent)Memory: 2 GB RAMStorage: 250 MB available space
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  • Memory: 4 GB RAMStorage: 250 MB available space
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    • Processor: i5 (or equivalent)Memory: 4 GB RAMStorage: 250 MB available space
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