Explore a world of intrigue and mystery.

Paradox of the Cryptomancers features mind-bending puzzles similar to those in Myst. And, like Ready Player One, this is a treasure hunt of epic proportions where the prizes are real.

Mysteries are scattered throughout many dimensions, each with a cryptic secret to be discovered.

There are 20 challenging puzzles to be tackled. Be prepared: some are not for the faint of heart. They may require deep scrutiny and clever solutions.

Each day during launch, a new puzzle will be unlocked for all to join the fray. Race to solve the puzzle first!

Get ready.

FAQ

When is the release date?

May 25th, 2018.

When are new puzzles unlocked?

Each day at precisely 6:00 PM PDT, we will unlock a new puzzle, and possibly two. This will conclude with the final puzzle being unlocked on June 11th.

How do I access the unlocked level?

You need to have completed all previous puzzles, and then click on the elevator button for the new puzzle.

How hard are the puzzles?

They start moderately difficult, and ramp up to very hard. However, we don't expect any puzzle to remain unsolved for more than a day.

Am I allowed to cheat?

We don't believe cheating will provide much, if any, benefit to the player. However, since we can't prevent it, you are allowed to cheat. This includes modifying game files, and modifying the game's memory.

Can I monetize videos of Paradox of the Cryptomancers?

Yes! Feel free to stream, and post videos to YouTube or anywhere else.

I'm stuck. Help!

We encourage you to join with your fellow cryptomancers, and help eachother. Some puzzles may be too difficult for any one person to solve themself. Look to the steam forums for leads.

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