Parallel Experiment

Platform(s): Android, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Eleven Puzzles
Release Date: June 5, 2025

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'Parallel Experiment' Delayed For Mobile And PC Until June, Nintendo Switch To Follow

by Rainier on Feb. 26, 2025 @ 11:22 a.m. PST

Two detectives, one deadly experiment, a race against time. Each player only has one half of the puzzle. In this 2-player co-op puzzle game you can survive the parallel experiment only by working together.

Parallel Experiment is the second standalone chapter to the cooperative point-and-click puzzle game series 'Cryptic Killer'.

After getting tricked by the Cryptic Killer in Unboxing the Cryptic Killer, detectives Old Dog and Ally are back on the quest to capture the infamous criminal. A series of cryptic clues leads them across the city taking them closer to uncovering his latest ominous scheme: the Parallel Experiment. While the detectives are uncertain about Cryptic Killer's exact plans, they know they must act fast to stop him.

As they navigate this maze of clues, one question remains: Are they closing in on the Cryptic Killer, or walking into yet another one of his traps? Determination is high—this time, they're not letting him get away.

Two minds are better than one, and the only way you'll be able to catch the Cryptic Killer codes is by working together. Through separate screens, you and your friend will each be given half of a puzzle at each location. Communicate, collaborate, and work together to push your puzzle-solving skills to the limit.

Eleven Puzzles informs fans of Parallel Experiment that faced unforeseen obstacles (did the Cryptic Killer have a hand in this!?) which significantly slowed their progress.

In their effort to deliver the game on time and to their high standards, they would have had to cut some "nice-to-have" elements: extra features, optional puzzles, and even the mobile version.

But players deserve to experience Parallel Experiment as they envisioned it from the beginning, so they've made the difficult decision to push the release to June 5th, 2025. This extra time will also allow the developers to polish every aspect of the game, ensuring a perfect Parallel Experiment experience on day one.

As a plus, mobile versions (iOS & Android) will also launch on the same day, making it even easier for players to find a co-op partner and escape the clutches of the Cryptic Killer together, as crossplay is possible across all platforms! (and a Nintendo Switch version will arrive later in the year!)

Key Features:

  • Two Player Co-Op: In Parallel Experiment, the detectives are separated. You’ll see different items and clues than your partner and will be tested on your communication!
  • Challenging Collaborative Puzzles: Two brains are better than one when it comes to cracking the Cryptic Killer's codes.
  • Explore Illustrated Worlds: Parallel Experiment's hand-illustrated environments are inspired by noir novels.
  • Draw on… Everything!: You cannot solve a case without taking notes. At any time in the game, you can whip out a notebook and pen to make notes and scribble on your environment.

IMPORTANT: "Parallel Experiment" is a 2-player cooperative puzzle game that requires each player to have their own copy on either mobile, tablet, PC or Mac .

Parallel Experiment is coming to mobile (Android/iOS) and PC (Steam) on June 5, 2025, followed by Nintendo Switch later in 2025.


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