Realistic Missions
The historical context makes this very engaging. I like the mission success read out after a cipher is decrypted.
Realistic WW2 cipher cracking puzzle game
The radio announcer voice is a nice touch.
Immerse yourself in WWII codebreaking. Decrypt authentic historical messages using real encryption techniques, from Caesar shifts to the Enigma machine. Learn about wartime operations and advance through ranks as you master cryptanalysis.
1.0.4
September 22, 2026
- NEW: Links from App Store events now open that theater in the app - An event link to a theater you have not unlocked opens its unlock screen
$3.99
Premium Puzzles
Full Access — All 30 core missions
Cipher Command features seven historically accurate cipher types: Caesar, Substitution, Rail Fence, Vigenere, Playfair, ADFGVX, and the Enigma machine. Each puzzle utilizes a real encryption method employed during wartime.
The game offers over 30 historical missions spread across four different theaters of war, including D-Day preparations and Pacific Theater intelligence. Each mission is grounded in real historical events.
No, Cipher Command is designed to be ad-free. It also avoids energy meters and subscriptions, offering a pure codebreaking experience.
Cipher Command is free to start, with the opening missions available at no cost. Additional historical theaters can be purchased individually as one-time purchases.
Cipher Command does not mention offline play capabilities in its description. However, its focus on historical puzzles and single-player progression suggests it may be playable without an internet connection.
Cipher Command has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults interested in its historical and puzzle-solving content.
The app was last updated on September 22, 2026, with version 1.0.4. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future content additions.
Cipher Command is available on iPhone and iPad, indicating it is optimized for Apple's mobile operating systems.