Artless Games launches alien-language puzzler Message From Aliens on Steam
The sci-fi decoding game has an alien script of more than 1,000 characters and in-game text exceeding 20,000 characters.
Artless Games released its sci-fi language-decoding puzzle game Message From Aliens for PC via Steam on November 2, 2026. The game is built around an unknown alien ideographic script that players must decipher as they progress.
The alien writing system contains more than 1,000 characters, and the game's in-game text exceeds 20,000 characters. It is divided into multiple chapters: chapter 1 focuses on working out how the aliens represent numbers, while the final chapter includes poems and jokes written in the script.
Players do not need to decode every piece of text to reach the ending. Extra content and secrets are included for those who work through the script more thoroughly.
The Steam store page lists Japanese language support, even though the in-game text is written in the unknown script. A demo version of the game is also available.
The title was previously covered by GamesPark. A demo was released in September 2026, and at the time of that coverage the game had 203 Steam reviews and a "Very Positive" rating.
Quick answers
When did Message From Aliens launch?
Artless Games released the game for PC via Steam on November 2, 2026.
Is there a demo of Message From Aliens?
Yes, a demo version is available.
Does Message From Aliens support Japanese?
The Steam store page lists Japanese language support, though the in-game text is written in an unknown alien script.