# Picklock

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q116616260](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q116616260)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/picklock

## Summary  
Picklock is a 2020 adventure, simulation, and strategy video game developed and published by Creepy Brothers. It is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS as a single-player experience, distributed digitally via Steam. The game received mixed reviews, with an OpenCritic score of 52/100.

## Key Facts  
- **Release Date:** May 7, 2020 ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220))  
- **Developer/Publisher:** Creepy Brothers ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220))  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220))  
- **Genres:** Adventure, simulation, strategy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17013880))  
- **Game Mode:** Single-player ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220))  
- **Review Score:** 52/100 (OpenCritic Top Critic Average, 2021) ([OpenCritic](https://opencritic.com/game/9460))  
- **Languages Supported:** English, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, German, Traditional Chinese ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220))  
- **Distribution:** Digital download via Steam ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What platforms is Picklock available on?  
A: Picklock is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS, distributed digitally through Steam.  

### Q: Who developed Picklock?  
A: The game was developed and published by Creepy Brothers, an independent video game studio.  

### Q: What type of game is Picklock?  
A: Picklock combines adventure, simulation, and strategy elements in a single-player experience.  

## Why It Matters  
Picklock represents an indie effort blending multiple genres—adventure, simulation, and strategy—into a cohesive gameplay experience. While its critical reception was mixed, it showcases the creative potential of smaller developers in the gaming industry. The game's availability on major platforms like Steam ensures accessibility, while its multilingual support broadens its appeal globally. Its release during the 2020 pandemic also highlights how indie games contributed to diversifying entertainment options during a period of increased demand for digital content.

## Notable For  
- **Genre Hybrid:** Combines adventure, simulation, and strategy mechanics in a single-player format.  
- **Indie Development:** Created and published by Creepy Brothers, emphasizing independent game production.  
- **Multilingual Support:** Offers localization in six languages, including Russian and Traditional Chinese.  

## Body  
### Development and Release  
- Developed by Creepy Brothers, an independent game studio.  
- Released on May 7, 2020, via Steam ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220)).  

### Gameplay and Features  
- **Genres:** Adventure, simulation, strategy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17013880)).  
- **Mode:** Single-player only ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220)).  
- **Languages:** Supports English, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese, German, and Traditional Chinese ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220)).  

### Reception  
- Scored 52/100 on OpenCritic based on Top Critic Average ([OpenCritic](https://opencritic.com/game/9460)).  

### Technical Details  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220)).  
- **Distribution:** Digital download exclusively via Steam ([Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1243220)).

## References

1. Steam
2. PCGamingWiki
3. OpenCritic
4. GameSpot
5. Q124398839