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Pier 7
Pier 7 turns each daily case into a compact alien deduction session, with longer voyages available when you want more.
BytypingpoolReleasedLink checked Oct 16, 2026
How to play Pier 7
- See the controls on the itch.io page.
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About Pier 7
Pier 7 at a glance
Pier 7 is a sci-fi deduction puzzle by typingpool, combining logic, visual clues, and unusual counting. At different starports, partly concealed alien travellers must be identified by name, home world, and cargo. Its tone is cute, curious, and family-friendly rather than action-focused. Pier 7 runs in the browser on itch.io, requires no account, and keeps progress in your browser. A separate web version is also available, giving browser puzzle fans another way to visit the starports.
What a session of Pier 7 is like
In a session of Pier 7, you study images that reveal only pieces of each traveller, then connect them with written, visual, or scene-based clues. The goal is to determine who is who and identify the alien carrying the next map fragment. After that, you interpret the crew’s finger signals, accounting for different ways of counting. You can tackle one puzzle or take a voyage across three to five ports. Each case has one definite solution, so guessing is never required.
The retro charm of Pier 7
Pier 7 gets its character from the way it turns incomplete pictures into logic problems. Antennae, eyes, shadows, and other small visual details become useful evidence, while alien counting adds a playful sci-fi twist. The shared daily case gives everyone the same puzzle to compare, and optional hints reveal the next sensible step before supplying an answer. Its images are produced by a custom in-house program, creating a distinctive handmade feel without relying on generated artwork.
Should Pier 7 be your daily game?
Pier 7 is a good daily choice for puzzle fans, deduction players, families, and anyone who enjoys gentle science-fiction mysteries. A single case or puzzle can fit neatly into a short routine, while a three-to-five-port voyage gives the game a broader session shape. Younger players can use its simpler counting option. The exact play time and mobile support are not stated, so device compatibility and session length may vary. It is released, not presented as a demo, and needs no account.
FAQ
Pier 7 FAQ
Is Pier 7 free to play?
Yes. Pier 7 is listed as free and runs in the browser through itch.io. You do not need an account, and your voyage is retained in the browser. A separate web version is also listed by the creator.
Who created Pier 7?
Typingpool created Pier 7. The project’s artwork is made by Frau Kern, who develops the game as a personal evening project for her niece. The visual material comes from a small custom program rather than generated artwork.
How long does a game of Pier 7 take?
No play time in minutes is given. Pier 7 supports individual puzzles as well as a larger voyage covering three to five ports, so the length depends on which format you choose and how quickly you solve the clues.
How do I play Pier 7?
Inspect the partly obscured traveller images, then combine them with clues to identify names, home worlds, and cargo. Work out who has the map fragment, interpret the crew’s finger signals, and use hints if needed. Each case has exactly one solution.
Does Pier 7 work on mobile?
Mobile support is not specified in the available facts. Pier 7 is browser-based, but that does not confirm compatibility with every phone or tablet. Check the itch.io page or the separate web version on your device before settling in for a daily case.
Is Pier 7 still being updated?
Pier 7 is marked Released, but the available information gives no update schedule or confirmation of ongoing development. It does include a shared daily case, yet that feature alone is not a promise that new content will continue arriving.