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Apple Crumble is a new mystery thriller about saving your grandma from a killer
Happy Broccoli Games has announced Apple Crumble, a new mystery thriller featuring family drama and dark humor, set to release on PC via Steam in 2026. Players will investigate a murder plot at an 84th birthday party, exploring their childhood home and interacting with dysfunctional family members to uncover the killer within a short, 60-90 minute experience.
The Duck Detective devs need you to catch grandma’s would-be murderer in Apple Crumble
Happy Broccoli Games, the developer behind the Duck Detective series, has revealed Apple Crumble, a new investigative mystery game. Players will explore their childhood home and interact with a dysfunctional family to uncover who intends to murder Grandma during her 84th birthday party. The game is a 60-90 minute walking simulator with a fully voiced cast, scheduled for release on PC in 2026.
Interactive mystery thriller Apple Crumble announced for PC
Happy Broccoli Games, the developer behind Duck Detective, has announced Apple Crumble, a new interactive mystery thriller for PC. Inspired by titles like MOUTHWASHING and Knives Out, the game is set during a family birthday party where a guest is attempting to murder the grandmother. Apple Crumble will feature a fully voiced cast and is expected to launch in 2026.
A demo is now available on The Granny Detective Society
Team Empreintes has released a demo for their upcoming detective game, The Granny Detective Society, which is now available on Steam. The game features a retired mouse named Madeleine who uncovers conspiracies with a group of spy grandmothers. The demo was announced with a new trailer during Thinky Direct.
Summer Game Fest 2026 date and times - plus State of Play, Nintendo, and more
Summer Game Fest 2026 will kick off with Sony's State of Play on June 2nd, featuring Marvel's Wolverine, followed by the main Summer Game Fest showcase on June 5th. Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 7th, with Nintendo's Direct expected mid-June. The event season also includes various other showcases like the Women-Led Games Showcase, Access-Ability Summer Showcase, and the PC Gaming Show.
Fellow Traveller’s Story-Rich Showcase to spotlight narratively-driven games on June 6
Fellow Traveller announced its Story-Rich Showcase will take place on June 6, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific, focusing on narratively-driven indie games. The hour-long presentation will feature world premieres, release date reveals, and updates from 26 different titles, including games from studios like Happy Broccoli Games and Rusty Lake. The event aims to highlight titles with strong writing, deep characters, and well-crafted game worlds.