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How Evil Trout aims to turn a cult free game into a Steam hit - again
Indie studio Evil Trout Inc is releasing its second game, The Incident At Galley House, a remake of the free detective game Type Help. This follows their previous success with The Roottrees Are Dead, also a remake of a free Itch.io title. Studio founder Robin Ward aims to turn cult free games into successful Steam releases, with the latest project featuring voice acting and a new interface designed for Steam Deck and consoles.
LA Noire Could Have Featured A Different, Very Famous, And More Expensive Lead Actor
A writer for the 2011 game LA Noire has revealed that actor Jon Hamm was considered for the lead role of Cole Phelps, though Aaron Staton was ultimately chosen. While Hamm was a more expensive option, the writer felt Staton better captured the character's specific nuances. The article also touches on the game's development by Team Bondi, its various platform releases, and the ongoing discussion about a potential sequel.
Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – July 2026 round-up
This July 2026 round-up highlights new mobile games available on iOS and Android, featuring titles like the Advance Wars-inspired Crownlings: Heroes & Conquests, the puzzle game Sky Lobby, and Netflix's Tomb Of The Mask. The article also reviews Mini Murder Mysteries, Rift Wars: Merge Arena, Quack Quack Attack, and Zomline Survival, offering scores and brief descriptions for each.
Silver Palace Dichotomy Beta Sign-Ups Open for Biggest Playable Test Yet
Elementa has opened beta sign-ups for Silver Palace, an open-world detective RPG featuring Victorian and gothic fairytale influences. This "Dichotomy" beta is the largest playable test to date, introducing a male protagonist, new characters, expanded story content, and refined combat. The game is being developed with Unreal Engine 5, and Elementa also announced a global expo tour starting at Anime Expo.
The Last Question - Free Online Browser Game
The Last Question is a new horror browser game that allows players to instantly play online without downloads. It features a detective interrogation mechanic where players question suspects, analyze statements, and gather evidence to solve crimes.
‘Mind Diver’ Untangles Memories to Solve Criminal Mysteries
Mind Diver is a unique detective game where players delve into a character's fractured memories to solve a missing persons case, rather than traditional clue gathering. The gameplay involves manipulating objects and conversations within these memories to piece together the truth. A demo was played at BIG Conference, highlighting its captivating narrative and intricate detail.
Cozy Noir Detective Game ‘Case Solved’ Confirms Mobile and Console Release
Minimol Games has confirmed that their cozy noir detective game, Case Solved, will be released on iOS, Android, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in 2026, in addition to the previously announced PC version. The game features hand-drawn investigations set in London, with a relaxed pace and a focus on logic puzzles and analyzing witness statements.
Solitaire Crime Stories Chapter 1 Review | TheXboxHub
Solitaire Crime Stories Chapter 1 is a unique mash-up of a crime procedural and a solitaire card game, offering a surprisingly engaging experience despite its unconventional premise. While the solitaire gameplay itself is unremarkable, the competent detective story and pulpy writing make it a "dumb fun" guilty pleasure. The game is available on Xbox.
INVESTIGATE SOON: Noire Police Detective Demo is almost here! 🔎
A free playable demo for the upcoming detective game Noire Police Detective is now available as part of Steam Next Fest. Players can step into the role of an investigator, gather evidence, and solve cases. The demo will be available until June 22, and the game can be wishlisted on Steam.
If you've ever wanted to play Geoguessr with a narrative twist, Locator: The Search for Abigail is what you've…
Locator: The Search for Abigail is a Geoguessr-inspired detective game where players search for a missing archaeologist on an alien planet. The game, developed by Empty Exhibit and published by Playstack, features a narrative twist on location-based guessing mechanics and was recently shown at the PC Gaming Show with updated visuals.
Everything Announced at PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured numerous announcements and reveals for upcoming PC titles. Highlights included new trailers and gameplay for games such as Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, Hack 95, Company of Heroes Definitive Edition, and Serious Sam Shatterverse. Several games announced demos or upcoming playtests, with a focus on diverse genres from city builders and RPGs to roguelikes and party games.
The Sinking City 2 arrives this August, and there's a demo you can play right now
Frogwares announced that its Lovecraftian horror sequel, The Sinking City 2, will launch on August 18 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. An hour-long demo is also available now on Steam. The game shifts focus to horror and survival, with optional detective work, and development has been impacted by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
It's not an Imposter, it's a spin-off: multiplayer backstabbing game Among Us has spawned a single player detective story
Innersloth has announced Among Us Story: On Guard, a single-player detective spin-off of the popular multiplayer game Among Us. Players will take on the role of a security officer trying to identify an Imposter aboard a spaceship. A demo is scheduled for release on June 15th, with the game featuring multiple endings and a "beansized" experience.
Warhammer 40k Dark Heresy's beta flexes the game's murder mystery muscles, but exposes its limits too
The beta for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy showcases its ambitious murder mystery gameplay, which requires players to actively investigate and handle consequences, even if they make mistakes. While the core mechanics are similar to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, the beta introduces character creation and expands the playable content, including a new murder mystery questline. The game prioritizes player deduction and narrative choices over handholding, which can lead to moments of frustration but also rewarding breakthroughs.
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.
Hope in the City Is an Artsy Mystery Game where You Help Hope Find Her Parents
Hope in the City is an upcoming mystery game developed and published by Lofty Sky Entertainment, known for Sky of Tides. The game features an artist protagonist named Hope Song who investigates her parents' disappearance using a unique sketchbook mechanic to piece together clues and uncover secrets. It is set in Northeast China and will be available on PC via Steam.
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King was a die-hard adventure gamer until he discovered Morrowind: 'The first time I loaded it up, I walked straight into a little pond and was killed by a fish'
Comedian and adventure game designer Alasdair Beckett-King discusses his gaming history, from playing Dizzy on a ZX Spectrum to his love for Morrowind and point-and-click adventures like Broken Sword. He shares his current playthroughs of Tainted Grail: Conquest and his enduring affection for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, while also admitting to being stuck on Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Feature: 15 Years Ago Today, We All Pushed Square to Doubt
This article reflects on L.A. Noire, released 15 years ago, highlighting its innovative facial capture technology that allowed players to read character emotions for interrogation. Despite its groundbreaking mechanics and atmospheric noir setting, the game faced criticism for its limited open-world interactivity and the controversial decision to release some campaign cases as paid DLC.
The Sinking City 2 shifts the series to survival horror, and manages to be genuinely unsettling
The Sinking City 2 is shifting towards a survival horror genre, moving away from the open-world detective gameplay of its predecessor. Developer Frogwares is focusing on creating a more unsettling atmosphere with improved mechanics like looting and a more meaningful safe room system. The game is set to release this summer on PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.
The Sinking City 2's Shift To Survival Horror Leaves It Treading For Air
The Sinking City 2 is shifting from its predecessor's ambitious open-world approach to a more focused survival horror experience. While the genre shift makes sense for developer Frogwares' Lovecraftian roots, early impressions suggest the game feels rote and uninspired, relying heavily on familiar survival horror tropes without offering significant challenge or innovation. Despite the gameplay concerns, the narrative featuring a protagonist seeking to rescue his wife from a supernatural ordeal shows promise.
