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A former Assassin's Creed dev is making a ghost-hunting horror mystery based on visits to abandoned convents, in which your greatest weapon is a chunky instant camera
Former Assassin's Creed Unity director Jesse Malcolm Sweet is developing Sisters of Solitude, a top-down 8-bit pixel art horror mystery game inspired by visits to abandoned convents. Players will explore haunted locations, use tools like an EMF detector and instant camera to find clues and capture spirits, and uncover the mystery of a murdered Mother Superior. The game is set to release this year.
Adaptation of mystery novel Seasons of Books and Keys coming to Nintendo Switch
Shueisha Games has announced a video game adaptation of Honobu Yonezawa's mystery novel Seasons of Books and Keys. The drama-like adventure game, featuring two high schoolers on the library committee, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch and Steam this winter. The adaptation includes full voice acting, rich color illustrations, and an all-new episode written by Yonezawa himself.
Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac, and Linux by Monkey Island Creator
Legendary adventure game designer Ron Gilbert has announced Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to his 2017 point-and-click mystery game. The sequel is in development for PC, Mac, and Linux, with an early 2028 release window.
Cosy Noir Detective Game Case Solved: The London Files Launches on Android
The detective game Case Solved: The London Files has launched on Android and PC, developed by Minimol Games. Set in a cosy 1960s London, players investigate three murder cases using logic and evidence analysis. The game features a hand-drawn 2D art style and jazz-inspired music, and is available for $3.99 on the Google Play Store with a launch discount.
Thimbleweed Park 2 announced with another murder to investigate in 2028
Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to the 2017 point-and-click adventure, has been announced for an early 2028 release on PC, Mac, Linux, and GOG. Original team members including Ron Gilbert, Mark Ferrari, Gary Winnick, and David Fox are returning for the self-published title. The game promises another bizarre mystery investigation in the town of Thimbleweed Park.
Case Solved: The London Files Opens
Case Solved: The London Files, a new detective puzzle game from developer and publisher Minimol Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile platforms. The game challenges players to solve crimes using logic and deduction in a "cozy noir" atmosphere set in 1960s London, featuring three handcrafted investigations.
Toxic yuri story Kaschei is a marvelous free visual novel that turns your Downloads folder into a little labyrinth of mirrors
Kaschei is an experimental visual novel created for the Toxic Yuri VN Jam 2, transforming the player's downloads folder into a labyrinth of interconnected stories. The game explores themes of belonging, hollowness, and resentment through linked artworks and various interface conventions, offering a unique narrative experience that blends mystery, sci-fantasy, and epistolary fiction. Despite its abrupt ending, likely due to its game jam origins, Kaschei is available for free download.
The Green Light Review | TheXboxHub
The Green Light is a short, low-budget horror game from a solo developer that focuses on mystery and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Players explore environments, follow a mysterious green light, and solve puzzles, though the narrative leaves many questions unanswered. Despite its linear nature and occasional generic feel, the game's atmosphere and audio design are highlights, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of atmospheric horror.
I Think Murder Meet Cute is a Game Changer [Seriously]
Murder Meet Cute is presented as a game changer, blending a serial killer mystery with a computer repair simulation. The game features retro-inspired operating systems and interactive forums reminiscent of the 90s internet boom, alongside FMV-style visuals. The article highlights the game's unique aesthetic, its alternative protagonist, and its witty writing, encouraging players to try the demo.
The Incident At Galley House review – an enthralling deduction game that can't escape the genre's classic problem
The Incident At Galley House is an enthralling deduction game that uses a unique machine to let players piece together a murder mystery from 1936. While the early hours are captivating, the gameplay can become methodical and tedious as players focus on filling in the timeline. The game improves upon its text-based predecessor, Type Help, by automating administrative tasks and adding visual elements, though it shares a common genre pitfall of late-game pacing issues.
Sadie Sink joined Spider-Man: Brand New Day without auditioning or reading the script because she "really wanted" to play her mystery character
Sadie Sink revealed she joined the cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day without an audition or reading the script, drawn by the opportunity to play a mystery character in the Spider-Man universe. She was familiar with director Destin Daniel Cretton, having worked with him previously, which made the decision easy. Despite her involvement, Sink's character remains unrevealed in promotional materials, leading to fan speculation that she is playing Jean Grey.
One of last year's best detective games just got a stellar glow-up from the team behind another top mystery, so that's two reasons not to ignore it this time
The Incident at Galley House is a remake of the 2023 mystery adventure game Type Help, developed by Evil Trout. This new version enhances the original's text-based deduction with visual and audio elements, including a unique 'seance machine' mechanic, while retaining its compelling narrative and challenging puzzles.
Gata Guressi – Alpha Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Gata Guressi is a sci-fi translation game where players must master eleven languages to uncover the mystery of a brother's disappearance while trading resources on a space station. The game challenges players to understand cultural nuances and hidden meanings, using translation skills as detective tools. An alpha demo is available for download on Steam.
I'm very into this Papers, Please-esque puzzle game about identifying traitors to the socialist motherland
What Awaits, Aleksey? is a new puzzle and mystery game that draws comparisons to Papers, Please. Players take on the role of Aleksey Lutomski, a security service agent in a fictional 20th-century communist state tasked with identifying dissidents by examining evidence like letters and wiretapped conversations. The game features a physical, mechanical interface and presents players with challenging choices regarding loyalty to the state.
Death of Apocalypse Case 3 - Gambit Solution
This guide details the solution for Case 3, 'Gambit,' in the Marvel Rivals Season 9 'Death of Apocalypse' event. Players must gather clues and make deductions to solve Gambit's murder, with The Hood and Black Panther listed as persons of interest. Completing the puzzle rewards players with lore and a preview of the upcoming hero, The Hood.
The Mermaid Mask Is Detective Grimoire Series’ Next Chapter After Tangle Tower
SFB Games has released The Mermaid Mask, the latest installment in the Detective Grimoire series, following Tangle Tower. The new point-and-click mystery game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Players will investigate a murder aboard a submarine, interacting with a cast of suspicious characters and examining 3D clues.
Quiz: Mörker, elände och familjeliv i A Void Hope
This article presents a quiz testing players' knowledge of the game A Void Hope, focusing on its themes of darkness, mystery, and family life within a collapsing city. It also briefly mentions an interview with A Void Hope creator Mikael Forslind.
This week's Epic Games Store free games go spooky with mystery and psychological horror
The Epic Games Store is offering Echo Generation and Luto for free until July 23rd. Echo Generation is a 90s-inspired mystery adventure with turn-based combat, while Luto is a psychological horror game focused on dreams and secrets. Both titles will remain in players' libraries after being claimed.
Desktop Explorer is a mystery/horror game about the last time when computers were good
Desktop Explorer is a new mystery/horror game that simulates a Windows 95 machine, tasking players with solving puzzles to uncover secrets left by their uncle. The game features era-appropriate software and an expanding suite of tools to navigate its narrative. It aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia for older computing while delivering a spooky experience.
Cluedo Drops The Sherlock Suspect Pack with Four Special Characters
Marmalade Game Studio, in partnership with Hasbro, has released the Sherlock Suspect Pack for the digital version of Cluedo. This new pack introduces four iconic mystery characters: Sherlock Holmes, Professor Moriarty, Dr. Watson, and Irene Adler, as playable suspects. The pack is available now on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
