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2016PC75 % positive1.99 €

You investigate a murder at a remote mountain estate, piecing together clues and interviews to identify the culprit. A quiet, text-driven whodunit in visual novel style.

  • Dialogue and role-playing
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
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2026PEGI 12PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified94 % positive6.89 €

Brings what grabs you about A Detective's Novel: dialogue where you play your role, a strong story and a calm pace.

A narrative deduction game that blends puzzle solving with the feel of an audio drama. From the makers of Heaven's Vault and Overboard!, it focuses on listening, dialogue and piecing together clues.

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