Archive - Mystery Gamedev

How to Balance Puzzle Difficulty in Mystery Games

A preview for paid subscribers from the upcoming mystery design book.

Sep 2 •

August 2024

Mystery Game Review: GENBA no Kizuna

No-spoilers review. Can you solve this Mesozoic Murder Mystery?

Aug 26 •

5 New Mystery Games and Demos to Play in August 2024

And a quick progress report on the website.

Aug 19 •

Blind Spots in Mystery Games

A deep dive into the psychology of witness testimony

Aug 12 •

Writing Mystery Games with ZetaKen | Mystery Gamedev Podcast #1

Listen now | Our first Mystery Gamedev interview and podcast episode!

Aug 5 •

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July 2024

5 New Mystery Games to Play in July 2024

Featuring High-Tech Sleuthing and Dystopian Noir Adventures

Jul 29 •

Every Mystery Game Needs These 9 Songs

A deep dive into mystery game sound design

Jul 22 •

5 New Mystery Game Demos - July 2024

Mystery Gamedev Newsletter 07/15/2024

Jul 15 •

50 Mystery Games For $150!🤑

Save over $600 in the 2024 Steam Summer Sale!

Jul 8 •

9 Killer Deals From Our Mystery Gamedevs

The Steam Summer Sale 2024 ends July 11th!

Jul 1 •

June 2024

Is This Mystery Game The Next Danganronpa?!

And an introduction to what I'm calling the 999 Cakes Problem

Jun 24 •

5 Mystery Game Demos From Steam Next Fest June 2024

Another roundup of mystery game demos from Steam Next Fest!

Jun 17 •

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