Happy Mystery Monday!
Just a quick one today — but before we get started…
Have you ever wanted to make your own mystery-themed video game?
From April 4th to May 5th, we’ll be running our very first mystery game jam!
Regardless of your experience level, t’s the perfect time to challenge yourself and join forces with others in the Mystery Gamedev community to make a mystery game within 30 days.
Click here to learn more and register for the event!
Now then, here are 4 new mystery game demos released this week that you can play right now on Steam! (Don’t forget to add your favorites to your Steam wishlist!)
1. of the Devil
Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.
2. Shadows of the Afterland
You don’t recall your death; you haven’t even been born yet. Cross between realms and possess the living to unearth your haunting past in this point-and-click adventure where you'll confront supernatural forces to find out if you are merely a pawn of destiny or if you can change your own future.
3. Reports from Vera Cruz
Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!
4. Verbal Verdict
In Verbal Verdict you're a novice investigator in 1950's Brooklyn, solving crimes and climbing the ranks by interrogating suspects and solving problems in a detective game powered by artificial intelligence.
And that’s all for today!
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