7 New Mystery Games & Demos For September 2024

Another monthly roundup of new games and demos to play!

Happy Mystery Monday!

Here are 7 new mystery games and demos to play this month:

1. Ace Attorney Investigations Collection

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

2. Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club

Solve the tragic death of a student, where a creepy clue recalls cold cases from the past and an urban legend about a killer with a disturbing modus operandi.

3. The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case: The Okhotsk Disappearance ~Memories in Ice, Tearful Figurine~

The Okhotsk Disappearance is a graphic adventure game where you play as a police detective. Your job is to find the truth behind the serial murders with the help of your subordinates.

4. Jack & Detectives - A Silent Social Detection Game

Jack the Ripper is hiding among us. Can you find him? This is a turn-based detection game, but with some twists that make it unique. No talking. No player elimination. Ten minutes per game. These rules are simple, but its nuanced mechanics will keep you entertained.

5. The Girl Who Wasn’t There

Ranko and her friend Astrid must investigate the vanishing of a girl from their school. Learn about the secrets of St. Joachim to find her, but be cautious! A bad step may lead you towards an ugly end...

The above game currently has a live Kickstarter where you can fund its development!

6. Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter

Janus Institute's Class of '89 are trapped and forced to kill each other 'for science', is survival in the cards? KT:OSS is a new murder-mystery adventure game inspired by retro anime, with gameplay ranging from deck-building and tense card battles to classic socialising and puzzle-solving!

The above game also has a Kickstarter scheduled to go live tomorrow!

7. Trials of Innocence

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, we were not paid to promote any of the above games. Each game was selected based on its relevance to our readers, considering its release date, number of positive reviews, and store page description. We are not responsible for any issues arising from attempting to purchase, download, or play any game.

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