HoloTrials: Case Covered - A Detective Visual Novel Adventure

9/9/2026, 11:10:51 PM

Release date: 9/9/2026

Tags: #visual-novel #anime #detective #mystery #casual #exploration #funny #investigation

Reference prices

Japan

無料 (JPY)

Steam JP

Free to Play (USD)

Steam Global

Live Store Snapshot

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Japan Price: 無料
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 9/9/2026, 11:10:51 PM

Key highlight

Investigate a school vandalism case and defend your friend in HoloTrials: Case Covered, a free-to-play visual novel adventure with full controller support. Developed by VTAC Games and released September 9, 2026.

Who this is for

If you're a fan of school mysteries and visual novels, this free-to-play title is definitely worth checking out for its engaging story and investigation gameplay.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel® Core™ i5-3570 (or similar with SSE2 support)

Comfortable play target

7,294 pts(~130% above spec of 5,611 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Atom x7835RE7,313 pts Mediatek MT8797Z-CNZA7,264 pts Intel Core i7-3770K @ 3.50GHz7,325 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660 (VRAM 2GB or better)

Comfortable play target

5,261 pts(~130% above spec of 4,047 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X5,247 pts GeForce GTX 760 Ti5,306 pts Radeon HD 89905,214 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

Step into the shoes of Amelia Watson, a sharp detective and debate club member at HoloHigh, in HoloTrials: Case Covered. This free-to-play visual novel plunges you into a school mystery where your best friend, Gawr Gura, has been framed for vandalizing the school pool. With tensions high between the rebellious second-years, Myth, and the strict first-year Student Council, you must gather evidence and present a compelling defense in a full-blown school trial to prove Gura's innocence.

Highlights

Genre: Dive into a captivating blend of Adventure and Visual Novel gameplay, featuring a compelling mystery narrative.
Free-to-Play: Experience the intrigue and investigation without any cost, making it accessible to all players.
Full Controller Support: Enjoy a seamless gaming experience with full controller support, allowing for comfortable exploration and interaction.

Who It's For

HoloTrials: Case Covered is perfect for players who enjoy narrative-driven experiences, mystery solving, and anime-inspired aesthetics. If you love visual novels, detective work, and casual exploration with a touch of humor, this game offers an engaging story to unravel.

Game Info

Developed by VTAC Games and published by holo Indie, HoloTrials: Case Covered was released on September 9, 2026. It is a single-player experience that supports English and Spanish audio, with full controller support and custom volume controls available. The game is rated for all ages.