The Happy Dismal Town – Uncover the City's Horrible Secret in a Detective Adventure

5/12/2026, 12:08:40 PM

Tags: #adventure #action #detective #platformer #shooter #open-world

User Reviews

Score: 80%5 user reviews
Review Count: 5 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥920
Global Price: $7.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/12/2026, 12:08:40 PM

Key highlight

Embark on a detective adventure in "The Happy Dismal Town," exploring an open city, solving murders, and uncovering a dark secret with platforming and shooter mechanics. Investigate, complete quests, and evolve your char

Details

Overview

"The Happy Dismal Town" is a detective adventure game developed and published by Strange Box Tales, featuring platforming and shooter elements. Players arrive in a peculiar city searching for their detective mentor, only to find themselves embroiled in a series of murders and a deeper, agonizing secret.

Highlights

Engaging Detective Gameplay: Investigate murders, complete "Wanted Notice" quests, and undertake side quests to earn money and advance the main investigation.
Open City Exploration: Freely explore an open city with four streets and various alleys, discovering side missions and visiting stores.
Action-Adventure Mechanics: Engage in combat by killing or handcuffing criminals, and use a UV light to search for crucial evidence.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy detective stories combined with action-adventure and platforming elements. Fans of open-world exploration and character progression will find the city's mysteries and evolving gameplay engaging. It's also suitable for those looking for a multi-player experience with Family Sharing options.

Game Info

App ID: 1833190
Developers: Strange Box Tales
Publishers: Strange Box Tales
Genres: Adventure, Action, Action-Adventure, Choice-based Adventure, 2D Platformer
Release Date: July 26, 2023
Languages: English, French