Overview
Step into the shoes of a detective in "The Posthumous Investigation," a unique adventure game that challenges your deductive reasoning. You have a single day to unravel a complex crime, but the day resets, allowing you to retain knowledge and exploit the repeating timeline. This game offers a satirical and witty take on Machado de Assis's literary world, set in a stylish, hand-drawn 1937 Rio de Janeiro.
Highlights
- Master the Time Loop: Utilize your knowledge from previous loops to uncover contradictions and manipulate character schedules. Each reset brings you closer to the truth.
- Engaging Deduction System: Employ the "Thinking Board" to connect evidence, reconstruct events, and logically deduce the culprit. Pure logic is your only tool.
- Atmospheric Setting: Explore a beautifully hand-drawn 1937 Rio de Janeiro, brought to life with a satirical, witty, and dark tone inspired by Machado de Assis.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy challenging puzzle and adventure games that require critical thinking and logical deduction. Fans of narrative-driven experiences with unique mechanics and atmospheric settings will find "The Posthumous Investigation" particularly appealing. The game's mature themes make it more suitable for older audiences.
Game Info
- Developer: Mother Gaia Studio
- Publishers: CriticalLeap, Infini Fun
- Release Date: March 31, 2026
- Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
- Languages: English, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
- Content: Discussions about murder, death, mental and physical illness, and incorrect forms of treatment. Some characters drink and smoke. Not graphic, but not recommended for children.