Community21 Aug 2026We've pretty much locked in the release date!We've pretty much locked in the release date! We'll share the official announcement the moment everything's in place. The final stretch really is the toughest part, huh… but we're pushing hard to deliver something worth the wait. And don't worry— Psycho-Sleuth is absolutely coming out this year!
We haven't been sharing as many updates lately because Psycho-Sleuth has entered the most critical stretch of development. The story is made up of five chapters, and we’re now pushing hard on Chapter 4. It's a lonely and difficult stage. At this point, most of the newly written scenes and beautiful art assets still can't be shown, because they would spoil too much. But whether the game can be f…
To celebrate the upcoming Steam Mystery Fest , we’re releasing a new limited-time extra episode — a short story about Lyle’s mysterious childhood drawing. This is a standalone story , separate from the main save file. As long as you've played the beginning of Chapter 2 and met the core characters, you're good to go! 📌 The side story will be temporarily closed after the event ends, so we recomm…
Hey Detectives! Thanks for playing the demo and sharing your feedback. Based on your comments about combat feel and responsiveness, we've pushed a major update. Launch Steam to update automatically. 🛠 Combat System Improvements We've made two key changes to make Debate sequences faster and more responsive: Hotkey Customization: You can now rebind controls to your liking, making investigations…
Today marks the final day of Steam Next Fest, and we’d like to sincerely thank everyone who played the demo, left feedback, or shared your thoughts with us! We’ve received a tremendous amount of feedback over the past weeks, and our team has been carefully reviewing all of it. Based on your responses, we’re now planning improvements for both the demo and the upcoming full release. Here’s what’s…
We’re thrilled to officially share the new trailer for Psycho-Sleuth , our mind-bending mystery visual novel currently featured in Steam Next Fest ! 🧠 A murder trial where cognitive disorders twist perception and logic 👁️🗨️ Face blindness, spatial neglect, time disorientation... what happens when your suspects see the world differently? ▶ Watch the trailer now: Psycho-Sleuth has already bee…
Thanks to your incredible support, Psycho-Sleuth has been featured by major Japanese media during its Steam Next Fest debut! Combining cognitive disorders with classic deduction , the game’s unique "Pathosync" system and high-stakes debate mechanics have caught the attention of players and journalists alike. Here are some of the recent highlights: 📰 4Gamer \ “A mystery adventure where distorte…
🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Psycho-Sleuth will be featured in the Steam Next Fest ! 📅 October 13–20 (PDT) 📅 October 14–21 (Taiwan Time) 🔎 About Psycho-Sleuth A murder mystery where distorted perception becomes part of the case itself. Thirteen individuals—each suffering from a different cognitive disorder—are trapped in a deadly game where: “If you can kill without being found out, yo…
We’re incredibly honored that 4Gamer , one of Japan’s biggest game media outlets, published a detailed play report of Psycho-Sleuth ! They actually played through the demo and shared an in-depth article, which means a lot to our team. 💗 📰 Read the article: Our demo is now live on Steam , so come give it a try and share your thoughts with us!
We’re honored to share that Psycho-Sleuth has been officially nominated for Best Narrative at the 2025 indiePlay China Indie Game Awards! See more indiePlay award nominations here 👉 The final results will be announced in late November, but just being selected alongside so many amazing titles already means a lot to us. Huge thanks to everyone who played, shared feedback, or streamed the demo. I…
Thank you so much for all the support and feedback this past week! We’ve made a round of important updates based on your suggestions 👇 🔧 Update Highlights · Fixed several text errors · Adjusted animation volume issues · In battle, pressing Q now returns you to the main screen without reselecting evidence · Fixed missing BGM in certain scenes · Revised Chapter 1 script: foreshadowing moved ear…
After months of development, we're thrilled to finally share our demo with you! 【What's in the Demo】2 hours of content including: ✦ Interconnected stories of 13 unique "Afflicted" characters ✦ Investigation, exploration, and debate-driven deduction mechanics ✦ Unravel truth from distorted perceptions and twisted realities Play the demo and let us know what you think! If you enjoy it, please wis…
We’re thrilled to share that Psycho-Sleuth has received three awards at the 2025 Bahamut ACG Creative Contest : 🏆 Silver Award 📈 Market Potential Award 🎖️ SGArts Special Award This recognition is a huge encouragement for our small team. We've been dedicated to crafting a story that blends unique characters, psychological disorders, and classic detective elements—and it's incredibly rewarding…
We're thrilled to announce that Psycho-Sleuth will be exhibited at BitSummit 2025 in Kyoto, Japan on July 19–20 . This will be our first showcase in Japan , and we can't wait to meet you there! 📍 Booth: 3F EP-06 🌟 Demo available to play 🎁 Get a free gift by adding the game to your Steam wishlist! We’ll also be showing behind-the-scenes content including hand-drawn animation sketches , and in…
Although we’re not participating in this Steam Next Fest, we’re thrilled to have been featured by major gaming media outlets recently: 📰 Adventure Gamers 📰 電ファミニコゲーマー 📰 ファミ通 📰 4Gamer.net Psycho-Sleuth is a mystery visual novel about 13 “Afflicted” individuals, each with a cognitive disorder and a deadly superpower. They’re trapped in a twisted religious ritual—only one can uncover the truth…
We are an indie game team from Taiwan, developing this mystery adventure game filled with supernatural abilities, intricate puzzles, and psychological conflicts. PSYCHO-SLEUTH is a deadly investigation centered around "Afflicted Powers"—13 characters with unique mental disorders and supernatural abilities—trapped in an inescapable religious ritual. You will uncover layers of lies and illusions…
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