A Detective Story - A Text-Based Game

An 80s-style pixel art detective simulator where you interrogate suspects using natural language. Characters respond dynamically as you uncover clues and solve the crime.

A Detective Story is a compact detective simulator that brings natural conversation to the heart of interactive fiction.

Step into the role of detective in this small-scale murder investigation. Interrogate a cast of highly personalized townsfolk, each with their own motives, fragmented memories, and the potential to lie or mislead. Explore the map to uncover physical evidence and hidden clues. Piece it all together before time runs out. Enjoy an open-ended explorative experience.