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The Posthumous Investigation

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2026

Should you play it?

A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.

What works

  • Unique time loop investigation mechanic
  • Rich narrative with literary and cultural references
  • Strong noir atmosphere and art style
  • Well-developed, charismatic characters
  • Accessible gameplay with helpful ui and hints

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive tasks due to time loop structure
  • Some dialogue and interactions feel tedious
  • English translation quality issues
  • Open-ended or ambiguous ending
  • Limited puzzle difficulty and challenge

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Bear With Me - Episode One

  • Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

  • Tangle Tower

  • Slender Threads

  • Whispers of a Machine

  • LumineNight

  • The Séance of Blake Manor

  • Kathy Rain

  • Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Out of Sight

  • Old Skies

  • The Samaritan Paradox

If you liked…

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  • Story

    Bear With Me - Episode One
  • Autonomy

    Slender Threads
  • Creativity

    Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

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The Posthumous Investigation: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Strategy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Last update: 26/07/2026