The Posthumous Investigation
The Posthumous Investigation is a Puzzle / Adventure game released on March 31, 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch. Travel to a noir Rio de Janeiro in 1937 and investigate the mystery behind the murder of Bras Cubas, the famed character created by Machado de Assis. Until the truth is out, you'll be trapped in a tim…
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Travel to a noir Rio de Janeiro in 1937 and investigate the mystery behind the murder of Bras Cubas, the famed character created by Machado de Assis. Until the truth is out, you'll be trapped in a time loop, amidst a plot full of conspiracy and treason.
Storyline
You've been hired by Bras Cubas, an influential entrepreneur of twentieth century's Rio de Janeiro, to find the culprit behind his own death. Even from beyond, Bras won't let you move on until you solve the case.
Meet and interrogate multiple suspects, and uncover their ulterior motives. Delve into this imaginary take on Rio, gather clues, get in trouble, and find testimonies that will help you unravel this mystery.
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Game Info
- Developer
- Mother Gaia Studio
- Publisher
- CriticalLeap
- Engine
- Unity
- Game Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Genres
- Puzzle Adventure Indie
- Themes
- Mystery
Languages
- Text / Subtitles
- English, Portuguese (Brazil), English, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Japanese, Russian, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Traditional)
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