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As CDI agent Neil Conrad, investigate a politically charged murder by questioning witnesses, weighing evidence, and making consequential choices.
Released 20 May 2021
Question Witnesses
Fill In Case Sheets
Search Crime Scenes
A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.
Developed by DigiTales Interactive · Published by Assemble Entertainment, WhisperGames, Mayflower Entertainment









You play Neil Conrad, an agent of the Central Department of Investigations who is drawn into a murder case with consequences for his family and the balance between planets. What begins as an investigation grows into a political conspiracy that could threaten the solar system's peace.
Explore locations on foot, inspect scenes for clues, question witnesses and suspects, and read messages, news reports, and other records. Use what you learn to complete case sheets and submit your conclusions; paying attention to details in dialogue and documents can affect what information you uncover.
Dialogue choices and investigative decisions shape later events and lead to different endings. The game autosaves rather than offering a standard manual save-and-reload approach, making decisions difficult to take back during a playthrough.
Players who enjoyed Lacuna often highlighted its detailed pixel-art environments, noir atmosphere, and fitting soundtrack, along with a story that makes choices feel consequential. Some also liked piecing together evidence from conversations and records. Opinions on the plot and detective work were mixed: some found the story engaging and the deductions satisfying, while others felt the plot was predictable or the puzzles too light. Recurring complaints include slow travel and the friction of replaying scenes to see other outcomes.
Another cigarette tumbles into the abyss.
The sun is slowly coming up, glistening in the sea of buildings below.
I look up at the stars one last time before they disappear.
They don't provide any guidance. They don't give a f*ck.
I have to make this decision on my own, and very soon.
Problem is, I don't know how. I've never been able to figure out why I do what I do. Not really.
No more time to think. I have to go.
You are Neil Conrad, CDI agent. Awoken by the news of a murder, you rush into a case that will soon turn your life and the whole solar system upside down. Ask questions, collect evidence, and put the pieces together until the ugly truth reveals itself... or not.
The story branches and ends based on your actions. There's no going back. Sure, you can rush your way to the end – if you don't mind paying the price. Play your cards right, and you might make it out alive.
Some questions don't have a right answer. Will you sell out a friend to protect your family? Will you endanger a loved one in exchange for public safety? Will you keep the peace or reveal the horrible, world-shattering truth?
While the classics were great in their time, Lacuna does away with the baggage of many adventure game tropes:
Pointing & clicking Platformer movement controls (WASD / controller)
Selecting all dialog options one by one anyway Non-repeating conversations and choices
Inventory management and counter-intuitive puzzles Immersive, story-driven mysteries
Pixel hunting Optional outlines on anything interactable
Story grinds to a halt at every puzzle can always be driven forward
"x will remember this" Real choices and multiple endings





| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Steam Deck | Verified |
| Achievements | 25 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 86/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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