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The Rise of the Golden Idol

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

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★ THE CASE OF THE GOLDEN IDOL ★ KATHY RAIN 2: SOOTHSAYER ★ THE RATLINE ★ PENTIMENT ★ BROKEN SWORD 5 - THE SERPENT'S CURSE ★ A HAND WITH MANY FINGERS ★ BROKEN SWORD - SHADOW OF THE TEMPLARS: REFORGED ★ NANCY DREW®: LEGEND OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL ★ NANCY DREW®: DANGER ON DECEPTION ISLAND ★ NANCY DREW®: CURSE OF BLACKMOOR MANOR ★ NANCY DREW®: THE CAPTIVE CURSE ★ A CASE OF FRAUD ★ WE ♥ IT 
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The Case of the Golden Idol

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A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …read notes hidden in pockets and peek at someone's last words before the moment locks away.
  • …drag words you've discovered into blanks to spell out exactly what happened, who did it, and why.
  • …reconstruct twelve deaths across fifty years and watch separate cases connect into one conspiracy.
Mystery Detective Investigation Puzzle Conspiracy
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Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

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In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Hunt a Serial Killer
  • …Decode Pager Messages
  • …Connect Case Clues
Atmospheric Investigation 2D Mystery Point & Click
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The Ratline

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A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

Adventure Detective Investigation Mystery Puzzle
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Pentiment

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Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …watch characters literally speak in different historically accurate fonts, including movable type for a printer and a totally different art style for an Ethiopian visitor.
  • …say one throwaway line in Act 1, then meet the consequences years later when toddlers have grown up, alliances have shifted, and some people are simply gone.
  • …investigate a murder on a clock, spending limited days and hours so following one lead can permanently block others until another playthrough.
Historical Story Rich Investigation Adventure Interactive Fiction
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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

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From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy...

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Investigate a Gallery Murder
  • …Track a Stolen Painting
  • …Question Mystery Witnesses
1990's Female Protagonist Adventure Point & Click Investigation
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A Hand With Many Fingers

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Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Search the Card Catalog
  • …Retrieve Archive Boxes
  • …Trace Names, Dates, Places
Indie Adventure Investigation Conspiracy Mystery
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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

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The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Investigate a Paris Bombing
  • …Unravel a Templar Mystery
  • …Question Colorful Witnesses
Point & Click Mystery Detective Investigation Narrative
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A Case of Fraud

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A short, non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

Player reviews say you can…

  • …Rebuild the Company Chart
  • …Match Faces to Names
  • …Identify the Office Pets
Detective Investigation Mystery Puzzle Point & Click
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