Clue: Murder By Death – A 120-minute race against time inside a British mansion

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Clue: Murder By Death – When a detective races against time

England, 1932. A murder has just occurred, and the clock is ticking toward zero. Are you ready to step into a mansion filled with dark secrets?

Released on Steam on February 13, 2026, Clue: Murder By Death brings a fresh take on classic detective games. Developed by Cocodrilo Games, the game casts you as a detective summoned to the isolated estate of Lord Robert Anderson after a desperate plea from his butler. Your mission? Identify the killer before Scotland Yard arrives in just 120 minutes.

Clue: Murder By Death (Image source: Steam)
Clue: Murder By Death (Image source: Steam)

A story inspired by Agatha Christie

The game is set in a fog-covered estate where elegance hides greed, betrayal, and conspiracy. Clue: Murder By Death is not just about finding items; it is a psychological battle with 10 suspects, each carrying their own secrets, from illicit affairs to dangerous secret societies.

Gameplay mechanics: your choices shape the truth

The game’s uniqueness lies in realism and time pressure. You have exactly 120 real-time minutes to investigate. Every conversation, every alliance you form, and every accusation you make can lead to a completely different ending.

  • Crime scene investigation: Interact with more than 150 objects and read over 1,100 detailed descriptions to uncover clues.
  • Suspect interrogation: With more than 9,000 lines of dialogue, asking the right person the right question at the right time is the key to exposing lies.
  • Isometric 3D world: The mansion features around 165 rooms, from libraries to hidden passages waiting to be discovered.

The gameplay of Clue: Murder By Death echoes the spirit of titles like Return of the Obra Dinn and the works of Agatha Christie, focusing on observation, deduction, and logical reasoning.

Unique diorama-style visuals

The game features a distinctive visual style that blends detailed 3D diorama environments with expressive chibi-style characters. This contrast creates an atmosphere that feels both slightly playful and intensely suspenseful, perfectly suited to a murder mystery.

Diorama art style in Clue: Murder By Death (Image source: Steam)
Diorama art style in Clue: Murder By Death (Image source: Steam)

Technical details and language support

Currently, Clue: Murder By Death is available on Steam with language support for English, French, Catalan, Spanish, and Italian. This is a passion project from Cocodrilo Games for players who love deep, story-driven investigation games.

Will you bring the murderer into the light, or will the truth remain buried forever in the shadows of the Anderson mansion?