Murder Diaries (2021)

Developer: EpiXR Games UG
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

You drift through surreal, abstract dreamscapes while a narrated mystery unfolds in a dark, linear story you walk through.

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What players say

Players are divided on Murder Diaries. Some find it a relaxing atmospheric detective game with a good soundtrack, while others call it boring and tedious. Reviewers consistently note that you control a glowing ball and fly through rings to hear narration, and that there is no real investigation or player choice.

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