Underplayed Gems

Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse (2025)

Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse cover
Developer
HitherYon Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A slow-paced, family-friendly detective story where you click through a Victorian mansion solving hidden-object puzzles and piecing together a mystery with a supernatural edge.

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What players say

Players praise the mystery and charm but note it is shorter than earlier games, with fewer secrets and side quests. The map gets criticism for being hard to read, and there is no WASD support. Series fans are split on whether it is the best or just more of the same.

Screenshots

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