Overboard! (2021)

Developer: inkle Ltd
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 663 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tense game of cunning and charisma where you must talk, lie, and manipulate your way to escape blame for a murder you committed on a 1930s ocean liner.

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What players say

Players enjoy the reverse murder mystery concept where you are the killer. The writing and art are praised, though some find repeated conversations for all endings tedious despite a fast-forward feature.

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