The Red Pearls Of Borneo (2026)

Developer: Bushmonkey Games
Publisher: Bushmonkey Games, Surefire.Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 3,533 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quiet, methodical investigation into a decades-old tragedy, driven by psychic visions and sparse archival evidence.

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What players say

Players praise the free price, unique deduction gameplay and thorough historical research, but split strongly on the story. Many find it a compelling mystery with a clunky interface and weak final act, while a vocal group criticizes the colonial British perspective and shallow treatment of local people. The Chinese translation is widely appreciated.

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