Underplayed Gems

Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders (2025)

Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders cover
Developer
Homo Narrans Studio
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 108 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical, historically-grounded detective adventure with hand-painted pixel art and a focus on clue-gathering and deduction.

historicalpoint-and-clickdetectiveatmosphericpuzzlingslow-pacedinvestigative

What players say

Players praise the pixel art and historical Leipzig setting, but split on the story: the first three cases are fun, while the fourth case frustrates many with a difficulty spike and a narrative twist that undermines earlier cases. Some also note the lack of autosave and occasional illogical puzzles.

Trailer

Screenshots

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