A Death in the Red Light (2024)

Developer: Mystery City Games BV
Publisher: indie.io
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A raw, stylized noir point-and-click adventure through Amsterdam's seedy underbelly, where grim crime scenes are undercut by dark humor and the player's investigation is wide open.

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What players say

Players are split on this puzzle game. Many enjoy the variety of puzzles and noir setting, but others say it is overpriced at 1.5-2 hours, too easy for experienced players, and the puzzles feel disconnected from the story. Several reviews also report bugs that softlock progress and accuse the game of using AI-generated art.

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