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The Posthumous Investigation
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The Posthumous Investigation

About

Travel to a noir Rio de Janeiro in 1937 and investigate the mystery behind the murder of Bras Cubas, the famed character created by Machado de Assis. Until the truth is out, you'll be trapped in a time loop, amidst a plot full of conspiracy and treason.

Story

You've been hired by Bras Cubas, an influential entrepreneur of twentieth century's Rio de Janeiro, to find the culprit behind his own death. Even from beyond, Bras won't let you move on until you solve the case. Meet and interrogate multiple suspects, and uncover their ulterior motives. Delve into this imaginary take on Rio, gather clues, get in trouble, and find testimonies that will help you unravel this mystery.

Developer
Mother Gaia Studio
Publisher
CriticalLeap
Gameplay
Single player, Side view
Age rating
ESRB E10+ · PEGI 7

Platforms

  • PC Mar 31, 2026
  • Nintendo Switch Sep 17, 2026

Trailer

The Posthumous Investigation screenshot 1

Genres

PuzzleAdventureIndieMystery
$19.99 Very Positive
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