Clue: Murder By Death
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About Clue: Murder By Death
Clue: Murder By Death is a narrative-driven detective game set in 1930s England. Developed by Cocodrolo Games and released in 2026, it blends adventure, RPG, and strategy elements with a board game aesthetic. You play a sleuth figuring out a murder mystery by gathering clues, interviewing suspects, and piecing together motives. The game runs on PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch, and sticks to a single-player format. It’s a structured whodunit that leans into classic mystery tropes, demanding attention to detail and logical reasoning. Perfect for fans of methodical puzzles and period dramas who want to play as the lead investigator.
Gameplay
The game revolves around three core phases: investigation, deduction, and confrontation. You explore hand-drawn scenes to collect physical evidence, interrogate characters via dialogue trees, and cross-reference clues in a virtual notebook. Each decision branches the story, altering suspect alibis and red herrings. The final act forces you to link a killer, weapon, and location using a grid-based logic puzzle. Sessions often last 2-4 hours, balancing exploration with spreadsheet-like clue tracking. Controls are point-and-click on PC, with tactile button prompts on Switch. The pace leans slow, rewarding patience over action, and the 1930s setting adds atmospheric jazz and foggy streets to every scene.
What Players Think
PlayPile readers rate it 84%, with a 4.3/5 community score. 78% of players finish the main case, averaging 12 hours per completion. The game’s mood is split: 62% “curious,” 28% “methodical,” and 10% “frustrated” over its mid-game slowdown. Critics praise the “compelling mystery” and “rich character backstories” but note “predictable twists.” 45% of players own all 32 achievements, unlocking via hidden clues. Despite a $29.99 price tag, 89% say it’s “worth the cost for the story.” The Switch port sees 60% of playtime, likely due to its portable board game vibe.
PlayPile's Take
This is a niche pick for mystery buffs and strategy players who enjoy slow-burn puzzles. The $30 price tag feels fair for the 10-15 hour experience, though the lack of multiplayer or replayability limits long-term appeal. With 45 achievements and a 78% completion rate, it’s clear the game satisfies most who stick with it. If you’ve ever loved a good Agatha Christie novel or want to flex your deductive skills without combat, this is your case. But skip it if you crave fast-paced action or open-world exploration.
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