Murder by Numbers

About

Murder by Numbers casts you as an ousted TV actress turned amateur sleuth in 1996 Los Angeles. Piece together clues by hunting for hidden pixels in crime scene snapshots then deploy findings during tense interrogations. Each decision ripples through the case as you partner with a disgraced robot detective to untangle a web of suspects. The gameplay loops between visual novel dialogue branches and puzzle hunts that feel sharp but approachable. The game stands out for its snappy script and 90s nostalgia polish. Players appreciate how puzzle solutions directly influence interrogation outcomes creating a tight cause-and-effect rhythm. While not graphically ambitious its retro aesthetic and branching storylines have earned it a dedicated following. Many note the satisfying balance between deduction and narrative choice making it a stealthy standout in the point-and-click genre.

Storyline

Los Angeles, 1996. Honor Mizrahi was just an actress on a hit TV detective show. But when her boss ends up dead just minutes after he fires her, she finds herself starring in her own murder mystery. Teaming up with SCOUT, a reconnaissance robot thrown away after a mysterious incident, she sets out to clear her name - and a new detective duo is born!