Psycho-Sleuth

The premise

A cult called Li traps thirteen "Afflicted Ones" in a gothic cathedral: whoever kills without getting caught will become a god. Each character has a cognitive disorder that bends reality around them, such as making lying impossible or blurring faces beyond recognition. These disorders change what the player sees during investigations, before testimonies are judged in fast-paced debates (official page, Gematsu).

What the reviews say

GameCynic (8.8/10) praises a fresh take on Danganronpa-style killing games, with a memorable cast and an unpredictable story over 20 to 25 hours. MonsterVine (4.5/5) finds the trials fun but sees the story and characters as the main draw. CrazyGameCommunity.it (8/10) calls it one of the most intriguing mystery visual novels in recent years. Oyungezer (7.5/10) likes the concept, the character designs and the writing.

The drawbacks

Oyungezer finds it too simple, with little interaction and little challenge, and an interface that feels cheap. GameCynic points to a very linear structure with no free roam and Japanese-only voice acting. MonsterVine notes a very strict end-of-chapter grade even though the game itself is lenient. Steam lists no French translation: text is in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

Prices

As of 11 November 2026, the game costs €17.54 instead of €19.49 on Steam thanks to a launch offer running until 19 November. It is also sold on the Epic Games Store and STOVE, whose prices were not checked. No console version has been announced.

Who is it for?

Fans of Danganronpa, Zero Escape and death game stories who are comfortable in English. Players looking for demanding gameplay will find it too hands-off.