To Hell With The Ugly

Point-and-click noir mystery with turn-based fights in 1950s Los Angeles

La Poule Noire, ARTE France · Published by ARTE France · Released May 30, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 136
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 6 months ago; Apr 3, 2026
Minimum PC: HD 4000; 4 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is To Hell With The Ugly?

A single-player 2D adventure following Rock Bailey as he investigates his kidnapping. You explore Los Angeles with his journalist partner Gary, gather clues at crime scenes, solve puzzles, and fight turn-based battles that use timed inputs.

For you if...

+you prefer story-led adventures with light gameplay

Not for you if...

−you want a long campaign rather than a short mystery

What players say

88% of 136 reviews are positive

Players praise the art style, animation, and soundtrack. The ending divides opinion, with some appreciating it and others calling it unsatisfying.

Screenshots and trailer

To Hell With The Ugly system requirements

Minimum: HD 4000, 4 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel i5 Quad-Core
Graphics: Intel HD 4000
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does To Hell With The Ugly have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does To Hell With The Ugly run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 20
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does To Hell With The Ugly use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam