Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale

Historical detective RPG about uncovering secrets in a Bavarian village

Active Fungus Studios · Released Feb 2, 2023

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 354
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Aug 1, 2024
Minimum PC: RX 590; 8 GB RAM · 20 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale?

This single-player, third-person crime RPG takes place in Wolpertshofen, Upper Bavaria, in 1866. You investigate a case by questioning villagers, searching for clues, and using upgradeable skills in tabletop-style checks. Tasks can involve persuasion, stealth, or fistfights, and your choices lead to different endings.

For you if...

+you prefer conversation and exploration over constant action
+you appreciate Bavarian humor and historical settings

Not for you if...

−you want deductions determined by reasoning rather than dice
−you want detective work without crafting or action sequences

What players say

77% of 354 reviews are positive

Players praise the unfolding mystery and village atmosphere. Recent complaints include poor performance, crashes, and progress-blocking bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

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Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale system requirements

Minimum: RX 590, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: AMD 1600X / Intel i5 3rd Gen
Graphics: Radeon RX 590 / GeForce GTX 1660
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 20 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

Does Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Achievements: 30
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: German, English. Text only: French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale 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