Orten Was The Case

A mystery adventure where each time loop reveals new clues

Woodhill Interactive · Released Nov 29, 2023

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 132
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 2 years ago; Jan 12, 2024
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 660; 6 GB RAM · 3 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Orten Was The Case?

This 2.5D adventure follows Ziggy through a fictional Swedish suburb as he tries to prevent its destruction. You explore the neighborhood, follow clues, and solve puzzles during twelve-minute loops, retaining notes and timeline information to make progress on later attempts.

For you if...

+you enjoy solving puzzles by connecting events and information
+you like uncovering local secrets and getting to know unusual characters

Not for you if...

−you prefer exploring without deadlines or repeated sequences
−you want straightforward puzzles with clearly signposted solutions

What players say

93% of 132 reviews are positive

Players praise the hand-painted artwork, unfolding mystery, and interconnected events. Recent reviews criticize obscure late-game puzzle logic, crashes during restarts or checkpoint use, and awkward movement with unclear footing.

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Orten Was The Case system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 660, 6 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-4350
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB | AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB
Memory: 6 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
Notes: Gamepad or Controller Recommended (Xbox and PS4 Natively Supported)

Does Orten Was The Case have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Orten Was The Case 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, macOS
Achievements: 17
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, Swedish, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Orten Was The Case 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