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The Katydids Incident

A desktop puzzle game about investigating a mysterious online group

Punx Studios · Released Jun 14, 2022

IndieSimulation

Reviews
Very Positive
98% of 57
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Jun 14, 2022
Minimum PC
Integrated
4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Katydids Incident?

This single-player puzzle game puts you at a simulated computer as Dexter, a teenager investigating a mysterious online group. You explore files and programs, take notes, and use apps to solve the group's riddles.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy piecing together clues through independent investigation

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer mysteries without horror elements or scares

What players say

98% of 57 reviews are positive

Players praise the puzzle design and generally find the challenges manageable but thought-provoking. Their most common complaint is that the game ends too soon.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Katydids Incident system requirements

Minimum: Integrated, 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 32 bits
Processor
Dual core / 1GHz clock
Graphics
Integrated graphics
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64 bits
Processor
Dual core / 2GHz clock
Graphics
Integrated graphics
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
200 MB available space

Does The Katydids Incident have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does The Katydids Incident run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
9
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does The Katydids Incident 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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