Psycho-Sleuth
Detective visual novel where altered perceptions complicate murder investigations
PHOSEPO · Published by Thermite Games, Smilegate · Released Nov 4, 2026
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 91% of 186
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Players
- 1,039
- daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported
- Last update on Steam
- 1 day ago
- Nov 6, 2026
Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)
What is Psycho-Sleuth?
A single-player mystery visual novel set in a world ruled by a cult that promises godhood for undetected murder. You investigate cases involving thirteen people whose cognitive disorders are linked to perception-altering powers, then accept or challenge statements with evidence in timed debates.
For you if...
- +you enjoy dialogue-heavy mysteries with an anime-style cast
- +you like dark humor alongside violent subject matter
Not for you if...
- −you prefer action to reading and deduction
- −you want to weigh statements without time pressure
What players say
91% of 186 reviews are positive
Players praise the characters' clashing personalities and the mysteries built around their powers. Complaints center on pacing, with some finding conversations and deductions drawn out.
Screenshots and trailer
Psycho-Sleuth system requirements
Minimum: GT1030, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.
As published by the developer.
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- OS
- Windows 7 or higher
- Processor
- Intel Core i3
- Graphics
- GeForce® GT1030 or higher
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Storage
- 10 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Recommended resolution 1920x1080
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10 or higher
- Processor
- Intel Core i5
- Graphics
- GeForce® GT1030 or higher
- Memory
- 16 GB RAM
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Notes
- Recommended resolution 1920x1080
Does Psycho-Sleuth have co-op or multiplayer?
No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.
Does Psycho-Sleuth run on Steam Deck?
Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
- Graphics settings cannot be configured to run well on Steam Deck
PC version details
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows
- Achievements
- 12
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing
- Languages
- Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean.
Does Psycho-Sleuth 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 Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam
Tags
- Anime
- Visual Novel
- Mystery
- Story Rich
- Detective
- Puzzle
- Violent
- Investigation
- Dark
- Dark Humor
- Choose Your Own Adventure
- Adventure
- Logic
- Multiple Endings
- Dark Comedy
- Atmospheric
Recent updates
- Nov 6, 2026 · Patch Notes 11.6
- Sep 17, 2026 · Psycho-sleuth Demo Update
- Nov 30, 2025 · Psycho-Sleuth Demo Update: Combat & Localization Improvements
- Oct 20, 2025 · Psycho-Sleuth – Update Preview (Last Day of Steam Next Fest)
- Oct 3, 2025 · Psycho-Sleuth Demo Update
2 DLC available.