The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight® Mystery

Live-action point-and-click adventure investigating murders linked to werewolves

Sierra On-Line · Published by Activision · Released Aug 29, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 314
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 2; peak 24h 3
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight® Mystery?

This live-action point-and-click adventure follows Gabriel Knight and Grace Nakimura as they investigate mutilation murders in Munich that may involve werewolves. You examine locations, speak with people, and solve puzzles as the story switches between the two characters; Grace also investigates the death of King Ludwig II.

For you if...

+you enjoy live-action performances in story-driven mysteries
+you like historical mysteries mixed with werewolf lore
+you want point-and-click puzzles that require some thought

Not for you if...

−you need clear guidance when a puzzle stalls
−you prefer fast-paced action to dialogue-heavy investigations

What players say

92% of 314 reviews are positive

Players praise the story, atmosphere, and performances. They complain about dated video and puzzles with unclear clues, and some report crashes or glitches near the end.