Redrum: Dead Diary

Hidden-object horror about a psychic patient investigating grisly murders

Anarchy Enterprises · Released Oct 20, 2016

Reviews: Mixed; 63% of 64
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 10 years ago; Oct 25, 2016
Minimum PC: 256 MB+; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Redrum: Dead Diary?

A single-player hidden-object game about Rose, whose visions of murder victims lead her father to place her in an asylum. You search scenes for objects across seven chapters while helping her investigate murders and escape Dr. Fraud.

For you if...

+you prefer linear progression without backtracking between locations
+you enjoy stories told through diaries, emails, and newspaper articles

Not for you if...

−you want exploration and puzzles beyond finding hidden objects
−you prefer to avoid disturbing imagery and murder stories

What players say

63% of 64 reviews are positive

Players praise the macabre atmosphere and variety of hidden-object scene types. They criticize repetitive tasks, dated visuals, and a short runtime that some consider poor value.

Screenshots and trailer

Redrum: Dead Diary system requirements

Minimum: 256 MB+, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Redrum: Dead Diary?

Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.

Set up my PC →

Minimum

OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 etc
Processor: 1.2Ghz+
Graphics: 256 MB+
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 170 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Redrum: Dead Diary have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Redrum: Dead Diary 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, macOS
Achievements: 9
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Redrum: Dead Diary 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