PHOSEPO · Thermite Games, Smilegate
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Hi everyone! The Demo has recently been updated with various improvements. Here's what changed: Overall Performance Optimization We've done a full pass on game performance. Everything runs smoother than before. Controller Support & Steam Deck Compatibility Controller support
We can finally make it official. Psycho-Sleuth launches November 5, 2026! View game page ▶️ Release Date PV Now Live! View game page 🎨 So, How Much Did We Actually Make? When we first started working on Psycho-Sleuth, we honestly didn't expect it to grow into what it is now. We'
We've pretty much locked in the release date! We'll share the official announcement the moment everything's in place. The final stretch really is the toughest part, huh… but we're pushing hard to deliver something worth the wait. And don't worry— Psycho-Sleuth is absolutely comin
In-game animation for Psycho-Sleuth is in production. Every time I see these rough sketches, I’m amazed by how incredible our animation team is…! Each frame is drawn one by one, only to become a single second on screen. It may be a luxury, but we hope it helps us deliver the best
We haven't been sharing as many updates lately because Psycho-Sleuth has entered the most critical stretch of development. The story is made up of five chapters, and we’re now pushing hard on Chapter 4. It's a lonely and difficult stage. At this point, most of the newly written s
To celebrate the upcoming Steam Mystery Fest , we’re releasing a new limited-time extra episode — a short story about Lyle’s mysterious childhood drawing. This is a standalone story , separate from the main save file. As long as you've played the beginning of Chapter 2 and met th
Hey Detectives! Thanks for playing the demo and sharing your feedback. Based on your comments about combat feel and responsiveness, we've pushed a major update. Launch Steam to update automatically. 🛠 Combat System Improvements We've made two key changes to make Debate sequences
Today marks the final day of Steam Next Fest, and we’d like to sincerely thank everyone who played the demo, left feedback, or shared your thoughts with us! We’ve received a tremendous amount of feedback over the past weeks, and our team has been carefully reviewing all of it. Ba
We’re thrilled to officially share the new trailer for Psycho-Sleuth , our mind-bending mystery visual novel currently featured in Steam Next Fest ! View game page 🧠 A murder trial where cognitive disorders twist perception and logic 👁️🗨️ Face blindness, spatial neglect, time
Thanks to your incredible support, Psycho-Sleuth has been featured by major Japanese media during its Steam Next Fest debut! Combining cognitive disorders with classic deduction , the game’s unique "Pathosync" system and high-stakes debate mechanics have caught the attention of p
🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Psycho-Sleuth will be featured in the Steam Next Fest ! 📅 October 13–20 (PDT) 📅 October 14–21 (Taiwan Time) 🔎 About Psycho-Sleuth A murder mystery where distorted perception becomes part of the case itself. Thirteen individuals—each suffering
We’re incredibly honored that 4Gamer , one of Japan’s biggest game media outlets, published a detailed play report of Psycho-Sleuth ! They actually played through the demo and shared an in-depth article, which means a lot to our team. 💗 📰 Read the article: Our demo is now live
We’re honored to share that Psycho-Sleuth has been officially nominated for Best Narrative at the 2025 indiePlay China Indie Game Awards! See more indiePlay award nominations here 👉 The final results will be announced in late November, but just being selected alongside so many a
Thank you so much for all the support and feedback this past week! We’ve made a round of important updates based on your suggestions 👇 🔧 Update Highlights Fixed several text errors Adjusted animation volume issues In battle, pressing Q now returns you to the main screen without
After months of development, we're thrilled to finally share our demo with you! 【What's in the Demo】2 hours of content including: ✦ Interconnected stories of 13 unique "Afflicted" characters ✦ Investigation, exploration, and debate-driven deduction mechanics ✦ Unravel truth from
We’re thrilled to share that Psycho-Sleuth has received three awards at the 2025 Bahamut ACG Creative Contest : 🏆 Silver Award 📈 Market Potential Award 🎖️ SGArts Special Award This recognition is a huge encouragement for our small team. We've been dedicated to crafting a story
Welcome to visit our booth at BitSummit in Kyoto!
Welcome to visit our booth at BitSummit in Kyoto!
We're thrilled to announce that Psycho-Sleuth will be exhibited at BitSummit 2025 in Kyoto, Japan on July 19–20 . This will be our first showcase in Japan , and we can't wait to meet you there! 📍 Booth: 3F EP-06 🌟 Demo available to play 🎁 Get a free gift by adding the game to
Although we’re not participating in this Steam Next Fest, we’re thrilled to have been featured by major gaming media outlets recently: 📰 Adventure Gamers 📰 電ファミニコゲーマー 📰 ファミ通 📰 4Gamer.net Psycho-Sleuth is a mystery visual novel about 13 “Afflicted” individuals, each with a cog