Unforeseen Incidents

Backwoods Entertainment Application Systems Heidelberg

Released: May 23, 2018
Platforms: WindowsmacOSLinux
Last updated: 04 Sep 2026, 01:48 GMT

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25 Aug 2026Developer post
"Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - ASH GAMES Publisher Sale 2026
Event Information We're part of the ASH GAMES Publisher Sale Event from Aug. 26 - Sep. 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) meets with the Bac
15 Mar 2026Developer post
"Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - Curious Odyssey Sale 2026
Event Information We're part of the Curious Odyssey Sales Event from Mar. 11 - Mar. 18. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) meets with the Backw
24 Nov 2025Developer post
"Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - AdventureX Sale 2025
Event Information We're part of the AdventureX Sales Event from Nov. 19 - Dec. 2. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) meets with the Backwoods E
23 Nov 2025Developer post
"Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - AdventureX Sale 2025
Event Information We're part of the AdventureX Sales Event from Nov. 19 - Dec. 2. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) meets with the Backwoods E
21 Nov 2025Developer post
"Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - AdventureX Sale 2025
Event Information We're part of the AdventureX Sales Event from Nov. 19 - Dec. 2. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) meets with the Backwoods E
19 Aug 2025Developer post
"Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - ASHGAMES 40 years anniversary Sale
Event Information Application Systems Heidelberg (aka ASH GAMES) founded October 1st of 1985 turns 40 this year. We're celebrating with a big Anniversary Publisher Sale! Unforeseen Incidents is part of this sale from August 19 - September 02. We'll run multiple events and announc
21 Nov 2024Developer post
Update notes November 21, 2024
This release contains several bugfixes - mainly for the door on the Island, for the cave and in the library. In addition it also contains some improvements on the SteamDeck and on widescreen monitors!
11 Nov 2024Developer post
"Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - AdventureX Sale 2024
Event Information We're part of the AdventureX Sales Event from Nov. 4 - Nov. 11. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) meets with the Backwoods E
28 Aug 2023Developer post
"Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - ASH Games Publisher Sale 2023
Event Information Unforeseen Incidents is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems Heidelberg) m
23 Dec 2022Developer post
Fixing many issues...
This update should fix most of the issues that have been reported for the last build - it won't be able to fix damaged save-games though... Several issues are specific to users that are playing in German and on Windows-PCs. This and several additional issues have been addressed i
04 Jul 2022Developer post
Major Update: Full Steam Deck support
Major Update We have created a new version of Unforeseen Incidents that can be played with the gamepad and has passed Valve's Steam Deck review. This version has many changes to the UI and to the game itself and the code has been optimized heavily. So all in all: have fun and sta
Major Update
We have created a new version of Unforeseen Incidents that can be played with the gamepad and has passed Valve's Steam Deck review. This version has many changes to the UI and to the game itself and the code has been optimized heavily. So all in all: have fun and stay healthy!
Features
Controller support added
Compatible with Steam Deck
UI update for menues, since they didn't work with a controller before
Various bug fixes
Heavy reduction in file size due to better compression. This is also the main reason for the relatively big download size of the update, but it will actually save disk space on your machine.
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22 Feb 2021Developer post
Tool-Fanatic Protagonists Bundle
Tool-Fanatic Protagonists Bundle Harper (Unforeseen Incidents) loves his Multitool and he's able to repair almost anything with it. Despite living in the 50th century, Henry (Mutropolis) is old-fashioned and prefers a good old trowel for his archaeological adventures. They're bot
Tool-Fanatic Protagonists Bundle
Harper (Unforeseen Incidents) loves his Multitool and he's able to repair almost anything with it.
Despite living in the 50th century, Henry (Mutropolis) is old-fashioned and prefers a good old trowel for his archaeological adventures.
They're both a bit nerdy about their tools.
Buy the bundle here: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/18956/Tool_Fanatic_Protagonists_Bundle/
Mutropolis has launched
MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.
After five years of hard work by Bea and Pablo (Pirita Studio, Madrid) the new mystery point & click adventure Mutropolis finally has launched. Here are some reactions by the press the product has received:

one of the best adventure games that have appeared in recent years - 100/100 itc.ua, Yuri Melkov
An enjoyable adventure and a first class debut for Pirita Studio - 85/100 ragequit.gr, George Dembegiotis
Exciting detective story with great characters and lots of love for archaeology. - 75/100 4players.de, Maja Verfondern
Mutropolis is an absolute recommendation for any point-and-click lover. - 8/10 indieplanet.de, Christina Knauf
interesting puzzles, good humor and a good audio/visual setting 9/10 forum.przygodomania.pl, Urszula Kuchmistrz
a good choice for all fans of point-and-click and logic games 92/100 omegascopio.com.br, Julia Barcelos
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26 Nov 2018Developer post
Award Nominations
Public Voting For Awards If you like Unforeseen Incidents you can nominate it for the Steam Awards as "Game of The Year" right here (we know that "Most fun with a multitool" would be more appropriate but unfortunately this is not a choice they offer). There is a public voting goi
22 Oct 2018Developer post
Soundtrack and Artbook DLCs available
Unforeseen Incidents - Deluxe Edition and DLCs We have added two DLCs and a Deluxe Bundle to our Unforeseen Incidents offering. Unforeseen Incidents - Official Game Soundtrack "Unforeseen Incidents - Official Game Soundtrack" features 35 tracks with over 80 minutes of original mu
20 Jun 2018Developer post
Update 06/20/18
Update We have uploaded a bug fixed version Thursday June the 20th. This includes fixes of all bugs known to us by June 18th, including the ones posted in reviews and on the community forum. For details please refer to our community post here: steamcommunity.com/app/501790/discus
08 Jun 2018Developer post
Update and Press reviews
Update We have uploaded a bug fixed version Thursday June the 7th. This includes fixes of all bugs known to us by June 6th, including the ones posted in reviews and on the community forum. For details please refer to our community post here: steamcommunity.com/app/501790/discussi
Update
We have uploaded a bug fixed version Thursday June the 7th. This includes fixes of all bugs known to us by June 6th, including the ones posted in reviews and on the community forum.
For details please refer to our community post here:
steamcommunity.com/app/501790/discussions/0/1694923613862126818/
Press coverage
Many reviews are still pending. But here is a selection of those that have been posted already.

I honestly can’t remember the last time I’ve enjoyed a long-form point-and-click adventure this much. It reminds me why I love the genre so much. RECOMMENDED - Rock Paper Shotgun
Whether you have missed the traditional adventures or want to see what the olds loved from the genre, Unforeseen Incidents is the adventure you wanted. Do not miss it! 90% - Adventure Advocate (Greece)
... every detail on-screen feels full of personality - PC World
Backwoods Entertainment succeeds in their debut to deliver a really good game that makes the heart of adventure gamers beat faster. 88% - Adventure-Treff (Germany)
There is charm to be found in every nook and cranny of Unforeseen Incident’s world. - Kotaku UK
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style point & click adventure in a modern look and a well told story. 85% - AdventureCorner (Germany)
With a great voice cast, distinctive visual style, and intricate puzzle design, Unforeseen Incidents delivers a solid if well-worn story of a nobody from nowhere saving the world. 80% - Adventuregamers
Unforeseen Incidents [...] shows how refreshing a well done point & click adventure game can be nowadays. [...] it catches the charm from back in the days without looking outdated. - Gamestar (Germany)
Unforeseen Incidents is packed full of intrigue and a rich storyline, accompanied by some first-rate voice acting and killer writing. 91% - The Zerathulu View
Unforeseen Incidents is one of the best point-and-click adventure games of recent years. Not only does it look and sound great, it has the puzzles to match. 90% - Alternative Magazine Online
Unforeseen Incidents checks all the boxes for what constitutes a great point and click adventure game. Solid characters, a good story, good puzzles that are balanced, and an impressive presentation thanks to well-drawn art/animations and a good aural package. At only $20, it’s hard to go wrong with it if you enjoy the genre. 88% - Digital Chumps
Unforeseen Incidents is fun romp with an interesting plot that will draw you in and enjoyable characters to go around. If you’re a fan of traditional adventure games, and are looking for a fun experience, Unforeseen Incidents will be fun game for you to explore while uncovering the secrets hidden within Yelltown. 85% - GamingTrend
It succeeds because of sensible puzzles, an excellent narrative, and a slick visual style. 81% - Newgamernetwork
Unforeseen Incidents takes a cliched theme and presents it with marvellous art style, interesting characters and entertaining writing. 80% - Backlogcritic
From the voiceovers in the introduction and the quick, up close evidence of how deadly the viral outbreak is, to the revelations of sinister forces engineering the entire affair, it is easy to get invested in the narrative. 80% - BonusStage
On top of good puzzle design the game has an intriguing story and a great atmosphere due to the artwork and audio. 80% - Geeky Hobbies
A great revival of the point-and-click genre, bursting with all its nostalgic and fun ingredients 80% - Indiegame Website
The story in Unforeseen Incidents might feel familiar at times, but it tells its tale well while also providing a satisfying selection of adventure game puzzles and a high-quality presentation. 80% - Monster Vine
It's a nice updating of the form, with a deep plot, but sticking enough to traditional values to appeal to old adventure fans. 80% - The Cambridge Geek
If you’ve grown up playing classic point and click games, like I have, then Unforeseen Incidents will undoubtedly remind you of the greats. With beautiful artwork and design, impeccable voice acting and an intriguing story to boot, it’s definitely one to consider adding to your library. - GAMESPEW
Grounded puzzles, stellar voice acting, and witty humour that all make this beautiful, hand-drawn adventure a must play for point-and-click aficionados. - ALLGAMERS
Those who like traditional point-and-click adventures will love Unforeseen Incidents, its cast, humour and last but not least its well-integrated puzzles. Those who do not count adventures among their favourites should still consider giving it a shot — its charm might win you over. - Big Boss Battle
Once you get through, you’re treated to beautiful art, outstanding audio and voice actors, and some ridiculously clever mechanics and puzzles. - Checkpoint Gaming
Unforeseen Incidents initially caught me eye with its gorgeous, hand-painted world and its impressive voice-acting in the face of its independent scope - Comicbook com
For those with a nostalgic soft spot for PC adventure games of yesteryear, Unforeseen Incidents is well worth the time and money. - Commonsense Media
Unforeseen Incidents really does pull you right in. It's not just the striking hand-painted art style, but the near-perfect voice acting that makes it really quite an experience. - Gaming on Linux
...the story is an elegant mystery and far more than just a driving force between the puzzles - Good Gear Guide
There are some neat little puzzles to be had - Goto Game
What really kept me going was the plot and the characters going through this intense adventure that keeps getting bigger and bigger. Harper is just a perfect protagonist. - POP-CULTURE SPECTRUM
The game’s perfect, now leave me alone and go play it! - The Mental Attic
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25 May 2018Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Wot I Think: Unforeseen Incidents
Oh my! Oh what an actual proper treat. Ladies, gentlemen, humans of Earth, I have for you a really good point-and-click adventure game! It’s Unforeseen Incidents , and here’s wot I think: (more…)
13 Apr 2018Developer post
Release Trailer 2018 available
We have just posted the brand new release trailer for Unforeseen Incidents here on the Steam store page and on YouTube - this is the English version of the trailer. A German version can be found here .
11 Apr 2018PC Gamer
Accidentally save the world in 'classical' adventure game Unforeseen Incidents
The setup for Unforeseen Incidents contains the most capital-A Adventure Game line I've ever heard: "Before he knows it, he finds himself in a fight for the future of humankind armed only with his trusty multi-tool." Inadvertently saving the world using a bunch of random doodads:

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Nominated for the German Developer Award 2018

Unforeseen Incidents - Deluxe Edition and DLCs

Unforeseen Incidents - Official Game Soundtrack

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