Folio Detective

Step into the shoes of a detective and solve rich, atmospheric mysteries drawn from the pages of classic literature.

Folio Detective is a point-and-click investigation game that combines the logical depth of classic literary tales with a dynamic, unscripted conversation system. Explore beautifully handcrafted, darkly stylized scenes, interrogate elusive suspects, examine physical evidence, and construct your case — where the questions you choose to type shape the entire investigation.

LITERATURE MEETS DEDUCTION

Classic stories are reborn as playable, unscripted mysteries. Step into familiar, atmospheric worlds of impossible crimes and unforgettable characters — but this time, the analytical heavy lifting is entirely yours. Observe the details, follow your gut, and uncover the truth in your own words.

FORGET THE FIXED DIALOGUE TREES

No more clicking through predictable, multiple-choice text options. Folio Detective features an integrated custom interface that lets you type your own questions freely. Characters respond dynamically, staying deeply in character while guarding their secrets. Dig beneath the surface, probe their psychology, and extract the crucial "Key Information" needed to break the case wide open.

HOW YOU PLAY

• Explore the Scene — Search highly detailed environments, tap to discover evidence, and analyze physical clues.
• Interrogate Freely — Type your own questions using our custom keyboard; witnesses and suspects adapt and answer you in real-time.
• Analyze the Contradictions — Cross-reference what you see on the crime scene with what suspects tell you.
• Build Your Case — Collect hidden "Key Infos" from your interviews and piece together a watertight case file.
• Present Your Conclusions — Submit your final case report and see if your logical deduction holds up.

YOUR FIRST CASE: PARIS, JULY 1840

Inspired by a landmark work of analytical detective fiction, your opening investigation takes you to the gloomy streets of Paris in July 1840. Two women have been murdered under impossible, locked-room circumstances in their own home. The local gendarme is out of his depth. Interrogate neighbors, funeral directors, and key witnesses. Piece together a dark puzzle that challenges human reason itself.

FEATURES

• Striking, dark comic-book digital art direction and immersive sound design.
• Fully interactive, free-text interrogation system.
• Available in English and Portuguese.

Folio Detective is currently in active Open Beta. Since our conversation mechanics adapt dynamically, your feedback is crucial to help us fine-tune the experience. Use the in-app option to share bugs, dialogue flow suggestions, or balance issues!

Note: An active internet connection and email login are required to access our dynamic dialogue servers.

Download Folio Detective today — where classic literature becomes your crime scene.