Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
Released Sep 2021
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases launched on September 27, 2021 as a self-contained murder mystery adventure game. Following launch, the developer (Blazing Griffin) shipped a series of bug-fix patches through February 21, 2022, addressing progression blockers, visual glitches, and UI improvements. No additional story content or DLC was ever announced or released for this game — the only DLC on the store is a soundtrack released on September 30, 2021.
The news feed includes a September 25, 2025 post announcing a new Agatha Christie game, Death on the Nile, and posts about Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy, but these are separate titles published by Microids and posted to this game's page as cross-promotional content. They do not indicate ongoing development of The First Cases itself.
The game launched as a complete, standalone story. There were no post-launch content updates, no roadmap, no announced expansions, and no unreleased DLC. Developer communication after launch consisted entirely of bug fixes, with the final patch arriving on February 21, 2022. The game is complete.
Evidence
Only DLC listed is a soundtrack released three days after launch. No story DLC or expansions were ever announced or listed.
Game launched on Steam on September 27, 2021 as a complete standalone detective adventure.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Microids
Achievements
46
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Discover the early cases of the legendary detective Hercule Poirot.
In his early years as a detective, Hercule Poirot is invited to a reception by the influential Van den Bosch family, for the announcement of their daughter’s engagement. But tensions amongst the guests run high as a snowstorm descends on the town, trapping everyone inside the manor. The happy event is soon marred by the murder of one of the guests…
In the right place at the right time, Poirot immediately begins to investigate. What buried secrets and deadly rivalries will he uncover?
- Rediscover the legendary detective in an all-new crime story.
- Play as Hercule Poirot in his early years as a detective, when he still had everything to prove.
- Solve a complex murder case where everyone has something to hide.
- Unveil what hides behind the deceiving appearances of the Van den Bosch family.
- Question all the suspects and glean crucial information from them without their knowing.
- Notice all suspicious behavior as you uncover the dark secrets and rivalries of the upper class.
- Explore a luxurious house full of buried mysteries. There is more to discover than just the murderer…
- Use your talents of deduction to link clues in your mindmap.
In his early years as a detective, Hercule Poirot is invited to a reception by the influential Van den Bosch family, for the announcement of their daughter’s engagement. But tensions amongst the guests run high as a snowstorm descends on the town, trapping everyone inside the manor. The happy event is soon marred by the murder of one of the guests…
In the right place at the right time, Poirot immediately begins to investigate. What buried secrets and deadly rivalries will he uncover?
Features:
- Rediscover the legendary detective in an all-new crime story.
- Play as Hercule Poirot in his early years as a detective, when he still had everything to prove.
- Solve a complex murder case where everyone has something to hide.
- Unveil what hides behind the deceiving appearances of the Van den Bosch family.
- Question all the suspects and glean crucial information from them without their knowing.
- Notice all suspicious behavior as you uncover the dark secrets and rivalries of the upper class.
- Explore a luxurious house full of buried mysteries. There is more to discover than just the murderer…
- Use your talents of deduction to link clues in your mindmap.
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Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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