Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders

Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders

Released Sep 2025

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

84% positive · 111 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Casebook 1899 – The Leipzig Murders launched on September 4, 2025 as a complete, self-contained detective adventure featuring four murder cases. The developer's communications both before and at launch described the game as a finished product with no additional content planned for this title. On February 27, 2026, the developer announced they are working on an entirely new game — "Invitation to a Murder" — featuring a new detective, a new setting, and a new art style (hand-drawn illustrations instead of pixel art). This announcement confirms the developer has moved on from Casebook 1899 to a new project rather than developing additional content for the existing game. A Kickstarter campaign for the new game was being prepared at the time of the post. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no roadmap for additional content, and no developer statements suggesting further updates to Casebook 1899 beyond the bug fix patch (version 1.1.5) released on September 14, 2025 shortly after launch. The game launched as a complete package and the developer's attention has shifted to their next title.
Evidence
Developer announced a brand-new game ('Invitation to a Murder') with a new detective, new setting, and new art style, with a Kickstarter planned for spring 2026. This signals the developer has moved on from Casebook 1899.
news post · Feb 27, 2026 source development ending
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Casebook 1899 officially released on Steam, described as a complete four-case detective adventure with no mention of future content or DLC plans.
news post · Sep 4, 2025 source content shipped
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Media

Details

Publisher
Homo Narrans Studio
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Casebook 1899 – The Leipzig Murders is a richly atmospheric point-and-click detective adventure set in a rarely explored chapter of European history. Step into the role of Detective Joseph Kreiser as you investigate a string of murders in Leipzig, Germany, a booming industrial city on the cusp of the 20th century.

Explore hand-pixellated scenes inspired by meticulous historical research. Examine clues, interrogate witnesses, and solve environmental puzzles as you navigate a city gripped by change and shadowed by crime. Your notebook and deduction board are essential tools—combine evidence, draw your own conclusions, and unmask the true culprit across four gripping murder cases.

Uncover vital evidence

Scour beautifully hand-pixellated environments for hidden clues, brought to life with detailed, handcrafted animations. Each scene captures the atmosphere of a bustling 19th-century Leipzig, Germany.

Interrogate suspects and witnesses

Cross paths with witnesses and suspects alike—but it's up to you to tell them apart. Gain their trust, ask the right questions, and uncover what they’d rather keep hidden.

Use your notebook

Keep track of every observation and witness statement in your notebook, where each scene has its own dedicated page for easy reference when you need it most.

Draw your own conclusions

Combine clues in your notebook to unlock new conclusions on your deduction board. Piece together the facts and identify the true culprit from a list of suspects.

Your choices will matter

Your choice of culprit in each of the four cases determines the outcome, making this a true test of your deductive skills. A sharp eye and keen mind are your greatest weapons in the fight against crime.

  • Investigate four murder cases set in 1899 Leipzig, Germany

  • Classic point-and-click gameplay

  • Fully voiced in German for authenticity, with subtitles in English, German, and Italian

  • Interrogate suspects and connect clues using your notebook and deduction board

  • Multiple endings shaped by your choices

  • No game-over screens—just the consequences of your deductions

Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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