DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0);

Adventure· Visual Novel· Story Rich· Detective

Released Apr 2023

Step into a dark world where cyberdemons haunt humankind. When mutilated bodies start appearing all over this sleepy town in the Mississippi inaka, Sawyer, ex-AGENCY operative; now unemployed shut-in, must exorcise the demon perpetrator in this story-rich, PC-98 style adventure game.

94% positive · 167 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Steam Free

Evaluation

DIGITAL EXORCIST case_(0); launched on April 27, 2023 as a compact, story-driven adventure game. It has received only two developer posts since launch: a bug fix / achievements patch in April 2024, and a Japanese language localization update in July 2025. Crucially, the July 2025 announcement clarifies that the sequel — simply titled DIGITAL EXORCIST — is a separate, upcoming game published by HYPER REAL, planned for release in 2026 on Steam. This confirms that case_(0); is the completed first entry in the series, not a game receiving ongoing content expansions. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content for this specific title, and no sustained post-launch content cadence. The game shipped as a finished product and has been maintained with minor patches and localization work, but the developer's focus has clearly shifted to the sequel.

Evidence

Developer announces Japanese language support for case_(0); and simultaneously reveals that the sequel DIGITAL EXORCIST is a separate upcoming game targeting a 2026 Steam release, published by HYPER REAL.

news post · Jul 10, 2025 source development ending

high

Patch update fixing achievements and bugs — maintenance work with no new content announced.

news post · Apr 1, 2024 source content shipped

low

Media

Details

Developer

COOL BEANS PRODUCTIONS

Publisher

HYPER REAL

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Adventure Visual Novel Story Rich Detective Point & Click 1990's Anime Atmospheric Horror Dark Linear Choose Your Own Adventure Interactive Fiction 2D Pixel Graphics

About this game

Open the door to a world where demons whisper from beneath the glow of the screens.

A compact adventure game inspired by Japanese adventure classics like Snatcher, Policenauts and The Silver Case. Join retired Digital Exorcist Sawyer and his trusty sidekick Tomo as they investigate chilling crime scenes. Use your wit to guide conversations and help Sawyer rediscover his old techniques to solve the mysteries lurking throughout your adventure.

Investigate Gruesome Crime Scenes

Thoroughly explore crime scenes with your trusty computerized companion, Tomodachi, as you collect evidence and equipment to assist in your investigation.

Purge like it’s 1999!

Go head-to-head with demons, and use items and weapons you find to fend them off!

Elevated Experience with Stylized Art Style and Soundtrack

An immersive, dark and gruesome setting. Brought to life through charming pixel art and a boppin’ soundtrack produced with classic digital synthesizers.