Elton Manor: Requiem of the Cursed Roses

Elton Manor: Requiem of the Cursed Roses

Released Apr 2026

At the beginning of the 20th century, you awaken in a quiet manor where everyone calls you “Anna”, a maid. But there’s one problem — you’re actually a man. Soon after, a locked-room murder occurs, and the secrets of the manor begin to unfold.

94% positive · 151 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Elton Manor: Requiem of the Cursed Roses launched on April 7, 2026. Since release, the developer issued two bug-fix patches — on April 16 and April 23, 2026 — addressing a gameplay bug, text corrections, and a clarification about AI usage in the game's assets. The most recent developer communication of any kind was on June 24, 2026, a minor patch fixing story replay display order and text errors. The news feed for this game contains no announcements of DLC, expansions, or additional content plans. There are no unreleased DLC entries on the store. Most of the publisher's news posts concern other titles in Playmeow's catalog (such as Shadow Among Nove and Until the Abyss), not this game. The developer has made no statement indicating more content is coming, nor have they stated the game is complete — but the absence of any content announcement after six months, combined with no DLC listings and a game that launched as a self-contained mystery adventure, points to this being a finished product. The previous evaluation flagged this as recently launched, but that window has now closed (the game released on April 7, 2026, which is more than 180 days ago as of today). With no post-launch content cadence established, no outstanding commitments, and no developer signals pointing to future updates, the game is assessed as a complete, finished product as shipped at launch.
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Game officially launched on April 7, 2026, described as a self-contained boys' love mystery adventure with exploration and puzzle elements.
news post · Apr 7, 2026 source content shipped
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Store description presents a complete, self-contained story with no mention of future DLC, expansions, or additional content.
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Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Playmeow
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

◆ Story

"If you're asking about the rumours…"

"It could only be that one, I suppose?"

"Actually... the master once had a lover."

At the beginning of the 20th century, in a quiet manor isolated from the turbulent times, a “maid”, Anna worked diligently every day and led a monotonous and peaceful life.

However, during an unexpected flashback, the gaps in his memory swept over him. Abnormal colleagues, confused gender, empty cognition, vague dreams...the tranquillity in the past was suddenly replaced by a weird atmosphere. While Anna was at a loss, time began to flow. A group of strangers visited the manor, and a long-hidden mystery quietly unfolded.

The prologue started. As unexpected yet prearranged events took place after another, the strange visitors who claimed to be the family members of the owner of the manor did not bother to hide their abnormal behaviours. Were the various contradictions in their identities, ages, and relationships related to the uneasiness they showed? Some words that shouldn't exist sounded in Anna's ears. What did they have to do with the story?

The curtain rose, and the requiem of fate began to play. Would "Anna" be pushed to the edge of the unknown, or would he jump into the vortex at the centre of the story?

◆ Gameplay

☆ Work:

Dark demons were everywhere in the manor, lurking in the shadows—

You must bring them down ‘with your own hands’! If you are not quick enough, they will rampage throughout the building!

The levels will gradually become more difficult, and more unique mini-games will be unlocked!

There will also be little bonuses hidden in various tasks, waiting for you to discover with attention to details~

☆ Map exploration:

As time goes by, different areas in the manor will gradually unlock, awaiting your exploration.

Outside your main objective, don't forget to unleash your curiosity. Walk around, and you will find in the corners:

★ Interesting conversations

★Characters with secrets

Of course, there’s more⭢

☆ Case investigation:

Murders occurred frequently within the manor, brewing crisis. Each character had their own secrets, and the truth lay hidden in the subtle clues…

You must gather the clues and deduce the process in order to reconstruct the crime scenes and uncover layers of lies.

To uncover the truth, or to go with the flow? It all depends on your choices. Don't be deceived by appearances.

◆ Game Features

☆ A deductive script packed with layers of clues, with 3 side stories available!

☆ Over 25 CGs and illustrations await your discovery!

☆ Cleaning, conversations, map exploration, and even romance with the ‘NPCs’!

☆ Enjoy the multi-twist story and its complex BL relationships!

☆ The voice actors of the three male leads will bring you the most immersive experience with their versatile voices!


【Regarding Streaming】
Please feel free to stream all content of this game.
However, for social media posts and short videos, since this is a mystery game, we kindly ask you to avoid direct spoilers—such as revealing the culprit’s identity or key plot details—in order to preserve the experience for other players.


*All instrumental tracks by Scarborough Fair are royalty-free.*
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1. Scarborough Fair Violin by Luna Bujalesk
2. Scarborough Fair by Andy Warner
Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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