Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises

Adventure· Casual· Hidden Object· Detective

Released Mar 2020

Entertaining plunge into the world of debauched elites, alluring women and corrupted cops, where power is the ultimate currency. This is a thrilling introduction to the brand new Hidden Object Game series in the tradition of best police dramas.

79% positive · 286 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises launched on March 26, 2020 as a complete hidden object puzzle adventure (HOPA). The store description presents it as a self-contained experience with a defined set of content: 34 minigames, 38 locations, and a Bonus Adventure included in the base package. There is no DLC listed, no post-launch update history, and no developer communications announcing future content. While the store description notes this is the "trilogy-opener" for the Family Mysteries series, that refers to sequels in the series — not additional downloadable content for this game. The game shipped as a finished product and there is no evidence of any post-launch content cycle.

Evidence

Store description lists all features as fully available at launch: 34 minigames, 38 locations, and a Bonus Adventure — describing a complete, self-contained game.

description · Mar 26, 2020 source content shipped

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Short description calls the game 'a thrilling introduction to the brand new Hidden Object Game series,' indicating this is the first entry in a planned series — referring to sequels, not future DLC for this title.

store metadata · Mar 26, 2020 source ambiguous

low

Media

Details

Developer

Brave Giant LTD

Publisher

Artifex Mundi

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller

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Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player

Adventure Casual Hidden Object Detective Mystery 2D Female Protagonist Point & Click Atmospheric Puzzle Indie Story Rich Violent Family Friendly

About this game

Welcome to the magic city of palm trees, yachts and pleasant living. Place where the elite high rollers park their sleek lambo's for free with a handicap tag. Put yourself in the shoes of a probing detective and help your partner Duke solve the mysterious murder case.

SUNNY BEACHES, SHADY PEOPLE
Rich dynasty, exploded yacht, two survivors, ominous looking drowned with traces of poison in the body, and you, caught in the middle of the imbroglio.
Find clues, interrogate witnesses, analyze samples, gather evidence - turn up the murderer to uncover even the bigger scheme.

ACTION PACKED ADVENTURE
Ever-present danger, glitzy surroundings and a unique rhythm of the glamorous yet deadly city, evoking a fanciful nostalgia for such TV hits like Miami Vice, Beverly Hills Cop and CSI.

CRIME IN THE CITY OF GLAMOUR
In the tradition of the 80's cop shows, comes this thrilling, oozing with coolness HOPA from Brave Giant and Artifex Mundi which stands as the rousing trilogy-opener for the "Family Mysteries" police drama.

Feel the Miami vibe, get cracking and finish the investigation!