Hauma - A Detective Noir Story

Hauma - A Detective Noir Story

Released Sep 2023

Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.

68% positive · 135 reviews
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Evaluation

Hauma - A Detective Noir Story launched on September 11, 2023 as a complete, self-contained noir visual novel. The developer's communications before and after launch treat it as a finished product — the launch post describes reaching "this milestone" with no mention of upcoming DLC, expansions, or post-launch content plans. Following launch, only two bug-fix patches were released: version 1.0.1 on September 29, 2023, and a targeted police station bug fix on January 29, 2026. There are no DLC listings, no season passes, no roadmaps, and no developer statements indicating future content is planned. The store description presents the game as a complete narrative experience. The January 2026 bug fix shows the developer still occasionally addresses critical issues, but this is maintenance-level support rather than new content development. This game launched as a complete, finished story with no post-launch content ever announced or implied.
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Game launched on September 11, 2023 with the developer describing it as a completed milestone, no future content mentioned
news post · Sep 11, 2023 source content shipped
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Store description presents Hauma as a complete, self-contained noir detective story with no mention of DLC, expansions, or ongoing content
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Assemble Entertainment
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

ABOUT HAUMA

Hauma is a noir deduction visual novel set in the heart of Munich. Step into the shoes of Judith, a former detective with a sharp wit and a knack for getting things done, as she uncovers a conspiracy amongst the city's upper echelons of society. Explore real locations in a unique art style, immersing you in the world of Bavaria's capital. From the historic House of Art to other unexpected locations, discover pieces of hidden history that shed light on the city's past.

Collect items, solve puzzles, and overcome dialogue riddles as you make your own investigative deductions using the mindboard, the heart of the game which functions like an inventory containing items and thoughts.

Featuring a diverse cast, Hauma is a fully voiced cinematic adventure with an intriguing story. Embark on a journey of deduction and intrigue, uncover the secrets of Munich's society and piece together the puzzle of the conspiracy that lies within.

  • [❖] A thrilling noir-inspired journey through Munich

  • [❖] The mindboard, an innovative inventory of interconnected items and thoughts

  • [❖] Engaging investigation mechanics, including a variety of puzzles and challenging dialogue riddles

  • [❖] A visually unique art style

  • [❖] Fully voiced cinematic adventure, featuring a diverse cast

Last evaluated Jun 24, 2026
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