Lord Winklebottom Investigates
Released Jul 2022
It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.
92% positive · 236 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $18.99
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Evaluation
Lord Winklebottom Investigates launched on July 28, 2022 as a complete, self-contained point-and-click mystery adventure — a solo-developed Kickstarter project from Cave Monsters. The only DLC ever released is the game's soundtrack, which shipped on launch day alongside the base game. There are no unreleased DLC items, no season pass, and no roadmap or developer statement pointing to future content.
Post-launch developer activity was limited to a single bug fix and quality-of-life update on August 16, 2022, addressing minor issues for controller and Steam Deck players. That is the last developer communication on record. No news posts since that date have announced, teased, or hinted at additional story content, expansions, or updates of any kind.
The game was developed by a one-person studio and funded via Kickstarter. Its store description presents it as a complete, standalone mystery with a clear beginning, middle, and end. There is no structural element — no season pass, no content rotation, no roadmap — suggesting ongoing development was ever planned beyond the initial release. The game shipped as a finished product and has remained that way.
Evidence
The only DLC is a soundtrack pack released on launch day. No other DLC has been announced or listed.
Post-launch patch with minor bug fixes and a QOL option for controller/Steam Deck players. This is the last official communication from the developer.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Cave Monsters
Achievements
15
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game

Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a 1920s murder mystery, point and click adventure featuring a dashing giraffe detective!
Inspired by Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes, the game is a classic British murder mystery!

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. A mysterious invitation to an isolated island results in a grisly murder and a race against time to track down the killer. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.
Join Lord Winklebottom and his steadfast companion Dr Frumple as they investigate the murder of their old friend. Uncover clues, interview suspects and solve puzzles to crack the case, capture the killer and uncover the horrifying dark secret at the heart of the Isle of Barghest!

- Full English voice acting.
- An original 1920s inspired soundtrack featuring live instruments.
- Play as a gentleman giraffe!
- Unique 2D hand painted artwork.
- Animals of all shapes and sizes!
- Streamlined point and click interface.
- Collection of bizarre characters to interrogate!
- Dozens of puzzles to solve!
Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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