Metaphobia
Released Feb 2020
Metaphobia is an investigative mystery game in the style of classic 1990’s point-and-click adventures. Take control of Richard Elmstat in his journey to solve his father's murder.
85% positive · 510 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
Evaluation
Metaphobia is a free-to-play point-and-click adventure game that launched on February 10, 2020. The store description presents it as a complete, self-contained story with a defined cast of characters, locations, and a full voice-acted narrative. The game has no post-launch content updates, no announced expansions, and no unreleased DLC — the only DLC ever listed is the soundtrack, which released on the same day as the game itself. There are no developer communications indicating any future content is planned. This game launched as a finished product and has remained so since its release date.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained mystery adventure with a defined set of locations, characters, and a full voice-acted story — no mention of post-launch content or expansions.
Only DLC ever listed is the Metaphobia Soundtrack, released on the same day as the game itself. No unreleased DLC exists.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Digital Mosaic Games
Achievements
6
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Metaphobia is a Point & Click investigative adventure game.
Shortly after being elected mayor, Carl Elmstat is murdered by a thief who is quickly caught, convicted, and sent to prison – case closed. Carl’s son Richard however, is unsettled by the details and decides to investigate further on his own. His prime suspect? His father’s political rival– Edward Raban. Throughout the investigation, Richard will find out that the truth behind the murder is hidden deep under the ground – deeper than he ever could have imagined.
FEATURES:
Greenscreen Rotoscoped Animations and Retro Graphics
Over 30 locations and 20 characters
Full Length Soundtrack
Full voice-acted story
Shortly after being elected mayor, Carl Elmstat is murdered by a thief who is quickly caught, convicted, and sent to prison – case closed. Carl’s son Richard however, is unsettled by the details and decides to investigate further on his own. His prime suspect? His father’s political rival– Edward Raban. Throughout the investigation, Richard will find out that the truth behind the murder is hidden deep under the ground – deeper than he ever could have imagined.
FEATURES:
Greenscreen Rotoscoped Animations and Retro Graphics
Over 30 locations and 20 characters
Full Length Soundtrack
Full voice-acted story
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Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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