The Occult Detective

The Occult Detective

Released Nov 2025

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

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Evaluation

The Occult Detective (originally titled Cthulhu Detective) launched on November 27, 2025 in Chinese. Since then, the developer has been actively patching and updating the game, including a major gameplay overhaul in January 2026 that removed the Affinity system in favor of a pure deduction focus, and has continued issuing patches refining story text, mechanics, and bug fixes. The most significant outstanding item is the English localization. The store description prominently states "English Localization in Progress," and as of the developer's March 20, 2026 Spring Sale post — the most recent developer communication — the full game is still only available in Chinese. An English demo launched on January 27, 2026 as a preview and feedback-gathering tool, but the full English version of the game has not yet been released. The developer has consistently reaffirmed this work is ongoing across multiple posts. There have been no signals that the English localization has been cancelled or indefinitely delayed — the most recent post simply notes it is still being worked on. Until the full English release ships, the game's content is not complete for its intended international audience.
Evidence
Developer's most recent post (March 20, 2026) confirms the full game is still Chinese-only; the English demo is available but the full English release has not yet shipped.
news post · Mar 20, 2026 source content planned
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English demo launched on January 27, 2026. Developer states they are still working on updates and English localization for the full game.
news post · Jan 27, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Dec 2025

Media

Details

Publisher
Battlecry Studio
Achievements
65
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

English Localization in Progress!!! 

We are excited to share that the English version of The Occult Detective is officially under development!

Please stay tuned for more updates.

The Occult Detective is a narrative-driven game blending rigorous logic of classic detective fiction with unsettling supernatural mysteries. You will be discovering vital clues in every case, diving into unscripted interrogations and uncovering truths that break minds.

Play as a rookie investigator for the A.I.B. (Agency of Investigating the Bizarre). Your job? To secure unknown artifacts, suppress forbidden powers, and solve murders that defy the laws of physics.

KEY FEATURES

🗣️ Unscripted & AI-Driven Interrogations

Tired of linear games where you just click until you find the "one true evidence"? We break the rigid structure by integrating large language models (LLMs) to power our NPC dialogue.

  • Investigate at your own pace: Collect evidence and connect clues freely.

  • Talk Directly to Suspects: Question every suspect in a truly unscripted manner using natural language (text input).

  • Logic vs. Lie: Your goal is to use physical evidence to push their personalized defenses, not just click through pre-written dialogue trees. You lead the interrogation.

👁️ Even Anomalies Leave Traces

Welcome to this world touched by mysterious secrets. Here, shadow organizations safeguard relics of lost gods, while desperate souls in the city’s underbelly whisper of forbidden rituals. As an investigator, you must untangle a web of mysteries where the suspects may not be entirely human, but the motive is always grounded in cold, hard logic.

🔍 Deduction Above All

We focus on "New Orthodox Mystery" where deduction is paramount. Even in a world of supernatural abilities, the rules of deduction still apply. You must reconstruct the crime scene, understand the specific "rules" of the artifacts involved, and expose the killer through pure reasoning.

📚 A Sprawling 400k-Word Saga

Prepare for a deep dive. With over 400,000 words of intricate storytelling, The Occult Detective offers a dense visual novel experience filled with hidden secrets and unforgettable characters. Every conversation matters. Every text log counts.

It's time to see the world for what it truly is. Your investigation begins NOW.

Last evaluated Sep 24, 2026
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