Unforeseen Incidents
Released May 2018
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.
87% positive · 1,070 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
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Evaluation
Unforeseen Incidents launched on May 23, 2018 as a complete, self-contained mystery adventure game. The store description presents a fully realized story with a beginning, middle, and end — there is no mention of episodes, seasons, or planned expansions. The only DLC released consists of an artbook and soundtrack (both released October 22, 2018), which are cosmetic/companion items rather than story content.
Since launch, the developer has continued to maintain the game with a Steam Deck compatibility update on July 4, 2022 and a bug fix patch on November 21, 2024, showing the game is still being cared for technically. However, neither of these updates introduces new story content, and no announcements of future content have been made. The developer has never communicated plans for additional story content or expansions. This game launched as a finished product and has remained so.
Evidence
Store description presents a complete, self-contained mystery story with a defined narrative arc and no mention of episodes, expansions, or planned future content.
Artbook DLC released — a companion item, not story content. All DLC is released.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Application Systems Heidelberg
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. When small-town handyman Harper Pendrell meets a dying woman in the street, he unwittingly stumbles into a diabolical conspiracy – a mystery only he can solve. An unknown disease is spreading across the country, and between them a scientist, a reporter and a reclusive artist hold the key to stopping it. A perilous journey awaits, and every step brings Harper closer to a cabal of dangerous fanatics. Before he knows it, he finds himself in a fight for the future of humankind armed only with his trusty multi-tool.
Can Harper find the courage to expose the truth and prevent an epidemic, even if it means succumbing to contagion himself? Join Harper and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game from Backwoods Entertainment and Application Systems Heidelberg.
Can Harper find the courage to expose the truth and prevent an epidemic, even if it means succumbing to contagion himself? Join Harper and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game from Backwoods Entertainment and Application Systems Heidelberg.
Features
- Uncover and solve the dark mysteries behind the ongoing catastrophe and try and save the human race!
- Explore plenty of intriguing locations with challenging puzzles
- Listen to an elaborately arranged soundtrack and full English or German voice acting
- Enjoy a classical style mystery adventure game
- Behold beautiful, lovingly hand-painted 2D graphics with over 60 backgrounds
- Meet lots of interesting characters
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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