Whispers of a Machine
Released Apr 2019
Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.
93% positive · 2,005 reviews
Done
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High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Whispers of a Machine launched on April 17, 2019 as a complete, self-contained point-and-click adventure game. Following launch, the developer issued a small patch on April 23, 2019 and added two new language localizations (Brazilian Portuguese and Italian) on January 23, 2020. No DLC beyond the soundtrack (released on launch day) has ever been listed or announced, and no roadmap or post-launch content plans were communicated. Since January 23, 2020, all developer news posts on this game's Steam page have been about other Clifftop Games titles — specifically Kathy Rain: Director's Cut (announced January 2021, released October 2021) and Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer (announced November 2024, released May 2025). The developer has moved on to other projects, and Whispers of a Machine appears to have shipped as a finished narrative experience with no further content ever planned or delivered beyond the initial localization additions.
Evidence
Whispers of a Machine launches on PC and mobile as Clifftop Games' sophomore release
Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer launches — Clifftop Games' most recent release, with no mention of further Whispers of a Machine content
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Raw Fury
Achievements
25
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented special agent tasked with investigating a string of murders. These brutal killings obscure a sinister truth, as Vera soon finds ties to a group of fanatics committed to creating an AI superintelligence — a pursuit outlawed for nearly a century.
Complicating things, a great loss from Vera's past comes back to haunt her, making her question her own sanity and everything she stands for.
As an agent of the Central Bureau, Vera is equipped with an advanced nano-substance called Blue. This rare and sought-after technology allows her to develop superhuman abilities adapted to her psychological mindset.
Choose your playstyle and utilize these augmentations to investigate, gather information, and solve puzzles with multiple solutions.
Will Vera’s unique blend of skills and intuition be enough to solve the case, or will she discover that things are more ambiguous than they seemed? In this emotionally gripping story with existential twists and multiple endings, Vera's actions will have monumental consequences not only for herself, but for all of humanity...
Complicating things, a great loss from Vera's past comes back to haunt her, making her question her own sanity and everything she stands for.
As an agent of the Central Bureau, Vera is equipped with an advanced nano-substance called Blue. This rare and sought-after technology allows her to develop superhuman abilities adapted to her psychological mindset.
Choose your playstyle and utilize these augmentations to investigate, gather information, and solve puzzles with multiple solutions.
Will Vera’s unique blend of skills and intuition be enough to solve the case, or will she discover that things are more ambiguous than they seemed? In this emotionally gripping story with existential twists and multiple endings, Vera's actions will have monumental consequences not only for herself, but for all of humanity...
INVESTIGATION, AUGMENTED:
Will Vera approach situations with a more empathetic, analytical, or assertive style? Your choices will impact her augmentations and subsequent puzzle solutions.A POST-AI FUTURISTIC DYSTOPIA:
Immerse yourself in a realized world of beautifully hand-drawn pixel art design and gorgeous settings influenced by the Nordics.POINT-AND-CLICK INNOVATION:
A groundbreaking entry to the point-and-click adventure game genre by the experienced developers of Kathy Rain and The Samaritan Paradox.PROFESSIONALLY VOICED:
4,000+ lines of dialogue with full English voice acting, directed by Wadjet Eye Games' Dave Gilbert.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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