The case is open — and the world is watching
Investigators, report for duty. Death at Fleming Manor — the forensic mystery adventure from indie studio SUPERTHUMb — is officially live on Steam. And the reception has been extraordinary: more than 120,000 players added the game to their wishlist ahead of launch, making it one of the most anticipated detective titles of the year.
Set in 1959 at a secluded country estate outside London, this is not a game of chasing suspects or spotting jump scares. Your job is to write the death certificate. And every word matters.
How you solve the case — no hand-holding, pure deduction
When a series of unexplained deaths strikes Fleming Manor, you arrive as the investigating officer. There are no glowing clues, no automatic correct answers, and no one to tell you if you’re right until you submit your findings:
- Examine the scene — freeze-frame locations rendered in stunning hand-drawn Ligne Claire artwork, inspired by 1960s European mystery comics
- Study the evidence — inspect bodies, surroundings, and statements to determine identity, cause of death, and manner of death: accident, suicide, or murder
- File the official report — complete death certificates and emergency reports with precise details. Get it wrong, and the case stays unresolved
- Connect the dots — residents may be hiding things. Every discrepancy is a thread to pull until the full picture emerges
The game draws favourable comparisons to beloved deduction titles Return of the Obra Dinn and The Case of the Golden Idol, but carves its own niche with its forensic focus: documentation is the gameplay.
Why the buzz? — A labour of love from day one
SUPERTHUMb, the indie studio behind the project, has shared every step of the journey publicly:
- 100% hand-drawn — no generative AI used; the team has published behind-the-scenes videos showing their Clip Studio Paint workflow
- Period-perfect atmosphere — original score evokes classic British detective dramas
- Fully localised — interface and subtitles in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean
- Play at your own pace — no quick-time events; accessible input options including mouse-only and touch support
- Free demo available — featuring the prologue and first chapter, with Very Positive reviews from players who’ve tried it
Full pricing & launch details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release date | 3 November 2026 |
| Platforms | Windows 10+ / macOS 12+ (Apple Silicon compatible) |
| Base price | $17.99 / £14.99 / €17.99 / ¥1,840 |
| Launch discount | 10% off — ends 17 November 2026 |
| Storage | 2 GB available space |
| RAM | 8 GB minimum |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
| Steam Cloud | Yes |
| Community | Discord server live; developer actively engaging with players |
Don’t let the discount expire
The 10% launch offer runs for exactly two weeks — expiring 17 November 2026. After that, the price returns to full. With over 120,000 investigators already waiting, the manor’s secrets are about to be uncovered by many — will you be among them?
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