Psycho-Sleuth
By PHOSEPO · published by Thermite Games
About Psycho-Sleuth
Psycho-Sleuth is a game tagged Anime, Visual Novel and Mystery by PHOSEPO, launching on Steam on Nov 5, 2026. That is a busy week for games like it, with 102 similar games launching the same week. The quietest week ahead for games like it starts Nov 30. The Steam games most like it include Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue, Birth ME Code and Sunlight Scream.
Psycho-Sleuth is a mystery game where cognitive disorders distort the rules of murder. 13 players, each with a strange condition — like “no lying,” “no left side,” or “no faces” — are trapped in a deadly game. These disorders are contagious, and the killer hides behind abnormal logic.
Launch window
Open in Launch Week CheckerBusiest weeks for games like this one in the next 12 weeks:
- Week of Oct 26, 2026 — Packed, 212 similar games
- Week of Nov 2, 2026 — Busy, 102 similar games
- Week of Nov 9, 2026 — Busy, 92 similar games
Quietest: Nov 30, Dec 7, Jan 11.
Also launching the week of Nov 2
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Steam data
Everything Steam lists for Psycho-Sleuth · record updated 1 day ago
Overview
App info
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- PHOSEPO
- Publisher
- Thermite Games, Smilegate
Platforms
- Controller
- Full support
Features
5Patches
Patch notes
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Sep 17, 2026 Psycho-sleuth Demo Update
Hi everyone!The Demo has recently been updated with various improvements. Here's what changed:Overall Performance OptimizationWe've done a full pass on game performance. Everything runs smoother than before.Controller Support & Steam Deck …
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Nov 30, 2025 Psycho-Sleuth Demo Update: Combat & Localization Improvements
Hey Detectives!Thanks for playing the demo and sharing your feedback. Based on your comments about combat feel and responsiveness, we've pushed a major update. Launch Steam to update automatically.🛠 Combat System ImprovementsWe've made two…
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Oct 20, 2025 Psycho-Sleuth – Update Preview (Last Day of Steam Next Fest)
Today marks the final day of Steam Next Fest, and we’d like to sincerely thank everyone who played the demo, left feedback, or shared your thoughts with us!We’ve received a tremendous amount of feedback over the past weeks, and our team ha…
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Oct 3, 2025 Psycho-Sleuth Demo Update
Thank you so much for all the support and feedback this past week! We’ve made a round of important updates based on your suggestions 👇🔧 Update HighlightsFixed several text errorsAdjusted animation volume issuesIn battle, pressing Q now r…
News
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Sep 15, 2026 · Community Announcements Psycho-Sleuth launches November 5th!
We can finally make it official.Psycho-Sleuth launches November 5, 2026!▶️ Release Date PV Now Live! 🎨 So, How Much Did We Actually Make?When we first started working on Psycho-Sleuth, we honestly d…
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Aug 21, 2026 · Community Announcements We've pretty much locked in the release date!
We've pretty much locked in the release date! We'll share the official announcement the moment everything's in place.The final stretch really is the toughest part, huh… but we're pushing hard to deli…
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Jun 12, 2026 · Community Announcements Psycho-Sleuth Dev Log
In-game animation for Psycho-Sleuth is in production. Every time I see these rough sketches, I’m amazed by how incredible our animation team is…!Each frame is drawn one by one, only to become a singl…
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Apr 10, 2026 · Community Announcements Psycho-Sleuth Dev Log
We haven't been sharing as many updates lately because Psycho-Sleuth has entered the most critical stretch of development. The story is made up of five chapters, and we’re now pushing hard on Chapter…
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Jan 12, 2026 · Community Announcements 🎉 New Limited-Time Side Story Coming Soon!
To celebrate the upcoming Steam Mystery Fest, we’re releasing a new limited-time extra episode — a short story about Lyle’s mysterious childhood drawing.This is a standalone story, separate from the …
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Oct 17, 2025 · Community Announcements Psycho-Sleuth – Steam Next Fest Trailer Now Live!
We’re thrilled to officially share the new trailer for Psycho-Sleuth, our mind-bending mystery visual novel currently featured in Steam Next Fest!🧠 A murder trial where cognitive disorders twist per…
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Oct 16, 2025 · Community Announcements Featured in Japan! Psycho-Sleuth gets covered by 4Gamer, Famitsu, and Denfaminic
Thanks to your incredible support, Psycho-Sleuth has been featured by major Japanese media during its Steam Next Fest debut!Combining cognitive disorders with classic deduction, the game’s unique "Pa…
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Oct 13, 2025 · Community Announcements Psycho-Sleuth joins the Steam Next Fest!
🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Psycho-Sleuth will be featured in the Steam Next Fest! 📅 October 13–20 (PDT) 📅 October 14–21 (Taiwan Time)🔎 About Psycho-SleuthA murder mystery where distorted p…
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Oct 10, 2025 · Community Announcements ✨ Psycho-Sleuth featured on 4Gamer!
We’re incredibly honored that 4Gamer, one of Japan’s biggest game media outlets, published a detailed play report of Psycho-Sleuth! They actually played through the demo and shared an in-depth articl…
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Oct 7, 2025 · Community Announcements Psycho-Sleuth Nominated for Best Narrative at indiePlay 2025!
We’re honored to share that Psycho-Sleuth has been officially nominated for Best Narrative at the 2025 indiePlay China Indie Game Awards!See more indiePlay award nominations here 👉https://mp.weixin.…
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