A downloadable game for Windows and Linux


A terrible tragedy struck a peaceful building at 666 Styx Avenue, Purgatory - an incredibly brutal murder has been committed!


Step into the shoes of Death itself, become the flawless detective, conduct an in-depth investigation and solve the intriguing case.


CONTROLS:

Movement: <A, D>

Toggle lamp: <SPACE> (it's fun, you should try it out)

Interact: <E>

Exit: <X>

Select: <1, 2, 3, 4>


CREDITS:

Made by: Elevator Games

Art - Myezko, JacksStuff

Programming - MyezkoJacksStuff

Music JacksStuff


If you want to see how we made this game, check out our Post Mortem on youtube:


While you're there consider subscribing to Elevator Games at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQR_DTS0a72e7ll_k1yBoxg


CHANGELOG:

08/04/2025 - Fixed windows defender false positive when running the game for the first time

08/04/2025 - Fixed minor typos

08/04/2025 - Fixed minor audio bug & one dialogue path being locked

08/04/2025 - Updated installation instructions

09/04/2025 - Fixed minor typos

10/08/2025 - Update 2.0 released introducing multiple bug fixes, quality of life features, like more options in the options menu, pausing, the journal and many more.

Download

Download
Deathtective_win64_2.0.zip 35 MB
Download
Deathtective_linux_2.0.zip 38 MB

Install instructions

  • Windows 10/11:
    • Download the Deathtective_win64_(version).zip
    • Extract
    • Run Deathtective_(version).exe
    • If a windows defender screen like this shows up:
    • This means windows doesn't recognize the app's publisher, we managed to fix it for most devices, but some exceptions might still occur.
    • Click More info
    • Click Run anyway
    • It should work now
  • Linux:
    • Download the Deathtective_linux_(version).zip
    • Extract
    • Run Deathtective_(version).x86_64

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