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Call of Cthulhu
Call of CthulhuUnravel a 1920s murder mystery as a haunted detective on a cursed island.
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Murdered: Soul SuspectSolve your own murder in a haunted Salem as a ghost detective.
Overview
Description

Set in 1924 Boston, private investigator Edward Pierce is drawn into a chilling case involving the mysterious death of the Hawkins family. His search leads him to Darkwater, a remote island where supernatural horrors and the looming awakening of Cthulhu await. The game blends RPG mechanics with stealth and psychological horror, delivering a deep investigative experience that challenges both mind and nerves.

After a violent burglary ends his life, detective Ronan O’Connor awakens in the afterlife of Dusk, a liminal world between the living and the dead. Determined to uncover his killer, he must use his new supernatural abilities to investigate the streets and historic landmarks of Salem, Massachusetts.\nPlayers explore gothic churches, narrow colonial streets, and wooden houses, battling demonic spirits while piecing together clues to solve the ultimate mystery: who murdered them?

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Horror
Story-Rich
Best for
Fans of narrative horror investigations
Fans of narrative detective horror
Specifications
General
msrp
$59.99
$59.99
release date
2018-10-29
2014-06-03
Specifications
developer
Cyanide Studio
Airtight Games
publisher
Focus Entertainment
Square Enix
age rating
PEGI 18, ESRB M+13%
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
65/100+7%
61/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich atmospheric storytelling
  • Strong investigative mechanics
  • Authentic 1920s setting
  • Multiple endings based on choices
  • Engaging supernatural detective story
  • Richly detailed Salem setting
  • Varied gameplay mixing puzzle, stealth and combat
  • Strong atmospheric horror elements
Cons
  • Occasional pacing issues in early chapters
  • Stealth sections can be unforgiving
  • Limited combat options may not satisfy action‑focused players
  • Linear progression can feel restrictive
  • Combat mechanics are occasionally clunky
  • Limited replay value after story completion
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