Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved

Developer: Armonica LLC
Released: Nov 26, 2025
Steam reviews: 94% of players recommend it, from 460 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
Tags: Adventure

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Features

Full controller support

Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Color Alternatives
Custom Volume Controls
Keyboard Only Option
Mouse Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

From the game's Steam store page.

Languages

English
Japanese

Steam lists 2 languages.

Age rating & content

DEJUS 16 · Violência Temas sensíveis Drogas lícitasThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
IGRS 18 · Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya Kekerasan HororThe rating board's own rating, as Steam relays it
General Mature ContentSteam's content descriptors, as the developer answered them
This game features a story centered around murder and implied violent criminal activity and contains some mature themes. It does not feature graphic depictions of violence.The developer's note on the content, from Steam

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About this game

The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.

Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is a brand new Detective ADV/Visual Novel, in the style of classic adventure games from Japan. Investigate areas and interrogate witnesses on the path towards solving the mystery and uncovering a sinister conspiracy!

KEY FEATURES:

A dramatic and moving story, inspired by hard-boiled crime fiction, classic cinema, and other classic adventure (ADV) games
Classic command-select gameplay, designed for smooth narrative progression and to maximize player experimentation
A unique mixed-media art style, combining highly expressive 2D pixel art portraits, old-school pre-rendered 3D backgrounds, and traditional illustrations
A colorful cast of characters with which to converse, with many unique interactions and optional dialogue that rewards exploration and curiosity
Lavish original soundtrack in various musical styles, featuring many live instrument performances