- An original forensic mystery that tracks down the truth while writing death certificates
- Surpassing 52,000 Wishlist Items… A Highly Anticipated Mystery Title from a K-Indie Studio
“Death at Fleming Manor,” a forensic mystery adventure game currently under development by the small Korean indie development team SUPERTHUMb, will be participating in Steam Next Fest 2026, which runs from June 15 to 22, with a demo version.
The game is rapidly gaining attention through word of mouth following the recent Steam Detective Fest. As players experienced the game and provided feedback during the event, the number of items on Steam Wishlists surpassed 43,000, and it has continued to show a steady upward trend, exceeding 52,000 after the announcement of its participation in Next Fest.
The official release is scheduled for October 2026 on the PC (Steam) platform, and plans include support for 9 languages, including English.
Who is the victim? Was it suicide or murder? The truth lies within the documents.
Death at Fleming Manor deals with a series of mysterious deaths occurring at ‘Fleming Manor,’ a grand estate near London, England, in 1959. Players take on the role of a forensic investigator to examine crime scenes and uncover the truth of the case by personally writing death certificates and medical records based on the evidence collected.
The most distinctive feature of the work is that “the process of writing the document itself is a deduction.” Rather than simply choosing options, the player must synthesize clues and testimonies secured at the scene to independently determine the victim’s identity, cause of death, whether it was suicide or homicide, and even the existence of the culprit.
All conclusions are contained in a single official document. If the document is written based on incorrect judgment, the truth of the case could be buried in darkness forever. In essence, the player’s deductive ability determines the success or failure of the investigation.
The scent of 60s detective comics and classic mystery novel illustrations, visuals with a Noir sensibility
The game’s visuals are also unique. The development team completed the work by drawing inspiration from 1960s American detective comics and classic mystery novel illustrations in the style of Agatha Christie.
The color scheme centered on black and white and sepia tones, the foggy English mansion, and the meticulously rendered interior spaces effectively convey the distinctive atmosphere of a classic mystery. Furthermore, the inclusion of historically accurate forensic document styles enhances immersion.
The sound design is also impressive. The ambient sounds enveloping the serene mansion and the delicate environmental tones maintain tension, ensuring the player does not miss even the smallest clue. The development team incorporated the philosophy that “every sound can be a clue” throughout the entire sound design.
Community reaction and rapid updates after participating in Steam Detective Fest
The demo previously unveiled at Steam Detective Fest received a positive response from mystery game fans. Players praised the unique forensic mystery concept and high level of immersion, expressing their anticipation for the official release.
At the same time, suggestions were made regarding improvements to the tempo of the clue gathering process and the pace of the game. The development team actively accepted these suggestions and implemented improvements originally planned for a future update into the demo version early. Additionally, an option to adjust the speed of dialogue and text display is also scheduled to be added.
This Next Fest demo includes a tutorial chapter and Episode 1, and provides the latest build with various improvements over the previous version.
A Korean forensic mystery game targeting fans of ‘The Return of Obra Din’ and ‘The Golden Idol Case’
SUPERTHUMb is a Korean indie development team that has released mobile games such as ‘Animal Hot Springs’ and ‘Animal Theater’, and ‘Death at Fleming Mansion’ is their latest project.
The game aims to differentiate itself from existing mystery games by being designed around unique interactions involving forensic investigation and documentation. The developers themselves cited ‘Return of the Obra Dinn’ and ‘The Case of the Golden Idol’ as major inspirations.
It is expected to be an attractive work not only for players who enjoy sophisticated deduction and clue analysis, but also for readers who love the classic mysteries of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle.
With the official demo set to be released, attention is focused on whether ‘The Death at Fleming Manor’ can capture the attention of global mystery game fans with its unique forensic deduction system.
Information regarding ‘Death at Fleming Manor’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Developer / Publisher | SUPERTHUMb (South Korea) |
| Genre | Forensic Mystery Adventure / Mystery / Interactive Fiction / Noir |
| Release platform | PC (Steam) |
| Scheduled for official release | October 2026 |
| Steam Wishlist | Over 52,000 cases |
| Steam Next Fest | Participation in June 15–22, 2026 |
| Demo content | Tutorial Chapter + Episode 1 |
| Supported languages | 9 languages including English |
| Source of inspiration | Return of the Obra Dinn / The Case of the Golden Idol / Agatha Christie / Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Main Keywords | Forensic science, death certificate, mystery, noir, 1950s Britain, comic art, classic mystery |
| Steam Page | Shortcut (Add to Wishlist) |
| Steam Demo Page | Shortcut |
