Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
Release date: Nov 26, 2025
Developers: Armonica LLC
Publishers: Armonica LLC
Genres: Adventure
Categories: 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
Supported languages: English, Japanese

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 

Press reviews: “It’s a wonderfully heartfelt mystery game that’s almost perfectly designed to emulate those DS classics, and nails it in almost every way. In short, it’s the sleeper hit that snuck in right at the end of the year.” Inverse “Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved left me with the sense that Armonica understands exactly what kind of game they’re making. It’s approachable without being shallow, charming without being cloying, and confident without overreaching.” 9/10 – Noisy Pixel 

Notes: 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.