Paper Perjury
Release date: Dec 9, 2024
Developers: Paper Cat Games
Publishers: Paper Cat Games
Genres: Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

Your first day as a police clerk... unveils a tapestry of mysteries! You play as Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, as she finds out the truth behind a series of suspicious crimes. Work with the eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift as you investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and discover the secrets hidden among the paper trails. Five interconnected cases to explore! From wealthy manors to parking garages, you'll get down in the weeds across five different cases, each with a connected narrative, as you work to expose one large mystery. Investigate Azure City's largest investment firm and expose the shady dealings they've tried their best to cover up. From robbery, to embezzlement, and even... murder! Question the suspects... and shove the truth in their face! As you explore the city, you'll be able to take the statements of the bystanders you come across. Review their statements carefully, as not everyone in this city is honest! When you finally catch the prime suspect, take them back to the station for interrogation, and expose their crimes! A bustling city with memorable characters and locations! Azure City is a diverse place, teeming with all sorts of interesting characters. Explore a cast ranging from a tea-loving lawyer, a cowboy barber, a magician, and even... a cat? Each person you talk to has a wide range of dialogue for you to explore! Collect evidence to solve the case! Examine various crime scenes as you hunt for clues in even the most unlikely of places. Even the smallest piece of evidence could turn out to be crucial! You'll have to use logic to discover what bits of evidence you collect are useful, and which ones you need to solve whatever puzzle you're up against! Befriend a cat The most important part of any game. 

Press reviews: “its great characters, excellent story, and witty writing saw me through to the end without much complaint. If you’re looking for a refreshing take on a much-beloved genre, there’s a lot to enjoy here.” VICE “Compelling mysteries that build on each other, likable cast of quirky characters, memorable script, expressive spritework.” RPGFan