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Independent Fan-Made Mystery WikiEnter a deadly mystery where 13 afflicted characters face twisted perceptions, murder, and deception. Investigate impossible crime scenes, uncover hidden evidence, and challenge suspicious testimony in intense debate battles. Discover the truth behind a sinister trial of godhood. Launched Nov 5, 2026 on Steam.
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What is Psycho-Sleuth?
Psycho-Sleuth is a psychological mystery visual novel developed by PHOSEPO and published by Thermite Games and Smilegate. Thirteen individuals with unusual cognitive conditions are trapped in a deadly trial where undetected murder offers a path to godhood. Players investigate crimes, collect clues, and expose contradictions.
Its distinctive cognitive distortion mechanics can change how crime scenes, faces, and evidence are perceived. Investigations lead into Debate Mode, where careful reasoning and the right evidence are essential. With five story chapters, Live2D animation, and a dark narrative, every deduction brings players closer to uncovering the truth.
Developer
PHOSEPO
Publishers
Thermite Games, Smilegate
Platform
PC
Genre
Mystery Visual Novel
Release Date
Nov 5, 2026
Story Chapters
5
Characters
13 Afflicted Ones
Story Content
20+ Hours
CG Illustrations
40+
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Eight guide sections cover the full Psycho-Sleuth investigation, from chapter walkthroughs and characters to debate battles and endings.
Psycho Sleuth Walkthrough
Explore a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of Psycho-Sleuth, the psychological murder mystery featuring five story chapters. Follow investigations, examine distorted crime scenes, and prepare for deduction battles while keeping major spoilers clearly marked.
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Chapter 1: Begin the Logic Church's deadly selection and learn the investigation and deduction mechanics.
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Chapter 2: Continue the mystery through the Trial section and investigate new contradictions.
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Chapter 3: Progress through the third chapter and examine evidence affected by cognitive distortions.
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Chapter 4: Continue the late-game investigation, with major story revelations protected by spoiler warnings.
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Chapter 5: Complete the final chapter and uncover the truth behind the deadly selection.
Psycho Sleuth Endings Guide
Explore the mystery's possible outcomes and learn how failed deductions relate to the game's bad endings. Understand the story's central goal of exposing the murderer before they achieve godhood, with spoiler-sensitive coverage of the final chapters.
Bad Endings
Bad endings are part of Psycho-Sleuth; the November 6 patch removed bad-ending achievements to improve the gameplay experience.
Final Chapter
Chapter 5 concludes the five-chapter mystery surrounding the Logic Church's selection.
Murderer Reveals
The central trial challenges participants to commit murder without being exposed, with godhood promised to a successful killer.
Spoiler Warnings
The developers specifically requested spoiler-conscious coverage of Chapters 4 and 5 during the launch period.
Psycho Sleuth Characters Guide
Meet the characters trapped inside Psycho-Sleuth's deadly psychological mystery. Explore the 13 Afflicted Ones, their relationships, and how unique cognitive conditions influence the investigation.
13 Afflicted Ones
Thirteen participants are caught in the Logic Church's deadly selection, each associated with a distinctive cognitive condition and Afflicted Power.
Lyle & Lena
Lyle and Lena are named characters featured in official Psycho-Sleuth fan creation materials.
Eirys & Fayse
Eirys and Fayse are members of the officially named character cast.
Raze & Silas
Raze and Silas appear among the characters identified in the official fan creation announcement.
Other Characters
Cotari, Hyper, Elian, Kizuna, Alice, and The Proxy are also named in official character materials.
Psycho Sleuth Cognitive Disorders and Powers
Discover how cognitive disorders become supernatural investigation mechanics in Psycho-Sleuth. Learn why testimony, visual evidence, and even the player's perception cannot always be trusted.
OCD
An in-game obsessive-compulsive disorder ability creates an area where people cannot lie.
Spatial Neglect
This cognitive distortion makes evidence on the left side of perceived reality disappear.
Prosopagnosia
Face blindness prevents reliable recognition of faces, creating identity-based mysteries.
Alien Limb Syndrome
The game uses alien limb syndrome to challenge assumptions about injuries, severed limbs, and apparent murders.
Contagious Distortions
Afflicted conditions can spread distorted perceptions to other people, changing how crime scenes are interpreted.
Psycho Sleuth Beginner Guide
Learn the essential investigation and deduction systems before entering the Logic Church's deadly selection. This beginner guide explains evidence gathering, cognitive distortions, and the fast-paced Debate Mode used to expose contradictions.
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Understand the trial: thirteen Afflicted Ones must survive a deadly game where an undetected murderer can ascend to godhood.
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Investigate crime scenes and gather clues while questioning whether visual evidence has been distorted.
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Identify cognitive effects such as spatial neglect, prosopagnosia, and the inability to lie.
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Enter Debate Mode and evaluate opponents' statements under time pressure.
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Use the appropriate collected evidence to challenge contradictions and expose the culprit.
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Use the available save-anytime and adjustable-difficulty features to manage your investigation experience.
Psycho Sleuth Debate Mode Guide
Master Psycho-Sleuth's rapid-fire debate battles and evidence-based reasoning mechanics. Learn how the game challenges players to accept statements or counter them with the correct clues while managing limited decision time.
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Gather relevant evidence during investigations before entering a debate.
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Read an opponent's statement and decide whether it is consistent with your evidence.
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Accept statements that fit the available clues or challenge contradictory claims.
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Select the appropriate clue when countering a statement.
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Manage the fast-paced decision process while accounting for unreliable perceptions.
Psycho Sleuth Achievements Guide
Explore the Steam achievements available in Psycho-Sleuth and learn which objectives relate to the story, investigations, and deduction performance. Track completion goals while avoiding unnecessary story spoilers.
God of Deduction
An achievement listed among the game's Steam achievements.
Armchair Detective
A named Steam achievement associated with Psycho-Sleuth.
Great Detective
A named Steam achievement available in the game's achievement data.
Total Recall
A Steam achievement listed among the game's hidden achievements.
Bad Ending Changes
The November 6 patch removed bad-ending achievements that the developers felt could negatively affect gameplay.
Psycho Sleuth Demo and PC Requirements
Find out how to try Psycho-Sleuth before purchasing the full game and check the available PC features. Compare the free demo with the full release, including supported languages, controller options, and gameplay content.
Free Demo
An official free Psycho-Sleuth demo remains available on Steam after the full game's launch.
Full Release
The complete game launched on PC in November 2026 through Steam, STOVE, and Epic Games Store.
Story Length
The full game contains five chapters with approximately 20 hours of estimated playtime.
Languages
The full game supports English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean interface and subtitles.
Controller Support
The Steam listing advertises full controller support alongside keyboard-only and mouse-only options.
Demo Improvements
The release-period demo includes revised cutscenes, additional clues, improved pacing, and extra voice acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Psycho Sleuth.
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From your first investigation to the final revelation, explore walkthroughs, character abilities, debate strategies, and spoiler-aware guides to unravel every mystery.