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Steam app 3443380 · updated 13 Sep 2026, 00:32 UTC

Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders

Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However...

Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders Steam header artwork
coly Inc.coly Inc.
0playing now
124-hour peak
84all-time peak
0average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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7 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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All time

18 months, April 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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July 2026

8 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

5 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

5 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders was released on 23 Apr, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 13 Sep 2026, 00:32 UTC
App ID
3443380
Last updated
25 Jun 2025 build 18989803
Developer
coly Inc.
Publisher
coly Inc.
Release date
23 Apr, 2025
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
343 MB340 MB
Install size
473 MB468 MB
Genres
Adventure, Casual
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Partial
Achievements
2

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsMouse Only OptionFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Partial Controller Support

Accessibility

Custom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed Input

Popular tags

CasualInteractive FictionMysteryVisual NovelPuzzleDetectiveStory RichInvestigationAdventureChoose Your Own Adventure2DText-BasedAnimeSingleplayerImmersive SimGore
About this gameFull description from Steam
A murder brought about by the twisted oppression of the Showa era... A mystery puzzle novel game full of the emotion, fear, and macabre from the Showa era has arrived in the modern Reiwa era. The Koto Murder Case... A horrifying locked room murder that beset the Ichiyanagi family. Together with a detective novelist from Okayama, your goal is to piece together testimonies collected from villagers and those involved in the incident and uncover the truth. Then, you must complete the detective novel based on this incident. What kind of ending awaits you? It begins: On November 26, 1937 at approximately 4:00 AM, honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Aside from the lifeless married couple, not a soul lurked inside the annexe on the night of the incident. T'was a "locked room murder" with the fallen snow covering any traces of an escaped killer. After hearing of the incident, detective Kosuke Kindaichi arrives at the scene, collecting testimonies about the incident as he searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However... Gameplay: A unique experience with the thrill of piecing together clues and testimonies like a puzzle while also enjoying the immersive feeling of learning the truth as it unfolds. ・The visuals and sounds of Japanese horror heighten the excitement of this mystery drama. ・As you lead the story to its conclusion, you will discover the shocking truth behind the incident.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 2 regional ratings

Content notice

The gameplay process may include bloodshed, violence, and other content not suitable for all ages. Please be aware of this in advance.

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência · Medo · Atos criminosos
IGRS18Horor · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 or later (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5 or i3 (12th generation or later) Memory: 4 GB RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 600 MB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later Processor: Apple M1 / M2 or Intel Core i5 / i3 (10th generation or later) Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Metal-compatible GPU Storage: 600 MB available space Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages3 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
Simplified Chinese
Japanese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

2 achievements in total.

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通常編クリアAchievement
真相編クリアAchievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

9 developer announcements, Mar 2025 to Jun 2025 · times in UTC

June

  1. [Latest News] Demo Now Available & Update Released

    Thank you for playing "Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders" and for taking an interest in our game.As of today, June 25th, we’ve released a free demo version of the game, allowing players to try the beginning portion before…

    steam_admin
  2. Ver.1.0.4 Update (June 25, 2025)

    Update Details: 1. Added "Tips" Button A help feature has been added to assist players when they get stuck in the game. It allows players to review what they should do next, such as selecting key points, changing the speaker, or adjusting…

    Patch notes

May

  1. [Update Notice] Addition of Text Playback Speed Adjustment and Auto-Play for Cut

    Addition of Text Playback Speed Adjustment and Auto-Play for Cutscenes Thank you for playing "Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders" and for your continued interest in the game. An update was released today, May 15!…

    Patch notes
  2. Ver.1.0.3 Update (May 15, 2025)

    Update Details: 1. Added Text Playback Speed Adjustment You can now adjust the "Text Speed" in the settings menu to change the playback speed of in-game text. 2. Added Auto-Play for Cutscenes During cutscenes, clicking "Auto" at the bottom…

    Patch notes

April

  1. (Important) Notification of Known Issues (Fixed)

    Fixed in the version released on May 15, 2025 Thank you for playing "Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders" and for your interest in the game. We would like to inform you of a known issue. In the current version, under certain…

    steam_admin
  2. “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders” launches today, April 24!

    To everyone who added “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders” to your wishlist—thank you so much. We truly appreciate your patience. As of today, April 24, “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders” is officially released! (JST)…

    steam_admin
  3. Content Distribution Guidelines

    We welcome players to post and share gameplay screenshots and videos of “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders.” We hope you enjoy the game while respecting the guidelines outlined on this page. ■ “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The…

    steam_admin
  4. Notice of the Release Date for “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders”

    To everyone who has added "Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders" to their wishlist—thank you very much. We sincerely appreciate your patience. We are pleased to announce that the official release date for "Kindaichi Mystery Series…

    steam_admin

March

  1. Notice of Release Postponement of “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders”

    Thank you very much to everyone who has added “Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders” to your wish list. We have decided to postpone the game release, which was scheduled for March 20, 2025, in order to further brush up the game…

    steam_admin

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