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Steam app 501790 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 23:40 UTC

Unforeseen Incidents

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Unforeseen Incidents Steam header artwork
Backwoods Entertainment, Application Systems HeidelbergApplication Systems Heidelberg
5playing now
824-hour peak
88all-time peak
2average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

0Gain−1.4%% gain10Peak

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

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All time

105 months, December 2017 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

22 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

22 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

12 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

Unforeseen Incidents was released on 23 May, 2018.

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 12 Sep 2026, 23:40 UTC
App ID
501790
Last updated
19 Jan 2026 build 21437739
Developer
Backwoods Entertainment, Application Systems Heidelberg
Publisher
Application Systems Heidelberg
Release date
23 May, 2018
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
858 MB865 MB866 MB
Install size
1009 MB1.02 GB1.01 GB
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
18
Metacritic
80

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Popular tags

Point & ClickAdventureStory RichPuzzleAtmosphericInteractive FictionHand-drawn2DMysteryFunnySingleplayerCasualComic BookStylizedConspiracyCartoonyDark HumorComedyDetectiveSoundtrack
About this gameFull description from Steam
Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. When small-town handyman Harper Pendrell meets a dying woman in the street, he unwittingly stumbles into a diabolical conspiracy – a mystery only he can solve. An unknown disease is spreading across the country, and between them a scientist, a reporter and a reclusive artist hold the key to stopping it. A perilous journey awaits, and every step brings Harper closer to a cabal of dangerous fanatics. Before he knows it, he finds himself in a fight for the future of humankind armed only with his trusty multi-tool. Can Harper find the courage to expose the truth and prevent an epidemic, even if it means succumbing to contagion himself? Join Harper and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game from Backwoods Entertainment and Application Systems Heidelberg. Features Uncover and solve the dark mysteries behind the ongoing catastrophe and try and save the human race! Explore plenty of intriguing locations with challenging puzzles Listen to an elaborately arranged soundtrack and full English or German voice acting Enjoy a classical style mystery adventure game Behold beautiful, lovingly hand-painted 2D graphics with over 60 backgrounds Meet lots of interesting characters
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Medo
IGRS18Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Horor · Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: 1.2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1024MB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: OS: Windows 10 64-bit

macOS

Minimum: OS: Mac OS X 10.11+ Processor: 1.2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1024MB VRAM Storage: 6 GB available space

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 16.04+, SteamOS+ Processor: 1.2 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1024MB VRAM Storage: 6 GB available space
Supported languages5 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German●
Spanish - Spain

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

18 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Something FishyAchievement
Running CommentaryAchievement
Harper's RoundAchievement
Esteemed HamAchievement
Patron of the ArtsAchievement
GourmandAchievement
Fox HuntAchievement
Fire Safety Activity BadgeAchievement
Extremely On BrandAchievement
It's A UNIX System! I Know This!Achievement

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17 developer announcements, Apr 2018 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. "Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - ASH GAMES Publisher Sale 2026

    Event InformationWe're part of the ASH GAMES Publisher Sale Event from Aug. 26 - Sep. 9. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplayVolker Ritzhaupt (Application…

    ASHGAMES

March

  1. "Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - Curious Odyssey Sale 2026

    Event InformationWe're part of the Curious Odyssey Sales Event from Mar. 11 - Mar. 18. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplayVolker Ritzhaupt (Application…

    ASHGAMES

November

  1. "Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - AdventureX Sale 2025

    Event InformationWe're part of the AdventureX Sales Event from Nov. 19 - Dec. 2. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplayVolker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems…

    ASHGAMES
  2. "Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - AdventureX Sale 2025

    Event InformationWe're part of the AdventureX Sales Event from Nov. 19 - Dec. 2. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplayVolker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems…

    ASHGAMES
  3. "Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - AdventureX Sale 2025

    Event InformationWe're part of the AdventureX Sales Event from Nov. 19 - Dec. 2. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplayVolker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems…

    ASHGAMES

August

  1. "Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - ASHGAMES 40 years anniversary Sale

    Event InformationApplication Systems Heidelberg (aka ASH GAMES) founded October 1st of 1985 turns 40 this year. We're celebrating with a big Anniversary Publisher Sale! Unforeseen Incidents is part of this sale from August 19 - September…

    ASHGAMES

November

  1. Update notes November 21, 2024

    This release contains several bugfixes - mainly for the door on the Island, for the cave and in the library. In addition it also contains some improvements on the SteamDeck and on widescreen monitors!

    Patch notes
  2. "Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - AdventureX Sale 2024

    Event Information We're part of the AdventureX Sales Event from Nov. 4 - Nov. 11. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker Ritzhaupt (Application Systems…

    ASHGAMES

August

  1. "Unforeseen Incidents" Behind the scenes - ASH Games Publisher Sale 2023

    Event Information Unforeseen Incidents is part of the ASH Games Publisher Sale from August 23 - August 31. We'll run multiple events and announce them here. Apologies if you see several announcements. Dev insights & gameplay Volker…

    ASHGAMES

December

  1. Fixing many issues...

    This update should fix most of the issues that have been reported for the last build - it won't be able to fix damaged save-games though... Several issues are specific to users that are playing in German and on Windows-PCs. This and several…

    Patch notes

July

  1. Major Update: Full Steam Deck support

    Major Update We have created a new version of Unforeseen Incidents that can be played with the gamepad and has passed Valve's Steam Deck review. This version has many changes to the UI and to the game itself and the code has been optimized…

    Patch notes

February

  1. Tool-Fanatic Protagonists Bundle

    Tool-Fanatic Protagonists Bundle Harper (Unforeseen Incidents) loves his Multitool and he's able to repair almost anything with it. Despite living in the 50th century, Henry (Mutropolis) is old-fashioned and prefers a good old trowel for…

    ASHGAMES

November

  1. Award Nominations

    Public Voting For Awards If you like Unforeseen Incidents you can nominate it for the Steam Awards as "Game of The Year" right here (we know that "Most fun with a multitool" would be more appropriate but unfortunately this is not a choice…

    ASHGAMES

October

  1. Soundtrack and Artbook DLCs available

    Unforeseen Incidents - Deluxe Edition and DLCs We have added two DLCs and a Deluxe Bundle to our Unforeseen Incidents offering. Unforeseen Incidents - Official Game Soundtrack "Unforeseen Incidents - Official Game Soundtrack" features 35…

    ASHGAMES

June

  1. Update 06/20/18

    Update We have uploaded a bug fixed version Thursday June the 20th. This includes fixes of all bugs known to us by June 18th, including the ones posted in reviews and on the community forum. For details please refer to our community post…

    ASHGAMES
  2. Update and Press reviews

    Update We have uploaded a bug fixed version Thursday June the 7th. This includes fixes of all bugs known to us by June 6th, including the ones posted in reviews and on the community forum. For details please refer to our community post…

    ASHGAMES

April

  1. Release Trailer 2018 available

    We have just posted the brand new release trailer for Unforeseen Incidents here on the Steam store page and on YouTube - this is the English version of the trailer. A German version can be found here.

    ASHGAMES

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