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Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
A short pixel-art mystery where you play as Nathan, a private investigator drawn into a curious case. Interrogate suspects, examine clues, and uncover hidden details
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Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings
A pixel-art mystery short story.
Step into the shoes of Nathan, a seasoned private investigator, as a cryptic phone call draws him into a case filled with secrets, strange paintings, and suspicious characters.
A Quiet Office, A Disturbing Call
Nathan’s routine day is interrupted by a cryptic phone call — and nothing feels quite right after that. A subtle opening scene that draws you into the mystery.
Late-Night Talks at the Bar
Conversations flow as smoothly as the drinks. Secrets slip in between the sips.
Interact with colorful characters and learn the truth in this moody bar setting.
Culinary Alchemy - A Deadly Award
Not your average recipe book. Poison included. An award-winning cookbook with a curious reputation. What makes it so special?

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux
Windows
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-4100
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / GeForce GT 520 / Radeon HD 6450 (DX10)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 300 MB available space
macOS
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: macOS 10.13 High Sierra Or Higher
- Processor: Intel Core i3 (2012 or Later) Or Any of Apple Silicon
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / equivalent
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Linux
Minimum
Minimum:- OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit or equivalent
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-4100
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / equivalent
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
- Publisher
- NorthLightPixels
- Brazilian rating
- 10
- Steam Germany rating
- 6
- Content warning
- This game contains depictions of pixelated violence, blood, and scenes of death, including poisoning and injury. Although the visuals are stylized in pixel-art, some players may find certain themes disturbing. There are also references to alcohol in the game. No sexual content or nudity is present. The game does not include any depiction of sexual assault, non-consensual acts, or self-harm. Player discretion is advised due to scenes involving murder and crime investigation.
- Controller support
- full
- Features
- Single-player, Full controller support, Captions available, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Steam Input API Support, Family Sharing
- Languages
- English, German, Turkish
- Website
- Official website ↗
- Support
- [email protected]
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