The Posthumous Investigation”: An Indie Brazilian Game Arrives on March 31, 2026 for PC

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On March 3, Mother Gaia Studio and Criticalleap announced the upcoming release of A Investigação Póstuma (The Posthumous Investigation), an investigative game set in 1930s Rio de Janeiro. The game will launch on Steam and Nuuvem for PC on March 31, 2026. Players will step into the role of a detective hired by the late Bras Cubas to investigate his own death. Trapped in a time loop, players must use deductive reasoning and clues to uncover the truth and identify the culprit. The game, which draws inspiration from classic works by Machado de Assis like Memórias Póstumas, features a film noir atmosphere with sarcastic undertones. A Investigação Póstuma has garnered attention, winning awards at various gaming events and accumulating over 20,000 Steam wishlists. Players can try a demo now.

Time-Loop Detective Thriller in ’30s Rio – Mother Gaia Studio’s Next Global Release on PC, March 31, 2026

Mother Gaia Studio, an independent developer based in Bauru, Brazil, has been creating games since 2007, with titles such as Slash Quest and Legend of the Skyfish in its catalog. Criticalleap, Nuuvem’s publishing division, focuses on connecting Brazilian game developers with a global audience. Their catalog includes Enigma of Fear and The Hero’s Legend: Definitive Edition. Mother Gaia Studio also confirmed that a Nintendo Switch version of the game is in development, with more details to follow.

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