Adventure · January 30, 2024

Murders on the Yangtze River (2024)

trophy47 achievementsextension1 DLClocal_offer-35% current discountgroup100k–1M ownersrecommend14.8k recommendations
English version is coming on March 15th! Hello, detectives! Thanks to our team’s tireless efforts, the English version of “Murders on the Yangtze River” will launch this Friday, March 15th! The game’s story takes place in 1900s China, but its thrilling plot and heartfelt emotions will resonate with players from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. We hope players across the globe will enjoy the gameplay, the story, and the opportunity to learn more about this critical era in China’s history! About the Game If you're a fan of 'Ace Attorney', you won't want to miss 'Murders on Yangtze River', a horizontal axis detective game developed by OMEGames Studio. The game takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases along the Yangtze River. With its stunning brush painting art style and engaging storyline, it offers a unique gaming experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries. With challenging puzzles and interesting characters to meet, 'Murders on the Yangtze River' will have you hooked from the very beginning. Engaging Stories Embark on a thrilling journey full of extraordinary cases and plot twists! Players take on the role John Shen, a traveling detective who seeks truth and revenge for his brother’s death. Along his journey, he encounters numerous cases that are full of mystery, drama and suspense. Memorable Characters The game has many unforgettable characters. John Shen, for instance, is a refined gentleman with a sharp intellect. But as you delve deeper, you discover that he harbors a darker side to his personality. His vivacious assistant, Frankie, is a beacon of positivity who is always eager to use his technological inventions in their investigations. Rigorous Logical Reasoning Investigate crime scenes, search for evidence, debate with suspects, and identify the murderer using collected clues. Find contradictions within testimonies and unravel the mystery. There are also many challenging puzzles. Get ready for a gripping adventure! Easy Access The game features an intuitive tutorial that starts off with straightforward controls and simple cases, gradually building up to more challenging scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, it's designed to be easy to pick up and play at any skill level. Pleasant Journey on a Chinese-style Ink Wash Picture Scroll Journey through a beautiful ink wash landscape painting of China's mountains and rivers from a hundred years ago. Explore picturesque Dongting Lake, Yangzhou and Shanghai. Immerse yourself in local customs in this extraordinary picture scroll. [Main Story] John Shen, the protagonist of this story, studied law in London alongside his brother, who was studying biology. One day, Shen's brother was found dead in his dormitory, and the police ruled his death as suicide. But when Shen stumbled upon a newly published detective novel on Shanghai News that depicted a murder scene identical to his brother's death, he began to suspect foul play. Convinced that the amateur writer was somehow involved in his brother's death, Shen returned to China to uncover the truth.

Adventure releases from 2024

84 Adventure titles launched in 2024 — top 6 by review volume.

Position in Adventure

MetricThis titleGenre position
Review volume18.2k Steam reviewsTop 13% in Adventure
Positive rating97% positiveGenre average: 87% — this title sits in top 15%
Engagement hours12 h averageTop 30% for session depth among Adventure

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Detective · 130
  • Adventure · 128
  • Puzzle · 125
  • Story Rich · 115
  • Indie · 113
  • Exploration · 89
  • Mystery · 86
  • Drama · 84
  • Puzzle-Platformer · 84
  • Investigation · 74
  • Logic · 71
  • Historical · 70
  • Lore-Rich · 63
  • RPG · 60
  • Singleplayer · 39

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Reception Metrics

Steam community

97%Overwhelmingly Positive · 18.2k reviews

17.6k positive · 546 negative

Curator recommendations

14.8k

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

12h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

12h

Typical completion time

Achievements

47

Steam unlocks available

Release & Availability

Release dateJan 30, 2024
DeveloperOMEGAMES STUDIO
PublisherOMEGAMES STUDIO, NPC Entertainment
Base price$9.74 -35%
DLC / Add-ons1 released
PlatformsWindows, macOS
Estimated owners100k–1M
External linksOfficial site · Support · [email protected]

Features & Capabilities

Community

  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Input & Comfort

  • Full controller support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (3)

  • Simplified Chinese volume_up
  • English
  • Traditional Chinese volume_up

Full audio (2)

  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese

Editions & Packages

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