Adventure · November 23, 2015
The Deed (2015)
A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns to his family home after discovering that his abusive father has decided to disinherit him from his Will in favour of his sadistic, deranged young sister. In a fit of anger and greed, Arran has decided to remove his sister from the equation in order to restore his own inheritance. Can he manage to get away with such a foul deed? Meet the Family: Explore Dunshiel House and encounter Arran's twisted, dysfunctional family and their servants. Take care, though - everything that you say or do can have an impact on the outcome of The Deed! Choose the Weapon: A rope, a candlestick or good old-fashioned rat poison? There are many household items that can be put to a dark and nefarious use. Choose carefully from ten possible murder weapons, bearing in mind who might become a suspect as a result of your selection. Plant the Evidence: Father, mother, maid, butler ... any of these individuals could take the blame for your heinous act, if you can find the right evidence, plant it in the right location and manage to raise the suspicions of the Inspector. Face the Inspector: When the deed is done, it's time to face the music and be interviewed by the wily, perceptive Inspector. Can you dodge his questions and avert his suspicions? Will you walk away a free man? Many possible endings await ...
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- RPGMaker · 196
- Adventure · 185
- Crime · 182
- RPG · 179
- Visual Novel · 179
- Atmospheric · 168
- Detective · 166
- Singleplayer · 165
- Indie · 164
- Story Rich · 162
- Casual · 157
- Mystery · 142
- Pixel Graphics · 136
- 2D · 130
- Point & Click · 121
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 3.0k Steam reviews | Top 71% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 90% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 54% |
| Engagement hours | 3 h average | Top 76% for session depth among Adventure |
Press Quotes
“The Deed was definitely a unique and memorable experience that I’m glad I stumbled upon and at a price point of less than a dollar it is one game I’d recommend to anyone that has the slightest interest in it.” 336gamereviews “I was honestly surprised how “into” The Deed I was while I was playing ... it vastly exceeded my expectations.” AYBOnline “The Deed is an exceptionally short but very replayable game, a lot more than one would expect to…
Reception Metrics
Steam community
90%Very Positive · 3.0k reviews
2.7k positive · 304 negative
Curator recommendations
2.1k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
3h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
17
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Nov 23, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Pilgrim Adventures, GrabTheGames Studios |
| Publisher | GrabTheGames, WhisperGames, TheGamesFortress |
| Base price | $0.49 -51% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (4)
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- Russian
- Turkish
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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