Death Trick: Double Blind

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Come one, come all to Morgan’s Traveling Circus, the greatest show in America! Or it was, until its star, Hattie, disappeared.

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Developer:
MistyMountainStudio
Publisher:
Neon Doctrine
Release date:
11 March 2024
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Recent Steam reviews:
Not specified
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (208)

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Description



Come one, come all to Morgan’s Traveling Circus, the greatest show in America! Or it was, until its star, Hattie, disappeared.

Take a step back in time to the middle of the mid 20th century, as a magician and a private eye tackle the case of the missing magician. Marvel at lush pulp art visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack that harkens back to the golden days of the traveling circus! But never forget, there’s a murderous mystery afoot.

Take control of two protagonists tackling the case from different perspectives: one a fellow magician and colleague of the victim, and the other a private eye grappling with a bout of amnesia. Use their unique skills and expertise to befriend and interrogate a huge cast of characters, investigate various locations, and hunt down contradictions in a winding narrative filled with twists, turns, and treachery sure to shock and delight would-be detectives and circus fans alike.

Turns & Action Points:

With only limited actions one can take before passing time, plan carefully about which clues to pursue and which locations to investigate.

Twin Perspectives:

Alternate between a magician and a private eye: two different characters, with access to different information., and put the pieces together to see the bigger picture!

Unique "Contradiction" Mechanic:

Gather evidence in your collection before combining conflicting reports to create a "contradiction," then challenge the deceptions of those who would deceive a master investigator!



🕵️‍♂️ 8 fully animated characters with their own goals, histories, and motives.
🎪 10 gorgeous locations to investigate and revisit.
🎨 50+ set of CGs and 300+ panels of comics to bring the circus to life
🔠 A sprawling and non-linear narrative to engross and enchant
🎭 Different unlockable endings for each major character.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *:
Windows 7 or greater
Processor:
Intel i3 Quad-Core
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
Intel HD 4000
Storage:
3 GB available space

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10
Processor:
Intel i5 Quad-Core
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
Intel HD 7950
Storage:
3 GB available space

User reviews

IAmForeverAhab
Not recommended | 09 Dec 2024
4h played

The worst visual novel I have played in recent memory. The story is easy to guess, as it doesn't do a good job of hiding the plot twists. You can only do 5 actions per day, meaning you can only ask maybe one question

Helpful: 19
lavena
Recommended | 14 Sept 2024
12.7h played

Just finished the game (unlocked all the endings) & it was so amazing. (I scum saved my way through just so I can present every single thing to everyone and read what they have to say). Given the Mr. Wright reference at

Helpful: 10
RogueTime
Recommended | 09 Jan 2025
3.5h played

I found this game by watching Matt J Wilson's video for best Indie games of 2024. Switch perspectives from magician to the detective. Collect evidence and use knowledge gained from conversations to complete tasks.

Helpful: 11
QuackTeamJames
Recommended | 26 May 2024
14.3h played

Death Trick: Double Blind is a fantastic detective story, with a very satisfying gameplay loop of swapping between characters every hour. While some deductions can be a bit obscure on a first playthrough, the overall

Helpful: 6
Summer235
Recommended | 11 Sept 2024
7.2h played

It’s an alright game. It’s more visual novel than anything, but it definitely has the spirit of Ace Attorney, just without the charming humor. It runs well on the Steam Deck.

Helpful: 6
timelord381
Recommended | 03 Apr 2025
6.2h played

Its good if you want to be sad. Which isn't a bad thing. The deductions are amazing as well as the story. It might be slow for some but to me the slow pace creates an atmosphere I can lose myself in.

Helpful: 0