Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (ADV/VN)
@traindetective.bsky.social
A new command-select ADV/VN coming to PC and Nintendo Switch on November 26th, 2025!
Links/Buy:
https://linktr.ee/detectiveinstinct
Discord:
https://discord.gg/mErvmaqEcs
Email:
[email protected]
Links/Buy:
https://linktr.ee/detectiveinstinct
Discord:
https://discord.gg/mErvmaqEcs
Email:
[email protected]
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Detective Instinct is NOW AVAILABLE in all regions (on 15% launch discount for the next two weeks)!
Thank you all for supporting us. We did our best to craft a story we can be proud of, so we hope sincerely hope you enjoy it 🫡
Check it out on Steam or Nintendo Switch!
Thank you all for supporting us. We did our best to craft a story we can be proud of, so we hope sincerely hope you enjoy it 🫡
Check it out on Steam or Nintendo Switch!
Extremely cool art of Detective Instinct's cast, illustrated by @jmanvelez.bsky.social! 🚂
January 28, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Extremely cool art of Detective Instinct's cast, illustrated by @jmanvelez.bsky.social! 🚂
Anybody here remember when we ported part of our game to SNES?
This was a really fun experiment, real Famicom Detective Club Part 2 vibes. Maybe someday we can do the whole thing, I'd love to remix the OST for it. #gamedev #indiegamedev
This was a really fun experiment, real Famicom Detective Club Part 2 vibes. Maybe someday we can do the whole thing, I'd love to remix the OST for it. #gamedev #indiegamedev
January 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Anybody here remember when we ported part of our game to SNES?
This was a really fun experiment, real Famicom Detective Club Part 2 vibes. Maybe someday we can do the whole thing, I'd love to remix the OST for it. #gamedev #indiegamedev
This was a really fun experiment, real Famicom Detective Club Part 2 vibes. Maybe someday we can do the whole thing, I'd love to remix the OST for it. #gamedev #indiegamedev
There's just something about mystery stories on trains... or even better, mystery games 🚂
Today's the last full day of Steam's Detective Fest, so don't miss your chance to get Detective Instinct 20% off (on both Steam and Switch!)
Today's the last full day of Steam's Detective Fest, so don't miss your chance to get Detective Instinct 20% off (on both Steam and Switch!)
January 18, 2026 at 6:49 PM
There's just something about mystery stories on trains... or even better, mystery games 🚂
Today's the last full day of Steam's Detective Fest, so don't miss your chance to get Detective Instinct 20% off (on both Steam and Switch!)
Today's the last full day of Steam's Detective Fest, so don't miss your chance to get Detective Instinct 20% off (on both Steam and Switch!)
You will like our indie adventure game if you played these games:
- DS adventure games (Ace Attorney, Hotel Dusk, etc)
- Classic command-select ADVs (Famicom Detective Club, Portopia, etc)
- Mario Golf 🏌️♂️🏌️♂️🏌️♂️ (iykyk)
20% OFF until the 19th on Steam and Switch 👁️
- DS adventure games (Ace Attorney, Hotel Dusk, etc)
- Classic command-select ADVs (Famicom Detective Club, Portopia, etc)
- Mario Golf 🏌️♂️🏌️♂️🏌️♂️ (iykyk)
20% OFF until the 19th on Steam and Switch 👁️
January 16, 2026 at 3:10 PM
You will like our indie adventure game if you played these games:
- DS adventure games (Ace Attorney, Hotel Dusk, etc)
- Classic command-select ADVs (Famicom Detective Club, Portopia, etc)
- Mario Golf 🏌️♂️🏌️♂️🏌️♂️ (iykyk)
20% OFF until the 19th on Steam and Switch 👁️
- DS adventure games (Ace Attorney, Hotel Dusk, etc)
- Classic command-select ADVs (Famicom Detective Club, Portopia, etc)
- Mario Golf 🏌️♂️🏌️♂️🏌️♂️ (iykyk)
20% OFF until the 19th on Steam and Switch 👁️
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Detective Instinct is 20% OFF for Steam's Detective Fest from NOW through the 19th - on both Steam AND Switch 😮
Now would be a great time to check out our DS-inspired mystery adventure. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the heartfelt, character-driven narrative 👀
#indiegame #indiegamedev
Now would be a great time to check out our DS-inspired mystery adventure. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the heartfelt, character-driven narrative 👀
#indiegame #indiegamedev
January 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Detective Instinct is 20% OFF for Steam's Detective Fest from NOW through the 19th - on both Steam AND Switch 😮
Now would be a great time to check out our DS-inspired mystery adventure. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the heartfelt, character-driven narrative 👀
#indiegame #indiegamedev
Now would be a great time to check out our DS-inspired mystery adventure. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the heartfelt, character-driven narrative 👀
#indiegame #indiegamedev
Detective Instinct is 20% OFF for Steam's Detective Fest from NOW through the 19th - on both Steam AND Switch 😮
Now would be a great time to check out our DS-inspired mystery adventure. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the heartfelt, character-driven narrative 👀
#indiegame #indiegamedev
Now would be a great time to check out our DS-inspired mystery adventure. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the heartfelt, character-driven narrative 👀
#indiegame #indiegamedev
January 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Detective Instinct is 20% OFF for Steam's Detective Fest from NOW through the 19th - on both Steam AND Switch 😮
Now would be a great time to check out our DS-inspired mystery adventure. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the heartfelt, character-driven narrative 👀
#indiegame #indiegamedev
Now would be a great time to check out our DS-inspired mystery adventure. Come for the retro vibes, stay for the heartfelt, character-driven narrative 👀
#indiegame #indiegamedev
Home from MAGFest! After spending so long only promoting and discussing Detective Instinct online, it really was a breath of fresh air getting to connect with people in person. Thanks to everyone who came by my table, really made my weekend special :)
January 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Home from MAGFest! After spending so long only promoting and discussing Detective Instinct online, it really was a breath of fresh air getting to connect with people in person. Thanks to everyone who came by my table, really made my weekend special :)
I'll be back at the indie game showcase from 8-10PM tonight! Stop by if you're around :)
That's it for today, but I'll try to be back for a table tomorrow and Sunday if I'm able! Keep an eye out, I'll let you know 👁️
I'm here at the indie game showcase area at MAGFest until 4PM! Not a ton of time, but come say hi if you're around!
January 10, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I'll be back at the indie game showcase from 8-10PM tonight! Stop by if you're around :)
That's it for today, but I'll try to be back for a table tomorrow and Sunday if I'm able! Keep an eye out, I'll let you know 👁️
I'm here at the indie game showcase area at MAGFest until 4PM! Not a ton of time, but come say hi if you're around!
January 9, 2026 at 9:34 PM
That's it for today, but I'll try to be back for a table tomorrow and Sunday if I'm able! Keep an eye out, I'll let you know 👁️
I'm here at the indie game showcase area at MAGFest until 4PM! Not a ton of time, but come say hi if you're around!
January 9, 2026 at 7:28 PM
I'm here at the indie game showcase area at MAGFest until 4PM! Not a ton of time, but come say hi if you're around!
Get this: I'm at MAGFest! I decided on coming way too late, so we don't have a dedicated booth in the indie game area, but I'll be setting up a humble last-minute table TOMORROW (Friday) around 2PM. If you're here, come say hi!
January 9, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Get this: I'm at MAGFest! I decided on coming way too late, so we don't have a dedicated booth in the indie game area, but I'll be setting up a humble last-minute table TOMORROW (Friday) around 2PM. If you're here, come say hi!
2025 was an INSANE year for indies, so thank you to all who put Detective Instinct with their favorites of the year. For a first-time developer especially, it means a lot!
If interesting, heartfelt mystery stories are your thing, maybe it could be one of your favorites, too! 👀
#gamedev #indiegame
If interesting, heartfelt mystery stories are your thing, maybe it could be one of your favorites, too! 👀
#gamedev #indiegame
January 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
2025 was an INSANE year for indies, so thank you to all who put Detective Instinct with their favorites of the year. For a first-time developer especially, it means a lot!
If interesting, heartfelt mystery stories are your thing, maybe it could be one of your favorites, too! 👀
#gamedev #indiegame
If interesting, heartfelt mystery stories are your thing, maybe it could be one of your favorites, too! 👀
#gamedev #indiegame
Reposted by Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (ADV/VN)
Wrapped up on Detective Instinct: Farewell My Beloved
Loved it! Looked great, music was great, excellent music cue timing, and it didn’t feel like the any dialogue was drawn out or drifted away from the story.
High recommendation! Please support the team @traindetective.bsky.social
Loved it! Looked great, music was great, excellent music cue timing, and it didn’t feel like the any dialogue was drawn out or drifted away from the story.
High recommendation! Please support the team @traindetective.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Wrapped up on Detective Instinct: Farewell My Beloved
Loved it! Looked great, music was great, excellent music cue timing, and it didn’t feel like the any dialogue was drawn out or drifted away from the story.
High recommendation! Please support the team @traindetective.bsky.social
Loved it! Looked great, music was great, excellent music cue timing, and it didn’t feel like the any dialogue was drawn out or drifted away from the story.
High recommendation! Please support the team @traindetective.bsky.social
Reposted by Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (ADV/VN)
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is one many mystery title we played this year and enjoyed!🔍 Inspired by great gumshoe games like Hotel Dusk, Ace Attorney and Famicom Detective Club -- the OST also takes notes from several great albums.
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...
January 1, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is one many mystery title we played this year and enjoyed!🔍 Inspired by great gumshoe games like Hotel Dusk, Ace Attorney and Famicom Detective Club -- the OST also takes notes from several great albums.
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/music-review...
Great review of the Detective Instinct OST over at RPGFan! Don't forget it's available here on Bandcamp with tons of bonus material 👀 jalopestl.bandcamp.com/album/detect...
December 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Great review of the Detective Instinct OST over at RPGFan! Don't forget it's available here on Bandcamp with tons of bonus material 👀 jalopestl.bandcamp.com/album/detect...
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Can't get enough of @traindetective.bsky.social (Detective Instinct)? Why not check out the soundtrack and support composer Joey Lopes?
Here's my review for the Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved OST via @rpgfan.bsky.social
www.rpgfan.com/music-review...
Here's my review for the Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved OST via @rpgfan.bsky.social
www.rpgfan.com/music-review...
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved Original Soundtrack Music Review | RPGFan
Fortunately, a recent review from my colleague Audra pointed me to Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved. Taking cues from franchises like Famicom Detective Club and
www.rpgfan.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Can't get enough of @traindetective.bsky.social (Detective Instinct)? Why not check out the soundtrack and support composer Joey Lopes?
Here's my review for the Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved OST via @rpgfan.bsky.social
www.rpgfan.com/music-review...
Here's my review for the Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved OST via @rpgfan.bsky.social
www.rpgfan.com/music-review...
It's no fun getting sick right before the end of the year, but I still can't help but be in a good mood. Finishing Detective Instinct made 2025 the most creatively satisfying year of my life, and I'm so excited for whatever comes next 👀
Thank you all for everything!
Thank you all for everything!
December 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It's no fun getting sick right before the end of the year, but I still can't help but be in a good mood. Finishing Detective Instinct made 2025 the most creatively satisfying year of my life, and I'm so excited for whatever comes next 👀
Thank you all for everything!
Thank you all for everything!
Almost at 300 reviews on Steam! I wonder how close we can get before the end of the year... 🤔
If you've played our game, consider dropping us a review, it helps a lot! And if you haven't, maybe the warm DS vibes of this trailer will convince you check it out:
If you've played our game, consider dropping us a review, it helps a lot! And if you haven't, maybe the warm DS vibes of this trailer will convince you check it out:
December 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Almost at 300 reviews on Steam! I wonder how close we can get before the end of the year... 🤔
If you've played our game, consider dropping us a review, it helps a lot! And if you haven't, maybe the warm DS vibes of this trailer will convince you check it out:
If you've played our game, consider dropping us a review, it helps a lot! And if you haven't, maybe the warm DS vibes of this trailer will convince you check it out:
Reposted by Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (ADV/VN)
I saw that people were talking about that odd period where Square Enix released a whole bunch of smaller scale games around 2022-2023. Out of all the cult classics that came out of that time, my favorite was definitely Paranormasight. I even made a thread about the history behind the game's creator.
Today is the anniversary of Paranormasight's release back in 2023 on March 8th. This is one of my favorite Japanese adventure games I’ve played in the last few years so, to celebrate, I wanted to repost my thread about the career of the game’s director/writer, Takanari Ishiyama. 🧵
December 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I saw that people were talking about that odd period where Square Enix released a whole bunch of smaller scale games around 2022-2023. Out of all the cult classics that came out of that time, my favorite was definitely Paranormasight. I even made a thread about the history behind the game's creator.
Reposted by Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (ADV/VN)
detective instinct fanart 😁
December 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
detective instinct fanart 😁
Very cool to see Detective Instinct nominated in the RPGFan Reader's Choice GOTY Awards for Best Graphic Adventure/Visual Novel and for Best Supporting Character (Emma). Check it out and vote for your favorites! 🏅
December 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Very cool to see Detective Instinct nominated in the RPGFan Reader's Choice GOTY Awards for Best Graphic Adventure/Visual Novel and for Best Supporting Character (Emma). Check it out and vote for your favorites! 🏅
Reposted by Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (ADV/VN)
I found it! This is the "Almost Christmas" image I've been looking for! Wait, no, sorry, I think this belongs to @traindetective.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I found it! This is the "Almost Christmas" image I've been looking for! Wait, no, sorry, I think this belongs to @traindetective.bsky.social
Great fanart, I love the recreation of the UI 😅
Commissioned this from my friend @twosipsofbleach.bsky.social after playing through the game Detective Instinct by @traindetective.bsky.social. tbh it probably wouldn't work between Emma and I. I haven't written a paper about something besides video games in years which she'd likely find childish.
December 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Great fanart, I love the recreation of the UI 😅
A million dollars for a Game Awards trailer sounds like a waste of money. Do they not know you can just post for free?! 😮 #gamedev #indiegame
December 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A million dollars for a Game Awards trailer sounds like a waste of money. Do they not know you can just post for free?! 😮 #gamedev #indiegame
Nice review from RPGFan!
A little on the short side, but also sweet and well-made. Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved offers all you'd want from its hearty mystery to layered cast. This holiday, why not solve a crime!
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/detec...
Full Review: www.rpgfan.com/review/detec...
December 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Nice review from RPGFan!