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A Tale of Dirty Whiskers

A Tale of Dirty Whiskers is a murder mystery visual novel about seven siblings and their mother, who died in suspicious circumstances. Now it's up to you, Detective, to search through their nine lives and solve the mystery surrounding the death of Princesa Whiskers.

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July 21, 2026
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About the Game

A Tale of Dirty Whiskers tells the story of seven siblings and their mother, who died in suspicious circumstances. Now it's up to you, Detective, to search through their nine lives and solve the mystery surrounding the death of Princesa, matriarch of the Whiskers family. 

Join this dysfunctional cat household during their first annual meeting without their troublesome mother, learn about their past and complicated relationships, and find the culprit to the crime haunting the family: Who killed Princesa Whiskers?

Features:

  • Immersive narrative to which you play as a detective

  • Eight characters that are deep and flawed (the ninth one is just adorable)

  • 78 Sprites and 23 Backgrounds, with five that change as time goes by

  • 56 Cutscenes, with around four for each character backstory

  • 8 original Tracks that create an unique atmosphere for each moment of the narrative

  • Ambience that switches between cozy & familiar and moody & chilling

  • Queer representation and a little romance. As a treat

  • Three in-game days of pure tension and fun

  • Cats!!!