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Scarlet Enigma

Investigate a chilling birthday murder in a branching mystery filled with secrets, suspects, and puzzles. Uncover the truth, bend time, and stop the killer before reality begins to unravel.

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Braveforge
Publisher
Braveforge
Release
May 9, 2025
1 year and 85 days ago
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About the Game

A birthday turns deadly, and the truth is buried beneath layers of secrets.

In Scarlet Enigma, you take on the role of a rookie detective navigating a tangled web of lies, timelines, and unanswered questions. A young woman is murdered during what should have been a joyful celebration, and it’s up to you to uncover what really happened, before time runs out.

Explore a richly detailed world where your decisions drive the investigation. Question dozens of unique characters, piece together clues, solve puzzles, and dive into interactive environments that reward curiosity and intuition.

Whether you're chasing leads, uncovering betrayals, or decoding the past, every step brings you closer to the killer and deeper into a case that may not be as straightforward as it seems.

Key Features:

  • A story-driven, non-horror murder mystery with time-twisting elements

  • Open-ended investigation—approach suspects and clues in the order you choose

  • 30+ original characters with custom art and individual backstories

  • Hand-painted environments and immersive scenes to explore

  • Interactive notebook to track your findings and theories

  • Puzzles and logic challenges that test your detective skills

  • Roughly 2–3 hours of gameplay

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