Start Investigating A Case of Fraud
Hesperus Games has announced that A Case of Fraud, its upcoming non-linear detective adventure, will be launching on Steam in Q4 2025. In the meantime, a free demo is already available, giving curious sleuths a chance to explore the mystery firsthand. You can check out the official gameplay trailer below to get a brief look at the investigation that lies ahead.
Inspired by titles like Return of the Obra Dinn, The Roottrees are Dead, and Case of the Golden Idol, A Case of Fraud invites players to approach their investigation with complete freedom. The game challenges you to sort through scattered documents left behind in a long-abandoned office, using deduction, pattern recognition, and sharp observation to follow the trail of deception.
The story centers on Zoolingo, a once-promising tech startup working on a pet translation app, flush with investor funds and ambitious plans. Everything was moving forward until one day, the team vanished without explanation. What’s left behind are fragmented papers, overlooked files, and cryptic clues that escaped the shredder.
As the investigator, your task is to uncover the identities of the former employees. And figure out which one of them orchestrated the scam. There is no set path. Your progress depends entirely on how you interpret the evidence and connect the dots.
With its layered narrative and open-ended structure, A Case of Fraud aims to reward curiosity and insight. Eager detectives can download the demo now on Steam and start their investigation.