Minimum
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor: i3-2120 @3.3GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 745 (or AMD equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- Additional Notes: *Subject to change after updates
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The Painscreek Killings is a story-rich, murder mystery investigation game.
As Janet, a young and upcoming journalist, you have been asked by your editor to investigate the mysterious abandonment of a once lively town. Based on the information released by the media about the deaths of the townspeople, you set foot into the town thinking you would find an interesting story to publish, only to uncover secrets that were meant to stay hidden forever.
Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
GAMEPLAY
The Painscreek Killings borrows mechanics from a walking simulator but goes beyond it by making the players think. It mimics real world investigations with logical puzzles that do not hold your hand, allow you to explore wherever your investigation lead, and a captivating story waiting to be discovered. The game encourages you to explore the surroundings carefully, collect clues and hints to help your investigation, and find evidence to expose the truth about the killings. There are no quest markers or hint systems to aid in your journey. You will be forced to think, to connect the dots and to piece things together, making you feel like a real investigator.
KEY FEATURES
Free-Roaming, Semi-Open World:
Explore wherever you want based on the clues and hints gathered during your investigation.
Mimics Real World Investigation:
Take notes and photograph important clues. No handholding, and no quest marker or hint system is provided.
Logical Puzzles:
Use your powers of observation and deduction to solve all that stands in your way.
Rich and Captivating Storyline:
Uncover the conspiracies, heartaches, jealousy and hidden secrets that were meant to be buried with the abandoned town.
System Requirements
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Recommended
- OS: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor: i5-2500 @3.3GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770 (or AMD equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD for faster loading time *Subject to change after updates
Player reviews
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Not Recommended· 4 Jul 2026
This is NOT a detective / deduction game. It is a linear adventure, where you freely walk in a big location while looking for keys and notes. Not worth it.
Recommended· 24 Jul 2026
good puzzle, quite long
Recommended· 29 Jun 2026
I always come back when its on sale to buy for my friends so I can watch them play it
Recommended· 22 Jul 2026
Interesting story that made me use my brain. [spoiler] was not prepared for the point and click detective game to suddenly turn horror. thank you ghost Sofia [/spoiler]
Recommended· 22 Jul 2026
Fantastic CSI experience.
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All news
4 months ago
The Painscreek Killings Soundtrack Release<p class="bb_paragraph">Hi everyone,<br><br>We’ve received many inquiries from fans asking whether the soundtrack for The Painscreek Killings would ever be released. We truly appreciate the continued interest and support.<br><br>O
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The Painscreek Killings is a story-rich, murder mystery investigation game.As Janet, a young and upcoming journalist, you have been asked by your editor to investigate the mysterious abandonment of a once lively town. Based on the information released by the media about the deaths of the townspeople, you set foot into the town thinking you would find an interesting story to publish, only to uncover...
- Platform
- Steam (PC)
- Developer
- EQ Studios
- Publisher
- EQ Studios
- Release date
- 27 Sep, 2017
- Languages
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Product type
- Digital key / activates on Steam
Supported languages
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Description
The Painscreek Killings is a story-rich, murder mystery investigation game.
As Janet, a young and upcoming journalist, you have been asked by your editor to investigate the mysterious abandonment of a once lively town. Based on the information released by the media about the deaths of the townspeople, you set foot into the town thinking you would find an interesting story to publish, only to uncover secrets that were meant to stay hidden forever.
Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
As Janet, a young and upcoming journalist, you have been asked by your editor to investigate the mysterious abandonment of a once lively town. Based on the information released by the media about the deaths of the townspeople, you set foot into the town thinking you would find an interesting story to publish, only to uncover secrets that were meant to stay hidden forever.
Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
GAMEPLAY
The Painscreek Killings borrows mechanics from a walking simulator but goes beyond it by making the players think. It mimics real world investigations with logical puzzles that do not hold your hand, allow you to explore wherever your investigation lead, and a captivating story waiting to be discovered. The game encourages you to explore the surroundings carefully, collect clues and hints to help your investigation, and find evidence to expose the truth about the killings. There are no quest markers or hint systems to aid in your journey. You will be forced to think, to connect the dots and to piece things together, making you feel like a real investigator.KEY FEATURES
-
Free-Roaming, Semi-Open World:
Explore wherever you want based on the clues and hints gathered during your investigation.
-
Mimics Real World Investigation:
Take notes and photograph important clues. No handholding, and no quest marker or hint system is provided.
-
Logical Puzzles:
Use your powers of observation and deduction to solve all that stands in your way.
-
Rich and Captivating Storyline:
Uncover the conspiracies, heartaches, jealousy and hidden secrets that were meant to be buried with the abandoned town.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor
- i3-2120 @3.3GHz
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 745 (or AMD equivalent)
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 11 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- *Subject to change after updates
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor
- i5-2500 @3.3GHz
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 770 (or AMD equivalent)
- DirectX
- Version 12
- Storage
- 11 GB available space
- Additional Notes
- SSD for faster loading time *Subject to change after updates
News
4 months ago
The Painscreek Killings Soundtrack Release
<p class="bb_paragraph">Hi everyone,<br><br>We’ve received many inquiries from fans asking whether the soundtrack for The Painscreek Killings would ever be released. We truly appreciate the continued interest and support.<br><br>O
a year ago
November 2024 Patch Notes
<div class="bb_h1">11/30/2024:</div><ol><li> Changed all locks to start at 0. <i>ex. 6 digit lock will be 000000. </i><br></li><li> Changes to how items are rotated while being Inspected.</li></ol&
2 years ago
July 2024 Patch Notes
<div class="bb_h1">7/24/2024:</div>1. Added 3200x2000 resolution.<br>2. Fixed an issue with Andrew's House. This fix will only work on save datas that didn't already run into this issue. If you <span class="bb_spoiler"><spa
Best Reviews
👎 Not Recommended · Steam player · 4 Jul 2026
This is NOT a detective / deduction game. It is a linear adventure, where you freely walk in a big location while looking for keys and notes. Not worth it.
4 found this helpful
👍 Recommended · Steam player · 29 Jun 2026
I always come back when its on sale to buy for my friends so I can watch them play it
1 found this helpful
👍 Recommended · Steam player · 22 Jul 2026
Interesting story that made me use my brain. [spoiler] was not prepared for the point and click detective game to suddenly turn horror. thank you ghost Sofia [/spoiler]
0 found this helpful
Recent Reviews
👍 Recommended · Steam player · 24 Jul 2026
good puzzle, quite long
0 found this helpful
👍 Recommended · Steam player · 22 Jul 2026
Fantastic CSI experience.
0 found this helpful
👍 Recommended · Steam player · 22 Jul 2026
Interesting story that made me use my brain. [spoiler] was not prepared for the point and click detective game to suddenly turn horror. thank you ghost Sofia [/spoiler]
0 found this helpful