The Posthumous Investigation

"Travel to a noir Rio de Janeiro in 1937 and investigate the mystery behind the murder of Bras Cubas, the famed character created by Machado de Assis."

Mother Gaia Studio·CriticalLeap· March 31, 2026· Main Game

Travel to a noir Rio de Janeiro in 1937 and investigate the mystery behind the murder of Bras Cubas, the famed character created by Machado de Assis. Until the truth is out, you'll be trapped in a time loop, amidst a plot full of conspiracy and treason.

Released 31 March 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows) and Nintendo Switch by Mother Gaia Studio, published by CriticalLeap. Rated 7 by PEGI, E10+ by ESRB.

Story

You've been hired by Bras Cubas, an influential entrepreneur of twentieth century's Rio de Janeiro, to find the culprit behind his own death. Even from beyond, Bras won't let you move on until you solve the case.

Meet and interrogate multiple suspects, and uncover their ulterior motives. Delve into this imaginary take on Rio, gather clues, get in trouble, and find testimonies that will help you unravel this mystery.