As part of the Steam Next Fest, from 9 to 16 October 2023, video game enthusiasts, Agatha Christie fans, and aspiring investigators will have the chance to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express, thanks to a free playable demo. The game will also be available to play at the Steam Next Fest press preview, starting today.

This exclusive demo will allow players to embody the famous detective Hercule Poirot and experience the first hour of investigation aboard the Orient Express. After discovering Ratchett’s body, murdered in his room, players will be called upon to explore the lavish environments of the legendary train. To solve the mystery they’ll have to interrogate suspects, verify alibis and decipher captivating puzzles and mini-games. The demo will also offer a glimpse at the new character of Joanna Locke, an American investigator created especially for the game, whose mission is to unravel the mystery behind the kidnapping of Daisy Armstrong.

Watch the live stream from Microids Studio Lyon on 9 October at 7PM CEST on the game’s Steam page

Microids Studio Lyon will be presenting Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express during a special live session on 9 October at 7pm (local time). During the presentation, the development team will unveil the game’s unique features and answer questions from the community.

About Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express:

On board the Orient Express, legendary detective Hercule Poirot solves the murder that has taken place on the prestigious train, surrounded by a cast of intriguing characters with their own secrets and motives. Solving the mystery won’t be easy and through numerous twists and turns, players will have to use their little grey cells and detective skills to unravel the truth and bring it to light.

Game features:

• Faithful, but fresh: The game is a faithful but fresh adaptation of the original story, with a new character named Joanna Locke added to the story. Playing as Joanna, players can exit the confines of the train during playable flashbacks.
• Embody the legendary detective Hercule Poirot: Enter Hercule Poirot’s head to discover mind maps and make deductions as he navigates the puzzles and objects scattered throughout each chapter.
• A rich adventure with strong twists: Murder on the Orient Express is renowned for one of the most famous plot twists in literary history, and Microids’ game is no exception. But with events taking place in 2023, the investigation will see players venture in new directions.
• A brilliant detective and mystery game: Players will take on the roles of Poirot and Joanna, solve puzzles and make deductions to uncover the truth behind the murder. In a third person view, players will inspect the environment and talk with the protagonists, searching for clues and confronting the suspects.
• Full voice-over: Fully localized and dubbed in English, German and French.

Murder on the Orient Express will be released on Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 19th, 2023.