A tribute to '90s adventure games, infused with modern conveniences and featuring a protagonist who has strong opinions about locked doors—and every other obstacle in her way.
Daedalic Entertainment and Three Headed Monkey Studios announce that the free demo for Ghostly Detective is now available on Steam as part of the current Steam Point & Click Showcase. This 2D point-and-click adventure recreates the unique charm of classic LucasArts titles with meticulously crafted pixel art, dark humor, and young Gigi. Her approach to solving problems often leaves furniture worse for wear.
The demo features voiceovers in English and German, and supports text localization in 12 languages, including Chinese.
When Gigi discovers that her grumpy grandfather Giovanni is actually a legendary exorcist, she draws a perfectly logical conclusion: if ghosts can come to the living world, she can go to the underworld to bring her grandmother back. A pumpkin demon named Baron Butt(er)nut is willing to help. As for getting Grandpa's permission first—that's not exactly a priority right now.
Watch the new trailer:
In the full adventure, classic puzzles are combined with modern features such as hint systems, scoring mechanics, highlighted interactive areas, and fast travel. Three Headed Monkey Studios has baked its love for classic adventure games right into its name; Daedalic Entertainment, having released classic adventures like the Deponia series, Edna & Harvey, The Whispered World, and Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth, certainly knows its way around the genre too.
The team at Three Headed Monkey Studios says:
"We hope this demo gives players the feeling of rediscovering a forgotten '90s adventure game—only this time, no floppy disks required. While preserving the core experience of classic point-and-click adventures, we've also added modern gameplay features: chatting with quirky characters, combining absurd items, and that satisfying moment when a puzzle finally clicks into place. Have fun! Gigi will definitely enjoy herself."
The demo will remain available after the Steam Point & Click Showcase ends. Ghostly Detective is scheduled for release in 2027 on PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Language Support: Full localization available in English and German; interface and subtitle localization provided for Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish (Spain), Portuguese (Brazil), Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, and Russian.
About Three Headed Monkey Studios
Three Headed Monkey Studios is a studio that combines game development with film production—after all, who says you have to choose just one passion? Founded in Cologne in 2023 by experienced filmmakers and producers Tali Barde, Marco Grönwoldt, and Marian Grönwoldt, the studio is dedicated to telling engaging and inspiring stories across various entertainment media.
The team brings over a decade of experience in film storytelling and production, applying these skills to the creation of narrative-driven video games, genre films, and comedy series.
About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment celebrates its 20th anniversary in publishing. For nearly two decades, the company has supported independent developers and released titles across major gaming platforms. Its diverse portfolio focuses on narrative-driven games, strategy, co-op, and heartwarming experiences.
With an international team of around 35 employees, Daedalic is currently collaborating with multiple developers to create new lineups for console and PC platforms. Recent releases include Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, The Woodhouse, The Occultist, New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, Wild Woods, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, and Fling to the Finish!
Stay tuned for upcoming titles from Daedalic, including Pratfall (planned for consoles), the Barotrauma: Home & Harbour expansion, Hordeguard: Winds of the North, Kitman, Ghostly Detective, Surviving Deponia, and more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publisher Nacon.
