Stillwater

Stillwater (2022)

Studio Clump · September 7, 2022 · Indie, Visual Novel, Mystery, Stylized, Text-Based

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About Stillwater

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Stillwater is a point-and-click mystery adventure where you join Private Investigator Hugo Laurent in unraveling a family curse triggered by a cryptic crimson letter addressed to a woman's grandfather. With branching investigations, multiple endings, and eerie atmosphere punctuated by jump scares, you'll piece together a bizarre case rooted in a time long forgotten.

A short visual novel where a private investigator gets reeled into a murky mystery, entangled in lies, secrets, and a family curse.

Stillwater — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Aug 31, 2026
So good I almost drowned myself in the doomed yaoi as well
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Recommended Sep 18, 2026
A very short game, but with a great story and lovely art. Compared to the fact that it's a free game, the quality is far better than expected and it has become one of my favourite visual novel games. You guys did a great job and I can recommend it to the fullest! <3 Also, I like the dynamic between Hugo and Noah. <3
Recommended Aug 30, 2026
Short but lovely.
Recommended Aug 16, 2026
Quick and sweet game with a lovely narrative, creepy atmosphere, and fantastic character designs and visuals. Spent half an hour 100%ing it sure, but it would be worth it to take your time rather than be a trophy ♥♥♥♥♥ like me on a first run. #fantastic!!
Recommended Aug 3, 2026
I loved this game. The art is beautiful, whether it be the colors, the characters design, the backgrounds, and even the attention to details despite it being a very short game. I also loved the soundtracks, it was calming and pleasing to listen to, and most of all, i enjoyed the queer story centered around love and regret. I just wish we could have a sequel exploring more into the main character's backstory and his relationships. hugo and noah are so cute 𖹭
Recommended Jul 30, 2026
i wish it was longer since it was really amazing !!!! and the art is also really good !!!! i wish it will get a sequel

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