Obscure

The Bird of the North

97% positive of 81 Steam reviews

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Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Uvost.

About the game

In 1921: a kidnapping, a revolution... Investigate and uncover the truth behind a dark, mysterious story.

Tagged by players

Detective
Historical
Investigation
Mystery
Text-Based
Retro
Puzzle
Story Rich
Atmospheric
First-Person
Noir
Logic

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Obscure

The Bird of the North

97% positive of 81 Steam reviews

View on Steam

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Uvost.

About the game

In 1921: a kidnapping, a revolution... Investigate and uncover the truth behind a dark, mysterious story.

Tagged by players

Detective
Historical
Investigation
Mystery
Text-Based
Retro
Puzzle
Story Rich
Atmospheric
First-Person
Noir
Logic

What players say

Recommended
Just finished this. Fun little romp. Don't expect detective game, its more about understanding what story is told and who are character. Mechanics are original. Art is neat. Theme wise Tintin meet Obra Din. Do recommend
1.5 h played when written. 12 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Sort the dialogue, expose the lies and politely ruin the Empire's day right from your work chair Investigating the disappearance of a mysterious spirit of the North as a journalist through a magic crystal ball in 1921, because apparently, that's just a normal Thursday. The Bird of the North is a short, story-rich and atmospheric detective adventure played entirely from the comfort of your desk. The sister of a…
4.8 h played when written. 26 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
I feel bad about giving this a thumbs down as there is a lot to like about it. It's nicely presented and has a good atmosphere. It's very much aiming to be like Obra Dinn, but, for me, it misses the mark due to a collection of relatively minor issues that combine to undermine the gameplay. The visual elements are a bit under developed, so it's difficult to follow characters through, which is exacerbated by the near…
3 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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