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Duppy Detective Tashia is a single player casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy, comedy and anime themes. It was developed by Spritewrench and was released on June 7, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

What is a Duppy? About the Game Chasing after her assailant, Tashia discovers a bustling market, hidden under a sprawling cotton tree, the Halfway Market. Quickly realizing that she has lost much more than a cell phone. Tashia is distraught to discover that somehow she's become enmeshed in a murder mystery.  She must now find the culprit among the ghostly denizens of the market. Expl…

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews
story10 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions

  • Unique and charming representation of Jamaican and Caribbean folklore, providing cultural insight that many players find refreshing.
  • Beautiful hand-drawn art style with colorful, vibrant visuals and energetic, catchy music that enhances the game's atmosphere.
  • Engaging characters with distinct personalities and dialogue written in Jamaican patois, making the narrative fun and immersive.
  • The game is very short, with a typical playthrough lasting around one to two hours, which some players find too brief.
  • Limited detective gameplay with little actual deduction or puzzle-solving; choices often have minimal impact on the story's outcome.
  • Some technical issues and bugs present, including glitches in chapter replays, achievement tracking, and occasional audio pops.
  • story

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    37% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The story is a captivating, well-written Caribbean folklore mystery with likable characters and engaging plot twists, though it tends to be linear with limited player influence. While the overarching mystery could benefit from more subtle hints, the narrative is delightful, well-paced, and enriched by authentic cultural elements and charming artwork. Overall, it offers a short, enjoyable experience with replay value for those who appreciate story-driven games.

    • “The characters are written well and the story has a nice twist at the end.”
    • “Very solid mystery story, awesome art, and really fun seeing a variety of Caribbean dialects represented.”
    • “Duppy Detective Tashia is a very neat, well written experience, and as it went on, the more I became invested in the story and the world.”
    • “The story is too linear to feel like you are in control of what's happening.”
    • “Despite the title, the detecting is very limited within the game, with choices feeling like they have only a small impact on the story, so this may not be the game for those looking for a mystery to solve.”
    • “But most of the characters feel unnecessary and one of them is flat out ignored in favor of the story's plot, which felt rude.”
  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay features straightforward point-and-click mechanics that are simple yet enjoyable, with some players appreciating its fun and elegant puzzle design. However, it is somewhat barebones and lacks deeper narrative or detective elements like deduction sequences, which may disappoint those expecting a more complex mystery experience. Overall, it's a short but charming game well-suited for casual mystery fans.

    • “With the gameplay, it is very fun.”
    • “Even though it's on the short side (one playthrough took me around 2 hours), it's worth the price point for the gorgeous art and fun music and gameplay.”
    • “"Duppy Detective Tashia" is definitely a great fit for those (like myself) who enjoy murder mysteries along with fun point-and-click elements and narrative gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is really barebones and there's not much there narratively.”
    • “There were no real point and click mechanics beyond navigation, so I feel that is extremely misleading.”
    • “While I usually don't care that much if the rest of the game is good, this is a bit lackluster mystery and definitely not a detective or point and click game. There are no deduction sequences or anything similar, that you might expect given how popular that mechanic has become in detective games.”
  • music

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its energetic, upbeat sound that effectively complements the characters and animation, often engaging players with catchy beats. Although the soundtrack is relatively short, it is memorable and enhances the overall charming and unique art style.

    • “The music absolutely had me frequently bopping my head along with the beat, which is something the characters are also doing throughout the game—a small detail I adored!”
    • “The characters are really charming, the soundtrack is already stuck in my head, and the art direction is refreshing.”
    • “The art is really fun with hand drawn comic-like half-tones vibe, and the music is really really cool.”
  • graphics

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their unique and charming art style, distinct character designs, and cultural richness, which many users find visually appealing and memorable. However, while the aesthetic is well-received, it alone may not fully compensate for other gameplay shortcomings. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and setting.

    • “Great art style, hope the studio expands their portfolio in this direction!”
    • “The characters are all very distinct and fun, and the art style is great!”
    • “Cute lil art style with a mystery to solve plus a lot of culture packed into a short and sweet package.”
  • character development

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is praised for its diverse and unique designs, which add charm and depth to the game. Players appreciated the intriguing mythological elements tied to the characters, enhancing the overall detective game experience.

    • “I loved the diversity of the character designs!”
    • “This game was a charming experience, loved learning about the duppies and the character design was awesome.”
    • “I would highly recommend this for fans of detective games that have a strong mythological backbone & unique character designs!”
  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers good replayability through meaningful choices and hidden items that reveal deeper story details, encouraging multiple playthroughs to achieve all achievements and uncover the full narrative. Though relatively short and not overly challenging, its story-driven experience benefits from exploring different paths.

    • “Finished in about an hour but replayable since choices matter, at least for getting all the achievements.”
    • “Not a difficult mystery solving type game, but a short and sweet story-based experience that has replay value.”
    • “It's got some replayability to it and it's very easy to miss items that reveal deeper story details, so definitely have fun snooping around.”
  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is highlighted by its charming, hand-drawn art and witty, engaging dialogue, creating a cute and funny visual novel experience. Users appreciate the expressive characters and lighthearted writing that add to the overall comedic appeal.

    • “I was drawn in by the funny characters, the hand-drawn art, and the conversations.”
    • “The game feels like a visual novel and the writing is cute and funny!”
    • “Her facial expressions are so cute and funny.”
  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Users indicate stability issues related to potential glitches affecting save files, suggesting that restarting the game and deleting saves may be necessary to avoid errors when making different choices.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a strong emotional impact, especially when players mistakenly vote out the wrong spirit, heightening tension and engagement.

    • “It packs an emotional punch every time you vote out the wrong spirit.”
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Duppy Detective Tashia is a casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy, comedy and anime themes. Common tags for Duppy Detective Tashia include 2d, female protagonist, exploration, choices matter, detective and others.

Duppy Detective Tashia is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Duppy Detective Tashia was released on June 7, 2026.

Duppy Detective Tashia was developed by Spritewrench.

Duppy Detective Tashia has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Duppy Detective Tashia for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Duppy Detective Tashia is a single player game.

Similar games include Legends of Murder Collection, The Occult Detective, Witch’s Gaze - The Vanishing Village, Paradise Killer, The Dragon Blossom and others.