No Stone Unturned

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No Stone Unturned is a single player open world role playing game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd. and was released on April 29, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Hello There Detectives... I'd give you a long convoluted backstory... but it's simple. We got a Murder Mystery on our hands, and one question: What was he running from? Who, or what, stopped him? Did the chicken really come before the egg? If so... How?! Okay, maybe there's more than one question... But Detective Cox needs answers like a walrus needs a vacation (a lot) And he needs YOUR help! Solv…

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Excellent and humorous writing with witty, tasteful meta jokes that create many laugh-out-loud moments.
Strong, well-executed voice acting enhances character depth and storytelling immersion.
Varied and fun mini-games that add charm and keep gameplay engaging without overstaying their welcome.

Narration and dialogue can be excessively long and sometimes unskippable, which may hinder replayability and pacing.
Mini-games are not skippable and some can be frustrating or difficult, potentially blocking progress for some players.
Controls and keyboard layout support are limited, with no current controller support and issues for non-QWERTY users.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The story is engaging, lighthearted, and humor-filled, with a whimsical and well-crafted narrative that flows smoothly through the game's detective adventure. It balances polished minigames and charming absurdity, offering an enjoyable experience reminiscent of titles like Disco Elysium and Duck Detective. Overall, it delivers a concise yet entertaining storytelling journey with strong character and atmosphere.
- “What a joy the first chapter of Detective Cox's journey has been - extremely humorous, and I cannot wait to continue the story.”
- “The art is cohesive, the minigames are fun, the story is fleshed out, and it's got a whimsical charm that is hard to achieve for most developers.”
- “The story is engaging, and the minigames are surprisingly polished and intriguing.”
- “Currently, I don't see this game requiring you to needle out who it is yourself before it will reveal the whole story.”
- “Given that it is very narration focused, with a talkative first-person perspective, and built-out cutscenes, I predict that the ending will take even a player who still does not know the reveal into the conclusive scenes, prioritizing a storytelling experience.”
- “For now, this is a 2-3 hour game if you just play the story and leave after.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally praised for being clever, witty, and consistently entertaining, with memorable characters and a charming British flavor. While most find the jokes and absurd situations laugh-out-loud funny, a few note the humor can become grating over time. Overall, the humorous writing, voice acting, and playful tone significantly enhance the game's appeal.
- “There are excellent funny jokes throughout; I've been laughing most of the way.”
- “Detective Cox is funny and his remarks are quite subtle. The other characters add to the very rich pageant which is the nature of this enthralling game.”
- “The humor, voice acting, and music were all spot-on, and the minigames felt fresh and added a lot of charm to the experience.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay is fun, varied, and intuitively designed, featuring interesting and humorous characters with a charming British influence. It offers a detective experience reminiscent of titles like Jazzpunk and Disco Elysium, blending engaging clues and mental challenges seamlessly. Overall, the game is praised for its masterful animation and storytelling, with only minor hiccups noted.
- “The gameplay is fun and varied, the characters interesting, hilarious and at times rather lovable, and as an honorary Brit, I enjoy the British flavor injected into the dialogue.”
- “You're likely to enjoy a detective story and gameplay like this if you've liked: Jazzpunk, the sillier skills/paths in Disco Elysium, Darkside Detective, The Phantom Fellows, Loco-Motive, or Duck Detective.”
- “The animation, gameplay, story, and design have been masterfully crafted, as seen from their social media pages, and by experiencing the game itself.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music is consistently praised for its engaging soundtrack and musical numbers that enhance the game's charm and atmosphere. Combined with lively minigames and strong voice acting, the music significantly contributes to the overall enjoyable and humorous experience.
- “Fun minigames, great animations, and a great soundtrack!”
- “The humor, voice acting, and music were all spot-on, and the minigames felt fresh and added a lot of charm to the experience.”
- “Atmospheric music and art, silly storytelling, appears Linux/Proton compatible, and also just seems to have a surprisingly well-engineered save system.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their excellent quality, featuring charming old-school pixel art and a creative mix of art styles. The artwork is described as delightful and visually engaging, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyable experience.
- “The graphics and the sound are all excellent and not off-putting.”
- “The artwork is cute and it's 'old school' pixelated which I don't mind.”
- “Have employed some fantastic writers and artists for this project, as I found myself absolutely delighted throughout my playtime, as the whip-smart humor, incredibly creative minigames, and avant garde mish-mash of art styles never left me bored, and always kept things entertaining.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding in the game is slowed down by lengthy narration and unskippable dialogue, making replays feel tedious and potentially disrupting pacing for players with different reading speeds or hearing impairments.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by atmospheric music and art, complemented by playful storytelling. Additionally, the game’s smooth Linux/Proton compatibility and well-designed save system contribute to an overall polished experience.
- “Atmospheric music and art create an immersive experience, complemented by silly yet charming storytelling. The game also appears Linux/Proton compatible and features a surprisingly well-engineered save system.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be wholesome and engaging, blending a lighthearted, humorous tone with a noir-style atmosphere effectively.
- “So far ticks all my boxes for a wholesome goof-noir videogame experience.”

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No Stone Unturned is a open world role playing game with mystery and comedy themes. Common tags for No Stone Unturned include indie, exploration, pixel graphics, early access, top-down and others.

No Stone Unturned is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

No Stone Unturned was released on April 29, 2026.

No Stone Unturned was developed by Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd..

No Stone Unturned has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked No Stone Unturned for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

No Stone Unturned is a single player game.

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