A Matter of Murder: Second Stab
The game is afoot. Again. A Matter of Murder: Second Stab is a roguelite detective puzzler where every playthrough serves up a fresh murder, a new web of lies, and another chance to prove your little grey cells are sharper than the killer’s knife.
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<p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3295510/extras/76565b39b108206f8a7fbc36aa252f6e.avif?t=1787861211" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3295510/extras_big/76565b39b108206f8a7fbc36aa252f6e.avif?t=1787861211 width=1560 height=412 /></span></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Why do the best country house parties always seem to end in murder? There’s nothing wrong with tea and polite conversation, of course — but a nice juicy mystery can certainly liven up a dull weekend. Luckily, one of your fellow guests has obliged by getting themselves murdered. Huzzah! Now it’s up to you to gather clues, interview suspects, and piece together the truth of what really happened tonight.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3295510/extras/8acd5ae4a7f6244745a95af679b153d0.avif?t=1787861211" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3295510/extras_big/8acd5ae4a7f6244745a95af679b153d0.avif?t=1787861211 width=1560 height=412 /></span></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>A Matter of Murder: Second Stab</strong> is a point-and-click puzzle game with roguelite elements, inspired by the golden age of detective fiction. In <strong>Case Mode</strong>, solve a series of progressively more complex mysteries, or put your little grey cells to work in <strong>Generative Mode</strong>, which remixes puzzle elements to create a fresh mystery every time you play. For detectives seeking a sterner test, <strong>Story Mode</strong> provides a three-act mystery with new mechanics, sharper twists, and a more intricate story.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" > <br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3295510/extras/2d24b0c959ad286653fcf3bce62c9682.avif?t=1787861211" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3295510/extras_big/2d24b0c959ad286653fcf3bce62c9682.avif?t=1787861211 width=1560 height=412 /></span></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" >Every case is a logic puzzle. Every bit of testimony matters. Every accusation has consequences. Whether you’re solving a pre-set case or untangling a procedurally generated web of lies, every investigation rewards keen observation and razor-sharp analysis. Can you uncover the truth before the killer slips the net?</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><ul class="bb_ul"><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Search</strong> four delightfully gothic crime scenes and <strong>grill</strong> an eccentric cast of colorful suspects.</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Exercise your little grey cells</strong> with 20 pre-set challenges in Case Mode, each more fiendish than the last.</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Enjoy a fresh case</strong> every time in Generative Mode, where puzzle elements are combined into brand-new mysteries.</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Settle in</strong> for Story Mode, a longer, twistier case with new player mechanics and a plenty of “aha!” moments.</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Mind the clock</strong>! Linger too long and you may find yourself suffering an unfortunate plot development.</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Collect and equip</strong> tools of the trade to gain an edge in your investigations.</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Create</strong> your own detective and collect accolades for particularly brilliant bits of sleuthing.</p></li><li><p class="bb_paragraph" ><strong>Delight in</strong> stylish hand-drawn art and a dramatic score worthy of a most grisly tragedy.</p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p><p class="bb_paragraph" ></p></li></ul>
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1 revealA Matter of Murder: Second Stab — Games Week Live 2026
Shown at Games Week Live 2026.
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