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Steam News16 February 20264mo ago

The Evolution of Gloomy Clues: Stable Demo in 14 Days

The wait is almost over! The Xuru Engine has reached its stable version, and we want to show you how Gloomy Clues has evolved before the release of the new demo in just 14 days.

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addedThe wait is almost over! The Xuru Engine has reached its stable version, and we want to show you how Gloomy Clues has evolved before the release of the new demo in just 14 days. 🕯️
added🎨 Visuals & UX (User Experience)Animated Dialogue Portraits: Characters now come to life with animated portraits during conversations, adding depth to every encounter.
changed🎨 Visuals & UX (User Experience)Dynamic & Optimized HUD: Improved UI layout for a cleaner look, including real-time cursor status and current objective tracking.
added🎮 Gameplay & ControlsAdvanced Inventory: A brand-new system that allows you to use and combine items to solve complex puzzles.
changed🎮 Gameplay & ControlsGamepad Support with Magnetic Cursor: A seamless experience on controller or Steam Deck thanks to an intelligent cursor system that snaps to points of interest.
changed🎮 Gameplay & ControlsClassic 90s Challenge: Increased puzzle difficulty, returning to the roots of the great point-and-click graphic adventures.

Gloomy Clues: The Broken Mirror changes

addedThe wait is almost over! The Xuru Engine has reached its stable version, and we want to show you how Gloomy Clues has evolved before the release of the new demo in just 14 days. 🕯️
addedAnimated Dialogue Portraits: Characters now come to life with animated portraits during conversations, adding depth to every encounter.
changedDynamic & Optimized HUD: Improved UI layout for a cleaner look, including real-time cursor status and current objective tracking.
addedAdvanced Inventory: A brand-new system that allows you to use and combine items to solve complex puzzles.
changedGamepad Support with Magnetic Cursor: A seamless experience on controller or Steam Deck thanks to an intelligent cursor system that snaps to points of interest.

The wait is almost over! The Xuru Engine has reached its stable version, and we want to show you how Gloomy Clues has evolved before the release of the new demo in just 14 days. 🕯️

Important Note

This is the final version of the demo . It is the last step before the full game's release.

No more trial versions

what you see here is the culmination of our technical and artistic work before you can experience the full story.

🎨 Visuals & UX (User Experience)

  • Animated Dialogue Portraits: Characters now come to life with animated portraits during conversations, adding depth to every encounter.

  • Strategic Color Highlights: We use color contrasts within our signature B&W aesthetic to highlight key interactions and essential information.

  • Dynamic & Optimized HUDImproved UI layout for a cleaner look, including real-time cursor status and current objective tracking.

  • Floating Thoughts: The detective’s internal reflections now appear as floating dialogues on screen, immersing you further into his psyche.

🎮 Gameplay & Controls

  • Advanced InventoryA brand-new system that allows you to use and combine items to solve complex puzzles.

  • Gamepad Support with Magnetic Cursor: A seamless experience on controller or Steam Deck thanks to an intelligent cursor system that snaps to points of interest.

  • Classic 90s ChallengeIncreased puzzle difficulty, returning to the roots of the great point-and-click graphic adventures.
  • Enhanced InteractionsNew world actions, such as the ability to physically drop items within the environment.

  • Steam Achievements in the Demo: This final demo includes 2 exclusive achievements that you can unlock while exploring the dark secrets of the game. Prove your detective skills from the very beginning!

⚙️ Tech & Performance (Xuru Engine)

  • Extreme Optimization: Drastic reduction in loading times and removal of redundant UI screens for a smooth experience.

  • macOS Deployment: We are currently working on the macOS build to bring this noir mystery to Apple users very soon.

  • Immersive SoundscapeAll-new original soundtrack and enhanced environmental sound effects.

At Pixel Paradise ®, we do not release Early Access titles. This demo is a polished, finished experience that represents our commitment to quality before the full game launch.

Add Gloomy Clues to your Wishlist now and get ready for the final demo launch in 14 days!

Source

Steam News / 16 February 2026

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