Agatha Christie’s Gaming Rendition: Aboard the Orient Express

Written by AG Staff — September 30, 2023 at 02:58

In the realm of thrilling mystery games, Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express is set to make a captivating entry. Microids Studio Lyon, the developers behind this intriguing title, have announced that the game will be playable for free during the upcoming Steam Next Fest, from October 9 to 16, 2023. This news should certainly excite video game enthusiasts, Agatha Christie fans, and budding investigators eager to dive into the fascinating world of one of Christie's most iconic stories.

The exclusive demo will allow players to step into the shoes of the legendary detective Hercule Poirot and experience the first hour of investigation aboard the lavish Orient Express. The game promises a rich adventure with strong twists, faithful but fresh adaptation of the original story, and a new character named Joanna Locke added to the narrative. To unravel the mystery, players will need to interrogate suspects, verify alibis, and decipher captivating puzzles and mini-games. The trailer for this much-anticipated game can be viewed at

Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express will also be available to play at the Steam Next Fest press preview, starting today. Microids Studio Lyon will be presenting the game during a special live session on 9 October at 7pm CEST. During this presentation, the development team plans to unveil the game's unique features and answer questions from the community. For those eager to get a taste of the game, it can be found on Steam.

The game promises to be a faithful but fresh adaptation of the original story, with a new character named Joanna Locke added to the story. Players will navigate through mind maps and make deductions as Hercule Poirot, while also experiencing playable flashbacks as Joanna. With events taking place in 2023, the investigation is sure to bring its own set of unique challenges and twists.