AdventureFit check
Is Rainyday worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players drawn to dark detective stories who want a linear narrative.
- Adventure fans who prefer short cases over a long campaign.
- Players interested in puzzle-solving within a story about crime in New Orleans.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking an open-ended investigation may hit a wall with the linear story structure.
- Players looking for a lengthy campaign may find the four episodes, each about 20 minutes, too brief.
- Players who want a lighthearted setting may find the subject matter and atmosphere too grim.
Our take on Rainyday
Players who expect a sprawling detective campaign may bounce off the episode structure: each case lasts about 20 minutes, and the story follows a linear path rather than offering an open-ended investigation.
What is Rainyday?
Rainyday is a top-down detective adventure starring John Rainy, an ageing New Orleans police detective investigating child disappearances.
The story follows a linear structure and centers on human trafficking in the city. Players work through challenging puzzles across four short episodes, each lasting about 20 minutes and built around a distinct case. The setting is dark and rainy, with superstitious beliefs and human cruelty forming part of its atmosphere. The purchase includes all four episodes: Prologue, Gris-gris, Kids, and From the Abyss. The game draws inspiration from older detective adventures, including Sierra classics and 1990s titles.
How Rainyday plays
- 01Four short episodes
- The included episodes each take about 20 minutes and focus on a distinct case.
- 02Detective investigation
- John Rainy investigates child disappearances in New Orleans.
- 03Puzzle challenges
- Progress through the story by solving challenging puzzles.
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Rainyday: platforms & release
Is Rainyday worth it?
It is worth it if: players drawn to dark detective stories who want a linear narrative. Skip it if: players seeking an open-ended investigation may hit a wall with the linear story structure.
Where can I download Rainyday?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Rainyday's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Rainyday on?
Windows only.
