AdventureFit check
Is Still Life worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want a serial murder investigation built around puzzles
- Mystery fans interested in stories connecting modern and historical cases
- Players who prefer character-focused crime narratives over action-led gameplay
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking action-heavy gameplay rather than investigation and puzzle solving
- Players who prefer standalone scenarios instead of a connected murder case
- Players looking for a lighthearted adventure rather than a story about gruesome homicides
Our take on Still Life
The presentation emphasizes cinematic sequences, detailed settings, and intriguing characters, but the described activity is more specific: investigating crime scenes and solving puzzles within a serial murder narrative.
What is Still Life?
Still Life follows Victoria McPherson, an FBI agent investigating a serial murder case involving five victims and limited direct leads.
During a break at her father’s home near Chicago, she discovers one of her grandfather’s old case files. The earlier investigation resembles Victoria’s current case, including the killer’s method. The story takes place across modern Chicago and Prague in the late 20s. Gameplay centers on investigating crime scenes and solving puzzles connected to the developing case. The store description also highlights a cast of intriguing characters, detailed environments, and cinematic sequences.
How Still Life plays
- 01Linked investigations
- Victoria compares her current case with an older file that contains similar details and methods.
- 02Crime scene investigation
- The case involves examining scenes connected to a series of gruesome homicides.
- 03Story-integrated puzzles
- Puzzle solving is tied to the progression of the investigation.
- 04Cinematic sequences
- The game includes cinematic scenes alongside its investigative gameplay.
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Still Life: platforms & release
Is Still Life worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want a serial murder investigation built around puzzles. Skip it if: players seeking action-heavy gameplay rather than investigation and puzzle solving.
Where can I download Still Life?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Still Life's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Still Life on?
Windows only.
