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Overboard is a murder mystery narrative game played in reverse. You murder your husband at the start of the game and then try and get away with it. It's played on a ship where the characters are affected by your choices and changes their actions accordingly. You have limited time to plant evidence, find accomplices and frame other people. When you fail, you try again from the start, but with the added knowledge of who knows what, when and where.

Unfortunately, Overboard is not available on Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One or Xbox X|S. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme, and at a lower age rating:

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 02/06/2021

Out Now: Android, PC, Switch and iOS

Skill Rating: 13+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Brain Game, Point-and-Click (Narrative and Simulation)

Accessibility: 21 features

Components: 2D Side-On, Hand-Made and Text

Developer: Inkle Studios (@InkleStudios)

Costs: Purchase cost

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