Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile

Released

Release Date: September 25, 2025

Adventure, TPP, Books, Detective, Crime, Singleplayer

A third-person detective adventure game. Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile was based on the novel by the same name, but it expands beyond the book original. There are two playable characters - Hercules Poirot and Joanna Locke. They both run their own investigations, heading towards the common goal.

7.2

OpenCritic

8.1

Steam

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Agatha Christie's works have received a number of adaptations in the form of video games. This also includes the detective adventure game described here, titled Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile. The studio behind its development is Microids, known for the Syberia series. The same publisher has in its portfolio a thematically and genre-related project Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express.

Gameplay

In Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile we watch the action from a third-person perspective (TPP).

Two investigations, common goal

The game is based on the story from the novel Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. Similar to the previous title under this brand by Microids, the game allows us to play as two main characters.

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The first one is the detective Hercule Poirot, known from the original, whose peaceful cruise on the Nile is interrupted by a terrible crime. The second is Joanna Locke, whom we already had the opportunity to meet in the Murder on the Orient Express game. She's a private detective following the trail of a murderer, whose investigation leads her through London, Majorca and New York. The investigations of both protagonists converge in Abu Simbel.

The story told here is set in the 1970s and not only goes beyond the plot of the book, but also abounds in a series of mysteries and plot twists.

Task for a detective

Adventure leads us through such places as the deck of a cruise ship, Majorca, London, or Cairo. During it, we conduct conversations with other characters and collect clues and evidence. We can use these last ones in confrontations with suspects to expose their deceptions.

We can connect the discovered facts together on a special mind map, which leads us on the right track and allows us to push the plot forward. Our conversations and observations also allow us to create full profiles of individual characters.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Nintendo Switch

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Developer: Microids/Anuman Interactive

Publisher: Microids/Anuman Interactive

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Syberia: The World Before

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 640, 25 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile Video Game.

7.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 51% of Critics. There are 35 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

WayTooManyGames: 8 / 10 by Heidi Hawes

Microids seems to be finally finding their stride with these Agatha Christie games, and I couldn’t be happier! The story is compelling, even if it felt overly padded at times with the inclusion of another protagonist, the gameplay has been reworked so it feels much more satisfying, and the puzzles are a lot of fun without being overly complicated. This is by far the most fun I’ve had playing an Agatha Christie game in a long time.

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The Gamerheads Podcast : by Roger Reichardt

I enjoyed my time with Death on the Nile. Both Poirot and Royce’s stories were engaging, though I would have preferred to see them as two separate games rather than alternating each chapter. Interacting with suspects and having the game fully voiced was an unexpected surprise. Some of the puzzles felt a bit overdone, and there were moments where I grew frustrated trying to figure out the next clue to move the story forward. That said, the mind-map feature and drawing conclusions made me feel like a true detective, and it was a fun and unique way to gamify the deduction process.

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Loot Level Chill: 6 / 10 by Kieran Singh

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile brings some inventive puzzles in a fun 70's setting but unfortunately also comes with an unwanted B-plot swapping the Poirot murder mystery for a ridiculous conspiracy chase.

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81%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (136)

STEAM

User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Engaging Story and Characters: Many users appreciated the immersive story, which includes a fresh take on the classic Agatha Christie narrative and the introduction of the new character, Jane Royce. The dual storyline was generally well-received.
Gameplay Mechanics: The game features innovative mechanics like eavesdropping, event reconstruction timelines, and a mind map for clue deduction, which added depth to the investigation.
Variety of Content: Players enjoyed the numerous mini-games, character link menus, and the presence of multiple endings, which enhanced replayability.
Atmospheric Setting: The 1970s setting was praised for its stylish presentation, and the music contributed positively to the overall experience.
High Production Quality: Many reviews highlighted the good graphics (though some felt dated), sound quality, and smooth controls, particularly with a controller.

The main cons of the game

Technical Issues: Several users reported bugs, including game-breaking glitches that hindered progress and minor issues like stuck objects or dialogue problems.
Pacing and Length: Some players felt that the game dragged on, particularly in the early chapters, making it feel sluggish and less engaging.
Graphics and Animation: Criticism was directed at the graphics engine, which some considered outdated, and the animations were described as robotic or lacking realism.
Voice Acting and Writing Quality: The voice acting, particularly for Jane Royce, received mixed reviews, with some finding it flat or lacking engagement. The writing was also criticized for being less captivating compared to previous titles.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Improved Animation and Graphics: Users expressed a desire for a more modern graphics engine and better character animations to enhance immersion.
More Cohesive Secondary Storyline: Some found Jane Royce's subplot uninteresting or poorly integrated, suggesting that it detracted from the main narrative.
Better Puzzle Design: While some puzzles were praised, others were seen as tedious or irrelevant to the story, with calls for more logical and engaging challenges.
Skip Options for Dialogue and Puzzles: A common request was for the ability to skip slow dialogue and certain puzzles that disrupted the pacing of the game.

Summary

Overall, *Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile* has been well-received for its engaging story and innovative mechanics, but it also faces criticism for technical issues, pacing, and some aspects of its design.

Summary generated on: October 16, 2025

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