How long is The Posthumous Investigation?

The Posthumous Investigation takes about 11h 23m to beat the main story, or around 13h 50m with extras.

How long does it take to 100% The Posthumous Investigation?

A completionist run of The Posthumous Investigation takes about 15h.

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The Posthumous Investigation

Indie Simulation Casual

Developer: Mother Gaia Studio|Publisher: CriticalLeap

Playtime

HowLongToBeat · Medium confidence

Main Story

11h 23m

Main + Extra

13h 50m

Completionist

15h

Media

5 videos + 8 screenshots

Links

Steam Official YouTube X / Twitter Instagram Bluesky

About This Game

Travel to a noir Rio de Janeiro in 1937 and investigate the mystery behind the murder of Bras Cubas, the famed character created by Machado de Assis. Until the truth is out, you'll be trapped in a time loop, amidst a plot full of conspiracy and treason.

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026