The Painscreek Killings
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
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About The Painscreek Killings
As Janet, a young and upcoming journalist, you have been asked by your editor to investigate the mysterious abandonment of a once lively town. Based on the information released by the media about the deaths of the townspeople, you set foot into the town thinking you would find an interesting story to publish, only to uncover secrets that were meant to stay hidden forever.
Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
GAMEPLAY
The Painscreek Killings borrows mechanics from a walking simulator but goes beyond it by making the players think. It mimics real world investigations with logical puzzles that do not hold your hand, allow you to explore wherever your investigation lead, and a captivating story waiting to be discovered. The game encourages you to explore the surroundings carefully, collect clues and hints to help your investigation, and find evidence to expose the truth about the killings. There are no quest markers or hint systems to aid in your journey. You will be forced to think, to connect the dots and to piece things together, making you feel like a real investigator.KEY FEATURES
- Free-Roaming, Semi-Open World:
Explore wherever you want based on the clues and hints gathered during your investigation.
- Mimics Real World Investigation:
Take notes and photograph important clues. No handholding, and no quest marker or hint system is provided.
- Logical Puzzles:
Use your powers of observation and deduction to solve all that stands in your way.
- Rich and Captivating Storyline:
Uncover the conspiracies, heartaches, jealousy and hidden secrets that were meant to be buried with the abandoned town.
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Languages
Audio & text: English
Text only: Japanese, Russian, French, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, German, Hungarian, Korean, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Polish, Spanish - Latin America
The Painscreek Killings price history
Lowest tracked price: €6.75 (Jul 25, 2026) · current best: €6.79 across 5 stores.
The Painscreek Killings player count & reviews
82% positive reviews in the last 30 days (91% all-time) · ~1 new reviews/day · 43 peak players in the last 30 days.
The Painscreek Killings — frequently asked questions
Where can I buy The Painscreek Killings at the cheapest price?
Right now the cheapest offer for The Painscreek Killings is €6.79 at Eneba. KingsPrice compares 6 offers from 5 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
What is the lowest price The Painscreek Killings has ever been?
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for The Painscreek Killings is €6.75 (recorded on Jul 25, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
How many people play The Painscreek Killings?
The Painscreek Killings peaked at 43 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 12, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
Is it safe to buy a The Painscreek Killings Steam key from a keyshop?
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor: i3-2120 @3.3GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 745 (or AMD equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- Additional Notes: *Subject to change after updates
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7/8/10 64-bit
- Processor: i5-2500 @3.3GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770 (or AMD equivalent)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 11 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD for faster loading time *Subject to change after updates
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