The Mermaid Mask is one of 2026's best reviewed games, for good reason

A murder mystery story inherently deals with pitch-black subject matter, but the genre is deceptively versatile. Just look at two standout new detective games , which are on total opposite ends of the tonal spectrum. On one hand, you have The Incident at Galley House .

The brainy puzzle game is gravely serious as it unpacks generations of grief through a disorienting series of deaths. The Mermaid Mask , on the other hand, is a laugh riot.