What: Mandated Fate, the dark, dystopian, story-driven indie game, is now part of Steam Detective Fest, a week-long themed event spotlighting mystery, deduction, and narrative investigation games on Steam.

When: January 12-19, 2026 with Steam Detective Fest going live at approximately 10am PT, 1pm ET.

About Mandated Fate

Developed by Tetrarchy Studios, Mandated Fate is an upcoming adventure game set in a retro-futuristic dystopia. Players assume the role of a weary imperial inspector navigating a technocratic regime, making moral decisions, uncovering hidden truths, and exploring a richly detailed world ruled by geopolitics and mystery. The game blends atmospheric narrative, exploration, and investigative elements. Perfectly fitting the Detective Fest theme.

Why It Matters

Steam Detective Fest highlights titles that prioritize deduction, narrative depth, and thoughtful exploration, connecting players with games that reward careful observation and storytelling over fast reflexes. Mandated Fate’s inclusion helps bring indie narrative experiences into this spotlight, introducing the project to mystery and detective genre fans during the week-long event.

Players and press are encouraged to add Mandated Fate to their wishlist.