Indie studio Octarine Arts announces that its debut title, Finch & Archie will soon be available on Steam. Finch & Archie is a narrative-driven, online co-op noir detective game where players will control two characters: the weathered detective Jack Finch or his good boy, Archie. Set during the Great Depression, Finch & Archie challenges players to solve a series of murders, all tied into an overarching story.

ABOUT THE GAME

After losing his previous canine partner, Finch swore never to work with another dog again. But then Archie appeared —a newly graduated police dog who changed his life. Together, Finch & Archie must track down a serial murderer that’s on the loose while solving various criminal cases in 1930s America. This new team will have to learn to work together, communicate efficiently and interact with each other to catch that serial killer and restore peace to the city.

As an online co-op game, Finch & Archie will challenge players to find creative ways to communicate —since Finch isn’t fluent in barking and Archie doesn’t speak English. Each character has a distinct set of skills to help them uncover clues. Interrogating suspects and witnesses is also crucial: through their interrogation techniques, Finch & Archie can question alibis, expose contradictions and catch criminals red-handed.

KEY FEATURES

Play in online co-op as either Detective Finch or his loyal dog Archie. Each one has unique skills —Finch’s magnifying glass and Archie’s excellent sense of smell— that are essential for solving cases. And remember, fighting over who gets to play as the dog is strictly forbidden!
Communicate creatively with your partner. Since Finch can’t bark and Archie doesn’t speak English, players must find innovative ways to share information and solve puzzles together.
Interrogate suspects and gather clues. Every suspect and witness may hold vital information. Question their motives, verify alibis, poke holes in their testimonies, and use evidence to expose contradictions.
Solve a series of mysteries set in the Great Depression. And, yes, that elusive serial killer will eventually find his way behind bars.