Blending the psychological depth of Disco Elysium, the exploration-driven mystery of Outer Wilds, and the looping puzzle mechanics of 12 Minutes, Pera Coda promises a haunting, emotionally charged journey through a surreal version of Istanbul, with visual and thematic undertones of neo-noir storytelling.

Pera Coda stands out for its distinctive artistic vision, atmospheric storytelling, and unconventional approach to the narrative mystery-adventure genre. Pera Coda follows Deniz, a fallen and disgraced criminal defense lawyer drawn into a seemingly inconsequential murder investigation, only to find out the rabbit hole goes deeper than anyone imagines. The unfolding mystery will soon lead to a complex conspiracy involving powerful underground figures, ruthless businessmen, fallen celebrities, and a handful of innocents trapped in between. As Deniz’s investigation leads him deeper into the dark underbelly of the city he will eventually have to confront the toughest adversary of them all: Himself. 

Pera Coda is set to deliver a focused, atmospheric journey where the mystery unfolds through exploration, investigation, and character-driven choices. The game blends point-and-click investigation with psychological storytelling, putting players at the center of a mystery where every choice carries emotional and moral consequences. Examining clues, navigating conversations, and uncovering connections will gradually reveal not only what happened to the victims, but also the events that led to Deniz’s downfall.

PUBLSH and developer Elyzio are pleased to partner together for Pera Coda, which is planned to be released episodically on PC (Steam) beginning with the first episode in 2027.

The game was previously revealed by Elyzio and gained early enthusiasm with mystery fans and industry critics, and PUBLSH recently signed on after selections from an extremely competitive field of titles that were under consideration. 

“We looked at a lot of great games to lean into with our new approach to publishing, and Pera Coda stood out to us immediately for having a voice of its own,” said Ben Granados, CEO and Co-Founder at PUBLSH. “Elyzio has created a game that is atmospheric and intriguing, with storytelling that just felt fresh and compelling to us. We knew we wanted to work with this team and help bring their unique vision to players around the world.” 

“We are so pleased to be working with PUBLSH to release our game,” said Fasih Sayın, Creative Director at Elyzio. “Having a partner that is truly collaborative and invested will allow us to fulfill our vision for making Pera Coda into an experience that will be enjoyed by millions of fans of murder mystery experiences and episodic story telling. We’re excited to share more about the troubled adventures of Deniz.” 

Key Features

• Play as Deniz, a broken man haunted by the memories, regrets, and relationships that destroyed him, pulled into a seemingly routine murder investigation, only to find out that nothing is as simple as it seems.
• Explore a layered psychological murder mystery filled with secrets to uncover, branching dialogue, meaningful choices, and inventive puzzles with multiple solutions.
• Set in hauntingly atmospheric Istanbul, one of the oldest cities in the world, and featuring iconic real-world locations.
• Visit visually striking neon-drenched alleys to hauntingly familiar dreamscapes. Each environment is crafted to evoke emotion with an isometric lens designed to highlight environmental clues, symbolic elements, and visual storytelling.
• Simple, intuitive controls bring complex storytelling to life through classic point-and-click interactions.
• Manage Deniz’s fluctuating emotions as the way he feels changes what he can say or do. Harness your anger to achieve what you want. 
• Create your own Deniz by choosing from a list of personality traits. Be street-wise, or educated or sneaky or sleazy. 
• Reconstruct crime scenes inside Deniz’s mind through Mental Reconstruction. Gather clues, piece together what happened to investigate them retroactively. 
• Explore Istanbul through Deniz’s five senses, from sights and sounds to smells and other sensory details that evoke memories, associations, and fragments of his inner world.
• Make choices that leave lasting consequences across the story. What you say, what you do, who you trust and even where you choose to go can reshape relationships, unlock or close opportunities, and change how events unfold. 

Pera Coda is coming to PC (Steam) in 2027, with other platforms to be confirmed at a later date.