Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
Quick menu
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is a crime, atmospheric and detective game
developed and published by Active Fungus Studios.
Released on February 02nd 2023 is available on Windows and Linux
in 6 languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain and Portuguese - Brazil.
It has received 365 reviews of which 289 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
The Steam community has classified Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale into these genres:
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale through various videos and screenshots.
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD 1600X / Intel i5 3rd Gen
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 590 / GeForce GTX 1660
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 22.04
- Processor: AMD 1600X / Intel i5 3rd Gen
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 590 / GeForce GTX 1660
- Storage: 20 GB available space
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
Absolut wunderbar! This game reminds me a lot of Kingdom Come, but with much more relaxed tone (weird given it is a detective game). I absolutely loved that right from the start I could go mushroom picking into small detailed beautiful summer forest instead of solving the case :D I really wish these guys would create their next game similar to ours Kindgom Come game, they definitely know how to create one of the most (maybe even THE most) beautiful relaxing forest locations. The worst issue with this game is sadly the optimization, I am playing on RTX4080 and had to lower down lot of settings to get stable 60 FPS :D despite that, it still looks very nice. However please, for your next game spend more time optimizing it. Keep it up guys, you are now on my radar of good indie devs :)
Expand the review
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is a third-person detective game with RPG elements, set in the small Bavarian village of Wolpertshofen in 1866. You play as Valentin Schmidt, a journalist sent to the village to write an article about a recent murder. The atmosphere of the game is charming, and the village, while not overly large, is decently sized and filled with interesting villagers. However, the people are mistrusting and don’t want outsiders interfering, which makes gathering information more challenging. The game revolves around finding clues using a “concentration” mode and gathering information through dialogues. You can earn XP and upgrade skills like Charisma, Acumen, Agility, and more, which can open different paths in conversations. There are often multiple ways to get the information you want. There’s also a crafting system, where you sometimes have to create items for quests or to help with skill checks. Using these skills in conversations requires a dice check. Depending on the difficulty, you need to roll a certain number (1-20) or higher to pass, and you must pass four checks. This system can get annoying, especially when you really want a piece of information but end up failing due to the random nature of the dice rolls. If you fail a check, you lose points in that particular skill, and once all the points are gone, you lose the check. It’s frustrating when you really need something, and the only option is to live with the consequences or reload and try again. The decisions you make can change the ending of the game, which adds weight to your choices. However, some story elements mentioned by different characters don’t have any significant impact on the overall narrative, which felt weird and out of place. One of the things I found charming was the Bavarian dialect used by the villagers. I usually play games with English voices, but this time, I stuck with the original language, even though I only understood about 75% of it. The English voice acting, on the other hand, was over the top and stereotypical, with thick accents and incorrect pronunciation, which I absolutely hated. It felt like the usual bad portrayal of Germans in media. The game’s performance could use some optimization. I experienced frequent FPS drops, especially in the forests. The environments are nicely detailed and have solid graphics overall, though the character models sometimes have weird proportions. The artwork and journal, however, are beautiful and useful. I found the sneaking mechanic to be a bit problematic. The game features a day-night cycle, and you're not allowed to roam the village after dark. The villagers patrol the streets, and if they see you, they attack. While hiding in bushes or behind houses can work, the AI is too sensitive—villagers can spot you even from 50 meters away in pitch darkness. The music that plays when you’re spotted is hilarious, though. There were a few instances where the music started even though nobody was chasing me, and since you can’t save while in combat, reloading was my only option. Combat in the game is janky but rarely needed, and while characters sometimes get stuck in benches or float in the air, I didn’t encounter any game-breaking bugs. The game autosaves regularly, which is a relief. However, the dialogue system can be a bit confusing. Sometimes, you have to press a button to advance the conversation, while other times, the game gives a little pause before moving on its own. It’s not always clear when it will auto-advance, so I accidentally skipped a few lines by pressing the button when the game had already decided to move forward. Despite its flaws, Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is a charming game with a good atmosphere and an interesting enough story that I didn’t mind the negative points too much. It has a mix of comical moments and really dark themes, and while it’s clear that the game was made by a small studio, I’m still excited about their next game, which is set in my home-region in northern Germany. "Denn man tau!"
Expand the review
I had some issues with bugs but it looks like they have addressed them with the latest update. This game was a lot of fun and I loved the character acting. This game was a pleasure to play and very relaxing as well! Please make more! :)
Expand the review
The negative points mentioned in a few reviews (performance issues, graphics,...) are true but far outweighed by a lovingly designed pastoral murder mystery set in an authentically Bbavarian village. I can't vouch for the English dubbing, but the Bavarian version is surprisingly well-made considering this game's production value. I bought this game at roughly 4€, but I would easily have payed double or even three times as much if I had known its charming qualities in advance.
Expand the review
Charming and comical but buggy at times, so a bit annoying to play. Do the pros outweigh the cons? Imo – yes. Not for the impatient gamer. Pay attention to details and be thorough – it will pay off. I did especially appreciate its originality; feels like a ‘one of a kind’ game. Historical vibe in the background, focusing on the conflict between Austrians and Prussians. All in all, worth it, if accepting to progress through trial and error, in content and mechanics. Enjoy drinking plenty of Bavarian authentic bier while unravelling one mystery after another.
Expand the review
Similar games
View all
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Murdered: Soul Suspect
MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
The Silver Case
The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!
Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. Each mystery unraveled leads you closer to the truth lying at the heart of each case!
Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.
Contradiction: Spot The Liar
Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!
The Rise of the Golden Idol
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
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?
L.A. Noire
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.99€ on Steam.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale received 289 positive votes out of a total of 365 achieving a rating of 7.42.
😊
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale was developed and published by Active Fungus Studios.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is not playable on MacOS.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale. Explore additional content available for Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale on Steam.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale does not support Steam Remote Play.
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 11 June 2025 22:07 |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 09 June 2025 08:33 |
| Steam price | 14 June 2025 12:49 |
| Steam reviews | 14 June 2025 04:01 |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale
- SteamCharts - Analysis of Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale compatibility
Game modes
Features
Online players
2
Developer
Active Fungus Studios
Publisher
Active Fungus Studios
Release
02 Feb 2023
Platforms