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Dandelion Developers · Published by Dandelion Developers
Positive — 89% positive (36 reviews)
Last updated 8 Oct 2026
Explore Larcenest Gap as an investigative journalist. Take photos, publish articles, and watch the town change with your choices. Complete cozy, funny, and mysterious quests, uncover strange secrets, and spot gnomes hiding around every corner.
Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2026 · More free games
Investigate the strange and charming town of Larcenest Gap as an investigative journalist. Capture photos, write articles, and solve whimsical puzzles while uncovering secrets and spotting hidden gnomes.
About this game
Nothing Strange Here is a cozy mystery adventure where your choices shape the town of Larcenest Gap. Meet quirky locals, take on strange quests, and use your camera to capture memorable moments. Turn those moments into articles that influence how the world reacts with cozy, funny or even mysterious outcomes.. it’s up to you.
Uncover hidden secrets, earn achievements and collect stickers. Then build your own scrapbook filled with your own stories. All of this, while investigating a mystery that runs deeper than the headlines.
Wander through an open world full of life.
Around every corner there are strange sights, and cozy moments waiting to be found. From mysterious forests to quirky city streets, every area in Larcenest Gap is handcrafted for curious players who love to explore, snap photos, and uncover hidden surprises.
Something’s off in Larcenest Gap.
As the new journalist in town, you’re here to find the truth. Investigate hidden mysteries that go beyond your job description and help the locals solve their bizarre problems. Your choices shape the world you live in.
Your choices shape the town.
Every quest you complete lets you choose one out of three article styles. The article you publish will change how the world reacts, from the gossip on the town’s quest board to how areas look and feel. The townsfolk remember what you write… and sometimes even dress the part.
Turn strange encounters into cozy collectibles.
Unlock stickers by photographing weird moments, completing quests, and exploring hidden areas. Use the stickers to decorate your journal to reflect your creativity, turning it into a masterpiece or an evidence board. It’s all up to you!
Time passes… and the world changes with it.
Explore the world under the warm sun or the eerie glow of moonlight. Certain events, characters, and secrets only appear at specific times, so keep your camera ready and eyes open.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-1135G7
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 970
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Notes for 1.0.2 Update!
Hi again everyone!Today's update comes with some fixes to quests, achievements and a compass! We are still working on fixing the Steam Deck issues that have been highlighted by several people. We will update you as soon as we have news on this, or once it has been fixed. But it is quite a difficult problem so it may still take a week or so. Meanwhile, enjoy these fixes for now! \Added a Compass to the Clock UI.Added a Compass description in the Map UI. \Fixed the quest “Worms in Need” having issues with Mushrooms disappearing when reloading the game. Fixed Achievements not being unlocked if you play on different systems. Attempt at making the Deer Family Sticker easier to obtain.Added VFX to some missing NPC’s. Fixed the Cage in the Mystery Outcome for the “Treasure Hunt” quest. \Steam Deck controls not always working in menus. (Touch screen should still work for menu navigation)Sensitivity not being consistent in some scenarios.Petting animation not tailored to all animal sizes.Missing Map Marker for Side Quest “Up To No Good” We are keeping track of bug reports both in our Discord and the Steam Community Board, and we will fix problems accordingly, so stay tuned! - Dandelion Developers.Read full article on Community Announcements (dandelion.developers)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch Notes for 1.0.1 Update!
Hi all investigative journalists! We are excited to release the 1.0.1 Update!Today's update mainly focuses on improving the overall user interface to give players a smoother experience navigating the world and understanding some mechanics. Here is everything in more detail:\Major improvements to the map: new art and icons that will help the player navigate the world and complete main quests.Changes to the UI and tutorial that should help players understand each unique outcome of side quests.Added tag icons on article publish indicating the vibe of the article and outcome.Added an option in settings for virtual cursor sensitivity.Added indication on how many items the player can hold at a time.Added a tree log to act as a new pathway to the north woods from the town.Added new stuff to the “Bugs To Collect” quest outcome.\Fixed Miklos randomly going for a walk in the river.Fixed a bug where you could get stuck if you opened the camera before a cutscene.Improved a capybaras jump.Fixed stuck spot.Fixed stairs not being usable in the fields area.Fixed a roofs hitbox.Fixed saving related to the cemetery quest.Made some sticker hunts easier to trigger.Fixed an issue where you could continue the main quest despite not completing the previous main quest.Fixed an issue with the world’s light snapping/rotating weirdly after loading a save.Fixed an instance where the exit game popup would stay on the screen in the escape menu.Increased the range for adjusting sensitivity in the settings menu, allowing smaller values.Rotated a couple of chess boards.\Steam Deck controls not always working in menus. (Touch screen should still work for menu navigation)Sensitivity not being consistent in some scenarios.Petting animation not tailored to all animal sizes.We have further fixes planned for the future, so stay tuned! - Dandelion Developers.Read full article on Community Announcements (dandelion.developers)AnnouncementsOfficial
Nothing Strange Here, is out now!
Nothing Strange Here is out! We hope you all enjoy the game! And make sure to join our Discord if you want to give feedback, or if yoiu have found any bugs! We also have a new and exciting Launch Trailer prepare for you! Check it out!Read full article on Community Announcements (dandelion.developers)AnnouncementsOfficial
Official Release Date for Nothing Strange Here, September 7th!
We are excited to announce that Nothing Strange Here, will be available on September 7th, 2026! Checkout our official Release Date Trailer here, and remember to Wishlist Nothing Strange Here to be ready when we release the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (dandelion.developers)Community & EventsOfficial
Steam Next Fest is live, and our Demo is updated!
Steam Next Fest is live, and our Demo is updated and ready!With the Updated Demo you can expect:Improved GraphicsImproved JournalImproved Camera with Filters!Added Map SystemAdded Time Skip SystemNew NPC'sAnd much, much more!We are hoping you will all enjoy the demo, and feel free to leave a review! It truly means a lot to see people interested in what we’re creating💛Dandelion Developers 🌱Read full article on Community Announcements (dandelion.developers)
