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Narrowdeep · Published by Narrowdeep
Content notice: This game contains psychological horror, realistic depictions of extreme violence and gore, and criminal acts, and may not be suitable for some users. Additionally, it includes brightly flashing images which may cause discomfort and seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Become Shepherd, an inquisitor sent to a suspicious village. Unveil the secrets of a world filled with fear, and make an inevitable choice. In this visual novel mystery, your decisions change the world. Can you survive the desperate horror?
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In Inquisitor Shepherd, you'll navigate the eerie corridors of suspicion as Shepherd. Your decisions will unravel mysteries and shape the fate of this haunted village, where every choice brings new horrors.
About this game
Inquisitor Shepherd
Step into the role of an Inquisitor in "Inquisitor Shepherd," a visual novel mystery thriller.
As Inquisitor Shepherd, you'll be sent to a remote village in the religious nation of Vucrium to investigate a burgeoning heresy case and uncover the dark secrets it holds. Through dialogue and investigation, you must gather information, interrogate heretics, and decide their ultimate fate. But be warned: the path ahead is filled with dread and chaos. Don't let your guard down.
Every choice you make directly impacts the ending, with multiple distinct outcomes awaiting you.
Investigate and Judge a World of Fear
Converse with Suspects
The core of this mystery revolves around 15 unique characters. Each person holds their own secrets and stories, some offering help while others present a direct threat. You must engage with them in conversation to gather information, find evidence, and piece together the truth.
Search and Gather Evidence
During your investigation, you'll need to meticulously search specific locations. Examine objects to find clues and information, and solve puzzles to advance the story.
You can also use Inquisitor Shepherd's special ability, 'Sin Powder.' This sacred power heightens your senses, allowing you to uncover information that would otherwise be hidden or break through a tough interrogation.
Interrogate and Judge Heretics
As an Inquisitor, you'll use all the information and evidence you've gathered to interrogate the heretics. You must see through their lies and deception, or, in some cases, clear the name of an innocent person to reveal the true culprit. Your final verdict — Guilty or Innocent — will determine their destiny and completely alter the course of the narrative.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7,10,11
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 or DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Inquisitor Shepherd August NEW? Devlog
Hello, this is Narrowdeep. Starting this month, we are changing the way we write our devlogs. Rather than listing everything we worked on, we would like to share a lighter selection of recent events, characters, worldbuilding, and other things we can actually show you. The People We Met This Summer In August, we introduced Inquisitor Shepherd to many new players through Tiny Teams 2026 and BIC 2026. With Tiny Teams and BIC Online beginning around the same time, many people discovered the game and added it to their wishlists within a short period. We were delighted by the amount of interest it received. At BIC’s offline exhibition, we spoke directly with visitors and showed them the rebuilt demo. We also met developers behind games we had admired for a long time, and whenever we had a spare moment, we explored the other booths and played their games. We went to the event to show our own game, but came home with just as many memories of great games and people we had wanted to meet. During BIC, Inquisitor Shepherd was also selected as one of the Top 10 finalists for the BIC × Google Play Indie Fest Awards, giving us three minutes to introduce the game on the main stage. Three minutes felt far too short while we were preparing. Once we were actually standing on stage, however, it felt surprisingly long. We were so nervous that we cannot remember everything we said, but thankfully, we managed to deliver everything we had prepared. Three Distinct Oingdidi Locals Alongside our event news, we would also like to introduce some new characters. Inquisitor Shepherd features three special Oingdidi Local characters who are different from the standard Oingdidi. The Oingdidi Locals were created as part of a special backer edition from our Tumblbug crowdfunding campaign. Three backers each took a leading role in designing one character and gave them their own concept and personality. The standard Oingdidi is an integrated support terminal that assists with administrative and practic...Read full article on Community Announcements (Narrowdeepgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
📢 Inquisitor Shepherd - July Devlog
📢 Inquisitor Shepherd - July Devlog Hello. This is Narrowdeep, the developer of Inquisitor Shepherd.In this July devlog, we would like to share the major updates from June, including the completion of the demo relaunch rebuild, Japanese voice acting production, and the resumption of Chapter 2 development.We are also pleased to announce that Inquisitor Shepherd has been selected for the General Division of Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026, and that Narrowdeep has been selected for the 18th Smilegate Membership program.In this devlog, we will cover the completed demo rebuild, BIC Demo Day online play, Japanese voice acting production, Chapter 2 development, a new music demo, and news about selections and event participation. 🔔 July Devlog SummaryDemo Relaunch Rebuild CompletedWe have completed the demo relaunch rebuild, including additional early-game content, revisions to several puzzles, the Codex and Canon of crium collection feature, and support for Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.BIC Demo Day Online PlayThe completed rebuilt demo will be available to play through the BIC website during the online exhibition period.Japanese Voice Acting Production in ProgressJapanese voice acting for the demo version is currently in production. The updated Steam demo will be released after the Japanese voice acting has been implemented.Chapter 2 Development ResumedDevelopment of Chapter 2 has resumed and is progressing smoothly. However, as we are now working on sections containing major spoilers, it will become more difficult to share work-in-progress screens and illustrations.New Music DemoWe are sharing a new music demo themed around Galverton’s apiary and travelers’ rest stop.Selected for the BIC 2026 General DivisionInquisitor Shepherd has been selected for the General Division of Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026.Selected for Smilegate Membership 18th CohortNarrowdeep has begun participating in the 18th Smilegate Membership program.Participated in BilibiliWorld 2026T...Read full article on Community Announcements (narrowdeepgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
📢 Inquisitor Shepherd - June Devlog
📢 Inquisitor Shepherd - June DevlogHello. This is Narrowdeep, the developer of Inquisitor Shepherd.In this June devlog, we would like to share the major updates from May, including the expansion of our global publishing collaboration, the demo relaunch rebuild, preparations for Japanese voice acting, and our participation in domestic and international events.May was a month in which we continued development on Chapter 2 while also beginning full-scale preparations to introduce Inquisitor Shepherd to a wider global audience.In this devlog, we will cover the expansion of our global publishing collaboration, the current status of the demo relaunch rebuild, preparations for Japanese voice acting, Chapter 2 development updates, and news about events and selections.🔔 June Devlog SummaryExpanded Global Publishing Collaboration We had previously signed an Asia-focused co-publishing agreement with Neverland Entertainment, centered on Greater China and Japan. After further discussions, we have decided to expand the scope of our collaboration to global publishing.Demo Relaunch Rebuild in Progress To newly relaunch the demo together with Japanese voice acting and reach a wider global audience, we are improving the early-game structure, investigation flow, Codex, Canon of crium collection, and UI feedback.Japanese Voice Acting in Preparation We are preparing Japanese voice acting for the demo version.Chapter 2 Development Status Chapter 2 development had been progressing smoothly, but we are currently putting it on hold for a short time in order to prioritize the demo rebuild and trailer production.Participation in Domestic and International Events We participated in PlayX4, Game AiCON Seoul, and BitSummit, and Inquisitor Shepherd was selected as a PlayX4 Indie Award TOP5 title.Selected for Tiny Teams 2026 Inquisitor Shepherd has been selected for Tiny Teams 2026, a global online showcase that highlights games made by small development teams.🎮 Detailed Development Updates1. Expa...Read full article on Community Announcements (narrowdeepgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
📢 Inquisitor Shepherd - May Devlog
📢 Inquisitor Shepherd - May DevlogHello everyone,This is NarrowDeep, the developer of Inquisitor Shepherd.May has been a busy month for us, with Chapter 2 development, demo localization, and preparations for both domestic and international events all moving forward at the same time.The new choice system introduced in our April devlog is now being implemented into the actual game, and the multilingual demo version is also nearing completion.In this month’s devlog, we would like to share updates on Chapter 2, the new choice system, side story development, localization progress, and our upcoming event appearances in May. 🔔 May Development HighlightsChapter 2 Development and New Choice System Implementation Chapter 2’s scenario development is nearing completion, and we are now implementing choices connected to the ‘Purity/Fracture’ system.Side Stories in Development We are currently developing side stories that can be unlocked in certain situations, some of which are connected to the new alignment system.Four-Language Demo Localization Nearing Completion Localization work for the Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese demo versions is almost complete. Final review and QA are currently underway.BitSummit PUNCH and PlayX4 Participation Inquisitor Shepherd will be showcased at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto, Japan, and at the PlayX4 B2B booth in Korea. 🎮 Detailed Development Progress1. Chapter 2 Development and New Choice System Implementation Development for Chapter 2 is currently progressing smoothly. The scenario is now nearing completion, and we are continuing development alongside the localization work for the four-language demo version.This month, we worked on implementing the new system introduced in our previous devlog: the Purity and Fracture system.Purity represents the path of becoming a powerful and noble messenger of God, following crium and eradicating heresy. Fracture represents the path of becoming a prophet who distrusts crium’s system and reality, seeking to fo...Read full article on Community Announcements (narrowdeepgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
📢 Inquisitor Shepherd - April Devlog
📢 Inquisitor Shepherd - April Devlog Hello everyone,This is NarrowDeep, the developers of Inquisitor Shepherd.This month, our team has achieved significant business milestones to expand the world of Inquisitor Shepherd, alongside the development of core systems that will add even more depth to the game.We are excited to share our latest progress and news about our new partnership.🔔 April Development HighlightsNew Choice System Completed: We have implemented the 'Purity/Fracture' system, where the world changes based on the protagonist's values.New Character Introductions: Meet 'Aria Temes,' the passionate officer, and 'Spiky Bibi,' a mysterious girl shrouded in riddles, both joining the fray in Chapter 2.Global Publishing Contract Signed: We have officially partnered with 'Neverland Entertainment' for our launch in Greater China and Japan.Release Schedule Adjustment: To ensure high-quality localization and participation in international exhibitions, the official release has been rescheduled to Q1 2027.🎮 Detailed Development Progress1. New Choice System: 'Purity' and 'Fracture' (Until the ending of Chapter 1, this remains locked as shown on the screen, and Shepherd’s reactions will be similar to the 'Purity' state.) (After the judgment in Chapter 1, your disposition will be revealed, and you can check your current status via Shepherd’s smartphone.) Development for Chapter 2 is proceeding smoothly. We’d like to introduce a core mechanic unique to Inquisitor Shepherd that will be fully implemented starting from Chapter 2. Shepherd’s values and philosophy will now evolve based on your choices and judgment results.Purity: The path of becoming a powerful and noble 'Messenger of God' who follows Crium and eradicates heresy.Fracture: The path of becoming a 'Prophet' who distrusts the system and reality, seeking to forge a path toward the truth.This system is not just about changing lines of dialogue; it will serve as the major branching point that drastically affects gamepl...Read full article on Community Announcements (narrowdeepgames)
