Pera Coda, a Mystery Adventure Set in Istanbul, Announced for Steam

With inspiration taken from critically acclaimed Disco Elysium and the beautiful architecture of Istanbul, Pera Coda already sounds promising. Throw in puzzles that rely on time loop mechanics similar to the game 12 Minutes and exploration-driven mysteries like in Outer Wilds, and you’ve got quite the combination! This narrative-driven adventure game was unveiled by Turkish developer and publisher Elyzio, a company composed of former employees of Google and Ubisoft.

Take a look at Pera Coda‘s announcement teaser trailer below:

The story follows Deniz, a man caught between life and death in a beautiful and surreal recreation of Istanbul. While you’ll be pointing and clicking your way through the town solving puzzles, you won’t be running into any combat or “grind.” According to the game’s art director, Ahmet Kazanci, “This is both a love letter to our city and a universal human story about guilt, regret, and the search for peace.” Furthermore, the game is “rooted in a surreal reimagining of Istanbul, real locations, rich with local nuance and emotional texture that are rarely seen in games. Istanbul becomes both a stage and a mirror, where East meets West, chaos meets calm, and each district reflects a piece of your fragmented self.”

Pera Coda Overview

Elyzio tells us more about Pera Coda:

PERA CODA is not just a mystery, it’s an existential trial. Players assume the role of Deniz, an attorney trapped in a subconscious state between life and death, as he becomes the judge and defendant in the reckoning of his own soul. In gameplay, players interact with a deeply psychological story through impactful dialogue choices and layered environmental puzzles. As the game unfolds, they confront Deniz’s traumatic memories to uncover hidden truths, solving intricate mysteries as they explore an evolving world. Ideal for audiences seeking mature, narrative-rich storytelling, this unique experience is accessible, universal, and emotionally resonant for global players.

Features

• An Adventure About a Man Trapped Between Life and Death |Play as a man trapped in a purgatory-like loop, unable to live or die, forced to confront the memories, regrets, and relationships that shaped him. Each loop reflects Deniz’s psychological journey, with progress tied to emotional breakthroughs.
• Narrative depth with branching dialogue & puzzle integration Explore a psychological story filled with mysteries to uncover.
• Set in Istanbul, a city of beauty in chaos | A surreal rendering of one of the oldest cities in the world, featuring iconic real-world locations.
• Visually striking & surreal art | From neon-drenched alleys to hauntingly familiar dreamscapes, every environment is crafted to evoke emotion, with an isometric lens designed to highlight environmental clues, symbolic elements, and visual storytelling.
• Accessible, intuitive point & click mechanics |Point-and-click interactions to immerse players without overwhelming them. Complex emotional storytelling is delivered through simple, intuitive controls— no combat, no grind, just exploration, dialogue, and choice.

Pera Coda Screenshots

Pera Coda will release for PC via Steam. Unfortunately, that’s all we know for right now, but stay tuned to RPGFan as we unravel more details in the future!