Play Deadline Online
1982 adventure game for Amiga. Solve a murder mystery in 12 hours by interrogating suspects and gathering clues in a locked-room scenario. Time-limited investigation mechanics.
Deadline came out in 1982 for the Amiga, developed by Infocom. It was one of those early text adventures that really leaned into the idea of a structured mystery, set in a single location with a ticking clock. You weren't just wandering through a fantasy world; you were solving a crime under pressure, which felt pretty fresh at the time.
You play as a detective called to a mansion where a murder has just occurred. Your goal is to identify the killer within twelve in-game hours. You interview suspects, search rooms for clues, and review evidence like fingerprints and lab reports. The time limit means you have to prioritize leads and think efficiently. It's a tense, methodical process that makes you feel like a real investigator piecing together a puzzle.
Download Deadline ROM
You can download this ROM to play Deadline offline using an Amiga emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
