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RIDING TURTLES!

We are a duo consisting of Andre Spittel and Albina Hironymus – partners in life and game development, united by our passion for creating great experiences! Over the past eight years, we have gained experience working together on games while also building our expertise at established studios in Germany.

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CODE: 9

Deduce evidence using your own words in crime investigations against the fascist regime of Aeterna. Prove yourself in real debates where every word matters. Johann Richter discovers Klara, a mysterious speaking artificial intelligence. Where does she come from? What is her mission?

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PROGRAMMER, GAME DESIGNER

ANDRE SPITTEL

Game Designer, Programmer, God Gamer
In the past, he worked as a programmer for upjers, AUDI, Filmuniversität Babelsberg and the Frauenhofer IOSB.While most projects remained internal behind NDA's, one of the games from that employment is Project Planet.

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ALLROUNDER ARTIST

ALBINA HIRONYMUS

Mainly 2D Artist, WuWa and Zumba Enjoyer
After Uni she worked as a Concept Artist for Limbic Entertainment and as a 2D Game Artist for Bonus Level Entertainment.Games she worked on during that time:
Tropico6, Park Beyond, Saga of Sins, Heart Warming

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Diese Maßnahme wird mitfinanziert durch Steuermittel auf Grundlage des von den Abgeordneten des Sächsischen Landtags beschlossenen Haushaltes.

freedom in exploration

In Code: 9, you can examine every object at the crime scene. Experience unprecedented freedom and challenge in your search for clues. No hand-holding, no obvious markers - just you, the crime scene, and the cold facts. Keep your eyes peeled for every detail, solve hidden puzzles, and uncover the truth about the victims... and the atrocities of fascist Aeterna.

Play like a real detective

Can you convince Klara of your reasoning? Examine the crime scene and find out what really happened. Identify the right evidence and deliver the correct deduction and reasoning for why these facts are important to the murder case. Discover hidden evidence that you can only uncover through sharp deductions or a keen eye.

Put yourself to the test

Debate suspects and determine the course of handwritten dialogues that can branch in countless directions. Counter your opponents' statements with your own arguments and use your collected evidence in the process.

Fact Sheet

Release Date: Q3 2025
Platforms: PC - Steam

Developer: Riding Turtles/ Albina Hironymus & Andre Spittel
Location: Germany
Publisher: Riding Turtles

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Contacts: [email protected]

About the Developer

We are a duo consisting of Andre Spittel and Albina Hironymus – partners in life and game development, united by our passion for creating great experiences! Over the past eight years, we have gained experience working together on games while also building our expertise at established studios in Germany.

About the Game

A hateful ideology and a regime that mercilessly crushes all resistance - experience the brutal reality of a fascist-dominated Aeteria as detective Johann Richter. Solve complex murder cases and expose the atrocities of the regime. Have your deductions and observations validated by Klara, a mysterious artificial intelligence. Engage in heated debates where you must formulate your own arguments – supported by LLM technology.

Deduce evidence using your own words in crime investigations against the culprits. Debate them and become a real detective in a world full of brutality and intrigue. Johann Richter discovers Klara, a mysterious speaking artificial intelligence. Where does she come from? What is her mission?