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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

As detective Johann Richter, solve complicated murder cases and bring Nazi atrocities to light. Have your deductions and observations validated by Klara, a mysterious self-thinking AI. Win heated debates where you have to write your own arguments - powered by LLMs.

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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.

Resistance, Brutality, Intrigue

Dive into the grim reality of life under fascism and the brave souls who dare to oppose it. Uncover the stories of the regime's victims through gripping crime investigations.At a crime scene, Johann stumbles upon a strange device, an artificial intelligence called "Klara". Where does she come from? What are her intentions? Only one thing is clear: she wants to eliminate fascism - at any cost.

freedom in exploration

In Code: 9, you can examine every object in the crime scene. Experience unprecedented freedom and challenge on your hunt for evidence.No hand-holding, no markers - just you, the crime scene, and the cold, hard facts. Scour every detail, solve hidden puzzles, and uncover the truth about the victims… and the atrocities of the Nazis.

Play like a real detective

Do you have what it takes to think like a real detective? There’s no guessing - you can only crack the case by using your own words.Analyze the evidence, name your findings, and deliver the right deductions. Prove why each fact matters in the murder investigation. Your reasoning decides the truth.

Put yourself to the test

Engage in the final showdown and apply your logic against Nazis and regime supporters.Counter the statements of your opponents with your own words and use your discovered evidence - or deduce new facts from your opponents' statements.

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 Europe as detective Johann Richter. Solve complex murder cases and expose the atrocities of the Nazis. 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 Nazis. 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?