Framed for Murder at Girls' Boarding School: Was It You?

Considering the idea of sending a child to boarding school might raise some eyebrows, especially when you factor in the potential for peer pressure, loneliness, and elitism. But what if you also had to worry about someone getting pushed out of a window? While this scenario isn't typical of every boarding school, it's certainly the case in inkle's latest release, Expelled!.

In Expelled!, you step into the shoes of Verity Amersham, a seemingly innocent student at Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls, set in the year 1922. Despite your reputation as a model student, you find yourself accused of attempted murder after a prefect takes a tumble out of a window. Now, you're tasked with clearing your name within the span of a single school day, as characters around you act independently, adding urgency to your quest.

Your mission is to either prove your innocence by uncovering the real perpetrator, shift the blame onto someone else, or resort to more direct methods like wielding your hockey stick to force an acquittal. The choice is entirely yours, allowing for a range of gameplay styles from the straightforward to the downright devious.

It's easy to recommend Expelled!, especially given the glowing review by Catherine Dellosa. Inkle, the studio behind this game, previously captivated audiences with their mobile masterpiece, 80 Days, and the intriguing murder-mystery visual novel, Overboard!. Although Expelled! features a less sinister protagonist than Overboard!, you have the freedom to navigate the narrative in various ways, from playing it straight to becoming a teenage vigilante. And there's a twist: Verity might not be as innocent as she initially appears.

To uncover the full story and explore all the possible outcomes, you'll need to dive into Expelled! yourself. Meanwhile, if you're eager to stay updated on the latest and greatest in upcoming games, you're in the right place. We've already compiled a list of the best upcoming games for 2025, ready for you to explore!