The free mystery adventure game “HoloTrials: Case Covered” from holo Indie has officially launched today.

CCMC Corp. is pleased to announce that the free mystery adventure game “HoloTrials: Case Covered,” developed by VTAC Games, is officially available on Steam starting today, Thursday, September 10, 2026. This title is released under “holo Indie,” the derivative game brand for hololive production.

■ Uncover the Truth as a Student Detective in a “What-If” School Setting

“HoloTrials: Case Covered” is a fan-made mystery adventure game set in “holoHigh”—a parallel world where hololive production talents are reimagined as high school students. Players delve into the truth behind incidents through investigation, interrogation, and courtroom battles.

When an unexpected incident shatters their peaceful school life, players step into the shoes of student detective Watson Amelia to investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and unravel the mystery. Enjoy visual novel-style gameplay that seamlessly combines exploration, evidence gathering, and courtroom showdowns.

▼Gameplay Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3fMckPcRLI

■ The appeal of this work

• “What-If” School Setting: In the parallel world of “holoHigh,” the talents’ personalities and relationships are reimagined as unique students, allowing players to enjoy a fresh new side of each talent.

• Interactive Evidence Gathering: Blending classic visual novel storytelling with side-scrolling exploration and point-and-click investigation, players can freely navigate the holoHigh campus to uncover hidden clues.

• Courtroom Battles to Expose Contradictions: Head into the courtroom armed with gathered evidence. Listen carefully to testimonies, pinpoint logical contradictions, and present the right proof to reveal the truth.

• Fully Animated 2D Sprites: Utilizing a clean, “lineless” 2D art style, every character sprite in the visual novel sequences is fully animated, expressing each talent’s unique personality through vivid expressions and motion.

■The World of “HoloTrials: Case Covered”

Welcome to “holoHigh,” a school where tension is mounting between two rival factions. The narrative revolves around the clash between “holoMyth,” a chaotic group of rebellious second-year students, and “holoCouncil,” a team of school-appointed first-year students tasked with maintaining discipline.

Just as tensions between the two sides reach a boiling point, a mysterious incident occurs on campus. With Gawr Gura emerging as the prime suspect, student detective Watson Amelia steps up to uncover the truth. Navigating the friction between the factions, she interrogates suspects and witnesses, reconstructs timelines, and digs deep into the case to save her best friend from suspension.

■Developer Comment

” HoloTrials: Case Covered is a free mystery game created by fans, for fans. We crafted this title with deep love for the hololive community. We aimed to create an accessible entry point for newcomers while delivering a satisfying experience that seasoned visual novel fans can thoroughly enjoy.”

■Game Information

Title: HoloTrials: Case Covered
Genre: Mystery Adventure (Visual Novel)
Players: 1
Release Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Price: Free
Platform: Steam
Supported Languages: English / Spanish (Spain) / Spanish (Latin America)
Steam Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4252960/HoloTrials_Case_Covered/
Developer: VTAC Games (X: https://x.com/HoloTrials)
Copyright: © COVER © CCMC Corp. © 2026 VTAC Games