From Press Release:
London, UK – 11th February 2026 – Critically acclaimed creators of Crow Country and Snipperclips: Cut It Out, Together! SFB Games is delighted to announce that The Mermaid Mask – the thoroughly charming successor to the award-winning murder mystery title, Tangle Tower – is releasing this summer on PC and consoles.
A riotous follow-up to the beloved Tangle Tower, one of Apple Arcade’s top three most highly rated games of all time. It is the latest instalment of SFB Games’ much-loved Detective Grimoire series, which began as a flash game on Newgrounds in 2007. The Mermaid Mask is a witty, visually spectacular detective mystery that balances heavy themes with light-hearted humour.
Submerge yourself in the nautical beauty of the sprawling Mortuga Submarine, unlocking its many oddities and secrets. In the pitch-black waters beyond a long-abandoned fishing town, the enigmatic captain of the world’s strangest submarine has been murdered. Some say he was an immortal time-traveller. Others say he was a vampire, cursed to stay hidden beneath the waves forever.
Interrogate the sub’s suspicious occupants – each lovingly voice-acted and brought to life through expressive, hand-drawn 2D animation – and collect clues by solving satisfying puzzles designed to encourage curiosity, experimentation, and that ultimate “aha!” moment of discovery.
This new entry to the series sees the return of renowned voice actors, Edwyn Tiong (Loco Motive, Harold Halibut, Unavowed) and Amber Lee Connors (Jujustsu Kaizen, Demon Slayer, Dandadan, The Outer Worlds 2), to their roles as the endearing Detective Grimoire and his sardonic sidekick, Sally. Supported by an incredible cast of voice talent from gaming, anime, film, and radio – to be revealed soon.
“We’ve been working on The Mermaid Mask for a long time – never before have we poured so much love and care into a single project, and it’s become something quite remarkable.
In 2024, our survival-horror game Crow Country became a surprise hit, which diverted our attention a little longer than we’d initially intended (a good problem to have, as Crow Country was wonderfully well received).
We can’t wait to finally share The Mermaid Mask with players this year. There really is so much to discover in this game. It’s a great self-contained murder mystery for new players – while at the same time, for those people who are familiar with the series, particularly 2019’s Tangle Tower… you’re really not going to want to miss this.” – Adam Vian, Creative Director
Get your sea legs ready and prepare to board The Mermaid Mask when it officially sets sail! In the meantime, check out the newly released Steam Next Fest demo available now.
For more information on The Mermaid Mask, visit the game’s Steam page. To interview SFB Games, please email korina at korina@panicdepartment.com
About SFB Games
SFB Games is a British independent game studio, founded by brothers Tom and Adam Vian, who have been making games together since 2003. They’re passionate about designing unique games with a focus on fun, artistry, and innovation. These particular design philosophies lined up well with Nintendo, when the two companies worked closely together to create the Nintendo Switch launch title Snipperclips – Cut it out, together! SFB Games’ most recent release, Crow Country, was hailed as a GOTY candidate in 2024, inspiring countless fan art, cosplays, YouTube videos, streams and speedruns – as well as maintaining a user review score of 98% positive on Steam.
