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

Why send a child to boarding school, you ask? Well, aside from the usual suspects like peer pressure, loneliness, and an air of snobbery, there's the added thrill of potential attempted murder—as seen in inkle's latest release, Expelled! This isn't your typical boarding school experience, but it sure makes for an intriguing game!

In Expelled!, you step into the shoes of Verity Amersham, a seemingly perfect student at Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls in 1922. When a prefect takes a tumble out of a window, and you're accused of attempted murder, it's up to you to clear your name—or not. You have just one school day to navigate this mystery, with characters moving and acting independently around you, creating a race against time.

Your approach to exoneration can vary: you can search for the real culprit to clear your name, frame someone else, or resort to more... direct methods, like using your hockey stick to persuade others. The choice is yours, and the path you take can be as straightforward or as devious as you wish.

It's easy to recommend Expelled!, especially given the stellar reputation of its developers, inkle. Known for crafting some of the best mobile games, including my personal favorite, 80 Days, and the cunning visual novel Overboard!, inkle strikes gold once again with Expelled!. While Verity may seem less sinister than some of inkle's previous protagonists, you have the freedom to play her as a paragon of virtue, a cunning manipulator, or even a teenage vigilante. And, as you dive deeper, you might discover that Verity isn't quite as innocent as she appears.

To uncover the full story, you'll need to experience Expelled! for yourself. And if you're eager to stay updated on the latest and greatest upcoming releases, you're in the perfect spot. We've already compiled a list of the best upcoming games for 2025, ready for you to explore!