Report updated Apr 19, 2026

Overview · Full Intel report in progress

Overboard! is an established games app that is a paid app. With a 4.5/5 rating from 207 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.

What is Overboard!?

Overboard! is a narrative-driven murder mystery game where players assume the role of the culprit attempting to evade justice within an eight-hour time limit. Developed by inkle using the ink narrative engine, the game features a simulated story-world where character interactions and player choices dictate the outcome of the investigation.

Current Momentum

v1.4 · 47mo ago

Zombie

Last updated 1417d ago. 5 versions tracked.

Competition

Rivals identification in progress

7-Day Rank Pulse 🇺🇸

Role Playing
#79
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Rating Pulse 🇺🇸

What makes this app unique?

What Does It Look Like?

What Are The Key Features?

Dynamic Narrative ClockworkStandard

A simulated story-world where independent characters remember player actions and respond dynamically to choices.

Time-Sensitive GameplayStandard

Players must navigate an eight-hour countdown to escape justice, with every minute impacting the narrative progression.

Branching Choice SystemStandard

Offers freedom of movement and dialogue, allowing players to blackmail, seduce, or betray suspects to influence the investigation.

Ink Narrative EngineStandard

Built on a specialized engine designed to support complex, choice-based storytelling and branching paths.

How much does it cost?

Paid

Analysis in progress, available soon

What do users think recently?

Analysis in progress, available soon

View the full user-sentiment analysis

Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.

Go deeper

Analysis in progress, available soon

What is the competitive landscape for Overboard!?

How's The Games Market?

How does it evolve in the Games market?

Rank progression

40 active rankings tracked — 30-day window

Strategic analysis coming soon

SWOT, key takeaways & outlook

The outtake for Overboard!

Key Takeaways

This is a highly replayable, choice-heavy narrative game that prioritizes player agency and branching outcomes over long-form linear gameplay.

Where Is It Heading?

Trend analysis

Available very soon

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AI-powered analysis with editorial review, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Overboard!, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “Overboard! Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 19, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/com-inkle-overboard

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