A Night at Moka Efti: A Babylon Berlin Story
Our verdict
7.5/10
- Difficulty: Easy
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 3–6 h
A Night at Moka Efti is a free isometric detective adventure set in the Berlin nightclub from the TV series Babylon Berlin. You play journalist Gabriele Miersch, who is hypnotised to relive one night at the club, talking to guests, gathering clues and rebuilding her memories. It suits solo players who like story-heavy mysteries more than hard puzzles, and you do not need to know the show.
All 27 Steam reviews are positive. Many players compare it to a lighter Disco Elysium: a similar text sidebar and look, but no stats or dice, so it plays like a classic point-and-click. Reviewers praise the period atmosphere, the music, the art and the German voice acting with subtitles. Early on you pick one of three paths, and seeing the full ending means finishing all three.
The caveats are small. The puzzles are basic, the story can feel confusing, and a few players thought the final act ends too fast. A single path takes around two to three hours, and completing all three takes longer. Since it costs nothing, it is an easy pick for anyone who likes noir mysteries.
Pros
- Hypnosis framing turns one night at the club into a memory puzzle
- Strong 1920s Berlin mood, music and German voice acting
- Three paths with different endings, and it is free
Cons
- Light puzzles; it is mostly clue gathering and dialogue
- The story can feel convoluted and the last act feels rushed
About
Get hypnotized
Close your eyes. Concentrate. You don't know what happened to you. That's why you're about to be hypnotized. During this process, you'll be guided deep into your subconscious. Let's go back to the night that changed everything.
Where secrets await you
You are Gabriele Miersch. The young journalist follows her leads on a mysterious story to the famous Moka Efti. This nightclub is known for its wild parties and rousing dance music. But behind the façade lie many secrets. Can you remember them?
The game based on the series
A Night at Moka Efti: A Babylon Berlin Story lets you immerse yourself in the world of the hit series. Experience the atmosphere of Moka Efti in Berlin of yesteryear and play through a new story with multiple endings.
Features
Dive into the dazzling world of Babylon Berlin and experience the Moka Efti up close.
Explore the nightclub and uncover hidden locations as well as subtle details.
Investigate a mysterious case by engaging in conversations and gathering clues.
Reconstruct your memories and piece together the events of the night step by step.
Choose one of three paths and discover different endings.
Listen to high-quality German voice acting.
