On Your Tail
A goat writer solves mysteries in a scenic Italian village.
On Your Tail is a mystery adventure life simulation game from Italian indie developer Memorable Games, published by Balor Games. Players control Diana Caproni, a bold goat writer, as she investigates strange local mysteries in the fictional coastal Italian village of Borgo Marina. The title launched on Windows on December 16, 2024, with a Nintendo Switch version following on March 13, 2025, as a timed console exclusive.
The game was first revealed during Nintendo’s Indie World showcase in November 2023. A limited-time playable demo was announced at Summer Game Fest 2024 and made available on Steam until June 17. Originally scheduled for a November 21, 2024 Steam release, it was delayed to December 16. The Switch port was also pushed from an initial February 2025 window to March 13. After original publisher Humble Games shut down in July 2024, third-party company The Powell Group took over publishing duties.
According to review aggregator Metacritic, On Your Tail received "mixed or average" reviews. Kyle LeClair of Hardcore Gamer gave it 3.5 out of 5, praising its "colorful characters" and "gorgeous setting" while finding the card-based mechanics in detective segments "a bit infuriating."
Quick Facts
- Title
- On Your Tail
- Developer
- Memorable Games
- Publisher
- Balor Games
- Director
- Mauro Fanelli
- Producer
- Andrea Marchi
- Programmer
- Leonardo Formichetti
- Writer
- Mauro Fanelli / Fabio Zanetta / Francesco Filippi
- Composer
- Pietro Milanesi
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- Windows · Nintendo Switch
- Released
- WindowsWW · December 16, 2024Nintendo SwitchWW · March 13, 2025
- Genre
- Adventure, life simulation
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Lore & Background
On Your Tail was developed by Memorable Games, an independent development studio from Italy. The game was first unveiled in Nintendo's Indie World showcase presentation in November 2023. During Summer Game Fest 2024 in June, a limited-run playable demo was announced and made available on Steam, only until June 17. Originally slated for Steam release on November 21, 2024, the game was pushed back to December 16. The Switch port was also pushed from its original February 2025 window, and is now set to release on March 13.
Original publisher Humble Games ceased operations in July 2024, with third-party company The Powell Group taking over publishing duties for future game launches. The game's reception was mixed or average according to review aggregator Metacritic. Kyle LeClair from Hardcore Gamer rated the game 3.5 out of 5, praising the colorful characters and gorgeous setting while criticizing its card-based mechanics during the detective segments as a bit infuriating.
Reader's Guide
On Your Tail represents a niche intersection of life simulation and detective gameplay, notable for its Italian indie origins and its protagonist, a goat writer. The game's release history reflects industry turbulence: originally published by Humble Games, which ceased operations in July 2024, the title was taken over by The Powell Group. Its delayed launch from November to December 2024 on Windows, and the Switch port's shift from February to March 2025, underscore the challenges faced by small studios. The mixed critical reception highlights a divide between appreciation for its setting and characters versus frustration with its card-based detective mechanics. As a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch, the game gained visibility through Nintendo's Indie World showcase, positioning it as a curiosity for players seeking narrative-driven life sims with a mystery focus. Its legacy may rest on its unique premise and the circumstances of its publishing transition.
Did You Know?
- The protagonist is a goat writer named Diana Caproni.
- Original publisher Humble Games ceased operations in July 2024, and The Powell Group took over publishing.
- The Nintendo Switch version is a timed console exclusive.
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