Caper in the Castro
Caper in the Castro is the first known LGBT video game. The player assumes the role of a lesbian detective investigating the disappearance of a drag queen in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco.
The game was distributed by BBS, with donations requested "to an AIDS-related charity of your choice for whatever amount you feel is appropriate". It was eventually commercially released as Murder on Mainstreet with all LGBT content removed.
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DeveloperC.M. Ralph
ReleasedMarch 31, 1989
StatusReleased
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About This Game
Tracker McDyke, a seasoned lesbian private investigator, finds herself drawn into a dangerous case when her close friend Tessy LaFemme vanishes without a trace. Forced to navigate the shadowy underworld of the Castro district, Tracker must rely on her detective skills and street smarts to uncover clues and track down those responsible for the abduction. As she pursues leads through a web of suspects and hidden motives, the stakes grow higher and the truth becomes increasingly elusive. Time is running out for Tessy, and Tracker's determination to bring her friend home alive becomes a race against the clock.