Dry Drowning is a mystery visual novel set in Nova Polemos, a dystopian city gripped by political tension. Players follow private investigator Mordred Foley as he looks into a series of murders tied to a killer known as Pandora.

Investigation segments involve gathering evidence and exposing lies during tense interrogations, while key decisions shape how the story unfolds and which of its multiple endings is reached. Its dark noir tone and morally grey cast keep players questioning who can be trusted.