Expelled is a refreshing take on the stealth-action genre that trades gritty spec-ops for the equally terrifying halls of a modern high school. The game brilliantly uses 'school logic'—lockers aren't just for books; they're your primary cover. Vents aren't just for HVAC; they're your highway across the campus. The narrative is surprisingly gripping, dealing with themes of reputation and teenage camaraderie that make every successful sneak feel personally rewarding.
The AI of the teachers and hall monitors is impressively varied; the PE teacher moves faster and has a wider patrol range, while the Librarian requires you to be extra quiet. The touch controls for movement and item usage are fluid, and the 'distraction' mechanic (throwing soda cans or setting off fire alarms) leads to some genuinely tense 'near-miss' moments. It’s a stylish, smart, and highly replayable adventure that captures a specific kind of 'forbidden' nostalgia.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.1.7Wed Mar 26 2025
Minor disturbances in the school’s delicate social ecosystem have been corrected. Order (and mischief) may now proceed uninterrupted.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.A Prefect has been attacked. Everyone's blaming YOU. Can you find the real culprit? Mystery adventure with a wicked twist, from the creators of Overboard!
1922. Miss Mulligatawney's School for Promising Girls is one of the best boarding schools in England. You are Verity Amersham, here on a scholarship - and today you're going to be expelled for attempted murder.
From the creators of Overboard! and A Highland Song comes a highly replayable detective game with a wicked twist. Can you escape expulsion through fair means - or foul? Can you find the culprit - or someone else to take the blame?
GAMEPLAY
Gossip, lie, steal, manipulate - but don't get caught!
* Navigate the school day, talk to other characters, sneak around - and try not to get expelled!
* Your actions will affect other characters, who remember everything they see and hear.
* Everyone here has secrets - students and teachers alike. Remember, knowledge is power.
* Unique morality system: the more EVIL you are, the more choices you'll have...
DYNAMIC NARRATIVE CLOCKWORK
* Next-gen visual novel: go where you want, when you want, and say what you want.
* Simulated story-world: other characters move and act independently, remembering everything they see and hear - and everything you do.
* Every minute counts: you have one school day to escape punishment. The clock is always ticking!
* Who can you trust? Some characters are friendly and some are out to get you. Who will you befriend? Who will you betray?
HIGHLY REPLAYABLE
* Every run is different, with new leads and new opportunities for mayhem.
* Avoiding expulsion is just the start. Can you rise to the position of Head Girl?
* Mysteries abound. Why is the cellar locked? What is your best friend's dark secret?
One play-through lasts about 30 - 45 minutes, but achieving that perfect run will take a lot longer...
SOMEONE HAS TO TAKE THE FALL


Expelled is a story-driven stealth game set in a sprawling modern high school. After being framed for a prank you didn't pull, you must navigate the halls after hours to find the evidence needed to get reinstated. Use lockers, vents, and school supplies to outsmart teachers and security. With a heavy focus on narrative and character relationships, Expelled offers a relatable yet thrilling take on school life.
Dynamic Stealth Mechanics
Fully Explorable School
Engaging Teen Drama
Multiple Stealth Gadgets
Throw soda cans to draw hall monitors away from doorways. This gives you a five-second window to sneak into the next classroom.
Inkle has released Expelled!, a follow-up to 2021's Overboard! The player takes the role of Verity Amersham, a schoolgirl being framed for...
Polygon - Thu Apr 03 2025
In our Expelled! review, learn whether indie developer inkle Studios' newest story-driven game stacks up to its other titles.
The Punished Backlog - Thu Apr 03 2025
Inkle's latest game revels in lying, stealing and blackmail as you resort to any means necessary to avoid expulsion from a posh school.
The Guardian - Thu Apr 03 2025
Expelled! is a tighter, more focused detective story that really makes the most of its replayable timeloop structure.
Eurogamer - Thu Apr 03 2025
Across my first few runs through Expelled! – a narrative choice game where you try to prevent 16-year-old Verity Amersham from being...
GamesHub - Thu Apr 03 2025
Expelled! is Inkle's followup to 2021's Overboard!, with the same mystery, interwar setting, and reactivity.
Rock Paper Shotgun - Thu Apr 03 2025
Expelled is a wicked good time, with each playthrough of the game building on the one before it in a fun, brief way.
Siliconera - Thu Apr 03 2025
Inkle's new game Expelled! now has a release date and is coming to Nintendo Switch, mobile, and Steam. Experience life in a 1920s school where expulsion is hot...
Pocket Tactics - Mon Mar 03 2025
Developer inkle found success with 2021's Overboard!, a highly replayable detective game where the player is the one whodunnit that won an...
Digitally Downloaded - Mon Mar 03 2025
A new Overboard-inspired game is coming out next month, as Expelled! will be released for PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and iOS.
Bleeding Cool News - Mon Mar 03 2025
The main evidence is usually hidden in the Principal's office, but you'll need to find three keys hidden in the Science, Art, and Gym wings first.
No, you must rely entirely on stealth and distractions; getting caught means starting the level over.