Provisional Detective (2022)

Developer: SteefMakesGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, investigative stroll through a sci-fi office where you piece together events through conversation and exploration.

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What players say

Players describe a compact detective game that demands careful observation and offers little guidance. It draws comparisons to Paradise Killer, but many note bugs like getting stuck in dialogue or on paths, and the ending can be confusing if you do not click the culprit's silhouette directly. Opinions split on whether it is a charming experiment or a basic asset flip.

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