Underplayed Gems

Provisional Detective (2022)

Provisional Detective cover
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

How it feels

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

mysteryinvestigationfirst-personwalking simulatorconversationmultiple endingssci-fidetective

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.

Screenshots

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