Underplayed Gems

SHADOW DETECTIVE (2025)

SHADOW DETECTIVE cover
Developer
LOOIFEND GAMES
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn horror investigation where you freely explore a connected school environment, uncovering traces of an incident through hidden objects and visual-novel-style storytelling.

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What players say

Players praise the detailed school setting and the tension of being chased by an unseen ghost, but many find the key-hunting tedious and the flashlight battery mechanic frustrating. Reviews are split: some enjoy the freedom and puzzles, while others call it poorly balanced, with performance hitches and a confusing story told through scattered notes.

Screenshots

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