Dean Archer Stories: The Missing Detective (2026)

Dean Archer Stories: The Missing Detective cover

Developer: Sneaky Peek, Nacho Grela
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You move slowly through a hushed, empty office, piecing together clues in a tense, methodical investigation that feels like a quiet test of your wits.

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What players say

A short noir point and click escape room, roughly an hour, with one puzzle players call very hard and a few near moon logic. Players consistently note the atmosphere, music and low price, and many ask for case 2. Reviews repeatedly mention the developer credits AI use in the game.

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