Card Detective (2023)

Developer: 神探饭店制作组
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Indie, RPG, Strategy
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 187 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A thoughtful, story-driven detective experience that blends card-based strategy with psychological depth, presented in a colorful, comic-inspired art style.

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What players say

Players describe a short, linear manga-like story with voiced scenes and a card battle system that is easy to beat. Many note the detective work is minimal and the plot predictable, while some point to stiff voice acting and rough translation.

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