Underplayed Gems

Card Detective (2023)

Card Detective cover
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

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.

mysteriouspsychologicalstory richinvestigativeturn-basedcomic book styleeducationalcasual difficulty

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.

Screenshots

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