Underplayed Gems

CaseCracker2 (2024)

CaseCracker2 cover
Developer
BlackRobe
Publisher
NPC Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.5 of 5, 812 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You sift through fragmented clues and decrypt case files, slowly piecing together a conspiracy through careful reasoning and typing.

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What players say

Players say the puzzles are hard and require real dedication, with the final case described as a huge information overload. The game also adds meta elements that force you to search the web or the developer's own social media for clues. Some find the difficulty lower than the previous entry, but the overarching conspiracy tying all cases together is praised.

Screenshots

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