Underplayed Gems

Confidential Killings - A Detective Game (2026)

Confidential Killings - A Detective Game cover
Developer
BRANE, Lorenzo Boni
Publisher
Surefire.Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
3.9 of 5, 712 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gritty, mature detective game where you piece together clues through deep, text-driven investigation.

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What players say

Players find this a short and easy deduction game similar to the Golden Idol series but lighter, making it a good entry point for newcomers. The art style and story are praised, though the puzzles are criticized as too simple and the interface tedious, with repeated name entry and inconsistent clue detection.

Screenshots

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