Defective Detectives (2026)

Developer: Reanim Games
Publisher: STuNT
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 57 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A goofy film-noir parody that feels like a playful, lighthearted detective romp with over-the-top explosions and a hamster villain.

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What players say

Players love the absurd noir comedy and a rap battle, but everyone agrees it is very short, taking 30 minutes to an hour. It is a pure click-through visual novel with no puzzles or exploration, and some note that the art is AI-generated.

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