Underplayed Gems

DETECTIVE - Stella Porta case (2023)

DETECTIVE - Stella Porta case cover
Developer
k148 Game Studio
Publisher
JanduSoft
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A grounded, methodical detective game where you collect evidence at crime scenes and piece together a web of connected disappearances.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and intriguing story but are frustrated by slow walking, clunky controls, and frequent typos that confuse character names and genders. The game takes 1 to 2 hours to finish, and reviewers split on whether the ending delivers or feels abrupt.

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