Confidential Killings - A Detective Game

Buy78%

Mostly Positive · 787 player reviews · Medium confidence

Worth it for the right player.

Steam Deck Playable
  • Windows
  • macOS

BRANE · Adventure · Jan 12, 2026

Player review score
78%
Mostly Positive
Price
$14.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
17
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
7
Full audio0 of 7
Subtitles7 of 7

Should I buy Confidential Killings - A Detective Game?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 119 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 61 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 33 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 38 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 787 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 297 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
72% of themes are praise14% are divided14% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
119 of 297 sampled reviews raised it
The narrative steadily builds tension by connecting each investigation to a broader mystery, making the story feel cohesive rather than simply episodic.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
61 of 297 sampled reviews raised it
Its strong visual style, engaging mystery structure, and emphasis on investigative gameplay create an experience that feels both nostalgic and immersive for players who enjoy detective-driven narratives.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
33 of 297 sampled reviews raised it
Character portraits, dramatic lighting, and cinematic framing all contribute to a distinctive noir aesthetic that fits the story perfectly.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
12 of 297 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack supports the slower investigative pacing effectively without overwhelming the experience.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
5 of 297 sampled reviews raised it
The art style was very cool and the controls/interface very easy to navigate.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story119 reviews
Gameplay61 reviews
Graphics33 reviews
Audio12 reviews
Interface5 reviews
Divided opinion
Bugs
50% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty
74% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Family Sharing
  • Steam Achievements
  • Steam Cloud

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Prices have been lower
$14.99

The lowest we've tracked is $10.49.

6 points recordedtoday · $14.99