Desktop Detective
- Developer
- Conradical Games
- Publisher
- Playsaurus
- Released
- Aug 19, 2026
- Steam reviews
- 89% of players recommend it, from 165 reviews — Steam calls that “Very Positive”
- Tags
- CasualIndieRPG
On Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
Valve rates it Playable on Steam Deck. Valve rates it Playable on Steam Machine. Valve marks it SteamOS Compatible.
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About this game
The developer's description, from the game's Steam store page.
Search for clues in this idle detective RPG that lives quietly in the corner of your screen.
Investigate crime scenes, gain clues, upgrade your stats, and grow stronger across ascensions while you go about your day.
Level up and unlock
Gain XP, level up, and earn rewards such as permanent upgrades or new crime scenes.
Hunt for loot
Find rare gear with huge bonuses. Equip the best and create broken builds.
Ascend and grow stronger
Reset your run to earn Ascendium, unlocking cross-ascension upgrades that boost your progress.
Always on, never in the way
Runs in a small corner of your screen so you can work, browse, or game while inspecting.
Customize your play
Adjust size and position to fit your setup. Stay passive or play actively. It's up to you!
System requirements
As Steam lists them.
Windows
Minimum
- OS *
- Windows 7
- Processor
- AMD FX-4350 / Intel® Core™ i3-3210
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- AMD Radeon™ R7 260X (2GB VRAM) / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750(2GB VRAM)
- Storage
- 350 MB available space
- Sound Card
- DirectX Compatible Sound Card
macOS
Minimum
- OS
- MacOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Processor
- 2.3 ghz dual-core intel core i5 or apple m1
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- intel iris plus graphics 640, amd radeon pro, or apple silicon gpu
- Storage
- 350 MB available space
- Sound Card
- Any
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