Game profile

The Case of the Golden Idol

A detective puzzle game in pixel art set in the 18th century, where you investigate a series of deaths. You search scenes, collect clues and words, and piece together who did what and why. There is no hand-holding, so the deduction is entirely your own. Is it your kind of game?

DetectiveDeductionPixel artXboxPlayStationMobilePCSwitch

Games like The Case of the Golden Idol

Screenshots

Choose what matters to you

Is this your kind of game?

Every question is optional.

Pace

What suits you better?

Story

How much story and dialogue do you want?

Playing

How do you want to play?

Based on your choices

Pick what matters to you above and the result shows up here.

IGDB

88%

93 ratings

Steam:

97%

9,800 reviews

Fits you if

you want a mystery where you solve the case yourself rather than follow prompts.

Skip it if

you want action or a game that guides you step by step.

Availability

Where to play

Steam

$17.99

Buy

Facts

Platforms: Xbox · PlayStation · Mobile · PC · Switch
Release date: October 13, 2022
Length: About 7 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Point-and-click · Puzzle · Adventure · Indie
Themes: Thriller · Historical · Mystery
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Case of the Golden Idol?: About 7 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Case of the Golden Idol on?: The Case of the Golden Idol is available on Xbox · PlayStation · Mobile · PC · Switch.
Does The Case of the Golden Idol have co-op?: No, The Case of the Golden Idol is single-player only.
Does The Case of the Golden Idol run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does The Case of the Golden Idol cost?: $17.99 on Steam.