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One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
Methods: The Detective Competition is a visual novel, detective and investigation game
developed by LockedOn Games
and published by LockedOn Games and Erabit.
Released on June 01st 2020 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 2 languages: English and Simplified Chinese.
It has received 675 reviews of which 614 were positive and 61 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 5.85€ on Steam with a 70% discount.
The Steam community has classified Methods: The Detective Competition into these genres:
Visual Novel
Detective
Investigation
Mystery
Adventure
Funny
Stylized
Story Rich
LGBTQ+
Comedy
Interactive Fiction
Female Protagonist
Dark Humor
Point & Click
Cartoony
Cartoon
2D
Indie
Crime
Puzzle
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Methods: The Detective Competition:
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| English | |||
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS: XP
- Processor: 1 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: 10.6
- Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
- Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 260 or equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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Didn't know I'd be up for a visual novel, as I'm not really a reader, but methods had me hooked the entire time. Some of the mystery's conclusions were a bit illogical in my mind, and the writing at times wasn't the most high quality, but that didn't lower my enjoyment one bit. I loved the silly tangents the characters went on and the interactions they had. Mainly what I loved were the character designs (and art style!) and the in-depth situation this was all taking place in. Really great stuff :]
Methods the detective competition is a hidden gem that deserves more attention. Initially the Cartoon Network-esque art style pushed me away a bit, but I'm so glad I gave it a chance . The visual novel style allows for incredible character variety and you quickly grow to appreciate it . The ambition behind this game is insane . You have 100 detectives going up against 100 masterminds across 100 chapters . The narrative structure is completely unique - the perspective shifts constantly showing you the tragic or triumphant fates of specific characters and than the story just keeps moving forward without looking back .It perfectly captures the ruthless nature of competion. The writing is top tier . It's an absolute masterpiece of story that messes with your mind and stays with you long after the final credits roll.
Loved every second of playing this. This had a unique voice, sense of humour, and art style with an intriguing take on death games with the Detectives vs Criminals concept. All the characters were so charming, especially Detective [Insert Number Here]. The mysteries themselves could have been more complex, I feel, but I have a feeling that their relative simplicity was perhaps the point(implication of the detectives' and criminals' competence?). I was hooked from beginning to end. Very well done!
What an amazing little detective story! Some say it starts slowly but it hooked me from the very first chapter, to be honest. It got to the point pretty quickly and the written dialogue is incredibly funny. The game has a LOT of characters and they all felt distinct. The ending got me excited to see what comes next, so I will definitely be moving on to the next game now and I'm excited to see what the future might bring furthermore :)
Methods: The Detective Competition is a gritty mystery game where you play as the detectives who are contestants of a grand mystery-solving competition. It consists a colorful casts of characters, whom you may or may not meet again, due to changing perspectives for each stages. All detectives are equipped with their own specialty for solving cases, some are of average types while others are game-changers. Some may require codependency to utilize their strengths, but there are others who are practically better alone than your typical run-of-the-mill. The game definitely catches that eerie vibe when provided with a case so tangible, it could practically happen in real life (given with some suspension of disbelief). Because you’re not just up against other detectives competing to be the best there is. There’s also the stake of the best criminal getting away scot-free if they ever win. But I'm getting ahead of myself, the game is definitely loads of fun and a must play for hard-core mystery solvers, filled with a compelling story and interesting characters. I give it a 9/10.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Methods: The Detective Competition is currently priced at 5.85€ on Steam.
Yes, Methods: The Detective Competition is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 5.85€ on Steam.
Yes, Methods: The Detective Competition received 614 positive votes out of a total of 675 achieving a rating of 8.52.
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Methods: The Detective Competition was developed by LockedOn Games and published by LockedOn Games and Erabit.
Yes, Methods: The Detective Competition is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Methods: The Detective Competition is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Methods: The Detective Competition is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, Methods: The Detective Competition is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Methods: The Detective Competition is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, Methods: The Detective Competition does not support VR.
Methods: The Detective Competition is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 2 DLCs available for Methods: The Detective Competition. Explore additional content available for Methods: The Detective Competition on Steam.
No, Methods: The Detective Competition does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Methods: The Detective Competition does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Methods: The Detective Competition is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Methods: The Detective Competition.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 09 October 2026 09:01 UTC |
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| SteamSpy data | 22 October 2026 09:22 UTC |
| Steam price | 27 October 2026 14:31 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 19 October 2026 05:52 UTC |
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Developer
LockedOn Games
Publisher
LockedOn Games,
Erabit
Release
01 Jun 2020
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