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The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.

The Detail is a adventure, point & click and 2d game developed and published by Rival Games Ltd.
Released on October 28th 2014 is available in English on Windows, MacOS and Linux.

It has received 675 reviews of which 489 were positive and 186 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified The Detail into these genres:

Adventure Point & Click 2D Great Soundtrack Story Rich Detective Noir Crime Choices Matter Indie Visual Novel

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System requirements

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Windows
  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.6+
  • Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 10.10+
  • Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.

User reviews & Ratings

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March 2025
This game is rough around the edges, sure. Quite a few visual bugs, gameplay is not exactly smooth, and the story feels inconsistent - it's a drag first two chapters and it's rushed in the last one. Sometimes there are no music where it's supposed to be, UI hints come and go as they please. Long story short, it's not a perfect game, and neither was Rival Games Ltd's next one, Thief of Thieves. So why do I recommend it? I think this game's got soul. It perfectly scratches the itch of a neo-noir detective story, even if it's full of cliche. You can see the people behind the curtains cared about what they were doing. Despite all its flaws, it drags you in until the very end, and there are quite a few choices branching out along the way. Granted, this game could use more quality assurance that will never come. But it doesn't deserve to be forgotten.
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Dec. 2024
A compelling crime noir adventure with a distinctive graphic novel aesthetic. Set in a modern American city plagued by crime, the game allows players to navigate the lives of a seasoned detective and a reformed criminal, making choices that significantly influence the unfolding story. The game's strengths lie in its engaging storyline, atmospheric graphics, and immersive soundscape, all of which contribute to a rich and captivating experience. The branching narrative ensures that decisions carry weight, offering a sense of agency and replayability. However, it's unfortunate that the developer, Rival Games Ltd, faced financial difficulties, leading to its closure. This has left me wondering about the potential stories and innovations that could have emerged from such a talented team. Strongly recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Detail is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.

The Detail is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.

The Detail received 489 positive votes out of a total of 675 achieving a rating of 6.93.
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The Detail was developed and published by Rival Games Ltd.

The Detail is playable and fully supported on Windows.

The Detail is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

The Detail is playable and fully supported on Linux.

The Detail is a single-player game.

There are 2 DLCs available for The Detail. Explore additional content available for The Detail on Steam.

The Detail does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

The Detail does not support Steam Remote Play.

The Detail 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.

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The Detail
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Rival Games Ltd
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Release 28 Oct 2014
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