The Ratline
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required, just paste your Steam profile URL!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Sync your Steam wishlist to find the lowest game prices instantly. No login required!
⚡ Try Wishlist Radar!
Close
The Rise of the Golden Idol on Steam
Quick menu
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
The Rise of the Golden Idol is a mystery, investigation and detective game
developed by Color Gray Games
and published by Playstack.
Released on November 12th 2024 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish and Portuguese - Brazil.
It has received 3,791 reviews of which 3,488 were positive and 303 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for 10.74€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified The Rise of the Golden Idol into these genres:
Mystery
Investigation
Detective
Conspiracy
Puzzle
Adventure
2D
Atmospheric
Crime
Choices Matter
Dark
Exploration
Historical
Interactive Fiction
Narrative
Point & Click
Pixel Graphics
Singleplayer
Story Rich
Indie
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for The Rise of the Golden Idol:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | |||
| German | |||
| French | |||
| Italian | |||
| Korean | |||
| Spanish - Spain | |||
| Traditional Chinese | |||
| Japanese | |||
| Polish | |||
| Turkish | |||
| Portuguese - Brazil | |||
| Spanish - Latin America |
Media & Screenshots
Get an in-depth look at The Rise of the Golden Idol through various videos and screenshots.
Load More
System requirements
These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 2500 MB available space
MacOS
- OS: macOS High Sierra
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo @ 1.86 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
- Storage: 2500 MB available space
Steam Price & Best Deals
User reviews & Ratings
Explore reviews from Steam users sharing their experiences and what they love about the game.
In isolation this is one of, if not the best, detective games I have ever played. But Rise of the Golden Idol is very hard not to compare to its incredible predecessor. Rise tries to set itself apart from Case by its creative choices. The game is set in a time that closely resembles the 70s, with matching political issues and technology that make its world feel familiar. The new 3D enhanced visual style is more detailed and less crude than the original one, making the imagery less unsettling. The story also doesn't play into the occult undertones of the original as much and is probably the weakest aspect of the game. Particularly, the slapstick buffoon character failing upwards in their organization didn't fit the tone at all. This all contributes to a loss of mystery that surrounded the first game. A secret society in the 1800s is interesting. A secret corporate project in the 70s is cliche. Beside the artistic choices, there is little to complain about in the execution: the puzzles are outstanding, but every now and again I felt the solution was too picky, only accepting a very specific wording. The gameplay is basically identical, which is great because the first game worked incredibly well already. The music is fantastic, and the visuals look great.
An absolute masterpiece. I learned my lesson with the last game and gritted my way through the entire game + DLCs, without resorting to hints or guides, and that was an incredibly good decision. It's just such a beautiful and elegantly designed work of art. Half of the joy comes from solving the puzzles themselves, and the other half comes from noticing the raw craft and intelligence of the designers in arranging the red herrings, the clues, the word banks, et cetera, in such a precise and just-so-elegant way. It's not as difficult as the first game and its DLCs, but it's just as satisfying. My rankings: Main Story > Curse of the Last Reaper > The Lemurian Phoenix > Age of Restraint > Sins of New Wells. Without a doubt it's the Game of the Decade for narrative/puzzle games. This is up there with the greats, in the Disco Elysium/Outer Wilds bracket.
Even more of a banger than the first. If you intend to play it, no need to know anything else. It's a rare occurrence that a detective game has a great mystery at its core that isn't also easy to solve. The clues are often subtle, some useless, some are there to throw you off, it often leads you to wrong assumptions without you realizing. You start with seemingly random and unrelated scenes. It feels great when you start seeing the connections to everything later. It's better played without long breaks in between, if there are any it's good to refresh your memory on everything that happened up to that point. The game requires focus, if you are doing anything at all at the same time, you might end up staring for hours, getting no closer to solving anything. The total playtime can vary a lot, depending on how long everything takes you. The music is awesome, the art style and direction is fresh as hell and has character. Most importantly I found the story, mystery and characters very compelling and connecting dots between everything very satisfying. Perhaps I'd prefer it if you couldn't brute force anything with the '2 or fewer' thing and I'd kill for something even more challenging in the future. If you are of a curious nature, mystery enjoyer, puzzle solver, you need to play this.
Similar games
View all
The Case of the Golden Idol
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Confidential Killings - A Detective Game
A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?
The Operator
Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Lost Wiki: Kozlovka
Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.
Scene Investigators
A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.
The Painscreek Killings
Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?
A Case of Fraud
A short, non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.
Crime O'Clock
Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!
Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale
In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Rise of the Golden Idol is currently priced at 19.50€ on Steam.
No, The Rise of the Golden Idol is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.50€ on Steam.
Yes, The Rise of the Golden Idol received 3,488 positive votes out of a total of 3,791 achieving a rating of 8.85.
😎
The Rise of the Golden Idol was developed by Color Gray Games and published by Playstack.
Yes, The Rise of the Golden Idol is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, The Rise of the Golden Idol is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, The Rise of the Golden Idol is not playable on Linux.
Yes, The Rise of the Golden Idol is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, The Rise of the Golden Idol is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, The Rise of the Golden Idol does not support VR.
The Rise of the Golden Idol is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 6 DLCs available for The Rise of the Golden Idol. Explore additional content available for The Rise of the Golden Idol on Steam.
No, The Rise of the Golden Idol does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, The Rise of the Golden Idol does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, The Rise of the Golden Idol 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 The Rise of the Golden Idol.
Data sources
The information presented on this page is sourced from reliable APIs to ensure accuracy and relevance. We utilize the Steam API to gather data on game details, including titles, descriptions, prices, and user reviews. This allows us to provide you with the most up-to-date information directly from the Steam platform.
Additionally, we incorporate data from the SteamSpy API, which offers insights into game sales and player statistics. This helps us present a comprehensive view of each game's popularity and performance within the gaming community.
Last Updates| Steam data | 24 September 2026 12:18 UTC |
|---|---|
| SteamSpy data | 14 October 2026 06:39 UTC |
| Steam price | 27 October 2026 03:25 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 18 October 2026 21:55 UTC |
If you'd like to dive deeper into the details about The Rise of the Golden Idol, we invite you to check out a few dedicated websites that offer extensive information and insights. These platforms provide valuable data, analysis, and user-generated reports to enhance your understanding of the game and its performance.
- SteamDB - A comprehensive database of everything on Steam about The Rise of the Golden Idol
- SteamCharts - Analysis of The Rise of the Golden Idol concurrent players on Steam
- ProtonDB - Crowdsourced reports on Linux and Steam Deck The Rise of the Golden Idol compatibility
19.50€
Visit Store
🔥 Deal
-45%
19.50€
10.74€
Buy Now
-27%
19.50€
14.38€
Visit Store
-23%
19.50€
15.13€
Visit Store
Game modes
Features
Online players
44
Developer
Color Gray Games
Publisher
Playstack
Release
12 Nov 2024
Platforms
Clicking and buying through these links helps us earn a commission to maintain our services.