Bucket Detective
Developed by the whale husband · Published by the whale husband
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by the whale husband, published by the whale husband — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “A dark comedy/horror game by Jesse Barksdale, creator of the static speaks my name. Help a cult complete a ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A story-focused experience which takes around 45 minutes to complete.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Bucket Detective.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2 and higher
- Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 940M, Intel HD 5000, or comparable
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Should run on laptops and desktops with decent graphics card made within the past four years
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: Intel i5 or higher
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Desktop GPU
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported languages (1)
Bucket Detective FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Bucket Detective?
Steam classifies Bucket Detective as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by the whale husband. A dark comedy/horror game by Jesse Barksdale, creator of the static speaks my name. Help a cult complete a ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A story-focused experience which takes around 45 minutes to complete.
How much does Bucket Detective cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Bucket Detective at $3.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Bucket Detective single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Bucket Detective: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Bucket Detective on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Bucket Detective for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Bucket Detective out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 16, 2017.
What platforms is Bucket Detective on?
Bucket Detective is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Bucket Detective single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Bucket Detective cost?
Steam lists it at $3.99.
Does Bucket Detective have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 4 achievements for Bucket Detective.
Who made Bucket Detective?
Bucket Detective is developed by the whale husband and published by the whale husband.
Where to get Bucket Detective
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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