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Detective Penguin

Developed by That Other Fish, That Fish · Published by That Other Fish, That Fish

ActionAdventureCasualIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 15, 2025 Price$3.49

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$3.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Languages1

Overview

An action, adventure, casual game by That Other Fish, That Fish, published by That Other Fish — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsPositive — 96% positive of 28
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players1
Player-voted tags:CasualDetectiveFunnyInvestigationCuteCartoonyConversationAdventureInteractive FictionDark HumorNoirPhysics

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 Detective Penguin.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 6100 or better)
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: Quad Core 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated Graphics 2GB VRAM
  • Storage: 5 GB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Detective Penguin 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 Detective Penguin?

Steam classifies Detective Penguin as a Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie game, developed by That Other Fish, That Fish. Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.

How much does Detective Penguin cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Detective Penguin at $3.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Detective Penguin single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Detective Penguin: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Detective Penguin on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Detective Penguin for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Detective Penguin out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 15, 2025.

What platforms is Detective Penguin on?

Detective Penguin is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Detective Penguin single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Detective Penguin cost?

Steam lists it at $3.49.

Who made Detective Penguin?

Detective Penguin is developed by That Other Fish, That Fish and published by That Other Fish, That Fish.

Where to get Detective Penguin

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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