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Methods: The Detective Competition

Developed by LockedOn Games · Published by Erabit, LockedOn Games

CasualIndieStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseJun 1, 2020 Price$5.99 Steam reviews642

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$5.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Steam reviews642
Languages2
Achievements108
DLC2

Overview

A casual, indie, strategy game by LockedOn Games, published by Erabit — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 604
Owners (est.)20000 – 50000
Peak players7
Player-voted tags:IndieComedyJRPGFemale ProtagonistDark HumorCartoonyAdventurePuzzleRPGDetectiveFunnyAnime

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 Methods: The Detective Competition.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS: XP
  • Processor: 1 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Supported languages (2)

EnglishSimplified Chinese

Methods: The Detective Competition 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 Methods: The Detective Competition?

Steam classifies Methods: The Detective Competition as a Casual, Indie, Strategy game, developed by LockedOn Games. One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

How much does Methods: The Detective Competition cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Methods: The Detective Competition at $5.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Methods: The Detective Competition single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Methods: The Detective Competition: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Methods: The Detective Competition on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Methods: The Detective Competition out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jun 1, 2020.

What platforms is Methods: The Detective Competition on?

Methods: The Detective Competition 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 Methods: The Detective Competition single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Methods: The Detective Competition cost?

Steam lists it at $5.99.

Does Methods: The Detective Competition have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 108 achievements for Methods: The Detective Competition.

Who made Methods: The Detective Competition?

Methods: The Detective Competition is developed by LockedOn Games and published by Erabit, LockedOn Games.

Where to get Methods: The Detective Competition

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

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