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Murder by Numbers

Developed by Mediatonic · Published by The Irregular Corporation

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 6, 2020 Price$14.99 Metacritic79/100 Steam reviews1,142

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$14.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic79/100
Steam reviews1,142
Languages2
Achievements4
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Mediatonic, published by The Irregular Corporation — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 84% positive of 1,584
Owners (est.)0 – 20000
Peak players6
Player-voted tags:InvestigationVisual NovelPuzzleFemale ProtagonistInteractive FictionDetectiveLGBTQ+2DStory RichComic BookConversationAnime

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 Murder by Numbers.

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

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or higher
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) or Radeon R9 285 (2048 MB) - Integrated GPUs may work but are not supported.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Supported languages (2)

EnglishJapanese

Murder by Numbers 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 Murder by Numbers?

Steam classifies Murder by Numbers as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Mediatonic. Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers!

How much does Murder by Numbers cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Murder by Numbers at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Murder by Numbers single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Murder by Numbers: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Murder by Numbers on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is Murder by Numbers out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 6, 2020.

What platforms is Murder by Numbers on?

Murder by Numbers is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Murder by Numbers single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Murder by Numbers cost?

Steam lists it at $14.99.

Does Murder by Numbers have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 4 achievements for Murder by Numbers.

What is Murder by Numbers's Metacritic score?

Murder by Numbers has a Metacritic score of 79/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Murder by Numbers?

Murder by Numbers is developed by Mediatonic and published by The Irregular Corporation.

Where to get Murder by Numbers

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

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