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The Detail

Developed by Rival Games Ltd · Published by Rival Games Ltd

AdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 28, 2014 Price$2.99 Metacritic77/100 Steam reviews462

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$2.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic77/100
Steam reviews462
Languages1
Achievements55
DLC2

Overview

An adventure, indie game by Rival Games Ltd, published by Rival Games Ltd — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 72% positive of 675
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:AdventurePoint & Click2DGreat SoundtrackStory RichDetectiveNoirCrimeChoices MatterIndieVisual Novel

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 The Detail.

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

  • OS *: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Graphics: DX9 (shader model 2.0) capabilities; generally everything made since 2004 should work.
  • DirectX: Version 9.0

Supported languages (1)

English

The Detail 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 The Detail?

Steam classifies The Detail as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Rival Games Ltd. The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters.

How much does The Detail cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Detail at $2.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Detail single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Detail: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Detail on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is The Detail out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 28, 2014.

What platforms is The Detail on?

The Detail 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 The Detail single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Detail cost?

Steam lists it at $2.99.

Does The Detail have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 55 achievements for The Detail.

What is The Detail's Metacritic score?

The Detail has a Metacritic score of 77/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Detail?

The Detail is developed by Rival Games Ltd and published by Rival Games Ltd.

Where to get The Detail

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

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