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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : 1.7 GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 1GB graphics memory. Integrated graphics with full OpenGL 3.3 support or Direct3D 11 support Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Espace disque : 1500 MB d'espace disque disponible

A Case of Fraud

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Released November 10, 2025
sample: 401 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
97/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 451 reviews (« Very Positive »)
8,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players are wrapping up their investigations in just a single sitting, logging the vast majority of their playtime in the 2 to 10-hour bracket out of 401 sampled reviews. The community overwhelmingly backs the game with a 98 percent positive rating since launch.

What it's about: A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

In-game

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« A fun little game that has a nicely balanced difficulty to it. I only wish there was more. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 4 h played1
« I've been wanting to play another game like The Roottrees are Dead and Return of the Obra Dinn for a while, and this totally fit the bill. If you're a fan of those other games or deduction games in general, I'd definitely recommed. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 10 h played1
« Très bon jeu d'enquête qui vous prendra 3h environ à finir. Peut-être un peu simple au final mais la diversité des indices rend l'expérience très plaisante et la durée est idéale. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played
« You're given all the evidence. I kinda wanted to hace to search stuff by myself. Thus, not as engaging as the Roottrees are dead but still interesting. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 5 h played
« Excellent jeu d'enquête, similaire à The Roottrees Are Dead. Je recommande fortement! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played
« Has lots of potential, but just too short. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« it's really easy and very short. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 16 h played
« Too short for the price and easy to solve »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played
« Love this game! perfect difficulty for me »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played
« Cool the-roottrees-are-dead-like game, easier and shorter though. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 3 h played

In players' words

« A fun little game that has a nicely balanced difficulty to it. I only wish there was more. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 4 h played1
« Has lots of potential, but just too short. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played
« I've been wanting to play another game like The Roottrees are Dead and Return of the Obra Dinn for a while, and this totally fit the bill. If you're a fan of those other games or deduction games in general, I'd definitely recommed. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 10 h played1
« it's really easy and very short. »
👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 16 h played
« Très bon jeu d'enquête qui vous prendra 3h environ à finir. Peut-être un peu simple au final mais la diversité des indices rend l'expérience très plaisante et la durée est idéale. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 4 h played
« Too short for the price and easy to solve »
👎 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played
« You're given all the evidence. I kinda wanted to hace to search stuff by myself. Thus, not as engaging as the Roottrees are dead but still interesting. »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 5 h played
« Love this game! perfect difficulty for me »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 5 h played
« Excellent jeu d'enquête, similaire à The Roottrees Are Dead. Je recommande fortement! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 2 h played
« Cool the-roottrees-are-dead-like game, easier and shorter though. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=175
Content / longevity
52 % pos · n=48
Story / writing
77 % pos · n=43
Value for money
71 % pos · n=21
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=9
Performance
100 % pos · n=2
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay17516672
Content / longevity48251013
Story / writing433355
Value for money211524
Graphics / art9900
Performance2200
Audio / music2200
Interface / UX2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.6 h.

<2h
100 % (n=24)
2-10h
98 % (n=360)
10-25h
92 % (n=12)
>25h
100 % (n=5)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 97% positive97NovDec 2025 : 100% positive100DecJan 2026 : 98% positive98JanFeb 2026 : 95% positive95FebMar 2026 : 98% positive98MarApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€6.53€7.22€7.91€8.60€9.29€7.03

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 07, 2026 · All-time low: €7.03 (Aug 07, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

23 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 6 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 73,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Mechanics drive the praise with 166 positive mentions out of 175 total.
  • The narrative pulls players in successfully, yielding 33 positive mentions out of 43.
  • Visual design satisfies observers, earning 9 positive mentions out of 9.
  • Value proposition holds firm with 15 positive mentions out of 21 regarding the price tag.

Weaknesses

  • Volume and longevity divide the room, showing 25 positive against 13 negative mentions out of 48.
  • Plot execution meets friction, registering 5 negative mentions out of 43.

Who is it for?

Armchair detectives seeking a compact, story-driven mystery to solve over an evening will find an ideal match here.

Is A Case of Fraud worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 451 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Mechanics drive the praise. Current price: 8,79€.

Verdict

A Case of Fraud delivers a tightly wound deductive experience that leaves little room for filler. With 393 positive votes out of 401 sampled post-release reviews, it stands as a sharply focused indie adventure well worth the brief time commitment.

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