Players dive into London’s underbelly for quick, brain-teasing sessions, with most leaving after a couple of hours—but those who stay longer can’t get enough. The humor and art make every puzzle feel like a mini-adventure, even if the price tag and technical hiccups occasionally sour the mood.
What it's about: Résolvez des casse-têtes logiques et élucidez plusieurs affaires dans un Londres noir et chaleureux, par le raisonnement plutôt qu'au hasard. Des meurtres ont été commis, les témoignages se contredisent et les alibis ne tiennent pas. Chacun a un mobile, et seule la logique révèle la vérité.
In-game
« Pure logic, zero luck cozy rainy London with a jazz soundtrack. Solved one case, stayed for them all. Absolutely lovely. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1« Jeu sympa, la DA est cool, concept accrocheur, mais beaucoup trop court pour le prix ! Trop assisté pour les résolutions d'affaires. Cher pour le temps de jeu. Le mode Confidentiel est très rébarbatif. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played« Petit jeu sympathique qui reprend les tips des jeux de logique papier. Il manquerait juste à mon avis un endroit ou on peut cocher et/ou prendre des notes. je recommande . »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played« Enjoying the 'Einstein Riddle' core mechanic at the heart of the game. It's a puzzler through and through, with the detective setting on top. If you like logical challenges, this might scratch the itch. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« A really beautiful and creative game, I really liked the Secret Cases feature »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 19 h played« It is as thorough as expected. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played
« It's fun, but it's way too short for a game for this price. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1« Trop redondant. Et juste des énigmes pas de vrai enquête. Dommage la DA est superbe. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played« I enjoyed the first two cases well enough but... Good lord the third chapter is horrendous! Dialogue meant for one character is given to another, the characters keep swapping voices, was there no quality check done at all before launch? »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played« If this game were just painfully easy, that would be one thing. But the fact it froze up literally every time I clicked on a clue? That means this isn't just a boring game, but a broken one, too. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played« I Love the logic puzzle. It was a fun little storey in that. I do not like that most of the puzzles are gated. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played« Really enjoying the game vibe, the funny puzzles and story. They really nailed the art style and illustrations, looking amazing! Definitely worth trying. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
In players' words
« Pure logic, zero luck cozy rainy London with a jazz soundtrack. Solved one case, stayed for them all. Absolutely lovely. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1« It's fun, but it's way too short for a game for this price. »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played1« Jeu sympa, la DA est cool, concept accrocheur, mais beaucoup trop court pour le prix ! Trop assisté pour les résolutions d'affaires. Cher pour le temps de jeu. Le mode Confidentiel est très rébarbatif. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 4 h played« Trop redondant. Et juste des énigmes pas de vrai enquête. Dommage la DA est superbe. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 3 h played« Petit jeu sympathique qui reprend les tips des jeux de logique papier. Il manquerait juste à mon avis un endroit ou on peut cocher et/ou prendre des notes. je recommande . »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 3 h played« I enjoyed the first two cases well enough but... Good lord the third chapter is horrendous! Dialogue meant for one character is given to another, the characters keep swapping voices, was there no quality check done at all before launch? »👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played« Enjoying the 'Einstein Riddle' core mechanic at the heart of the game. It's a puzzler through and through, with the detective setting on top. If you like logical challenges, this might scratch the itch. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 1 h played« If this game were just painfully easy, that would be one thing. But the fact it froze up literally every time I clicked on a clue? That means this isn't just a boring game, but a broken one, too. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played« A really beautiful and creative game, I really liked the Secret Cases feature »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 19 h played« I Love the logic puzzle. It was a fun little storey in that. I do not like that most of the puzzles are gated. »👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played« It is as thorough as expected. »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 2 h played« Really enjoying the game vibe, the funny puzzles and story. They really nailed the art style and illustrations, looking amazing! Definitely worth trying. »👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
60 % pos · n=57
Content / longevity
62 % pos · n=21
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=19
Story / writing
53 % pos · n=17
Audio / music
75 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
11 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=8
Value for money
0 % pos · n=5
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
57
34
2
21
Content / longevity
21
13
0
8
Graphics / art
19
19
0
0
Story / writing
17
9
1
7
Audio / music
12
9
0
3
Stability / bugs
9
1
0
8
Interface / UX
8
2
0
6
Value for money
5
0
0
5
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.7 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.9 h.
🪤 50 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
62 % (n=48)
2-10h
68 % (n=57)
10-25h
100 % (n=6)
>25h
100 % (n=2)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
8,4 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 15 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 43,5 % of players.
The visual charm and artistic style are universally praised: 19 out of 19 mentions are positive.
Puzzle logic and brain-teasing challenges shine: keywords like 'logique' and 'énigmes' appear 9 and 6 times respectively, all in positive contexts.
Short, satisfying sessions fit busy schedules: 48 players under 2 hours still rate the experience positively (62%).
Weaknesses
Frustration over bugs derails the experience: 8 out of 9 mentions of 'bugs' are negative.
The price draws criticism: all 5 mentions of 'prix' are negative.
Menu and interface issues disrupt flow: 6 out of 8 'ui' mentions are negative.
Who is it for?
Fans of light detective games and bite-sized logic puzzles will relish the wit and artistry. Casual players seeking a quick mental workout will appreciate the short playtime, while perfectionists may want to wait for bug fixes.
Is Case Solved: The London Files worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 68% of 113 Steam reviews are positive (player score 60/100). Most-praised strength: The visual charm and artistic style are universally praised. Current price: 10,25€.
Verdict
A visually delightful puzzle game with undeniable charm, but rough edges and a divisive price point hold it back. Those who power through its flaws are rewarded by clever, humorous mysteries. The London Files delivers what it promises—if you can stomach the bumps along the way.
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