Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor, or Intel Atom™ 1.6GHz or faster processor for netbook class devices Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : On-board graphics Espace disque : 200 MB d'espace disque disponible
Detective Grimoire
A 90-minute detective romp wrapped in 16-bit pixels and sharp dialogue, leaving most players eager to replay every clue. Nearly every reviewer since launch still rates it positively at 97%, with 96% across all 2,539 reviews.
What it's about: Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 134 | 107 | 10 | 17 |
| Story / writing | 101 | 83 | 8 | 10 |
| Audio / music | 79 | 71 | 1 | 7 |
| Graphics / art | 73 | 72 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 17 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| Value for money | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Content / longevity | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.3 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.8 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 9 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 51,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Narrative finesse that sticks: 83 positive mentions out of 101 zero in on the writing.
- Art that steals the show: 72 positive mentions out of 73 praise the pixel-art style.
- Voice work that sells the mood: 38 mentions call out the cast's performances.
- Price that feels like a steal: 10 positive mentions out of 12 highlight the bargain.
Weaknesses
- UI that trips players up: 13 negative mentions out of 17 criticize the controls and menus.
- Buggy corners that linger: 6 negative mentions out of 6 flag stability hiccups.
- Runtime too short for comfort: 29 mentions note the game feels brief.
Who is it for?
Short-session mystery lovers who cherish clever writing and retro pixel charm will adore this. Anyone hunting a breezy but brainy whodunit should dive in.
Is Detective Grimoire worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 2,539 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative finesse that sticks. Current price: 1,37€ (80% off).
Verdict
Detective Grimoire wraps a polished detective story in bite-sized pixels, earning near-universal praise. A handful of bugs and a trim runtime are the only flaws standing in its way. It’s the kind of mystery that lingers long after the final clue.
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