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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 Processeur : Intel or AMD CPU Graphiques : DirectX compatible card DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or higher Processeur : Intel or AMD CPU Graphiques : DirectX compatible card Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX compatible sound card

Inspector Waffles

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Released March 23, 2021
sample: 296 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 296 reviews (« Very Positive »)
12,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A feline investigator solving crimes in a stylized pixel world has captured players completely, securing a 95 percent positive rating across 296 reviews since launch. Most players wrap up their investigations in the 2 to 10 hour window, though those who linger longer find even more satisfaction.

What it's about: Un meurtre. Rien ne va dans cette ville. Dans cette aventure policière old school, devenez Inspecteur Waffles et parcourez la ville à la recherche d'indices, interrogez des suspects et percez à jour un incroyable mystère. Mais soyez prévenus : jouer au chat et à la souris est un jeu dangereux...

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« Un petit jeu très basique dans son graphisme pixel, sans animations de personnage ni doublage, mais plaisant, plein d'humour, dans une enquête tout à fait film noir. Le jeu n'est ni très long ni très ardu, mais a été un moment sympa. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 6 h played
« Très bon jeu d'enquête, dialogues très symapathiques, DA vraiment chouette c'est un vrai bonheur, se finit assez rapidement mais vaut le coup :) »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 5 h played
« Très bon jeu à la fois original et très accessible. Les graphismes et l'univers sont très bons. Les dialogues sont également bien écrit. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 6 h played
« A liniar point-and-click. Not groundbreaking, but pleasing. Good for a lazy day. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 7 h played
« Great game, good puzzles, lots of cute animals. What's not ta love! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2022 · 5 h played
« 16 gbs of ram why does this game have so much lag???? also crashed on me once »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 4 h played
« Found the game a little boring. Dialog was also really predictable. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2022 · 6 h played
« This was a great game, and I'm really hoping that there will be a sequel sometime in the future! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 6 h played
« Very fun witty game, for fans of Blacksad and Darkside Detective. Took me 4 hours without a guide and missed x1 collectible out of 8. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 4 h played

In players' words

« Un petit jeu très basique dans son graphisme pixel, sans animations de personnage ni doublage, mais plaisant, plein d'humour, dans une enquête tout à fait film noir. Le jeu n'est ni très long ni très ardu, mais a été un moment sympa. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2023 · 6 h played
« 16 gbs of ram why does this game have so much lag???? also crashed on me once »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2024 · 4 h played
« Très bon jeu d'enquête, dialogues très symapathiques, DA vraiment chouette c'est un vrai bonheur, se finit assez rapidement mais vaut le coup :) »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2021 · 5 h played
« Found the game a little boring. Dialog was also really predictable. »
👎 anonymous review · Jan 2022 · 6 h played
« Très bon jeu à la fois original et très accessible. Les graphismes et l'univers sont très bons. Les dialogues sont également bien écrit. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2021 · 6 h played
« This was a great game, and I'm really hoping that there will be a sequel sometime in the future! »
👍 anonymous review · May 2022 · 6 h played
« A liniar point-and-click. Not groundbreaking, but pleasing. Good for a lazy day. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 7 h played
« Very fun witty game, for fans of Blacksad and Darkside Detective. Took me 4 hours without a guide and missed x1 collectible out of 8. »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2024 · 4 h played
« Great game, good puzzles, lots of cute animals. What's not ta love! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2022 · 5 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
Story / writing
90 % pos · n=133
Gameplay
93 % pos · n=122
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=54
Content / longevity
60 % pos · n=20
Audio / music
94 % pos · n=16
Value for money
92 % pos · n=13
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Performance
50 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Story / writing13312058
Gameplay12211345
Graphics / art544635
Content / longevity201253
Audio / music161510
Value for money131210
Interface / UX6105
Performance4202
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.1 h.

<2h
83 % (n=12)
2-10h
95 % (n=233)
10-25h
98 % (n=45)
>25h
100 % (n=6)

💶 Price history

€1.75€4.87€7.99€11.11€14.23€3.19

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 21, 2026 · All-time low: €3.19 (Aug 21, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

12,9 % 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 33,3 % of players.

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Strengths

  • The narrative anchors the entire experience with 120 positive mentions out of 133.
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay shines through, drawing 113 positive mentions out of 122.
  • Visual design charms the audience, backed by 46 positive mentions out of 54.
  • Sound design hits all the right notes with 15 positive mentions out of 16.
  • Pricing feels right to the community, reflected in 12 positive mentions out of 13.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design draws frustration, with 5 negative mentions out of 6.
  • The narrative hits occasional snags, resulting in 8 negative mentions out of 133.

Who is it for?

Fans of traditional point-and-click adventures and animal detectives will relish this charming, bite-sized mystery.

Is Inspector Waffles worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 296 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The narrative anchors the entire experience. Current price: 12,79€.

Verdict

Inspector Waffles delivers a compact, highly engaging detective story that resonates deeply with adventure enthusiasts. Despite minor menu gripes, its sharp writing and pixel aesthetics make it a worthwhile case to crack.

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