Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Anything from the past 20 years Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Yes DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires
Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division
SQL queries and sleuthing go hand in hand in this twist on the detective genre—players cite it 141 times across reviews. The game holds an ironclad 98% approval among 398 Steam verdicts and keeps nearly every detective hooked past the 10-hour mark.
What it's about: Solve criminal cases through the power of SQL queries! Help out the city of Los Zorangeles by becoming a Database Detective in this new (unpaid) work from home opportunity.
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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 | 176 | 165 | 5 | 6 |
| Story / writing | 80 | 79 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 31 | 28 | 2 | 1 |
| Audio / music | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 17 | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| Graphics / art | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Value for money | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.2 h on median; those who dislike it: 3 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jul 27, 2026 · All-time low: €9.13 (Jul 27, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 34 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- Gameplay steals every spotlight: 165 positive mentions out of 176.
- The story pulls readers off the street and into the squad: 79 glowing write-ups out of 80.
- Audio design earns a perfect 17-for-17 praise ratio.
- Long sessions signal love—the 10-25 hour bucket boasts 100% positivity.
Weaknesses
- A handful of bugs still sneak onto case files: four negative reports among 397 reviews.
- The UI design provokes mixed feelings: nine negative comments out of seventeen.
- Performance remains off the radar with just three players mentioning it.
Who is it for?
Puzzle-loving detectives who enjoy dry humour and SQL-flavoured deduction will relish every scene. Expect a firm tutorial that pays off in clearer clues.
Is Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 98% of 397 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay steals every spotlight. Current price: 10,75€.
Verdict
Smooth operation with standout writing and sound, despite the odd report of a bug or clunky menu. Once the clues start clicking, the hours vanish like evidence under a microscope.
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