The Case of the Golden Idol

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The Case of the Golden Idol is a wryly amusing detective game set in the 18th century, brought to life with striking hand-drawn artwork. The game tests your ability to piece together clues and reconstruct the events leading up to some mysterious deaths. Investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Explore hand-drawn locations set in the 18th century, where some mysterious deaths have taken place. Reconstruct the events with a unique drag-and-drop mechanic. Gather verbal evidence and visual clues, then apply your deduction skills to figure out what actually happened and how each victim died. Explore a greater mystery that spans centuries. Start revealing a larger overarching story that connects all the individual tales.
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Release date:12 Oct 2022
Last update:18 Nov 2025 (on Steam, public branch)
Developers: Color Gray Games
Publishers: Playstack, Playstack Ltd
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  • Current 39
  • Peak 564
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