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Detective Dotson

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App ID 2450840
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Masala Games Private Limited
Supported Systems Windows macOS Linux
Technologies Unity Engine
Last Changenumber 29919581
Last Record Update 6 July 2025 – 15:44:43 UTC ()
Release Date 24 April 2025 – 08:32:05 UTC ()
❓ 85.19%
111 reviews
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In-Game

A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.

Additional Information

Developer Masala Games Private Limited
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ReleaseState released
Publisher Masala Games Private Limited
Store Release Date 24 April 2025 – 08:32:09 UTC ()
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Social Media https://bsky.app/profile/dotson.in
https://discord.gg/3ZwrW9y3wT
https://x.com/masalagames
https://www.youtube.com/@masalagames/
Primary Genre Casual (4)
Store Genres Casual (4), Indie (23)
Steam Release Date 24 April 2025 – 08:32:05 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 1 July 2025 – 12:57:06 UTC () (1751374626)
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Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on Deck, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
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  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: This game does not default to external Bluetooth/USB controllers on SteamOS, and may require manually switching the active controller via the Quick Access Menu
  •  
  • category: Verified
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 28 June 2025 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 18995348
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First seen on SteamDB 25 May 2023 – 08:52:19 UTC (), in changelist #18923718

Supported Languages

8 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes Yes Yes
Simplified Chinese Yes Yes
French Yes Yes
German Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes
Traditional Chinese Yes Yes
Korean Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes

Tags

🕵️ Detective 🛏️ Cozy 🤗 Wholesome 🗺 Exploration 😌 Casual 🧸 Cute 🗺️ Adventure 😃 Funny 🤫 Mystery 🔍 Investigation 🦹 Character Customization 👾 Pixel Graphics 🔢 Episodic 〰️ Nonlinear 🤡 Comedy 📚 Interactive Fiction 📚 Story Rich 🎨 Stylized 🌍 Foreign 🔍 Hidden Object

Categories

Single-player Steam Achievements Family Sharing

Hardware Categories

DualShock Controllers (USB Only) DualShock Controllers DualSense Controllers (USB Only) DualSense Controllers Full Controller Support

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Steam charts

  • 1 players right now
  • 2 24-hour peak
  • 21 all-time peak 24 April 2025
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  • 1,637 followers
  • 107 positive reviews
  • 4 negative reviews
  • 96.40% positive reviews

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  • 0 24-hour peak
  • 4,162 all-time peak
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  • ❓ Very Positive
  • 85.19% SteamDB Rating
  • 107 96.4% positive reviews
  • 4 3.6% negative reviews

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