Detective Dotson

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App ID	2450840
App Type	Game
Developer	Masala Games Private Limited
Publisher	Masala Games Private Limited
Supported Systems	Windows macOS Linux
Technologies	Unity Engine
Last Changenumber	31211532
Last Record Update	19 September 2025 – 22:27:28 UTC ()
Release Date	24 April 2025 – 08:32:05 UTC ()

❓ 80.98%

125 reviews

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

controller_support

full

community_visible_stats

Yes

ReleaseState

released

Publisher

Masala Games Private Limited

Store Release Date

24 April 2025 – 08:32:09 UTC ()

osarch

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community_hub_visible

Yes

AbsoluteMouseCoordinates

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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RemotePlayTogetherTestingBranches

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Detected Technologies (?)

Unity Engine, SteamworksNET SDK, UnityBurst SDK, cURL SDK

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
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

configuration:

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non_deck_display_glyphs	0
small_text	0
requires_internet_for_setup	0
requires_internet_for_singleplayer	0
recommended_runtime	native
requires_h264	0
requires_voice_files	0
gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported	0
hdr_support	0

controllertagwizard

Yes

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

Hardware Categories

DualShock Controllers (USB Only)

DualShock Controllers

DualSense Controllers (USB Only)

DualSense Controllers

Full Controller Support

Assets

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Detective Dotson

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