About the Game
Search for clues in this idle detective RPG that lives quietly in the corner of your screen.
Investigate crime scenes, gain clues, upgrade your stats, and grow stronger across ascensions while you go about your day.
Level up and unlock
Gain XP, level up, and earn rewards such as permanent upgrades or new crime scenes.
Hunt for loot
Find rare gear with huge bonuses. Equip the best and create broken builds.
Ascend and grow stronger
Reset your run to earn Ascendium, unlocking cross-ascension upgrades that boost your progress.
Always on, never in the way
Runs in a small corner of your screen so you can work, browse, or game while inspecting.
Customize your play
Adjust size and position to fit your setup. Stay passive or play actively. It's up to you!
Screenshots
9 images
Version Information
Current Release
Build 24879533
Uploaded Sep 04, 2026
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System Requirements
How to Install
Desktop Detective.exe to play
Troubleshooting tips
• Run Redist/_CommonRedist installers if game won't start
• Add folder to Windows Defender exclusions
• Run as administrator
Download
Direct link available
Needed when extracting (WinRAR / 7-Zip) — not a site login.
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