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The Case of the Golden Idol

October 13, 2022AdventureESRB T

Overview

About The Case of the Golden Idol

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Story setup
Step into the shoes of an 18th century detective and uncover the mystery behind twelve strange deaths spanning 50 years, all somehow connected. Unmask the true killers in this sprawling narrative and discover their devious motives.
Reference

At a glance

Released
October 13, 2022
Platforms
macOS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4
Genres
Adventure, Puzzle, Indie
Play modes
Single Player
Age rating
ESRB T
Time to beat
~7 hours
Media

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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for The Case of the Golden Idol.

Rushed
6hoursMain story only
Typical
7hoursStory plus some extras
Completionist
10hoursEvery side objective too

Estimated from 6 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.

Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

The Case of the Golden Idol offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.

Play Modes

Single Player

Content

Age ratings

How rating boards around the world have classified The Case of the Golden Idol. Open a board for its content descriptors.

ACBM
CLASS_IND14
  • Conteúdo Sexual (Sexual Content)
  • Violência (Violence)
ESRBT
  • Blood
  • Drug Reference
  • Language
  • Violence
  • Sexual Themes
  • Use of Alcohol
  • Partial Nudity
  • Suggestive Themes
GRAC15+
  • Sexuality
  • Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug
PEGI12
  • Sex
  • Fear
USK16

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