Methods: The Detective Competition
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
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About Methods: The Detective Competition
The first game in the Methods series.
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving mysteries created by criminal masterminds.
The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime. If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime.
Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution.
It includes 100 chapters totaling 139K words, taking approximately 10 hours to play through (though that varies greatly depending on your reading speed).
Original soundtrack
Over 25 interactive crime scenes
CG gallery
Expressions gallery
Backgrounds gallery
Music room
Bios
Character Interviews
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Methods: The Detective Competition price history
Lowest tracked price: €5.85 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: €6.82 across 4 stores.
Methods: The Detective Competition player count & reviews
100% positive reviews in the last 30 days (91% all-time) · 15 peak players in the last 30 days.
Methods: The Detective Competition — frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Methods: The Detective Competition at the cheapest price?
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How many people play Methods: The Detective Competition?
Methods: The Detective Competition peaked at 15 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 26, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
Minimum
- OS: XP
- Processor: 1 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
