Flatfoots and Fools: A Podcast about Detective Games
@flatfootsandfools.bsky.social
We are going to touch on anything we think is detective themed, or has significant detective mechanics. We plan to release every two weeks
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Hey all,
We are launching a podcast about detective games. We are going to touch on anything we think is detective themed, or has significant detective mechanics. We plan to release every two weeks, and hope you will enjoy! #detective #podcast
open.spotify.com/show/4e9MkSi...
We are launching a podcast about detective games. We are going to touch on anything we think is detective themed, or has significant detective mechanics. We plan to release every two weeks, and hope you will enjoy! #detective #podcast
open.spotify.com/show/4e9MkSi...
Just played through this tonight. For a game jam game, this had way more layers of case than I expected, and some pretty brutal observations needed. I thought I was going insane and failing at math, but I was really getting fooled by children's drawings.
Me and a small team just made a "Case of the Golden Idol" inspired game for @pigsquad.com's Summer Slow Game Jam.
The game is called THE HOUSE ON [REDACTED] STREET.
Playable in-browser for FREE!
If you like it, leave a review on Itch!
matthew-cavener.itch.io/house-on-red...
The game is called THE HOUSE ON [REDACTED] STREET.
Playable in-browser for FREE!
If you like it, leave a review on Itch!
matthew-cavener.itch.io/house-on-red...
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Just played through this tonight. For a game jam game, this had way more layers of case than I expected, and some pretty brutal observations needed. I thought I was going insane and failing at math, but I was really getting fooled by children's drawings.
Wrapped up the game over lunch. The hardest thing for me was finding Charlotte's last name, turns out I overlooked something reasonably obvious.
I dithered for a while on the answer's Frame job. Was it external, or did the victim frame themself? Good fun all around, and I hope there's more coming!
I dithered for a while on the answer's Frame job. Was it external, or did the victim frame themself? Good fun all around, and I hope there's more coming!
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Wrapped up the game over lunch. The hardest thing for me was finding Charlotte's last name, turns out I overlooked something reasonably obvious.
I dithered for a while on the answer's Frame job. Was it external, or did the victim frame themself? Good fun all around, and I hope there's more coming!
I dithered for a while on the answer's Frame job. Was it external, or did the victim frame themself? Good fun all around, and I hope there's more coming!
I started this game this morning, and almost missed an actual work meeting because I was too caught up with a fictional company's org chart. I NEED to know the last name of the accounting administrator, what else could be more important than that?
Fill in the org chart of a pet translation startup to investigate a missing person and crack A Case of Fraud #PitchYaGame
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I started this game this morning, and almost missed an actual work meeting because I was too caught up with a fictional company's org chart. I NEED to know the last name of the accounting administrator, what else could be more important than that?
Today Mav and I discuss Murder Mystery Machine, developed largely in parallel with The First Cases. Sadly, this game doesn't live up to its goals, with lots of inconsistent deductions and poor execution. So far it's my least favorite detective game I have played.
open.spotify.com/episode/01Fa...
open.spotify.com/episode/01Fa...
Murder Mystery Machine
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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Today Mav and I discuss Murder Mystery Machine, developed largely in parallel with The First Cases. Sadly, this game doesn't live up to its goals, with lots of inconsistent deductions and poor execution. So far it's my least favorite detective game I have played.
open.spotify.com/episode/01Fa...
open.spotify.com/episode/01Fa...
I am really looking forward to receiving this!
Success! 😻
Our Makeship plush campaign has reached 100%! Jupiter has been summoned to the physical realm.
Huge thanks to everyone who pledged! You can still pledge now, or there will be another chance to bag the cat once the design is finalised and the campaign window opens.
Our Makeship plush campaign has reached 100%! Jupiter has been summoned to the physical realm.
Huge thanks to everyone who pledged! You can still pledge now, or there will be another chance to bag the cat once the design is finalised and the campaign window opens.
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I am really looking forward to receiving this!
Reposted by Flatfoots and Fools: A Podcast about Detective Games
I've been working on post- #LDJam updates to My Friends the Monster Trainers. I'm adding an alignment chart you can fill out as you find clues about which monsters are strong or weak against others. Still in progress, but I hope it'll be a fun part of solving the puzzle! #gamedev
October 27, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Been messing around with a Detecting Mechanic visualization. Probably best viewed on PC, I have no idea if it works on mobile. My idea was to be able to show this to anyone who says "I Liked Game X, what's like it?"
flatfootsandfools-design.github.io/game-visuali...
flatfootsandfools-design.github.io/game-visuali...
November 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Been messing around with a Detecting Mechanic visualization. Probably best viewed on PC, I have no idea if it works on mobile. My idea was to be able to show this to anyone who says "I Liked Game X, what's like it?"
flatfootsandfools-design.github.io/game-visuali...
flatfootsandfools-design.github.io/game-visuali...
How can I not?
Jupiter demands a plush form! 😼
Our heterochromic menace from Strange Antiquities wants to sit on YOUR shelf and knock stuff over.
Pledge now with our @makeship.bsky.social petition and help us make it happen:
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Our heterochromic menace from Strange Antiquities wants to sit on YOUR shelf and knock stuff over.
Pledge now with our @makeship.bsky.social petition and help us make it happen:
www.makeship.com/petitions/ju...
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
How can I not?
And now the final cases of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. A game that's launched a 24 year franchise, spanning multiple media forms, and still remains a good experience, especially with the updates when brough to PC and Mobile.
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RSS Link Here:
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October 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
And now the final cases of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. A game that's launched a 24 year franchise, spanning multiple media forms, and still remains a good experience, especially with the updates when brough to PC and Mobile.
RSS Link Here:
anchor.fm/s/108c64748/...
RSS Link Here:
anchor.fm/s/108c64748/...
Played another short detective game from Itch called Fowl Play, but this one has a lot of technical issues, and I was not able to finish it. Once I got it running, the part that bugged me the most was having almost all the information in a single notebook. shmael.itch.io/fowl-play
Fowl Play by Shmael
Golden Idol-Inspired Bird Murder Mystery
shmael.itch.io
October 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Played another short detective game from Itch called Fowl Play, but this one has a lot of technical issues, and I was not able to finish it. Once I got it running, the part that bugged me the most was having almost all the information in a single notebook. shmael.itch.io/fowl-play
Been on a smaller games binge lately. darqwerful.itch.io/the-lost-bor...
This one's a nice contained set of puzzles on a ship. It features both deduction puzzles, and some more classic Point & Click ones. I really liked the former, but the latter were not for me. Still a fun trip to take!
This one's a nice contained set of puzzles on a ship. It features both deduction puzzles, and some more classic Point & Click ones. I really liked the former, but the latter were not for me. Still a fun trip to take!
The Lost Borealis Expedition by darqwerful
Investigate a haunting aboard a ship.
darqwerful.itch.io
October 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Been on a smaller games binge lately. darqwerful.itch.io/the-lost-bor...
This one's a nice contained set of puzzles on a ship. It features both deduction puzzles, and some more classic Point & Click ones. I really liked the former, but the latter were not for me. Still a fun trip to take!
This one's a nice contained set of puzzles on a ship. It features both deduction puzzles, and some more classic Point & Click ones. I really liked the former, but the latter were not for me. Still a fun trip to take!
rickycruz.itch.io/classified-o...
Played this as well over the weekend. The simple task of matching yearbook photos to names ends up being far more complex than expected, and is delightfully challenging. A great session for anyone looking for more Golden Idol style games.
Played this as well over the weekend. The simple task of matching yearbook photos to names ends up being far more complex than expected, and is delightfully challenging. A great session for anyone looking for more Golden Idol style games.
[CLASSIFIED] of 2015 by Ricky Cruz
A game about playing detective as a school yearbook editor.
rickycruz.itch.io
October 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM
rickycruz.itch.io/classified-o...
Played this as well over the weekend. The simple task of matching yearbook photos to names ends up being far more complex than expected, and is delightfully challenging. A great session for anyone looking for more Golden Idol style games.
Played this as well over the weekend. The simple task of matching yearbook photos to names ends up being far more complex than expected, and is delightfully challenging. A great session for anyone looking for more Golden Idol style games.
After playing Leaf Taker last week, I played another enjoyable investigation game this weekend. It reminds me of A Hand With Many Fingers, with some different detailed mechanics. I recommend this for anyone who likes the idea of diving through an archive!
korbohned.itch.io/another-nigh...
korbohned.itch.io/another-nigh...
Another Night at the Archive by KorbohneD
Search through an old archive for clues to bizarre and strange events.
korbohned.itch.io
October 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
After playing Leaf Taker last week, I played another enjoyable investigation game this weekend. It reminds me of A Hand With Many Fingers, with some different detailed mechanics. I recommend this for anyone who likes the idea of diving through an archive!
korbohned.itch.io/another-nigh...
korbohned.itch.io/another-nigh...
Just finished this gem. Brutally strict on formatting, but very cool. I was stuck for a very long time because I didn't search for one of the starting terms, but after that it flowed well. By the end I was able to see most of the solve path, and enjoyed completing it!
When Stephen Hester died, his grave was already occupied.
Leaftaker is a short deduction game in the vein of Type Help and The Roottrees are Dead. Search the internet, call some people, and maybe uncover something even deeper.
made for the Scream Jam 2025
k-ramstack.itch.io/leaftaker
Leaftaker is a short deduction game in the vein of Type Help and The Roottrees are Dead. Search the internet, call some people, and maybe uncover something even deeper.
made for the Scream Jam 2025
k-ramstack.itch.io/leaftaker
October 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Just finished this gem. Brutally strict on formatting, but very cool. I was stuck for a very long time because I didn't search for one of the starting terms, but after that it flowed well. By the end I was able to see most of the solve path, and enjoyed completing it!
I liked Type help, so this is now on my list to play
When Stephen Hester died, his grave was already occupied.
Leaftaker is a short deduction game in the vein of Type Help and The Roottrees are Dead. Search the internet, call some people, and maybe uncover something even deeper.
made for the Scream Jam 2025
k-ramstack.itch.io/leaftaker
Leaftaker is a short deduction game in the vein of Type Help and The Roottrees are Dead. Search the internet, call some people, and maybe uncover something even deeper.
made for the Scream Jam 2025
k-ramstack.itch.io/leaftaker
October 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I liked Type help, so this is now on my list to play
Just played this demo tonight. It's got promise for an intriguing story. It's made me realize I should play the other games from this creator that over been putting off
Check out the trailer at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6ia...
Link to the updated demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3366350/...
Link to the updated demo: store.steampowered.com/app/3366350/...
Confidential Killings - Official Demo Launch Trailer
YouTube video by GameTrailers
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October 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Just played this demo tonight. It's got promise for an intriguing story. It's made me realize I should play the other games from this creator that over been putting off
Just played a delightful Game jam project from @celia-14.bsky.social A reductive description is The Roottrees meets Pokemon, but for those more immersed in deduction games it feels similar to playing some of Owlskip's games like Family celia14.itch.io/my-friends-t...
My Friends the Monster Trainers by Celia, jamwitch
Gotta deduce 'em all!
celia14.itch.io
October 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Just played a delightful Game jam project from @celia-14.bsky.social A reductive description is The Roottrees meets Pokemon, but for those more immersed in deduction games it feels similar to playing some of Owlskip's games like Family celia14.itch.io/my-friends-t...
The first part of our long but satisfying conversation about 2001's Phoenix Wright. Ace Attorney. Andrew and John are joined by Lynx to discuss the start of a long running series that still inspires fan projects today.
open.spotify.com/episode/2Ip8...
open.spotify.com/episode/2Ip8...
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Part 1
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October 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The first part of our long but satisfying conversation about 2001's Phoenix Wright. Ace Attorney. Andrew and John are joined by Lynx to discuss the start of a long running series that still inspires fan projects today.
open.spotify.com/episode/2Ip8...
open.spotify.com/episode/2Ip8...
This week I just played through all of Mind Diver. I really enjoyed this game. The narrative is quite wonderful with authentic and relatable characters. The system of solving through objects is excellent too, removing potential for UI to get in the way, or finicky text to be an issue.
🧠🤿MIND DIVER IS OUT NOW!🧠🤿
“Mind Diver is absolutely captivating”-Lucas Pope
“It's the kind of game that makes you remember why you love games”-heavyeyed
Investigate a broken mind to solve a twisted case. Uncover a story of love and lies.
store.steampowered.com/app/2259330/...
#indiegames #gaming
“Mind Diver is absolutely captivating”-Lucas Pope
“It's the kind of game that makes you remember why you love games”-heavyeyed
Investigate a broken mind to solve a twisted case. Uncover a story of love and lies.
store.steampowered.com/app/2259330/...
#indiegames #gaming
October 9, 2025 at 5:28 AM
This week I just played through all of Mind Diver. I really enjoyed this game. The narrative is quite wonderful with authentic and relatable characters. The system of solving through objects is excellent too, removing potential for UI to get in the way, or finicky text to be an issue.
Hello all,
We just released episode 3, on Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases. This is a hybrid of an adventure game and a significant clue-deduction-conclusion system.
Episode is available on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple podcasts!
RSS link here: anchor.fm/s/108c64748/...
We just released episode 3, on Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases. This is a hybrid of an adventure game and a significant clue-deduction-conclusion system.
Episode is available on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple podcasts!
RSS link here: anchor.fm/s/108c64748/...
anchor.fm
September 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Hello all,
We just released episode 3, on Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases. This is a hybrid of an adventure game and a significant clue-deduction-conclusion system.
Episode is available on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple podcasts!
RSS link here: anchor.fm/s/108c64748/...
We just released episode 3, on Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases. This is a hybrid of an adventure game and a significant clue-deduction-conclusion system.
Episode is available on Spotify, Youtube, and Apple podcasts!
RSS link here: anchor.fm/s/108c64748/...
Installing this now. I was intrigued by the demo, and will start playing this today. Ever since the Ludonarracon panel, I have wanted to see how this turns out, and now we can!
🧠🤿MIND DIVER IS OUT NOW!🧠🤿
“Mind Diver is absolutely captivating”-Lucas Pope
“It's the kind of game that makes you remember why you love games”-heavyeyed
Investigate a broken mind to solve a twisted case. Uncover a story of love and lies.
store.steampowered.com/app/2259330/...
#indiegames #gaming
“Mind Diver is absolutely captivating”-Lucas Pope
“It's the kind of game that makes you remember why you love games”-heavyeyed
Investigate a broken mind to solve a twisted case. Uncover a story of love and lies.
store.steampowered.com/app/2259330/...
#indiegames #gaming
September 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Installing this now. I was intrigued by the demo, and will start playing this today. Ever since the Ludonarracon panel, I have wanted to see how this turns out, and now we can!
Just finished @badvikinggames.bsky.social's Strange antiquities. I forgot what the number was, but I did the Pillar. I really enjoyed my first playthrough, even though I got myopically fixated on the clock for a puzzle that didn't utilize it. Recommended for anyone who thinks they might enjoy it!
September 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Just finished @badvikinggames.bsky.social's Strange antiquities. I forgot what the number was, but I did the Pillar. I really enjoyed my first playthrough, even though I got myopically fixated on the clock for a puzzle that didn't utilize it. Recommended for anyone who thinks they might enjoy it!
Two hours into @badvikinggames.bsky.social Strange Antiquities, and my favorite part so far is all the secrets in the shop. There's lots of things to tickle your brain, and I always feel like I am close to unlocking something but don't have all the keys yet.
September 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Two hours into @badvikinggames.bsky.social Strange Antiquities, and my favorite part so far is all the secrets in the shop. There's lots of things to tickle your brain, and I always feel like I am close to unlocking something but don't have all the keys yet.
Both of these are absolutely worth picking up, and getting them as a bundle is pretty sweet
The Roottrees are Dead is now part of The Cozy Crimes Bundle with Little Problems! You can pick up both games for 20% off.
@littleproblems.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/2754380/...
@littleproblems.bsky.social
store.steampowered.com/app/2754380/...
September 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Both of these are absolutely worth picking up, and getting them as a bundle is pretty sweet
Finished this yesterday. My favorite Expansion yet in terms of theme and story. The puzzles were challenging but satisfying. A great send off to a great game!
Avast me Detectives!
The Curse of the Last Reaper, the fourth and final DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol, has washed up on shore and is available to play now.
Rolling out now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
youtu.be/6Da7mhTeAcU
The Curse of the Last Reaper, the fourth and final DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol, has washed up on shore and is available to play now.
Rolling out now on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch.
youtu.be/6Da7mhTeAcU
Golden Idol Investigations: The Curse of the Last Reaper | Official Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Playstack
youtu.be
September 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Finished this yesterday. My favorite Expansion yet in terms of theme and story. The puzzles were challenging but satisfying. A great send off to a great game!