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Detective Dotson is a mystery adventure game set in a stylised rendition of modern-day India that puts players in the role of Dotson, a reluctant detective. The game is set for launch on April 3, and there's a demo available to try.

The developer, Masala Games, emailed in to note it will have full Linux and Steam Deck support at release. They're a big fan of the Steam Deck too: “The Steam Deck is our go to device for showcasing Detective Dotson at game industry events around the world,” says Shalin Shodhan, CEO and Founder, Masala Games. “The game looks gorgeous on the OLED display and everyone is instantly curious about it.”

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Highlights

  • An adventure in the most interesting place on Earth - modern day India!
  • Solve mysteries in the cozy alleys behind the colorful temples
  • Find clues and complete an evidence board to solve each case
  • Engage with an array of characters as vibrant as India itself
  • It's an uplifting adventure with Bollywood dance-offs aplenty
  • Food, festivals and family weddings - we've got all the fun parts of India covered

About Masala Games

Founded in Ahmedabad by BAFTA-winning and Oscar-winning game developer Shalin Shodhan, a veteran of Electronic Arts (Spore) and Pixar (Toy Story 3, Brave), Masala Games is an independent team of world-class game developers dedicated to crafting memorable experiences for gamers across the globe.

Detective Dotson | Release Date: 2nd April 2025

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Arehandoro 11 hours ago
Looks cute!
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