Inspector Waffles

A point-and-click murder mystery starring a cat detective

Goloso Games · Released Mar 23, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 95% of 236
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 11 months ago; Nov 3, 2025
Minimum PC: DirectX compatible; 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Inspector Waffles?

A single-player, 2D adventure set in Cat Town, where humanlike cats and dogs live. You investigate an industrialist's murder by searching for clues and questioning characters.

For you if...

+you prefer approachable puzzles with a hint system
+you like noir atmosphere mixed with a playful tone

Not for you if...

−you want action rather than conversations and item puzzles
−you prefer detailed artwork to minimalist pixel graphics

What players say

95% of 236 reviews are positive

Players praise the story and humorous dialogue. Some find the writing tedious, while unclear item and clue interactions also draw criticism.

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Inspector Waffles system requirements

Minimum: DirectX compatible, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7
Processor: Intel or AMD CPU
Graphics: DirectX compatible card
Storage: 500 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

Does Inspector Waffles have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Inspector Waffles run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French.

Does Inspector Waffles use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam