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Deep Night Detective - Chapter One

A noir detective platformer about a ghost investigating mansion disappearances

Wilson Taylor, Trainwreck Studios · Published by Trainwreck Studios · Released Jun 16, 2021

ActionAdventureIndieFree To Play

Reviews
Mostly Positive
76% of 68
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Sep 27, 2021
Minimum PC
512 mb
4 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Deep Night Detective - Chapter One?

This free opening chapter combines 2D platforming with detective investigation. You navigate Winterfield Manor and question its secretive residents as Victor Spooky, a ghost detective investigating two disappearances.

For you if...

  • +you like supernatural mysteries mixed with dark comedy
  • +you enjoy retro pixel art and dialogue-heavy storytelling

Not for you if...

  • −you want detective work without platforming between story scenes
  • −you expect a complete story rather than an opening chapter

What players say

76% of 68 reviews are positive

Players praise the dialogue, characters, and worldbuilding. Some describe the platforming as basic or poorly connected to the investigations. Players also report bugs that can block progress.

Screenshots and trailer

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Deep Night Detective - Chapter One system requirements

Minimum: 512 mb, 4 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 And Up
Processor
1.2 ghz
Graphics
512 mb
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
69 MB available space

Does Deep Night Detective - Chapter One have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Deep Night Detective - Chapter One run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Deep Night Detective - Chapter One 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 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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