Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes

Point-and-click detective mystery where friends investigate a hometown arson

HeR Interactive · Released Nov 2, 2011

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 277
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; peak 24h 12
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 1 year ago; Mar 14, 2025

What is Nancy Drew®: Alibi in Ashes?

Set in Nancy Drew's hometown of River Heights, this point-and-click adventure begins with Nancy's arrest after a fire at Town Hall. You play as Nancy and her friends Bess, George, and Ned, questioning suspects, collecting evidence, and checking fingerprints to identify the arsonist. You can choose Junior or Senior Detective difficulty.

For you if...

+you like small-town mysteries built around gathering clues
+you enjoy questioning suspects to piece together a case

Not for you if...

−you dislike collecting evidence and questioning suspects
−you want to play one character throughout an investigation

What players say

90% of 277 reviews are positive

Players praise exploring River Heights and taking part in the investigation as Nancy's friends. Some wish Ned appeared on screen, and one player dislikes having to return to Nancy before switching to another friend.