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CaseCracker 3

Detective puzzles where you use contradictions to challenge testimony

BlackRobe · Released May 13, 2026

AdventureIndieRPGSimulation

AI-generated content disclosed

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 376
Recent reviews
Mixed
61% of 13 in 30 days
Players
12
daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
4 months ago
Jun 24, 2026
Minimum PC
GeForce GT 610
6 GB RAM · 6 GB disk
Full requirements

What is CaseCracker 3?

A text-based detective puzzle game about an investigator untangling connected cases. You search files, organize clues, and compare accounts against other evidence, then review explanations of the conclusions after each case. The story stands on its own but connects to earlier entries through returning characters and past choices.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy solving logic puzzles without step-by-step guidance

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action over reading and comparing written information

What players say

83% of 376 reviews are positive · 61% of 13 in the last 30 days

Players praise the note-taking tools and the added email system. Some object to generative AI in audiovisual material, while a recent reviewer finds the cases obtuse and the overarching story difficult to follow.

Screenshots and trailer

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CaseCracker 3 system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 610, 6 GB RAM, 6 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 610
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
8 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does CaseCracker 3 have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does CaseCracker 3 run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Native resolution not supported
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
44
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: Simplified Chinese, English.

Does CaseCracker 3 use AI-generated content?

Yes. The developers disclose AI-generated content on the game's Steam page:

This game is a text-based game created by a solo developer. Due to cost considerations, some realistic images, voice acting, and music in the game were generated by AI.

The statement mentions: ArtVoicesMusic & sound

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

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