Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows

A detective visual novel using dragon senses to investigate murders

Sungazer Software LLC · Released Aug 20, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 98% of 55
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 10 months ago; Dec 4, 2025
Minimum PC: 4GB VRAM; 8 GB RAM · 0.5 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows?

This single-player, 2D detective visual novel follows private investigator Sevyn Noxley in Rivulette, a fantasy capital populated by anthropomorphic animals. After two strangers draw him out of self-imposed exile, you investigate four cases of murder and intrigue. You inspect crime scenes, question suspects, and present evidence to expose contradictions.

For you if...

+you enjoy mysteries in the style of Ace Attorney
+you want a choice of casual and detective difficulty

Not for you if...

−you prefer action over reading dialogue and examining evidence
−you want branching stories rather than a linear narrative

What players say

98% of 55 reviews are positive

Players praise the interconnected mysteries, character writing, and worldbuilding, along with the hand-drawn art and soundtrack.

Screenshots and trailer

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Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows system requirements

Minimum: 4GB VRAM, 8 GB RAM, 0.5 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel i5 or better compatible
Graphics: 4GB VRAM
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

Does Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 15
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows 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