Almost Time to Solve Some Cold Case
A burned-down house, eight unsolved cases, and damaged records hiding secrets that refuse to stay buried. That is the mystery waiting for players in Cold Case, a new text-based detective game announced by developer BANJIHA GAMES and publisher Sandyfloor. The game is scheduled to launch on Steam in the first half of 2027.
Rather than relying on action-packed investigations, Cold Case challenges players to solve mysteries through careful observation, keyword searches, and digital forensics. Players take on the role of a cold case investigator tasked with recovering information from fire-damaged police records found inside a police inspector’s burned-down home.
The investigation revolves around an in-game computer where players enter specific keywords to recover missing words and passages from damaged documents. Finding a match reveals another piece of evidence, gradually helping players reconstruct information lost in the fire.
However, the recovered text is only part of the puzzle. Restoring the records also reveals new clues in the accompanying crime scene photographs. These discoveries provide fresh leads and additional keywords to investigate, making every recovered detail potentially important to the case.
Players must connect the evidence, reconstruct the sequence of events, and uncover the truth behind all eight unsolved cases. Each discovery brings them closer to the game’s larger mystery, with keywords playing a crucial role in reaching the final revelation.
With its focus on text-based investigation and methodical detective work, Cold Case could appeal to players who enjoy solving mysteries at their own pace. If you like digging through evidence and connecting seemingly unrelated details, this upcoming detective game might be worth keeping on your radar when it launches on Steam in 2027.