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Methods: The Canada Files

LockedOn Games · Mar 5, 2026

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

Early Access Singleplayer Comedy Dark Humor RPG

Last tracked players: 3
All-time peak: 16
24-hour change: Unavailable
Steam reviews: 95.9% positive

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Welcome to the mysterious Canadian detective competition! Find clues, interview suspects, and find out the truth with your teammates' unique methods!

Six Files await you in the full game, containing convoluted puzzles from Canada’s most devious masterminds. Each one takes around 2-4 hours to complete depending on your skill of deduction…

Your time starts… now.

Yours,

The Game-master

Solve crimes with five unique methods

Refute faulty theories with evidence

And More!

Original soundtrack
Dynamic Storytelling
Rich Character Depth
Distinctive Artwork
Immersive Game World
Prequel to Methods: The Detective Competition

Playing Methods: The Detective Competition first is highly recommended, but not required to understand the story.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

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OS: XP
Processor: 1 GHz
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

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OS: 10.6
Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space

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OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 260 or equivalent
Storage: 2 GB available space

Publisher: Erabit, LockedOn Games
Brazilian rating: 12
Steam Germany rating: 16
Achievements: 61
Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages: English, Simplified Chinese
Website: Official website ↗
Support: [email protected]

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Structured language support (2)

Language	Interface	Full audio	Subtitles
English	Yes	No	Yes
Simplified Chinese	Yes	No	Yes

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Is Methods: The Canada Files worth buying right now?

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When does Methods: The Canada Files go on sale?

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Is Methods: The Canada Files free to play?

Methods: The Canada Files costs $19.99 on Steam.

What genre is Methods: The Canada Files?

Methods: The Canada Files is a Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy game.

Who developed Methods: The Canada Files?

Methods: The Canada Files was developed by LockedOn Games and published by Erabit.

What platforms does Methods: The Canada Files support?

Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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