Methods: The Canada Files (AppID: 2063530)
Type: game
Genre: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy, Early Access
Developer: LockedOn Games
Publisher: Erabit, LockedOn Games
Release Date: Feb 2023
Methods: The Canada Files – A Detective Visual Novel Adventure
Methods: The Canada Files has 1 current players. Currently priced at $0.20, it represents green value compared to similar Adventure games.
Total Players
1
Price
$0.20
Genre
Adventure
Developer
LockedOn Games
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Methods: The Canada Files CN Trailer
Methods: The Canada Files Trailer
Real-Time Players
1
(24h)
Estimated Owners
0 .. 20,000
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Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Wait — $19.99.
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
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~19 days until next sale
Community Sentiment
Very Positive — score 92/100.
Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
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Stable
Value Score
Great Value — 75th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 75th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.
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Market pricing tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methods: The Canada Files worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Methods: The Canada Files go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
What do players think of Methods: The Canada Files?
Very Positive — score 92/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).
Genre Benchmarks
Value Ratio
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Early Access Active
Time in EA
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Price History
Lowest Price
$0.20
Mar 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.20
US region
No Recent Price History
Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.
System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: XP
- Processor: 1 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: 10.6
- Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: 10.15
- Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
- Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 260 or equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: Ubuntu 12.04 or newer
- Processor: Intel® Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 260 or equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 25.99 (CAD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Tags
Adventure
Anime
Casual
Choices Matter
Comedy
Crime
Detective
Drama
Early Access
Indie
+10 more
Supported Languages
English, Simplified Chinese
Official Website
https://www.lockedongames.com/methods-the-canada-files
Player-to-Price Ratio
0.05
7-day avg players per $1 spent
Current Pricing
💰
CDN$ 25.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.20
(Mar 2026)
Additional Information
🏆
Achievements
55
total achievements
Featured:
Nothing Was Learned
The Wolf's Meal
👍
Recommendations
185
positive reviews
🇧🇷
DEJUS Rating
12
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪
Steam Germany
16
German classification
📦
DLC Available
1
downloadable content
🆘
Support
🎁
Purchase Options
1
package options
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About This Game
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!
Detailed Description
Welcome to the mysterious Canadian detective competition! Find clues, interview suspects, and find out the truth with your teammate’s unique methods!
Six Files will 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… But be warned, the price will increase after each File is released!
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.Follow Our Twitter!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are playing Methods: The Canada Files right now?
Only one player is currently playing Methods: The Canada Files.
What is the price of Methods: The Canada Files?
$0.20.
Who developed Methods: The Canada Files?
LockedOn Games.
What makes Methods: The Canada Files stand out compared to other mystery games?
Its core mechanic lets each detective use distinct investigative methods while refuting faulty theories with concrete evidence—a collaborative puzzle-solving twist uncommon in standard mystery titles.
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