Methods: The Canada Files
LockedOn Games · Erabit, LockedOn Games · Mar 5, 2026
Delayed observation
Observed
4
Last tracked
16
All-time peak
n/a
Δ 24h
Player count last observed
Live player data is temporarily unavailable; historical values remain visible for context.
Methods: The Canada Files - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Methods: The Canada Files. Player-count data was last observed Sep 26, 2026.
Price
$19.99
Genre
Adventure
Developer
LockedOn Games
Methods: The Canada Files player count and price summary
- Current players
- Unavailable
- All-time peak
- 16
- 24-hour player change
- Unavailable
- Current US price
- $19.99
Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.
Media gallery 14 screenshots · 3 videos
Screenshots
And 6 more screenshots...
Videos
1.0 Trailer
Methods: The Canada Files CN Trailer
Methods: The Canada Files Trailer
Last Tracked Players
4
change unavailable
(24h)
All-Time Peak
16
Apr 2026
Estimated Owners
0 .. 20,000
Estimate via SteamSpy
Game Insights
Buy Verdict
Wait — $19.99.
Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.
▬
~4 days until next sale
Update Momentum
Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.
2 patches and 2 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
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No recent patches
Value Score
Fair Value — 90th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 90th percentile. Priced as Premium at $19.99.
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Premium pricing tier
Genre Benchmarks
Player Count
Top 0%
Value Ratio
Top 10%
Early Access Active
Time in EA
1333 days
Updates
10
Current Players
2
Player count
Activity Heatmap
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Peak Activity
2
Avg Activity
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Active Hours
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Price History
Lowest Price
$13.99
Aug 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$19.99
US region
No Recent Price History
Price history data will appear here once more pricing information becomes available.
Can I Play This?
Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.
Native Steam builds
Windows: unknown
macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
Steam Deck
playable
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (2)
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | No | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | Yes | No | Yes |
Steam store page
fresh · checked 2026-08-30
PCGamingWiki technical notes
External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.
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
$19.99 (USD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing
Tags
Early Access
Singleplayer
Comedy
Dark Humor
RPG
Dark Comedy
Adventure
Word Game
Story Rich
Detective
+10 more
Supported Languages
English, Simplified Chinese
Official Website
https://www.lockedongames.com/methods-the-canada-files
Player-to-Price Ratio
0.2
7-day avg players per $1 spent
Current Pricing
💰
$19.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $13.99
(Aug 2026)
Additional Information
🏆
Achievements
61
total achievements
Featured:
Nothing Was Learned
The Wolf's Meal
👍
Recommendations
300
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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methods: The Canada Files worth buying right now?
Wait — $19.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Methods: The Canada Files go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Methods: The Canada Files still getting updates?
Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 2 patches and 2 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
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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