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
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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

Media Gallery

Methods: The Canada Files game capsule image

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Videos

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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.

~19 days until next sale

Community Sentiment

Very Positive — score 92/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Stable

Value Score

Great Value — 75th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 75th percentile. Priced as Market at $19.99.

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 Top 25%

Early Access Active

Time in EA
1219 days
Current Players
1

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Price History

Lowest Price
$0.20
Mar 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.20
US region

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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

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.

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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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