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Detective Worden

Domestic Black Cat · Oct 22, 2025

As a private detective, you’ll crack word clues left by a mysterious informant, gather evidence, and uncover the truth hidden in the shadows.

Casual Indie Strategy
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Detective Worden is a narrative-driven word puzzle game set in a noir world, inspired by Wordle and classic detective fiction. Each word brings you one step closer to the truth.

A mysterious informant sends you cryptic clues in the form of single words. Through deduction, pattern recognition, and a touch of intuition, you'll sift through layers of language to piece together the full picture.

Whether you're pursuing the truth in Story Mode, practicing freely in Free Mode, or testing your skills against others in the Daily Challenge, the game rewards careful thought and calm reasoning.

Features

  • A unique blend of word puzzles and detective storytelling

  • Story Mode: investigate a single case as each clue draws you deeper into the truth

  • Free Mode: practice freely with customizable word length, difficulty, attempt limit, and time constraints

  • Daily Challenge: take on a new puzzle every day and compete with players around the world in logic and speed

  • Stats & History Tracking: review your past answers, performance, and overall progress

  • Retro typewriter-style interface with immersive sound design and nostalgic visuals

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Patch update: 1.0.1 Detective Worden is now available!
System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 (2nd gen) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics (e.g. Intel HD 4000)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or above
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA Gerforce GTX 660 or better
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: macOS 10.13+
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core i3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: macOS 12+
  • Processor: Apple M1 or newer
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Studio Amateur
Brazilian rating
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Steam Germany rating
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Achievements
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Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Keyboard Only Option, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Subtitle Options, Touch Only Option, Steam Leaderboards, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese
*languages with full audio support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Detective Worden worth buying right now?
Wait — $4.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Detective Worden go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Detective Worden free to play?
Detective Worden costs $4.99 on Steam.
What genre is Detective Worden?
Detective Worden is a Casual, Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed Detective Worden?
Detective Worden was developed by Domestic Black Cat and published by Studio Amateur.
What platforms does Detective Worden support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.