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Bucket Detective

the whale husband · Feb 16, 2017

A dark comedy/horror game by Jesse Barksdale, creator of the static speaks my name. Help a cult complete a ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A story-focused experience which takes around 45 minutes to complete.

Adventure Indie Story Rich Walking Simulator First-Person
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A dark comedy/horror game by Jesse Barksdale, creator of the static speaks my name. Help a cult complete a ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A story-focused experience where the choices you make determine which of the five unique endings you receive. Play multiple times to unlock the complete story. Takes around 45 minutes to complete once and another 20 minutes to get a few more endings. Includes nearly an hour of in-game audio commentary about the making of the game.



Created by the two person studio The Whale Husband.
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System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP SP2 and higher
  • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 940M, Intel HD 5000, or comparable
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Should run on laptops and desktops with decent graphics card made within the past four years

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel i5 or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Desktop GPU
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X 10.8 and higher
  • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GTX 940M, Intel HD 5000, or comparable
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Should run on laptops and desktops with decent graphics card made within the past four years

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: OS X 10.8 and higher
  • Processor: Intel i5 or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Desktop GPU
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
the whale husband
Achievements
4
Features
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Partial Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Commentary available, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Input
Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Buy Verdict

Watch — $3.99.

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Value Score

Great Value — 95th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 95th percentile. Priced as Market at $3.99.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bucket Detective worth buying right now?
Watch — $3.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Bucket Detective go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Bucket Detective free to play?
Bucket Detective costs $3.99 on Steam.
What genre is Bucket Detective?
Bucket Detective is a Adventure, Indie game.
Who developed Bucket Detective?
Bucket Detective was developed by the whale husband and published by the whale husband.
What platforms does Bucket Detective support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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