About this game
A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
More about The Case of the Golden Idol
The Case of the Golden Idol offers a murder mystery detective puzzle experience with 12 scenarios and 6 bonus cases. Players investigate crimes through point-and-click exploration, examining clues and solving puzzles to uncover hidden truths. The game features a cursed mystery narrative involving mayhem, magic, and murder, with expansions like The Spider of Lanka and The Lemurian Vampire. No ads or in-app purchases are included for an uninterrupted journey.
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