The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery
Launches 5 November 2026 · PC
Story
Ten murders. A paper crane at every scene. The Crane Files is a murder mystery deduction game. Investigate ten hand-built 3D crime scenes, question the suspects, and work out exactly what happened: who did it, how, why and when. Nothing is handed to you, and every answer needs evidence. How it plays Investigate every scene. Rotate and zoom each room and examine every object, body and document. Question the suspects. Everyone has a story, and most of them are hiding something. Collect words from clues and statements: names, times, weapons, motives. Deduce by filling in the blanks. Get close and the game lets you know, but never which blank is wrong. Ten cases, each with a new twist A locked study. A kitchen alibi and a two-room timeline. Anonymous passengers on the last train. A holiday party where everyone is lying. A garden to compare before and after. Two crimes with two culprits. A cabin full of motives. A night market with eight suspects. A castle gala with two killers working together. And a final case that ties every file together, and unmasks whoever has been leaving the cranes. Features 10 handcrafted cases, about 2 to 3 hours of play 135 blanks to fill, every...
Gameplay
Ten murders. A paper crane at every scene. The Crane Files is a murder mystery deduction game. Investigate ten hand-built 3D crime scenes, question the suspects, and work out exactly what happened: who did it, how, why and when. Nothing is handed to you, and every answer needs evidence. How it plays Investigate every scene. Rotate and zoom each room and examine every object, body and document. Question the suspects. Everyone has a story, and most of them are hiding something. Collect words from clues and statements: names, times, weapons, motives. Deduce by filling in the blanks. Get close and the game lets you know, but never which blank is wrong. Ten cases, each with a new twist A locked study. A kitchen alibi and a two-room timeline. Anonymous passengers on the last train. A holiday party where everyone is lying. A garden to compare before and after. Two crimes with two culprits. A cabin full of motives. A night market with eight suspects. A castle gala with two killers working together. And a final case that ties every file together, and unmasks whoever has been leaving the cranes. Features 10 handcrafted cases, about 2 to 3 hours of play 135 blanks to fill, every one backed by evidence Optional hints that point you at the next wrong or empty blank without giving the answer A detective's notebook that records everything you find Stylised 3D scenes and an...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Family Sharing
Release details
The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery is developed by Ivan So. The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery launches on Thursday, 5 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery release?
The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery launches on 5 November 2026.
Has the The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 5 November 2026 for The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery since 31 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery on?
The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery is on PC.
Who makes The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery?
The Crane Files: A Detective Mystery is developed by Ivan So.