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Confidential Killings - A Detective Game

Released: 1/13/2026

Critics
70
vs
Users
77

Score Breakdown

70.0

Critic Average

3 reviews

77

Steam User Score

470 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-7.5

70 vs 77

Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-7.5

Average of both sources

Review Disparities

Positive = critic higher than usersNegative = critic lower than users

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1/21/2026

Launch Window

Confidential Killings - A Detective Game’s artwork, which combines 1970s glamour with a noir aesthetic, has plenty of style. However, the puzzles lack substance, kneecapping attempts at intrigue and challenge by showing their hand far too early. There’s a decent story, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have some fun filling in the blanks of these deadly scenarios, but this was far from the killer experience I was hoping for.

60

60/100

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1/12/2026

Early Review

Confidential Killings didn’t always satisfy me with its exploration of its narrative or characters, but it still managed to be an excellent puzzle game, one that uses gritty noir storytelling and pulpy graphic novel visuals as presentation for its challenging brainteasers.

80

80/100

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1/12/2026

Early Review

Fans of The Golden Idol should definitely give it a try, even despite its flaws. It has its strong moments and a distinct atmosphere, and on top of that, the developer’s care and attention are clearly evident. In my view, even if it doesn’t become a cult classic, it will certainly find a small but dedicated fan base.

70

70/100

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