The Rise of the Golden Idol

Released: 11/12/2024

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

84.4

Critic Average

25 reviews

Steam User Score

3,898 reviews

Metacritic User Score

36 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-8.3

Metacritic Disparity

+0.4

Combined Disparity

-3.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

9 early (36%)14 launch window (56%)2 late (8%)

Review summary

Updated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 25)

Impulsegamer StaffviaImpulsegamer
Sep 28, 2025Late review
86/100View review
Steam 92.7/100 · -6.7 ptsMetacritic 84/100 · +2.0 pts
Thumb Culture StaffviaThumb Culture
Mar 12, 2025Late review
80/100View review
Steam 92.7/100 · -12.7 ptsMetacritic 84/100 · -4.0 pts
Алексей Лихачевvia3DNews
Dec 8, 2024Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 92.7/100 · -2.7 ptsMetacritic 84/100 · +6.0 pts
Lyle PendleviaGod is a Geek
Dec 4, 2024Launch window
90/100View review
Steam 92.7/100 · -2.7 ptsMetacritic 84/100 · +6.0 pts
Willem HilhorstviaNintendoWorldReport
Nov 29, 2024Launch window
70/100View review
Steam 92.7/100 · -22.7 ptsMetacritic 84/100 · -14.0 pts