Detective Girl of the Steam City

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Detective Girl of the Steam City is a single player casual role playing game with horror, anime and erotic themes. It was developed by Clymenia and was released on July 18, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

Detective Girl of the Steam City is the story of Sophie, a private investigator not unlike Sherlock Holmes. It's up to Sophie to uncover the mysteries of the Steam City through her investigations. What mysteries and intrigue await her? Find out in this Steam Punk RPG!

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Audience ScoreBased on 232 reviews

story44 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Unique and refreshing steampunk detective setting with a tomboy protagonist Sophie who is smart, likable, and well-designed.
Engaging detective gameplay featuring branching cases, choices affecting story and corruption mechanics, and multiple endings enhancing replayability.
High-quality artwork and detailed CG scenes, complemented by atmospheric steampunk music and solid narrative integrating adult content and detective elements.

Adult content requires downloading a separate uncensored patch, causing inconvenience and sometimes technical issues for players.
Combat system is simplistic, repetitive, and can feel like a grind with limited variety and tactical depth.
Certain gameplay aspects like lack of mission tracking, reused CGs, and short overall game length detract from a fully polished experience.

story
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for its steampunk detective theme, engaging writing, and meaningful player choices that lead to multiple endings. While it features a blend of investigation, side quests, and adult content, some find the detective work limited and the narrative somewhat short or simple. Overall, the game balances entertaining mystery elements with erotic scenes, leaving many players wishing for a deeper, longer sequel.
- “Right from the start, I was pulled into its steampunk setting and surprisingly well-written mystery story.”
- “The game actually manages to capture the feel of a Sherlock Holmes story quite well, albeit in a simplified, cartoony, and sexy way.”
- “Each decision impacts the story and determines Sophie’s ultimate fate. This tomboyish detective’s tale strikes a perfect balance between serious storytelling and optional erotic elements, giving players the freedom to shape Sophie’s journey to their liking.”
- “Story is not good or interesting at all.”
- “The story is very simple and short, very little detective work needs to be done by yourself.”
- “Then the quest progression just stops about four main cases in, with no indication of how or where to get it started again.”
gameplay
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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64%
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The gameplay combines detective investigation, turn-based RPG combat, and corruption mechanics, offering a unique and immersive experience enriched by branching choices and dual story routes. While generally praised for its smooth, simple, and entertaining mechanics with interesting puzzle elements, some reviewers found the combat basic and the gameplay somewhat shallow or repetitive. Overall, it delivers a compelling blend of detective work and RPG elements, though it may feel limited or less deep compared to other titles in the genre.
- “It’s simple, smooth, and entertaining, with great gameplay and good vibes all around.”
- “The game has a mix of detective gameplay, RPG elements, and a richly detailed steampunk setting, offering a compelling experience that's both immersive and dynamic.”
- “Detective gameplay: investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and tackle diverse cases using detective tools and wit.”
- “The game has two routes, however the gang route feels much more satisfying than the police route for a number of reasons (ironically it's also the most combat heavy), not the least of which is its mechanics actually being consistent with the post route-lock content. In comparison, the police route drops all the detective work in favor of two obnoxious mini-games that never appeared prior, one of which only lets you save once before it and punishes you for screwing up even once during its three segments.”
- “Most of the gameplay mechanics can be boiled down to either a.) search the room looking for clues and spam action button on every surface until you find them, b.) follow behind someone who moves slowly and avoid getting too close to them, c.) choose the right dialogue option in a given scenario, or d.) basic RPG Maker combat.”
- “I mistakenly purchased this because it's presented as an actual game at the core, with mechanics, quests, things to do, and a cute protagonist.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are widely praised for their top-tier, detailed artwork and consistent steampunk aesthetic, which gives the game a unique and charming atmosphere. Character animations, scenes, and CGs receive positive remarks, though some users note minor inconsistencies in the art style. Overall, the visual presentation enhances the game's appeal and is considered a strong point.
- “The art is consistently top-tier — detailed CGs, great character animations, and a steampunk aesthetic that gives the game a distinct charm.”
- “The atmosphere and the steampunk aesthetic was really nice, all the different cases were really cool and the gameplay loop was really nice too.”
- “As far as the artwork, it is very well done, for both dialog and H-scenes.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is consistently praised for complementing the game's steampunk atmosphere with enjoyable, charming, and stylistically fitting tracks, often highlighted as a strong point alongside the art and story. Although the soundtrack is not extensive, it effectively enhances the immersive experience and is appreciated enough to be enjoyed independently by some players.
- “The music and sound design complement the mood well, and while it’s not fully voiced, the overall atmosphere is immersive enough that it doesn’t feel lacking.”
- “A surprisingly intricate RPG Maker game, with a few stellar soundtracks.”
- “Finally, we have a soundtrack that, although it doesn’t have many pieces, it manages to match and convey the steampunk style of the game with each note.”
- “Sound: not really good, the sound seems unreal.”
- “The music is just okay, not very impressive.”
- “The soundtrack doesn’t have many pieces and feels limited.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is generally minimal and well-balanced, with side jobs being optional and not tedious. Some players find early-game grinding necessary for better equipment and skill upgrades to tackle tougher challenges, though others feel the map and side-quests lack depth, making grinding less engaging. Overall, optional content and pacing keep the experience smooth without excessive grinding.
- “The story is actually entertaining, the side jobs are not grindy, and I don't think you need to do them.”
- “The story is actually entertaining, the side jobs are not grindy, and I don't think you need to do them.”
- “There’s little to no grinding, optional content is abundant, and the pacing feels just right.”
- “I got more entertainment out of grinding levels and looking for scrap to upgrade my equipment and in a h-game that's a bad sign.”
- “There are some interesting concepts like the steam meter and effective lack of leveling due to the gear that you upgrade through resource farming, but by and large the map is monotonous, the side-quests are thin, and the combat is boring as hell.”
- “Little bit grinding require to progress through story in more ways then one.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a rich steampunk atmosphere enhanced by well-crafted music, immersive sound effects, and detailed industrial city visuals. Despite familiar RPG Maker controls, the unique aesthetic and thoughtful design create an engaging and distinctive mood throughout.
- “The music and sound design complement the mood well, and while it’s not fully voiced, the overall atmosphere is immersive enough that it doesn’t feel lacking.”
- “Atmospheric steampunk background music complemented by immersive sound effects during key scenes.”
- “The art the game uses the RPG Maker engine seen in several other RPGs but with good work and steampunk atmosphere on each map, giving a real and industrial city feeling to the game on every corner and alley.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate to high replayability through multiple routes, endings, and branching storylines, enhanced by features like the corruption system and unique steampunk setting; however, some users feel the replay value is limited.
- “10-15 hours for main content; includes multiple routes and endings, ensuring replayability.”
- “The corruption system alters Sophie’s appearance and unlocks new scenes, while branching storylines and multiple endings ensure high replayability.”
- “Unique steampunk setting with high replayability.”
- “Game offers little replay value.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development shows some improvement compared to previous titles, with a more interesting story for the main character Sophie, though overall animation and design effort seem inconsistent. The unique character designs and detailed artwork, especially in the steampunk-inspired environments, are highly praised.
- “The story of Sophie is a bit more interesting than some of their characters from previous works, and there is noticeable character development throughout the story.”
- “Love the main character design.”
- “Clymenia has top art; this game looks good in every possible way, including the steam city, character design, and more.”
- “The story of Sophie is a tad more interesting than some of their characters from previous works, and there seems to be a bit more character development throughout the story.”
- “Not to mention the animations and character design seemed to have hardly any effort put into them, we just see in battle mode a blown up version of the sprite that was on the map.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a humorous storyline and side quests filled with funny lines and entertaining situations, making it easy to enjoy. Players appreciate the surprising amount of comedic content and amusing scenes, though some visual glitches like disfigured feet can be distracting.
- “Interesting game with a surprising amount of side content and funny lines.”
- “Overall, it's an easy game to enjoy, with quite a few hilarious situations and a lot of interesting scenes to unlock.”
- “The side quests are also very enjoyable with how humorous they can be.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's corruption mechanics deepen the emotional experience by allowing players to witness the protagonist's transformation, creating a satisfying yet heartbreakingly impactful journey shaped by player choices.
- “The corruption mechanics add another emotional layer to her development, and watching her transformation based on your choices is both satisfying and heartbreaking in the best way.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization, particularly in upgrading skills for detective work and combat, is satisfying and enhances performance, though it can be somewhat time-consuming and underutilized.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs and technical glitches, which negatively impact the overall experience.

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Detective Girl of the Steam City is a casual role playing game with horror, anime and erotic themes.

Detective Girl of the Steam City is available on PC and Windows.

Detective Girl of the Steam City was released on July 18, 2019.

Detective Girl of the Steam City was developed by Clymenia.

Detective Girl of the Steam City has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Detective Girl of the Steam City is a single player game.

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