Detective: Rainy Night

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Detective: Rainy Night is a single player simulation game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by k148 Game Studio and was released on December 4, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Detective: Rainy Night," you play as police officer Iker Carmona, trapped in a mysterious motel where strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena occur. Over five days, you must interrogate seven unique guests and unravel cryptic clues amid worsening weather and a complete communication blackout. This narrative-driven adventure challenges you to uncover hidden truths before it's too late.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful aesthetic and solid presentation, creating an engaging atmosphere.
The story and character development are well-crafted, providing an enjoyable narrative experience.
Many players found the game to be a fun and interesting short mystery, with a unique supernatural twist.

The gameplay is criticized for being linear and lacking meaningful detective elements, contrary to its marketing.
There are numerous bugs and issues with the notebook feature, which detracts from the overall experience.
Some dialogues feel unnatural and overly political, disrupting the flow of the story and immersion.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, featuring an intriguing murder mystery with supernatural elements and well-developed characters, but it suffers from excessive dialogue that can detract from the pacing. While some players appreciate the atmospheric storytelling and unique mythology, others find the narrative short and overly drawn out, lacking significant puzzle-solving elements. Overall, it is regarded as a compelling story-driven experience, particularly for an indie horror game, though improvements in character development timing and dialogue brevity are suggested.
- “I love the idea of the mythology that is used and the original story.”
- “A great story, great characters, and a murder mystery plot that delves into the supernatural.”
- “Honestly, one of the best story-driven indie horror games I have ever played.”
- “This is not really a scary ghost horror story with too much nonsensical text.”
- “The story was much shorter than the gameplay; however, it was dragged out solely because there was way too much dialogue.”
- “Which I think were supposed to be character building, but happened way too late in the game and, as it turns out, were irrelevant anyway and added nothing to the story.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is hindered by frustrating bugs that disrupt the experience, and while the concept is intriguing, it falls short of expectations. The gameplay is primarily linear, with excessive dialogue that detracts from the overall pacing, culminating in a quiz at the end.
- “The overall idea of the game is pretty interesting, but the actual gameplay was not what I had hoped for or expected.”
- “Currently, there are some annoying bugs that are destroying a smooth gameplay experience.”
- “The story was much shorter than the gameplay; however, it was dragged out solely because there was way too much dialogue.”
- “It's basically linear gameplay with a quiz at the end.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its engaging mystery and cozy, rainy ambiance, which enhances the overall storytelling experience. Reviewers appreciate how the atmospheric elements contribute to a fun and immersive investigation without overwhelming complexity.
- “I liked the atmosphere throughout, the mystery of who and what was causing this nightmare.”
- “It’s a short, cozy mystery with a great rainy atmosphere, and the investigation feels fun without being too complicated.”
- “I liked the storyline, the atmosphere, and the overall look of the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their strong aesthetic and solid presentation, contributing to an overall positive visual experience.
- “The game features a stunning aesthetic and impressive presentation.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The visual design is top-notch, with attention to detail that enhances gameplay.”