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Finch & Archie

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74%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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Finch & Archie is a multiplayer casual puzzle game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Octarine Arts and was released on January 16, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The careless romance and glamour of the Roaring ‘20s in America are over; poverty and crime run rampant in the grimy streets of the Great Depression. Jack Finch, a reclusive but hard-nosed detective, has sworn he’ll never work with another partner again. But his boss doesn't much care about him vowing to work alone – and soon he finds himself teamed up with the newly graduated police dog Archie. H…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
story4 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • Unique and engaging co-op detective gameplay with two distinct characters and complementary roles.
  • Innovative limited communication system that enhances cooperation and makes investigations more immersive and fun.
  • Charming art style, writing, and atmosphere with responsive developers actively fixing bugs and improving the game.
  • Tutorial and case file system lack clarity, causing confusion about game mechanics and end-of-case procedures.
  • Accusation phase is complicated and frustrating, needing better guidance or mechanics to lock in answers.
  • Some bugs including missing evidence after reloading, UI clunkiness, and occasional technical issues that affect progression.

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and well-paced, with two complementary roles that make both players equally vital to uncovering the plot. Its depth and perspective-sharing mechanics create an unpredictable, immersive experience enhanced by beautiful ink-like art and thoughtful puzzles. Replayability is strong, encouraging players to explore different viewpoints and piece together intricate lore.

    • “The two roles complement each other really well and it actually feels like both players are equally important to solving the story.”
    • “The depth of each character kept the story unpredictable and engaging - you really need to comb through each detail to paint the full story.”
    • “I really loved how you had to tell each other your perspectives of the story to form a full picture and solve the case at the end.”

  • gameplay

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a unique and engaging cooperative experience, creatively leveraging distinct character roles and limited communication mechanics to enhance puzzle-solving and replayability. Players appreciate the charming art style and humor, though some note minor clunkiness in menus. Overall, it's a fun and fresh take on co-op games, especially when played with a partner.

    • “A unique concept, great art style, charming characters, engaging dialogue and the core communication mechanic made for some hilarious moments.”
    • “There is a very different gameplay experience depending on if you are the detective or the dog, and it was still enjoyable replaying the same chapter with the other character.”
    • “This game is an awesome pickup if you have a friend to explore mysteries and puzzles solving together; the mechanic of limited communication is an interesting choice that can add a level of complexity to the puzzles that can be good fun.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their unique and charming art style, with well-designed models that enhance the overall experience. The visual presentation, combined with engaging character design, contributes to an enjoyable and memorable gameplay.

    • “Really cool models and art style as well, I can’t wait for the next chapter.”
    • “A unique concept, great art style, charming characters, engaging dialogue and the core communication mechanic made for some hilarious moments.”
    • “Great art style and cool mechanics, I played this with my partner and had a good time.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor is characterized by a unique and charming blend of engaging dialogue, creative character interactions, and a cooperative mechanic that highlights differences between players, resulting in consistently funny and memorable moments.

    • “A unique concept, great art style, charming characters, engaging dialogue and the core communication mechanic made for some hilarious moments.”
    • “2 player cooperative game that creatively uses the differences between playable characters as a funny and interesting mechanic.”
    • “It's a charming indie detective game meets the funny board game Incoherent.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the music to be enjoyable and fitting, contributing to the overall fun atmosphere alongside the setting, writing, and art.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively evokes an emotional experience by making players feel like real detectives, striking a balanced challenge that is neither too hard nor too easy. This thoughtful pacing enhances engagement and immersion.

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers enjoyable replayability by allowing players to experience the story from different perspectives, making it appealing even for those who struggle with detective work.

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Finch & Archie is a casual puzzle game with mystery theme.

Finch & Archie is available on PC and Windows.

Finch & Archie was released on January 16, 2026.

Finch & Archie was developed by Octarine Arts.

Finch & Archie has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Finch & Archie for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Finch & Archie is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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