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Finch & Archie

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68%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

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Finch & Archie is a multiplayer action game. 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 19 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • Unique and refreshing cooperative gameplay with distinct roles for each character, providing different perspectives and replayability.
  • Engaging story and dialogue with charming characters, supported by an attractive ink-like art style.
  • Strong developer support with quick responses to bugs and feedback, plus an active community and regular updates.
  • The accusation phase is confusing and could benefit from clearer mechanics or locking in answers to reduce frustration.
  • Some bugs affecting evidence loss, game progress, and occasional lag impact the gameplay experience.
  • UI and menu systems need improvement for clarity and smoother interaction.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its unique, cooperative mechanics that cleverly leverage the differences between characters, creating varied and engaging experiences. The limited communication aspect adds complexity and humor, enhancing replayability and puzzle-solving fun. While some menu clunkiness exists, the overall gameplay is enjoyable, 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.”
    • “2 player cooperative game that creatively uses the differences between playable characters as a funny and interesting mechanic.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and unpredictable, with deep characters and a compelling narrative that encourages players to piece together perspectives to solve the case. Beautiful ink-like art and well-paced progression enhance immersion, while replayability is boosted by experiencing different viewpoints. Overall, the story balances thoughtful puzzles and lore connections without becoming frustrating, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs.

    • “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.”
    • “The story progressed at a good pace, the level design made it easy to understand what was next without hand holding your hand too much, the puzzles were thought provoking but not hard enough to frustrate you and I was always stoked when a piece of lore circled back to connect to something I wasn't sure on.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is praised for its clever use of character differences and engaging dialogue, creating numerous hilarious moments. Its unique concept and charming art style enhance the comedic experience, blending detective themes with quirky, cooperative gameplay.

    • “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 that meets the funny board game Incoherent.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a unique and charming art style with well-designed characters that complement the engaging dialogue and core communication mechanics, creating an enjoyable and visually appealing experience.

    • “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.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game effectively evokes an emotional experience by making players feel like detectives piecing together clues, striking a balance between challenge and accessibility that enhances engagement.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is enhanced by the opportunity to experience the story from different perspectives, making it enjoyable even for players who struggle with detective work.

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Finch & Archie is a action game.

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 this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

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

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