Detective Dotson overview

Overview

Detective Dotson comes from Masala Games Private Limited and is published by Masala Games Private Limited. It arrived on Steam on Apr 24, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Detective Dotson's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 1 players at 22 September 2026 - 07:09:08 UTC, with a tracked peak near 7. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 82% positive across 166 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Detective Dotson is available in 8 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Detective Dotson has sold up to 4,021 units and has 138 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $38,545. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detective Dotson overview details

Detective Dotson combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

A Cozy Mystery Game Explore the colorful streets of modern India while you’re on the job! As you dive deeper into what seems to be a normal case for Detective Dotson, more unfolds and you learn how it all connects to your father’s sudden passing. Solve cases, one clue at a time. Investigate four unique cases, starting simple and building toward a thrilling final mystery that ties everything together. Trade, bargain, and uncover hidden clues from a cast of over 50 characters — each with their own secrets, needs, and personalities. Explore a hand-crafted world. Wander through a lively city where 2D and 3D art styles blend seamlessly. Stroll past food carts, dance stages, and busy bazaars, soaking up the sights, sounds, and spirit of India. Every street corner holds a potential lead, a valuable item, or an unexpected encounter. Barter, bargain, and buy your way to the truth. Nothing comes easy in Dotson’s world — you’ll need to haggle like a pro to get what you need. Buy incense sticks, street food, Bollywood memorabilia and more, and trade them smartly to open up new conversations, gather intel, and move closer to solving each case. Play mini-games and earn your keep. Jump into fun mini-games scattered around the city, including street cricket and Bollywood dance-offs. Winning games means better bargaining power — and sometimes, vital clues. Meet an unforgettable cast. From mischievous shopkeepers to notorious gangsters, the city is full of colorful characters waiting to help (or hinder) Detective Dotson. Charm them, outwit them, or catch them red-handed — how you inter…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Detective Dotson is listed as a game with $4.49 (70% off from $14.99). It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Casual and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 1 players at 22 September 2026 - 07:09:08 UTC, a tracked peak of 7, and 82% positive reviews.

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