No flashy visuals, just pure mental gymnastics. Actively search, cross-reference, and unravel the truth from a complex database. In this hardcore text-based deduction game, the devil is always in the details. Detective, are you ready?

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Play Tips

  • This game is the first installment in the CaseCracker series. For subsequent storylines, you can continue with CaseCracker 2.

  • The demo presents the first case of CaseCracker, which is free to play. After purchasing the full version, it will be automatically merged into the full version archive in future playing.

  • Clearing the main storyline will provide the core experience of the game, but finding all the clues and completing the game will reveal more hidden plots and a more comprehensive worldview.

  • Only cracking the main story line can get the core experience of the game, but finding all the clues will help you learn more hidden plots and have a more complete Chicheng worldview.

About This Game

Unravel the Threads, Expose the Truth

As a test subject, you will experience an incredibly realistic investigative process under the system's strict rules. From a simple takeout receipt or a brief item description, to a full crime scene analysis and interrogation transcripts... every seemingly insignificant fragment could be the critical clue that makes or breaks your case.

Immersive Fragmented Deduction System

Carefully read and sift through a massive database of information, using precise keyword searches to trigger new leads. Utilize the built-in clue categorization and notepad features to piece together fragmented data and reconstruct the sequence of events.

An Interlocking Web of Clues

Clues are progressive and deeply interconnected. Want to track down "Delivery Info"? You'll need to uncover the shipping label number first. Need to request a "Search Warrant"? You must extract the core motive from a sea of data. Stuck at a dead end? You can request a hint from the system, but it will cost you Detective Points. Investigate thoroughly, uncover the facts, and find your own key to cracking the case!

Key Features

Active Deduction: Forget passive reading. Rely entirely on your own proactive database searches to piece together the truth!
In-Depth Case Review: Unlock the official case breakdown after closing a file so you can fully grasp every logical detail.
Shared Universe: While each case operates independently, they are all tightly woven together by a single hidden thread!

System Requirements

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macOS
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-3220
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 610
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3470
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS Big Sur 11.0.1
    • Processor: Intel 或 M1及以上
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS Big Sur 11.0.1
    • Processor: Intel 或 M1及以上
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics
    • Storage: 4 GB available space

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