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Steam app 3765010 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:22 UTC

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective

Become a forensic specialist in a realistic crime lab simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect microscopic evidence, and identify perpetrators in the lab using DNA and digital analysis. Based on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate.

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Steam header artwork
Binary Impact, Alchemical WorksAerosoft GmbH
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The last 30 days

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385 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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All time

3 months, July 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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The last four months

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July 2026

19 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 150 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective was released on 13 Jul, 2026.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 22:22 UTC
App ID
3765010
Last updated
20 Aug 2026 build 24838198
Developer
Binary Impact, Alchemical Works
Publisher
Aerosoft GmbH
Release date
13 Jul, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Download size
4.56 GB
Install size
12.34 GB
Genres
Simulation
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
51

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

SimulationInvestigationCrimeChoices MatterImmersive SimRealisticPuzzle3DDetectiveFirst-PersonMultiplayerAtmosphericDarkMysteryEmotionalPsychologicalHeistThrillerSingleplayerController
About this gameFull description from Steam
The truth is in the details. In Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, you are the scientific authority that provides investigators with the facts. Your work begins when the sirens fade and silence settles over the crime scene. With a cool head and a trained eye, you enter apartments, bars, and basements where something unimaginable has happened — or is said to have happened. Equipped with professional tools, you search for what others miss: a subtle fingerprint on a wine glass, a deleted message on a smartphone, a tiny blood spatter that casts doubt on a statement. From Crime Scene to Laboratory: Securing evidence is only the beginning. In the lab, the evidence tells its story. You compare DNA profiles, reconstruct bullet trajectories, decrypt digital devices, and piece together fragments into a clear overall picture. Your analyses incriminate perpetrators — or exonerate the innocent. Not every bloody crime scene is a murder. And not everything that seems obvious is the truth. “Based on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate (LKA RLP).” With professional guidance from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate, the game portrays forensic work as authentically as possible. Experience cases drawn from real life: sober, logical, and relentless in their evaluation of evidence. Find the traces. Analyze the facts. Reveal the truth. Realistic Forensics: Use authentic tools such as DNA swabs, fingerprint powder, ballistic trajectory rods, and digital forensic tools. 16 authentic Cases, Real Methods: Missions are inspired by real scenarios and based on the experience and insights of real experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate (LKA RLP). Crime Scene Work & Laboratory Analysis: The gameplay loop challenges you twice — first through meticulous crime scene investigation, then through logical data analysis in the lab. Incriminate or Exonerate: Your work determines the fate of suspects. Discover whether it was self-defense, murder, an accident, or a staged crime scene. Your Instinct Matters: You decide which traces are relevant. Overlooked evidence can leave a case unsolved.
Content & age ratings3 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS12Linguagem imprópria
IGRS15Rokok dan/atau rokok elektronik, minuman beralkohol, narkotika, psikotropika, dan/atau zat adiktif lainnya · Penggunaan bahasa
PEGI7
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1050/ AMD Radeon RX 560 or Radeon RX 6400 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-10700K / Ryzen 7 3700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 2070 Super or RTX 3060TI / AMD Radeon RX 6700 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 15 GB available space

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Linux

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Supported languages11 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Portuguese - Brazil
Simplified Chinese
Polish
Turkish
Japanese
Russian

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

51 achievements in total.

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Case ClosedAchievement
Case CloserAchievement
Case MasterAchievement
By the BookAchievement
First PrintAchievement
Print CollectorAchievement
Master of PrintsAchievement
Perfect ImpressionAchievement
Oops, My BadAchievement
First ShotAchievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

24 developer announcements, Mar 2026 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. Forensics: Crime Scene Detective at gamescom 2026! 🔎

    We’re excited to announce that Forensics: Crime Scene Detective will be at gamescom 2026!In Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, you take on the role of a forensic investigator and examine crime scenes for crucial evidence. Collect…

    Bekka
  2. Content-Update 2 | New case "Framed Shot" is now available!

    Hello Investigators! Gamescom is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a fresh update packed with highly requested improvements. Including the brand-new case “Framed Shot”. We’ve also added Japanese and Russian language…

    laura [aerosoft]

July

  1. Patch 8 | Improvements and Fixes

    Hello Investigators. Just some minor fixes today which gives us a bit of time to breath while we prepare for additional languages and more content. Let's dive into the details:🆕 New Features & ImprovementsStreamlined UI exit button is…

    laura [aerosoft]
  2. Content Update | A New Case Is Now Available!

    Hello Investigators. We've got another update ready for you. This patch introduces a brand new case to investigate, along with a wide range of fixes, gameplay improvements, and quality of life updates based on your feedback. Let's dive into…

    laura [aerosoft]
  3. Patch 7 | Improvements and Fixes

    Hello Investigators. We’ve released another patch to fix an issue affecting some of the evidence in "Coin Trail" and "Blood Ties at the Poolbar." For almost everyone nothing should change and you can continue. Those of you who picked up…

    laura [aerosoft]
  4. Patch 6 | Improvements and Fixes

    Hello Investigators! Today is a very small patch with just a few issues that kept bugging some players. We will prepare a bigger content patch coming soon so this one might be the last for this weeks if nothing breaking pops up. We feel…

    laura [aerosoft]
  5. Patch 5 | Improvements and Fixes

    Ah Monday. Let's start this week off with our first patch for this week. A lot of little things you reported over the weekend. Thanks to everyone for sending us save files or reporting an issue. Keep investigating!Let's dive into the…

    Patch notes
  6. Patch 4 | Improvements and Fixes

    Last patch before the weekend. We have the feeling everything runs much smoother now. We also have more QoL changes for you, and of course, many more bugs were squashed. Happy weekend and keep investigating!Let's dive into the details:🆕 New…

    laura [aerosoft]
  7. Patch 3 | Improvements and Fixes

    Improvements and FixesYou keep reporting we keep fixing! Another batch of fixes and improvements for our game. We again improved the onboarding with info graphics in the lab. This is the extension of the poster idea we started to introduce…

    laura [aerosoft]
  8. Patch 2 | Improvements and Fixes

    Improvements and FixesAfter the first patch and the progression issue under control we focused our work on the first batch of improvements and of course more bug fixes. The Biggest things are holograms of the locked cases to have an…

    laura [aerosoft]
  9. Patch 1 | Progression Bug Fix and Onboarding Improvements

    Progression Bug Fix and Onboarding ImprovementsWe noticed that a few people have trouble unlocking cases. We found a bug preventing progression in some cases. This patch fixes most issues with that. We will monitor the situation and will…

    Patch notes
  10. Forensics: Crime Scene Detective is OUT NOW!

    Forensics: Crime Scene Detective is OUT NOW!🎮 Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & PCStep into the role of a forensic specialist and uncover the truth hidden in the details. Investigate complex crime scenes, collect microscopic…

    laura [aerosoft]
  11. Thank you for over 100,000 wishlists and more than 80,000 demo downloads!

    Thank you for over 100,000 wishlists and more than 80,000 demo downloads! We're incredibly grateful for all your feedback and can't wait for the release on July 13th.💛

    laura [aerosoft]
  12. DevBlog 4 - 10 Days Left Until Release

    We are now less than two weeks away from the release of Forensics: Crime Scene Detective.People often imagine that the final weeks of development are all about adding new features. In reality, they are almost the opposite.At this stage, our…

    laura [aerosoft]

June

  1. Developer Interview – A Deep Dive into Forensics: Crime Scene Detective

    Hello Detectives,Over the past weeks, many of you have asked for more details about the development of Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, the technologies behind the game, and how we work together with real forensic experts.To answer these…

    Bekka
  2. The Demo Remains Available!

    First of all, we'd like to thank everyone who played the Forensics: Crime Scene Detective demo during Steam Next Fest.The demo was a great success for us, and we've received a huge amount of valuable feedback, bug reports, suggestions, and…

    Bekka
  3. Devblog 3 - Incorporating Your Feedback

    Thank You for Your Feedback!First of all, thank you to everyone who has downloaded, played, streamed, and shared feedback on the Forensics: Crime Scene Detective demo during Steam Next Fest so far. Seeing so many people jump into the game…

    laura [aerosoft]
  4. Play the free demo of "Forensics: Crime Scene Detective" now! 🕵️‍♂️🧪

    🔎 Steam Next Fest just started! We're excited to be participating with Forensics: Crime Scene Detective and you can play the free demo right now!Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, connect the clues, and uncover the truth behind…

    Bekka
  5. Forensics: Crime Scene Detective releases July 13th!

    🕵️‍♂️ Forensics: Crime Scene Detective releases July 13th on Steam!Uncover what others miss and reconstruct the truth. 🔍Step into the role of a forensic specialist in a realistic crime lab simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect…

    Bekka
  6. From an empty space to a crime scene: how we bring our scenes to life

    Anyone who has ever opened an empty 3D scene in a game engine knows the problem: technically, everything is there. The walls are up, the furniture is placed, and the lighting works. And yet the space still feels sterile and somehow wrong.…

    laura [aerosoft]

May

  1. At the Crime Scene every detail tells a story 🔍📸

    Crime scene investigators work with precision, teamwork, and professionalism to secure evidence, document every trace, and reconstruct events piece by piece. Because at a crime scene, even the smallest detail can make the difference between…

    laura [aerosoft]
  2. DevBlog 1 | Workshops at the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland Palatinate

    Together with the State Criminal Police Office (LKA), we conducted several workshops to design our gameplay mechanics as closely as possible to real investigative procedures. The focus was to understand how investigative work actually…

    laura [aerosoft]

April

  1. What if your DNA could solve the case? 🧬🕵️‍♂️

    DNA analysis is a key part of forensic investigations. DNA, found in nearly all human cells, is unique to each individual. At crime scenes, it can be collected from blood, saliva, hair (with roots), or skin cells. In the lab, experts create…

    laura [aerosoft]

March

  1. Have you ever heard of Dactyloscopy? 🕵️‍♂️📂

    For forensic experts, it’s an essential part of their daily work. Dactyloscopy is used to identify or rule out people based on their unique fingerprints. Fingerprints are made visible at the crime scene, collected, and compared with…

    laura [aerosoft]

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