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Ninjaconor · Published by Ninjaconor
Content notice: The game focuses on the investigation of a murder. Some depictions of blood and descriptions of injuries. Cartoon gore implied through dialogue in a humorous manner.
Positive — 100% positive (18 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
There's been a murder in Moontropolis, and it's up to Sergeant Squidley to solve it! In this retro roleplaying/adventure hybrid, you’ll spend a week as Squidley trying to crack the case. But between family troubles and saxophone practice will you even find the time for detective work?
DJCTQ 14Full Controller Support
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3 Sept 2026Lowest: £12.79 · Highest: £12.796 Oct 2026
Adventure, RPG · 2023 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a week-long quest to solve a murder in Moontropolis as Sergeant Squidley in this retro-styled adventure RPG by Ninjaconor. Navigate family issues and saxophone practice to crack the case.
About this game
The best cop in town has been murdered, and there's only one man who can solve the case: Sergeant Squidley, Space Cop!
Hastily promoted from traffic duty, Squidley must use all his Strength, Investigation, and Handiness as he travels around Moontropolis searching for evidence to solve the case. But there are stronger forces than just the criminal underworld at play: an ex-wife who hates him, a young son to take care of, and a dark secret held by pretty much everyone in town.
A decision-based RPG that lets you steer the story as you wish! Want to be a dutiful police officer? Or maybe you want to indulge your criminal side? Perhaps you want to ignore policework altogether and work on your side-hustle as a jazz saxophonist? Or take a few days off to reconnect with your estranged son? There are hundreds of choices to make, from the heartfelt, to the ridiculous, to the downright nasty, and each of them impacts how the story unfolds.
Sergeant Sqiudley is a love letter to the text-based DOS games of the late 80s and early 90s. You’ll guide Squidley around the city of Moontropolis, making decisions that impact the direction of the story. Follow the plot as intended, or go off on any number of tantalizing tangents, derailing the narrative to all sorts of wacky ends.
The objective of the game is to solve the murder of Detective Dex Beeglor, and Squidley has one week to complete this task. But there are so many things to do around the city, it's going to be impossible to fit them all in. Investigate the crime scene, interview the victim's family, and ask around town to identify suspects… or don’t. You're completely free to ignore the case, and simply live out a week in Squidley's shoes.
Moontropolis is a bustling city, with dozens of characters to encounter, each with their own personality, daily schedule, and opinion about our intrepid investigator. Will you become everyone’s best friend, or make a lot of enemies? That’s for you to decide.
As a freshly divorced man, Squidley can also pursue romantic relationships via the dating app Flintr, where you can set up dates with anyone you meet on your travels.
You’ll also need to balance your core stats of Strength, Investigation and Handiness, while keeping Squidley rested and well-fed, lest his abilities and health begin to wane. Sergeant Squidley is a true detective sandbox, with hundreds of decisions to make and countless potential paths to follow. How will you spend your week in the shoes of Sergeant Squidley?
Hastily promoted from traffic duty, Squidley must use all his Strength, Investigation, and Handiness as he travels around Moontropolis searching for evidence to solve the case. But there are stronger forces than just the criminal underworld at play: an ex-wife who hates him, a young son to take care of, and a dark secret held by pretty much everyone in town.
A decision-based RPG that lets you steer the story as you wish! Want to be a dutiful police officer? Or maybe you want to indulge your criminal side? Perhaps you want to ignore policework altogether and work on your side-hustle as a jazz saxophonist? Or take a few days off to reconnect with your estranged son? There are hundreds of choices to make, from the heartfelt, to the ridiculous, to the downright nasty, and each of them impacts how the story unfolds.
Sergeant Sqiudley is a love letter to the text-based DOS games of the late 80s and early 90s. You’ll guide Squidley around the city of Moontropolis, making decisions that impact the direction of the story. Follow the plot as intended, or go off on any number of tantalizing tangents, derailing the narrative to all sorts of wacky ends.
The objective of the game is to solve the murder of Detective Dex Beeglor, and Squidley has one week to complete this task. But there are so many things to do around the city, it's going to be impossible to fit them all in. Investigate the crime scene, interview the victim's family, and ask around town to identify suspects… or don’t. You're completely free to ignore the case, and simply live out a week in Squidley's shoes.
Moontropolis is a bustling city, with dozens of characters to encounter, each with their own personality, daily schedule, and opinion about our intrepid investigator. Will you become everyone’s best friend, or make a lot of enemies? That’s for you to decide.
As a freshly divorced man, Squidley can also pursue romantic relationships via the dating app Flintr, where you can set up dates with anyone you meet on your travels.
You’ll also need to balance your core stats of Strength, Investigation and Handiness, while keeping Squidley rested and well-fed, lest his abilities and health begin to wane. Sergeant Squidley is a true detective sandbox, with hundreds of decisions to make and countless potential paths to follow. How will you spend your week in the shoes of Sergeant Squidley?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Microsoft Windows 8.1/10 (64bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4340
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Compatible OpenGL / VRAM 1GB or better
- Storage: 330 MB available space
Supported Languages
English
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Small Bug Fix
Two small bugs have been fixed: When you repaid your bank loan, in some circumstances, players would still get an ending cutscene indicating that their loan was outstanding. This should no longer occur. Players were receiving an incorrect amount of money when raiding the bank vault. They will now receive the correct amount. With thanks to SweetMonkeyTuesday for bringing these to my attention.Read full article on Community Announcements (ninjaconor)AnnouncementsOfficial
Sergeant Squidley at Tiny Teams! 30% off usual price!
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43315737/6aa2942877edae1b0e1ee3fbe3bbec6609a19dc6.png I am very proud to announce that Sergeant Squidley: Space Cop! has been chosen to be featured in this year's Yogscast Tiny Teams Festival. The event runs from the 3rd to the 10th of August. It's a truly wonderful festival about celebrating games made by solo developers and micro-studios. To mark the occassion, Sergeant Squidley will be sold at a 30% discount for the entire week, so if you haven't picked up a copy yet, now is the perfect time. Plus, as an added bonus, check out the Yogscast Twitch Channel on Tuesday the 8th of August between 11am and 2pm, where Sergeant Squidley: Space Cop! will be streamed live along with some other amazing games. Be sure to stop by and check it out!Read full article on Community Announcements (ninjaconor)AnnouncementsOfficial
Sergeant Squidley: Space Cop! coming July 3rd!
I'm proud to announce that Sergeant Squidley: Space Cop! will be releasing on Steam on Monday 3rd of July 2023! After almost a year of hard work, primary development of the game has finished and a complete and (mostly) bug free build now exists. Over the next few weeks I will be implementing minor tweaks and fixes to ensure that the game reaches you all in the best condition possible. Thanks to everybody who has wishlisted so far. The wait is almost over!Read full article on Community Announcements (ninjaconor)
