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DeadlyCrow Games · Published by DeadlyCrow Games · Official site ↗
Content notice: Discretion is advised as this game may contain sensitive content for some people such as alcohol and drug abuse, fist fights and shooting, some elements may contain blood and some dialogues may deal with issues such as physical and sexual abuse.
Mixed — 66% positive (29 reviews) · 13 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Point-&-Click Adventure with Deck-builder Cards Combat, Play as a retired detective investigating a missing child case while facing your past demons. Explore Midnight Cove, Victorian city with semi-open world mechanics and characters relationships. The story is episode-based, chapter by chapter.
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Action, Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a gripping point-and-click journey as you solve mysteries and confront your past in Victorian-era Midnight Cove. Build your detective’s deck to face challenges in this episodic, character-rich adventure from DeadlyCrow Games.
About this game
Benjamin Leighton is a war veteran and a retired private detective. He lost his family a few years ago in a tragic and gruesome murder. Nowadays, Ben lives in the bottom of a bottle, dealing with insomnia and unending guilt. A new case arises, when he is requested to find a missing child, which is the perfect opportunity for Ben to get back into business and face his own past demons along the way. Will Benjamin be able to overcome his past? Will he find the missing child? Let's find out, since it's all in your hands now.
Game Features:
The game has a rich and complex narrative alongside with combat Cards and deck-builder mechanics, also a semi-open world for you to explore. You have to be mindful of the stress levels of Benjamin, since his actions and decisions will be affected by it. You can perform several activies to relief stress around the city. Be careful of alleys, some might see you as a target and will try to rob you. You can adopt a Pet to help you cope with your mental health situation and relief some stress.
Point & Click Interactions
The game utilizes classic point & click mechanics for exploration and interaction with the environment. Players navigate through detailed, hand-drawn environments, searching for clues, interrogating suspects, and solving puzzles to progress through the story. Clickable hotspots highlight interactive objects, allowing players to examine them for clues or add them to their inventory for later use.
Dynamic Story / Choices Matter
The narrative unfolds based on the player's choices and actions, with multiple branching paths and endings influenced by their decisions throughout the game. You will be able to unlock special interactions and special side quests depending on the relationship level you have with the characters which will shape the course of the story and the multiple endings you can achieve.
Deck Builder Combat Mechanics
Obtain new cards and manage your deck to be able to defeat your enemies, they will get more difficult and powerful with the progression of the game. Each character have unique cards to represent them alongside a wide range of melee, range, buffs, debuffs, bleedings, poisoning, stuns, stealing cards, etc. Once you defeat an enemy, they will grant you one of their signature cards to your deck armory.
Crime solving Mechanics
players have access to an interactive board in their detective office where they can pin up evidence, photos, and notes related to ongoing cases. The BOARD in your office room will be your best ally to investigate further, unveil new connections, new clues and new localizations when needed. It is the main tool for investigation.
Immersive semi-open world
Discover the rich world of 'The Midnight Crimes' and the stories the night hides in this thriving industrial city of the 19th century. Unveil the mysteries, secret societies, paranormal events and disturbing characters the lovely city of Midnight Cove has to offer.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Window 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 | AMD FX-6350
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, 2 GB | AMD Radeon R7 360, 2 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Window 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3 GB | AMD Radeon R9 290X, 4 GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 10 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Steam Summer Sale – 50% OFF & A Development Update
The Steam Summer Sale has officially begun! From June 25th to July 9th, The Midnight Crimes is available with 50% OFF. We'd also like to take this opportunity to share a brief development update. Due to changes within our development team, progress has been slower than we originally expected. We know many of you have been waiting for news, and we'd like to sincerely apologize for the delay.The good news is that The Midnight Crimes is still in active development, and we're fully committed to seeing this project through. Rather than rushing the game, we're taking the time needed to deliver the polished, high-quality experience that both you and our team expect.Thank you for your continued patience and support. It truly means a lot to us, and we'll keep sharing updates as development progresses. Chapter 2 is getting closer, and we hope to share more news with you very soon.In the meantime, if you don't own The Midnight Crimes yet, now is the perfect time to grab it at 50% OFF!Read full article on Community Announcements (DeadlyCrow Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
STEAM SPRING SALE – 50% OFF!
STEAM SPRING SALE – 50% OFF!The Midnight Crimes is now 50% OFF from March 19th to March 26th!Dive into a dark and mysterious experience where every decision matters. Will you uncover the truth… or become part of the crime?And this is the perfect moment to jump in… Chapter 2 is coming soon!Don’t miss this limited-time deal!Read full article on Community Announcements (DeadlyCrow Games)Community & EventsOfficial
New Teaser Revealed for Chapter 2 + 50% OFF at Steam Detective Fest!
Detectives, the night grows darker…We’re excited to officially reveal a brand-new teaser for Chapter 2 of The Midnight Crimes. In this chapter, you’ll go beyond the present investigation and dive into the past of the characters, uncovering hidden memories and events that shaped the story and the people behind it.But that’s not all.✨ The Midnight Crimes is also taking part in the Steam Detective Fest, and to celebrate, the game will be available with a 50% discount for a limited time. Available until January 19Now is the perfect moment to uncover the truth… and learn what lies beneath the surface.👉 Watch the new teaser and join the investigation.Read full article on Community Announcements (DeadlyCrow Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Chapter 2 Progress Update
Dear Players,We would like to inform you that the release of The Midnight Crimes: Chapter 2 will be delayed. We know many of you are eagerly awaiting this new installment, and we want to be completely transparent with you.Our commitment is to maintain quality, ensure the right length for each episode, and meet your expectations for the game. That’s why we prefer to take this extra time rather than deliver something that doesn’t live up to what you deserve.As a small preview, we’re excited to share that a teaser for Chapter 2 will be released very soon, giving you a glimpse of what’s coming next.We deeply appreciate your patience and ongoing support. We are confident that the wait will be worth it.Sincerely,The DeadlyCrow Games TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (DeadlyCrow Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Chapter 2: A First Look at New Cases
Take a glimpse at what’s coming!! Chapter 2 of The Midnight Crimes is on the way. Get a sneak peek of the new cases and secrets our hero will face. Are you ready for the mystery ahead?Don’t miss this sneak peek and get ready for the action.Read full article on Community Announcements (DeadlyCrow Games)
