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Masala Games Private Limited · Published by Masala Games Private Limited · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 81% positive (169 reviews) · 10 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A mystery adventure game about an aspiring actor turned detective. Dotson comes across a case where each clue unravels new details about his father’s sudden passing. Engage in a riveting story, explore vibrant modern India, and use your wits to uncover the truth.
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Indie, Casual · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore the bustling streets of modern India as aspiring actor-turned-detective Dotson unravels clues about his father's mysterious death. Use your wits to solve a gripping mystery in this indie casual game released in 2025 by Masala Games.
About this game
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 interact can change the outcome.
A mystery with heart (and a lot of samosas).
As you crack each case, a deeper, more personal story begins to unfold — one connected to Detective Dotson himself. Expect surprises, laughs, and a love letter to the rich culture and chaotic charm of India.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800) or equivalent / Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400) or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Radeon HD 7750 (1024 VRAM) or equivalent / GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or equivalent
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Get Dotson at 70% off
Dotson has crossed 5000 copies sold!To celebrate we are going 70% off for Steam Spring Sale 2026.That means Dotson is available forRead full article on Community Announcements (Masala Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Reminder: the Dotson animated film is free to watch!
This meme has been going around and it's the best!It's no secret that Detective Dotson is a love letter to 90s bollywood.So we couldn't resist making a bunch of these!Jokes aside, if you haven't yet watch the full Detective Dotson animated movie on Youtube!Read full article on Community Announcements (Masala Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
New Music Video - Durai Durai
New Music Video!A great mystery deserves a great soundtrack. And Inspector Durai deserves his own anthem. Check out the music video for "Durai Durai" on Youtube!Read full article on Community Announcements (Masala Games)Patch NotesOfficial
Fixes Fixes Fixes
Achievements made more reasonable Dadi and Rangeela find 50 items Trash, Dance and Mind Reader needs 25 items now Different background music for different parts of the world! There are now 4 distinct tunes. Steam deck performance issues fixed Steam deck headphones now work Steam deck input issues between touchscreen and menu fixedRead full article on Community Announcements (Masala Games)AnnouncementsOfficial
Steam Deck Verfied and 50% off
Dotson on DeckDetective Dotson plays has received Steam Deck Verified status from Steam!The game looks and plays really well on the deck with larger text adjusted for the device.Controller support is improved and the controller now works in the phone booth.We've also added Korean and Russian language support.Additionally there are performance fixes in the game.An exciting summerWe've got a summer filled with events and a 50% sale to celebrateWe are part of Debut Festival from August 7We will be celebrating the Indian Independence Day on August 15Amma is comingDon't get too comfortable in summer, because Amma is coming!Our chapter 2 free update is in the works and we are busy adding twists and turns you won't see coming.What's more Detective Dotson will be at Gamescom and Tokyo Games ShowRead full article on Community Announcements (Masala Games)
