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Dragon Level · Published by Dragon Level · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 86% positive (158 reviews) · 39 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Inspired by the classics such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Alone In the Dark: Detective Stone investigates a shadow conspiracy. Explore atmospheric levels, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. Unravel a story of twists and turns. Choose classic fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder.
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Action, Adventure · 2024 · More under £5 games
Embark on a gripping adventure as Detective Stone uncovers dark secrets in an eerie world filled with puzzles and monsters. Choose your camera angle and explore atmospheric levels inspired by classic survival horror games.
About this game
Solve the craziest case of your detective career by finding clues, battling zombie-like creatures and hair-raising bosses. Solve mind-challenging puzzles and explore a story of twists and turns. Opt for classic survival horror fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder.
In this heart-pounding horror mystery puzzle game, you'll dive headfirst into a world of horror and intrigue, stepping into the twisted mind of the antagonist using cutting-edge mind-space technology to gather clues and solve puzzles.
Battle creatures and bosses with unique fighting styles that challenge your combat abilities.
As you make your way through the twisted mind, you'll encounter puzzles and challenges that will test your mettle.
Choose between two camera modes to tailor your experience to your playstyle. Want a classic, old-school vibe? Go for Fixed-Cameras mode and feel that nostalgic Resident Evil energy. Or, if you're all about action and thrills, go for Over the Shoulder mode for a more modern perspective.
Are you ready to prove your skills and uncover the twisted secrets within the mind?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: 64 bit Windows 11 / 10 / 8 / 7
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K 3.3GHz / AMD FX-8150 3.6GHz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 550 Ti / Radeon HD 6790 2GB VRAM*
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
PS2 Graphics Mode + Key Rebinding Update
New Feature: PS2 Graphics ModeWe’ve added a brand new PS2-style graphics filter that transforms the game into a nostalgic early-2000s experience.When enabled, you’ll notice:Lower-resolution renderingRetro-style texture filteringColor bandingSubtle post-processing changes to match the eraKeyboard & Mouse RebindingWe’ve also added custom key rebinding for important controls, for those who play using Keyboard/Mouse.You can now rebind:RunningRollingRotation 180 (Fixed Cam Mode)Inventory ToggleMap ToggleReloadWe know everyone has different preferences, so we hope this makes the game more comfortable to play.Read full article on Community Announcements (dragonlevelstudios)Patch NotesOfficial
ID Cards Patch
This small patch should fix the ID cards achievement. If you've already collected the ID cards, there's a small chance the achievement could properly fire off when starting the game. If not, you would have to re-do this achievement from a new game. We apologize for the issue!Read full article on Community Announcements (dragonlevelstudios)AnnouncementsOfficial
Achievements have arrived!
We heard your feedback loud and clear, and we are happy to announce that we've finally updated the game to include achievements. There are 39 in the game! The achievements are as follows: Memory Finder Found a memory of the Shadow Haven facility in Kane's mind. ID Master Collected all 10 ID cards! Mindspace Agent Entered into Kane's mindspace. Fate's Connection Met and spoke with Evelynn. Over-The-Shoulder Master Completed game in Over-The-Shoulder mode Fixed Camera Master Completed the game in fixed-camera mode. Memory Passage User Used a memory passage to save and upload a snapshot. Warden Defeater Defeated the prison warden boss! Sentry Immobilizer Immobilized The Sentry in the Shadow Haven memory using an M9! Master Sentry Immobilizer Immobilized The Sentry in front of the church! Home Invader Found a memory of Kane's house and entered inside. Kane Interrogator Spoke to Kane in a memory of his Shadow Haven work office. Altruist Chose to stay in Kane's Mindspace. Deserter Chose to leave Kane's Mindspace. M9 Disrupter Disrupted the electrical power by shooting it with an M9! Bonus Looter Found a way to unlock bonus loot in the church. Deagle Acquired Acquired pastor Dave's Desert Eagle. Electric Grenade Launcher Found and assembled an electric grenade launcher! Red Gem Acquired red gem. Gem Finder Acquired a silver gem. Yellow Gem Acquired yellow gem. Green Gem Acquired green gem. Blue Gem Acquired blue gem. Glitcher Defeater Defeated a glitching scraper! Scraper Defeater Defeated a scraper. Perfectionist Landed a skill check in the perfect zone! Headshotter Defeated an enemy with a headshot! Serum Mixer Mixed blue and yellow serums to create a green serum. Machete Butcher Defeated an enemy with a machete. Combiner Combined two items together. MP5 Acquired an MP5. Extender Extended inventory space by acquiring pouch bag. Curious Explorer Your curiosity has rewarded you with an extra pouch bag. Bolt Cutter Breaker Broke bolt cutters by disrupting the electrical pan...Read full article on Community Announcements (dragonlevelstudios)Patch NotesOfficial
Arabic Language + Controller Bug fixed
- Arabic translations were broken, and should now be fixed in this latest update. - An input bug when playing with a controller and operating the radio's in Kane's home has been fixed.Read full article on Community Announcements (dragonlevelstudios)Patch NotesOfficial
Tiny Patch!
- A few misc bugs were patched that could break certain spots of the game for a few minutes. - Korean translation fixed in The Haven Poem - Some players were missing key elements of a certain puzzle, which has now been clarified.Read full article on Community Announcements (dragonlevelstudios)
