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Content notice: The game features freeze-frame depictions of murder crime scenes rendered in a 2D art style. There are visual or text references to alcohol and tobacco use.
Very Positive — 93% positive (4,156 reviews) · 46 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
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Adventure, Indie · 2024 · More £15 - £30 games
Delve into a detective saga where each case reveals dark truths about humanity's past. In The Rise of the Golden Idol, explore strange occurrences from the 1970s with an indie developer known for award-winning narratives.
About this game
The Idol was lost — but not forgotten. In this followup to the award winning detective game The Case of the Golden Idol, you are an observer that must investigate 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity - all somehow connected. Use your detective skills to make sense of a grand mystery that unfolds across an age of hallucinogens, disco, fax machines and parapsychology.
200 YEARS LATER… THE IDOL RISES
Two hundred years after the unspeakable fate of the Cloudsley family, the Idol's legend lives on only in whispers and myth… but some are determined for this to change. Discover the mysterious forces connecting a tenacious treasure hunter, a team of scientists, the members of an enlightenment-seeking cult and corporate profiteers drawn to the all-powerful artifact.
FEATURES
LEAD YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION
The Rise of the Golden Idol is a new type of detective game where you freely explore each crime scene at your own pace, using logic to build your own theories. Click to collect clues and analyze each discovery to determine what happened, why, and who was responsible.
A CURIOUS CAST OF CHARACTERS
Convicted prisoners, new age cult leaders, corporate middle management and many more figures have a role to play in the wider mystery that unfolds — each driven by their own agenda. Scour each scene for key details to put names to faces and deduce their motives.
A NEW APPROACH TO SOLVING CRIMES
A reworked interface lets you quickly gather key terms from observations and witness testimonies, greatly expanding the depth and variety of each scenario. Upon the conclusion of each chapter, a new type of puzzle lets you revisit past deductions, recap the events of these interconnected cases, and investigate the threads that unify them.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual Core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 2500 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
The Rise of the Golden Idol returns to mobile!
We're pleased to announce that The Rise of the Golden Idol has returned to mobile! You can now get The Rise of the Golden Idol on Apple App Store and Google Play Store - purchase the base game, and add DLCs with in-app purchases. Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Where can I purchase the game?A: You can buy the game on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.🍎The Rise of the Golden Idol - Apple App Store🤖The Rise of the Golden Idol - Google Play Store Q: What is included in the app?A: The base game of The Rise of the Golden Idol is included in the app. You can then unlock the DLCs as add-ons for purchase. Q: How much does it cost to unlock the full game?A: The game is priced regionally; costing $6.99 in the US. DLC add-ons are also priced regionally; costing $2.99 in the US. Q: I found a problem, where do I report it?A: Please report any bugs or issues you experience in the bug reports channel on Discord. Q: If I played on Netflix, do I have to purchase it?A: Yes - our previous partnership with Netflix provided the game through the Netflix subscription. This is a separate app that you will need to purchase. Q: If I played on Netflix, will my save data be there?A: Unfortunately, privacy restrictions mean we do not have access to save data files for Netflix players. Your save file may download from the cloud, but we cannot guarantee that so you will likely have to start again. But you'll know all the answers this time!Read full article on Community Announcements (smithbodie)AnnouncementsOfficial
Get the limited edition Golden Idol Saga pin collection
New, limited edition, Golden Idol merch has dropped! Get the Golden Idol Saga pin collection from Makeship, featuring three not-so-mysterious designs:Put suspects into a frenzy with the Masked Grousereveal your shock at the murder with Peter Battleyand keep your enemies in check with your very own Golden Idol. The Makeship campaign is live from today until March 9th - if the campaign is fulfilled then the pin collection will ship. If not, it will be buried in the annals of history, hidden from detectives forever. Pre-order your limited edition Golden Idol Saga pin collection now, and show your passion for the series and loyalty to the Idol wherever you go.Read full article on Community Announcements (smithbodie)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Case of the Golden Idol returns to mobile!
We're pleased to announce that The Case of the Golden Idol has returned to mobile! You can now get The Case of the Golden Idol on Apple App Store and Google Play Store - play the first two cases for free and then unlock the full game and both DLCs for a one time purchase! Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Where can I purchase the game?A: You can buy the game on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.🍎The Case of the Golden Idol - Apple App Store🤖The Case of the Golden Idol - Google Play Store Q: What is included in the app?A: The first two cases in the game are available to play for free. You can then unlock the rest of the game and both DLCs for a one time purchase - no ads! Q: How much does it cost to unlock the full game?A: The game is priced regionally; costing $6.99 in the US. Q: I found a problem, where do I report it?A: Please report any bugs or issues you experience in the bug reports channel on Discord. Q: Where is The Rise of the Golden Idol?A: We're working on it! We wanted to start chronologically by releasing Case first. Q: If I played on Netflix, do I have to purchase it?A: Yes - our previous partnership with Netflix provided the game through the Netflix subscription. This is a separate app that you will need to purchase. Q: If I played on Netflix, will my save data be there?A: Unfortunately, privacy restrictions mean we do not have access to save data files for Netflix players. Your save file may download from the cloud, but we cannot guarantee that so you will likely have to start again. But you'll know all the answers this time!Read full article on Community Announcements (smithbodie)AnnouncementsOfficial
Rise of the Golden Idol: Detective pass trailer
Detectives 🔍All four DLC Investigations are available to unravel now, so to celebrate we've created a brand new trailer to show you what to expect in the 17 new cases the Detective Pass has to offer.Watch the new trailer here: Prepare for a wide array of investigations! You'll be tackling everything from an organized crime syndicate and sinister cults to exploring a sci-fi setting and sailing the high seas with pirates and historians.If you haven't grabbed the Detective pass yet, what are you waiting for!Each Golden Idol Investigation is a stand alone story, the links to them individually are below🕵️♂️Read full article on Community Announcements (ebony.green)Patch NotesOfficial
DLC 4 Patch 2
This is a minor patch in which we've addressed some visual inconsistencies: - Fixed the text title offset for book in DLC 4 scenario 4 - Added missing veridola to Mourn in DLC 3 scenario 2 - Replaced placeholder art for work chat snippet in DLC 3 Two minor plothole fixes: - Changed date of guestbook in DLC 4 scenario 1 - Changed I.D.O.L. to device in Chapter 3 final intermission And a few more typos have been fixed.Read full article on Community Announcements (colorgraygames)
