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Even Keel Games · Published by Even Keel Games · Official site ↗
Content notice: The game features some limited, cartoon depictions of violence. There is detailed blood spatter imagery combined with low resolution and pixelated depictions of murder and violence.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Introducing RONIN DETECTIVE : A retro, pixel-art detective story for the PC. Lead our protagonist, aspiring detective Seiji Tanaka, on a journey across Meiji-Era Japan to help his friends, find adventure and keep a promise.
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Explore a pixel-art world filled with adventure and mystery as you guide Seiji Tanaka through 19th-century Japan. Delve into the lives of intriguing characters and unravel secrets in this indie RPG from Even Keel Games.
About this game
The year is 1899, and Japan has changed. The era of the Daimyo is over and a new law rules the land. Follow in the footsteps of your mentor to uphold justice, cast out criminal gangs and eat lots and lots of beef bowls.
Introducing RONIN DETECTIVE : A retro, pixel-art detective story for the PC. Lead our protagonist, aspiring detective Seiji Tanaka, on a journey across Meiji-Era Japan to help his friends, find adventure and keep a promise.
KEY FEATURES
Interrogate suspects - use charm, intimidation, bribery and presentation of the facts to get information.
Stalking - Use disguises, quick thinking and stealth to tail persons of interest
Forensics -Gather physical evidence, track footprints and dust for fingerprints.
Casebook - a detective is only as good as their note-taking! Taking a character description? Scribble one down. Don't have a map? Draw one!
Earn money - you don't (always) have to work for free! You'll need cash to stay afloat in this business - do side quests for extra coin.
Survival Mechanics - You'll need to eat, sleep and drink to keep your strength up.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 11
Recommended
- OS: Windows 11
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
