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Fullmetal Typist · Published by Fullmetal Typist
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Become Aaron Drake and experience the thrill of the hunt as you interrogate suspects, spot contradictions, and corner killers across three murder cases — alongside a rookie partner who is trying her very best.
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Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
An ‘Ace Detective.’ A rookie who’s way too energetic. And somewhere out there... someone who sells perfect murders for a fee.
Aaron Drake has a near-perfect clearance rate, a title he didn't ask for, and as of today — a new partner/mentee.
Robin Watson passed the detective exam with the top score and has decided that means she's ready for anything.
…She is NOT ready for anything.
But the cases are coming whether either of them are ready or not.
How It Works
Investigate the Scene
Explore each location and gather evidence. Every room tells a story — if you know what to look for.
Interrogate the Suspects
Everyone present had opportunity. Everyone has something to hide. Some of them don't even realize what they're giving away.
Probe & Refute/Suggest
Break each statement apart claim by claim. Probe for more detail. Refute with hard evidence. One wrong word is all it takes.
Deduction Duel
When the contradictions are mapped and the evidence is airtight, face the killer directly. Make your case. Close it.
Key Features
Statement-by-Statement Interrogation — Statements aren't monologues, they're puzzles. Every individual claim can be pressed, challenged, or contradicted. Witnesses revise. Deflect. Crack.
Evidence-Driven Deduction — No detective vision. No highlighted clues. No guesswork. Build your case from physical evidence, autopsy reports, security cam logs, and the gaps between what people choose to say.
A Growing Partnership — Aaron is dry, precise, and carrying an unspeakable past. Robin is loud, warm, and sharper than she looks… probably. Watching them figure each other out is half the game.
A Shadow Behind Every Case — Someone out there sells perfect murders to anyone who can afford one. The cases that follow get harder to explain. The crime scenes get cleaner. Aaron starts to notice the pattern — and the pattern starts to notice him back.
Three Cases. One Mastermind.
Case 1: Murder Café The owner of Cafe Noir is found dead during his afternoon break. Four suspects. One crime scene. Everyone had opportunity. Only one had motive… and last-minute help.
*The demo contains the FULL 'Case 1: Murder Café.'*
Case 2: Murder Mountain A park ranger at the base of a cliff. Every staff member on site has a seemingly perfect alibi. An accident? Appears so… except for the victim’s last text message: “IF I DIE TONIGHT, THEN I’M MURDERED.”
Case 3: Murder Manor A manor. A locked room. A wealthy old matriarch… dead. Five suspects, five motives, and an ‘expensive’ trick to make the death look like suicide… but isn’t.
Is This Game For You?
Great fit if you enjoy:
— Ace Attorney-style interrogation and deduction gameplay
— Picking apart witness testimony statement by statement
— Sharp writing and a character duo worth rooting for
— Mysteries that reward careful reading over quick reflexes
Probably not for you if you:
— Expect action sequences or reflex-based gameplay
— Prefer games that highlight what to click next
— Dislike dialogue-heavy, character-driven experiences
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL compatible GPU / VRAM 1GB
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Aaron Drake: Ace Detective is NOW AVAILABLE! (The Full Mystery Awaits)
Hey Detectives!The wait is officially over. After months of solo development, Aaron Drake: Ace Detective has officially launched on Steam!Download Full Aaron Drake: Ace Detective NOW!If you downloaded and played through the Case 1 Demo but haven’t had a chance to grab the full game yet, now is the perfect time to jump back into the detective trenches. Case 1 was just the tip of the iceberg—the stakes are higher, the logic puzzles get deeper, and the contradictions get much trickier from here on out.What Awaits You in the Full Game:The Complete Narrative Arc: Follow Aaron and his chaotic rookie sidekick through a series of interlocking, Ace-Attorney-inspired cases that build to a massive climax.Deep-Dive Crime Scenes: More evidence to track, hidden clues to uncover, and environmental details that demand actual deduction.Intense Showdowns: Put your theories to the test against tougher suspects who will lie, cover their tracks, and actively push back against your arguments.A Note from the DeveloperAs a solo indie developer, launch day is everything. If you enjoyed your time with the demo, buying the game today—or even adding it to your Wishlist if you're waiting for payday—makes a massive difference in helping the Steam algorithm notice the game and show it to other mystery fans.If you encounter any bugs, have feedback, or just want to boast about how fast you solved a case, drop a note in the community hubs!Thank you all so much for the incredible support during the demo phase.Grab your notebook, review the evidence, and let's go solve some crimes!Read full article on Community Announcements (Fullmetal Typist)AnnouncementsOfficial
Aaron Drake Launches July 14! One Week Left! WISHLIST NOW!
Hey Everyone!I’m Fullmetal Typist, the solo developer behind Aaron Drake: Ace Detective. First of all, a massive thank you to the 1,400+ players who have downloaded our playable demo over the last three weeks! Your early support means everything to me.We are officially 7 days away from the full game launch next Tuesday, July 14, 2026.Are you ready for a true deduction challenge?The full release contains the complete mystery, featuring our statement-by-statement interrogation mechanics and the full narrative dynamic between the analytical Aaron and his rookie partner Robin. Remember: there is no handholding or glowing detective vision here—cracking this case depends entirely on your own logic and evidence files.Crucial Step: Wishlist the Full Game Today!If you downloaded the demo but haven't hit the Wishlist button on our main store page yet, please do so right now!Steam will only send you an official launch day email notification if the game is on your active Wishlist. Wishlisting today ensures you don't miss our day-one launch discount next week, and it heavily helps our visibility in the Steam algorithm!\Thanks, y'all, and see you all on July 14!— Fullmetal TypistRead full article on Community Announcements (Fullmetal Typist)
