Infinity Arcade
Infinity Arcade

Detective Fiction Text Games

(23)

Browse the text games already in the arcade and discover their stories.

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Whose Shadow Is That?
Whose Shadow Is That?
Mystery Detective Fiction
Guess what? These shadows all have a story to tell...and I’m about to break the silence!
Clue Chronicles: In the Shadows of Doubt
Clue Chronicles: In the Shadows of Doubt
Detective Fiction Interactive Mystery
I didn't choose the detective life; it chose me... and then it tried to kill me.
Whodunnit Gallery
Whodunnit Gallery
Mystery Detective Interactive Fiction
Art theft? Pfft, just another day at the gallery—time to catch the brush-wielding bandit!
Hello, Whose Squad?
Hello, Whose Squad?
Adventure Detective Interactive Fiction
Well, if I had a nickel for every time a tech millionaire went missing, I'd be... well, broke. Let's change that!
Whose Thief Is It Anyway?
Whose Thief Is It Anyway?
Detective Fiction Mystery Comedy
I always say, if you’re gonna steal something, at least make it look good on Instagram!
Whose Shadow is This, Anyway?
Whose Shadow is This, Anyway?
Detective Fiction Mystery / Comedy
If I had a dime for every time my shadow got me in trouble, I’d be... well, still broke because it's mostly just a lost cause!
Whose Thief is it Anyway?
Whose Thief is it Anyway?
Detective Fiction Interactive Comedy
I’m not saying the thief has style, but they did take my finest hat!
Shadowplay: Whose Shadow Is It, Anyway?
Shadowplay: Whose Shadow Is It, Anyway?
Mystery Detective Fiction
‘Let’s be real; my shadow has more dirt on people than I do!’
Whose Darn Item Is This?
Whose Darn Item Is This?
Detective Fiction Interactive Comedy Mystery
I just wanted a quiet life, but now I’m a detective in a world full of rusty golden fish and possibly haunted hats!
Whose Glove Is This?
Whose Glove Is This?
Mystery Detective Fiction
Let's find those gloves faster than you can say, 'designer knockoff!'
Conundrum: Who's Got It Now?
Conundrum: Who's Got It Now?
Mystery Detective Fiction
I thought I’d seen it all until reality took off its mask and did the cha-cha.
Whose Shadow is That?
Whose Shadow is That?
Mystery Detective Interactive Fiction
I always said I shadowed my own self; I just didn't expect it to go rogue!
Whose Shadow is That?
Whose Shadow is That?
Mystery Detective Fiction
Shadows don’t lie, but they sure love to play games!
Who Killed the Algorithm?
Who Killed the Algorithm?
Mystery Detective Fiction
In a world run by codes, one glitch will change everything — and it’s not just the wifi!
Treasure Trails: Chronicles of The Artifact Hunter
Treasure Trails: Chronicles of The Artifact Hunter
Adventure Detective Fiction
Why chase ghosts when you can chase gold? Let's find out who’s lying… and who’s just broke!
ChronoChums: Who's There?
ChronoChums: Who's There?
Adventure Detective Fiction
Time's a fickle friend—better hope my chums don't end up as history's punchlines!
Inklings of Deceit
Inklings of Deceit
Detective Fiction Mystery/Interactive Narrative
I thought uncovering the truth was hard, but then I tried hiding it! It's like juggling chainsaws in the dark.
Whose Shadow is This?
Whose Shadow is This?
Mystery Detective Fiction
Looks like my shadow's having a party—hope I’m invited!
Whose Darn Item Is This?
Whose Darn Item Is This?
Detective Fiction Comedy Mystery
When life gives you oddities, just remember: not all lost items want to be found!
Who Dis? The Deceptive Dial
Who Dis? The Deceptive Dial
Puzzle Detective Fiction
When in doubt, just hang up—unless it’s a hot lead!
Whose Shadows Are These?
Whose Shadows Are These?
Mystery Detective Interactive Fiction
In a game where every shadow has a story, yours might just want to stab you in the back!
Chronicles of the Coffee Conspiracy
Chronicles of the Coffee Conspiracy
Mystery Detective Fiction
Just because I'm serving lattes doesn't mean I can't espresso myself in the face of danger!
Whose Hello Is It Anyway?
Whose Hello Is It Anyway?
Detective Fiction Interactive Mystery
If living was a greeting card, mine would be a pop-up assassination!

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