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It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and there's been a MAGICAL CRIME! Investigate the crime scene, question suspects, and defend the accused through unique cross-examination puzzles in this "Phoenix Wright" inspired mystery comedy.

2025IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby What's All That Racket
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Frequently asked about Arcane Investigations

How much does Arcane Investigations cost?
Arcane Investigations is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Arcane Investigations?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Arcane Investigations are DELETE AFTER READING, Nine Noir Lives, Sarawak.
Who developed Arcane Investigations?
Arcane Investigations was developed by What's All That Racket.

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