Investigator

Investigator

AdroVGames · June 2, 2016 · Adventure, Indie, Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator

Investigator is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

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About Investigator

✦ AI summary

Investigator is a first-person exploration game where you play as a former private investigator scavenging for survival through desolate homes and villages ravaged by catastrophic weather. The game stands out with its immersive audio design and atmospheric horror elements that create a haunting experience across diverse environments rendered in stunning detail.

Investigator is a first-person exploration game with horror elements, where the events take place in a world of extreme weather cataclysms. The main character used to be a private investigator, but now he is but a mere stranger
forced to roam from house to house in search of food and an overnight stay.

  • Exploration game
  • Immersive audio effects guarantee unforgettable game experience
  • Various locations starting from mysterious villages to dark basements
  • Intense atmosphere throughout the game
  • The use of CryEngine makes the picture realistic and smooth

+ Free Story DLC in the main menu

Investigator — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Sep 16, 2026
I could barely get through one level, let alone play any longer. The game kept bugging out for me even on Low PC Mode, which made it incredibly frustrating to play. Not having any sound adjustment options in the menu is also awful. Overall, this game could have been so much better. I was really looking forward to playing it, but unfortunately, it ended up being a huge disappointment.
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Recommended Sep 14, 2026
I was quite surprised at how well this was made! The graphics, world design, sound, ambiance, and atmosphere are all very well done. The gameplay is pretty simple and straight forward. The story is a little confusing and not explained as well as it could have been. I would have loved for there to have been lore in the world to flesh out the story more. I did enjoy the story. It keeps you wanting to see what happens next. Plenty of twists and turns. There is a fair amount to explore in the world but not a whole lot to interact with outside the story. I enjoyed this game more than I have several that I paid for lately. Considering this game is free it is pretty amazing.
Recommended Aug 20, 2026
I actually really enjoyed this game. The atmosphere, exploration, and overall mystery kept me interested, and I had a genuinely good time playing through it. My only real complaint is the ending. After everything that happens, it felt a little confusing and left me wondering what exactly was supposed to happen. Maybe that's intentional, but I personally would have liked a bit more explanation or closure. Overall, though, I had fun with it and I'm glad I played it. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy weird indie horror/mystery games.
Recommended Aug 8, 2026
Pretty good, especially for a lone dev's first project!
Recommended Aug 1, 2026
Investigator is a first-person horror adventure game that puts you in the role of a detective trying to uncover what happened after a mysterious disaster. The game focuses on exploration, searching through abandoned locations, solving small puzzles, and slowly discovering the story behind the strange events. The strongest part of Investigator is the atmosphere. The game creates a lonely and unsettling feeling as you explore empty buildings and areas filled with clues. The environments do a good job of making you feel like something went wrong, and the mystery behind the world is enough to keep you moving forward. The exploration is simple but works well for the type of game it is. You search rooms, find objects, read notes, and piece together what happened. It is not a fast-paced horror game with constant action, but more of a slow investigation where the main focus is discovering the story. The idea behind the game is interesting. Mixing detective work with horror has a lot of potential, and some parts of the game succeed at creating curiosity. Finding clues and understanding the situation gives the player a reason to keep exploring. However, the game has some problems that ho…
Not recommended Jun 12, 2026
this game is buggy trash -cutscene are not playing, straight launching me into game -buggy interaction with objects and atmosphere, interaction button completely missing -no rebindable keys -no graphics customization except resolution couple more tweaks. this game is complete technical mess

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