What is the cheapest place to buy The Empty Desk?

Steam at $9.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 1 store we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is The Empty Desk free?

No — The Empty Desk is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $9.99.

Has The Empty Desk ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked is $6.59. It is $9.99 today.

Can I play The Empty Desk on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of The Empty Desk. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is The Empty Desk multiplayer?

No — Steam lists The Empty Desk as single-player only.

Is The Empty Desk on PC Game Pass?

No — The Empty Desk is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $9.99.

The Empty Desk

Name: The Empty Desk
Brand: CheesecakeGames
Availability: InStock

CheesecakeGames · April 16, 2025 · Adventure, Story Rich, Exploration, Mystery, Detective

Buy The Empty Desk from Steam at $9.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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Where to buy The Empty Desk — official stores

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$9.99

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The Empty Desk price by region

The Empty Desk costs £4.77 in the United Kingdom, €5.49 in Europe (EUR), $6.29 in Georgia (USD), $9.99 in the United States, CA$12.99 in Canada, A$14.50 in Australia, NZ$14.75 in New Zealand, zł30.66 in Poland and R$32.99 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest The Empty Desk offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Kingdom	£4.77 −44%	£8.50	£4.77	2
Europe (EUR)	€5.49 −44%	€9.75	€5.49	2
Georgia (USD)	$6.29	$6.29	—	1
United Statesyour region	$9.99	$9.99	—	1
Canada	CA$12.99	CA$12.99	—	1
Australia	A$14.50	A$14.50	—	1
New Zealand	NZ$14.75	NZ$14.75	—	1
Poland	zł30.66 −33%	zł45.99	zł30.66	2
Brazil	R$32.99	R$32.99	—	1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Empty Desk

The Empty Desk is the first chapter of the Detective Bennett: Solved Cases saga—a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and hints of horror. It immerses the player in a true crime story while exploring the effects of a mind trapped in a cycle of repetition and emotional burnout. In this first installment, veteran homicide detective Thomas H. Bennett, just one week away from retirement, faces one final and unsettling case that could change him forever.
The story centers on the mysterious death of business tycoon Arthur Blackthorn and the inexplicable disappearance of his daughter Emily. Everything unfolds within the headquarters of Blackthorn & Co Insurances, a company hiding far more than simple contracts behind its polished walls. What starts as a routine homicide case quickly spirals into a surreal, harrowing experience. As Bennett explores the dark hallways of Blackthorn, he finds himself trapped in a nightmare where time and space warp, pushing him to the brink of sanity.
As you delve deeper into the game, reality crumbles before your eyes. The Blackthorn offices become a hostile, ever-shifting limbo where every corner hides disturbing secrets, and each door you open may bring you closer to the truth… or take you further from your own salvation. The title, The Empty Desk, symbolizes much more than a physical absence; it reflects the emotional exhaustion and the sense of emptiness felt by those, like Arthur Blackthorn, trapped in a life of monotony and despair—a mirror of Bennett’s own weariness after years on the force.
PLAY YOUR WAYThroughout the chapters, there are certain moments where unexpected scares may appear.You can play with the scares enabled or without them—it's your choice. If you enjoy the thrill of the unexpected, keep them on. But if you don't like jump scares and prefer to focus on the story, you can disable them for a more immersive experience.

Key Features:

A complete story you can finish: Between 2.5 and 3.5 hours of gameplay, designed to deliver the full experience from beginning to end. No filler, no distractions—just a narrative adventure made to be played and completed.
Deep narrative: Follow Detective Bennett’s final mission as he confronts a homicide case that devolves into something far more unsettling and emotionally devastating.
Psychological exploration: The game tackles themes of mental health, emotional burnout, and workplace alienation through Bennett’s experiences and the dark mysteries of Blackthorn.
Tense atmosphere: Blackthorn & Co's offices are a changing, disorienting environment where reality distorts, and every step reveals new threats and secrets.
Accessible and fluid investigation: Use your detective intuition to examine scenes, uncover clues, and reconstruct events without the fear of getting stuck. Puzzles are seamlessly integrated into the narrative to keep the story flowing and ensure an immersive, smooth experience.
Start of a saga: The Empty Desk is the first chapter in the Detective Bennett: Solved Cases series, with more missions and mysteries to unravel in future installments.

An Immersive Story:

The title The Empty Desk is far more than a literal reference. At its core, it symbolizes the empty hearts of those trapped in a monotonous, repetitive work cycle, in an office environment where daily routine can become an invisible prison. As Bennett uncovers the secrets of Blackthorn & Co, he must also face the reality of his own life—a life spent solving other people’s mysteries while ignoring the emotional emptiness consuming him.
Will you solve the case before the truth devours you too? This is only the beginning of a saga where each case will challenge you on a psychological, emotional, and narrative level.

The Empty Desk — game info

Platforms: Windows
Player modes: Single-player
PC Game Pass: Not included

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The Empty Desk price history

The Empty Desk is $9.99 at Steam right now, compared across 1 store. The lowest we have tracked is $6.59.

2026-09-26low $9.99 · now $9.99

The Empty Desk price changes · since 26 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
26 Sep 2026	$9.99	Steam

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The Empty Desk — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy The Empty Desk?: Steam at $9.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 1 store we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is The Empty Desk free?: No — The Empty Desk is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $9.99.
Has The Empty Desk ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked is $6.59. It is $9.99 today.
Can I play The Empty Desk on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of The Empty Desk. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is The Empty Desk multiplayer?: No — Steam lists The Empty Desk as single-player only.
Is The Empty Desk on PC Game Pass?: No — The Empty Desk is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $9.99.

What Steam players say

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

Not recommended Aug 3, 2026

It contains AI and you can clearly tell from the generated artwork used in the game. It made the game unplayable knowing this.

2 found this helpful

Recommended May 26, 2026

The Empty Desk is a fun detective game with seeming supernatural elements. It is impressive that one developer lead the development, with several artists overall. An interesting mystery exists, with an interesting Goal in mind. A billionaire is dead, and his daughter is dead too, and the detective has to find out the reason for it. Each level and chapter feel like, they are done well with the clues and information just enough for me to figure out. It is somewhat simple but complex enough that I had to put in some serious thought. I like the camera mechanic where I can use it to determine whether something is useful for a clue. As for the AI art, there are paintings that are generated by AI. No big deal since it is not really distracting. The price tag feels a big high for the amount of content and its simplicity, but I guess that can be ascribed to a lot of games. Still, it is a good game overall. Game was also ported to consoles, which I comment greatly. It is a godly amount of work to get ported and I respect the developer for it. I found the game via Steam Next Fest in February 2025, and I bought it upon launch. Instead, I played other games due to backlog and life commi…

2 found this helpful

Recommended Jul 30, 2025

Very nice job done for one solo developer! 3 hours of nice story and atmosphere. Mechanics are kind of simple as well as the jump scares are not really scary except 1 or 2 that catch you off guard. I just finished my greek livestream on my channel and I really enjoyed it! Congrats to CheesecakeGames studio and I look forward to the next chapters of Detective Bennett's cases! If you want to check my gameplay, here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/0ix15hkjEyA?si=IogWegY39sNqp-hT

2 found this helpful

Recommended Jul 25, 2025

Really enjoyed playing The Empty Desk. It's not a perfect game, but definitely provides bang for your buck and is one of the few thriller/mystery games I have completely played thru in a while. Can recommend to anyone looking for a thrilling mystery that is not overly difficult but intense enough to keep you wanting more!

2 found this helpful

Recommended Oct 9, 2025

pretty good indie game that especially stands out with its visuals and story. i'd say it falls more into the exploration/walking sim genre, rather than being a thriller or a detective game. you roam around finding and photographing stuff, as directed to you by a ghost. the story contains a few mysteries, which get solved along the way and everything starts to make sense. the writing is decent, with a few meaningful lines especially towards the end, and humor isn't missing. some of the 'missions' were a bit on the tedious side, but overall it was a fun game to play.

1 found this helpful

Not recommended Jun 26, 2026

Crashes anytime I try to play the 3rd chapter.

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