A New Case Daily
The Daily Dossier drops a fresh murder mystery every morning. Self-contained, solvable, always different.
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A new murder mystery every day
The Daily Dossier: a fresh case, generated every morning. Free, no sign-up.
THE METHOD
Three steps from the body to the verdict
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Read the dossier
Open the case file. Learn who died, when, and where. Walk each scene and log the clues you find.
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Interrogate witnesses
Every alibi forms part of a time-grid. Cross-reference statements and find the contradiction that cannot hold.
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Accuse the killer
Name a suspect, a weapon, and a motive on the accusation board. There is no second attempt.
THE CASEBOOK
Eleven whodunits, each a closed room of its own
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CASE No. 00The Ratnagiri House
The war had ended decades ago, but the books were never closed.
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CASE No. 01The Last Monsoon
A dead man cannot be tried for treason.
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CASE No. 02The Jade Peacock
The most valuable things in a room are rarely on display.
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CASE No. 03The Midnight Passenger
Everyone on the train had somewhere to be. None of them wanted to arrive.
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CASE No. 04The Widow's Season
She gave everything to this house. The house gave it to someone else.
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CASE No. 05The Signal Fire
Some secrets wash in with the tide. Others have to be buried with it.
WHAT YOU GET
Everything a detective needs
11 Hand-Crafted Cases
Eleven full mysteries: contradictory alibis, a dossier of clues, and one irreversible accusation each.
Two-Player Co-op
Work the same case with a friend. Compare notes, argue the timeline, and each make your own call.
Free During Launch
Everything is free while INQUEST launches: every case, the Daily Dossier, and two-player co-op. No subscriptions.
Inspired by real mysteries
The cases draw on real-world true crime and classic detective fiction. The body is cold. The witnesses are warmer, and lying. Walk the timeline until a contradiction breaks the case, then accuse.
From New York to New Delhi, detectives are catching the lie.
Played across the US, India, the UK and beyond.
FROM THE CASE FILES
What players are saying
I really like the UI. One of the big failures of games like this is failing to present information in a comprehensible manner, but you really nailed it. I didn't feel lost or overwhelmed while sorting through everything. Great job.
Played the co-op with my brother over a call. We split the suspects, argued the timeline, and ended up accusing different people. Only one of us was right. Already lining up the next case.
Every witness is actually lying, so you can't just trust your notes. I caught one of them contradicting himself about where he was at 9pm and the whole case cracked open. Felt clever, not hand-held. Stayed up too late finishing it.
CASE NOTES
Frequently asked questions
Is it free to play?
Yes, completely free. All eleven hand-crafted cases, the Daily Dossier, and two-player co-op are all free to play, no purchase, no paywall.
Is there a new murder mystery case every day?
Yes. The Daily Dossier is a fresh murder mystery generated every day, shown at the top of the casebook with today's case featured and earlier days below. It is free to play.
How long does a detective case take to solve?
Most cases run about 25 to 45 minutes, depending on how carefully you read the files and how quickly you spot the contradiction in the suspect testimonies.
Can I play this multiplayer detective game with a friend?
Yes. INQUEST supports solo play or two-player co-op over a peer-to-peer connection. Both detectives share the dossier in real-time, chat in-game, and submit their own accusations.
Do I need to download an app to play?
No download is required. INQUEST is a completely browser-based detective game that plays instantly in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.
What makes INQUEST different from other online mystery games?
Unlike games where you just click around for hidden objects, INQUEST requires real deduction. You must read true crime-style case files, cross-examine witness statements, and find the one lie that breaks the alibi.
Are the murder mystery cases based on real true crime events?
No, all INQUEST cases are entirely fictional. However, they are written in a gritty, realistic police-dossier style that true crime fans will feel right at home with.
Can I stream INQUEST on Twitch or YouTube?
Absolutely! Our interactive crime solving game is great for streamers. You can invite your chat to help you review the evidence, connect the dots, and vote on the final accusation.
What platforms are supported?
It plays perfectly in any modern web browser on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. A dedicated Android app build is also planned to follow soon.
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