Connected Clue

Connected Clue

Released Mar 2026

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

69% positive · 121 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Connected Clue launched on Steam on March 9, 2026, after roughly three and a half years of solo development by Alpheratz Games. On July 19, 2026, the developer published a detailed post-launch retrospective (DevLog 33) that effectively closes the book on Connected Clue as a content project. In that post, the developer explicitly states they "safely completed Connected Clue" and describes pivoting to a new horror adventure game called Protocol: Stitch. Future plans for Connected Clue are limited to platform ports (Nintendo Switch targeted for late 2026 or early 2027, and a later Google Play release) — no new story content, expansions, or gameplay DLC are mentioned or implied. Since launch, the developer has been diligently maintaining the game: upgrading the engine to Unity 6 on April 18, adding a Chinese language beta on May 7, and addressing numerous bugs across multiple patches. The only DLC on the store is the original soundtrack, released on launch day. All of this points to a game that shipped as a complete, self-contained experience and is now in a maintenance and porting phase, with the developer's creative energy directed toward their next title. Because the July 19 developer post resolves the uncertainty from the previous assessment — the developer has explicitly wrapped up Connected Clue content-wise and announced their next project — the game can now be assessed as complete.
Evidence
Developer's post-launch retrospective explicitly states Connected Clue has been 'safely completed' and announces the next project (Protocol: Stitch). Future plans for Connected Clue are limited to platform ports (Switch, mobile) — no new story content or gameplay DLC mentioned.
news post · Jul 19, 2026 source development ending
high
Developer states they are preparing Nintendo Switch and mobile ports of Connected Clue, while actively beginning development of a new horror adventure game, Protocol: Stitch.
news post · Jul 19, 2026 source development ending
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
CFK Co., Ltd.
Achievements
32
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

『 Connected clues lead to a single truth』

Connected Clue is an isometric mystery adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century detective novels.

Investigate crime scenes, gather evidence, and use your reasoning to uncover the hidden truth.

A daring bank robbery shakes the city.

The culprits escape with a fortune in cash and a priceless treasure from the vault.

As rookie detective Diana, you will dive into this case and many other unresolved mysteries.
Can you gather the evidence, expose the lies of suspects, and arrest the true culprit?
The outcome depends entirely on your deduction.

- Evidence Collection

Thoroughly examine crime scenes and use various tools to secure clues.
Study details with a magnifying glass, lift fingerprints with charcoal powder, and connect testimonies through field investigation.

  • Collect clues – Search crime scenes with detective tools

  • Code breaking – Solve ciphers to reveal hidden locations

  • Interrogation – Present evidence to extract testimony

- Action

Danger is always present at crime scenes.
Sneak past suspicious eyes, change disguises to avoid police attention, and subdue criminals who resist arrest.

  • Infiltration – Change costumes to stay unnoticed

  • Tail & QTE – Follow suspects from the shadows

  • Combat – Defeat and arrest those who fight back

- Deduction

All collected evidence can be organized on the “Detective’s Wall” in your office.
Identify victims, suspects, weapons, and reconstruct the entire incident.

When all suspects are gathered, expose their lies and point out the true culprit.

  • Reconstruct the case – Piece together the full story

  • Spot contradictions – Unmask lies and reveal the culprit

Some puzzles rely on subtle sound and color cues.
To ensure comfortable play for all, we’ve included accessibility options:

  • Audio support – Visual indicators for critical sound effects

  • Color support – Adjustable brightness/saturation & color labels

Collect evidence, interrogate suspects, and uncover the truth.
Step into the shoes of a 19th-century detective and challenge unsolved mysteries.

Your reasoning decides the truth.

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©2026 Alpheratz Games. All rights reserved. Published by CFK

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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