Forensics: Crime Scene Detective

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective

Released Jul 2026

Become a forensic specialist in a realistic crime lab simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect microscopic evidence, and identify perpetrators in the lab using DNA and digital analysis. Based on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate.

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Evaluation

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective launched on July 13, 2026 across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. At launch, the developer stated "this is only the beginning — we'll continue improving the game based on your feedback," signaling clear intent to keep developing the game post-launch. Since then, the developer has delivered on that promise. Two free new cases have been added: "The First Stone" on July 29, 2026, and "Framed Shot" on August 20, 2026. The July 31, 2026 patch notes also explicitly mentioned the team was "preparing additional languages and more content," and the August 20 update delivered new Japanese and Russian language support alongside the new case. The most recent communication is a feature patch on September 18, 2026, which focused on Steam Deck compatibility and various fixes. Since launch, the developer has posted roughly nine updates in just over two months, demonstrating very active ongoing engagement. The game launched with 4 tutorials and 14 cases, and has grown since — with no indication from the developer that content additions have concluded.
Evidence
Content Update 2 delivers new case 'Framed Shot', plus Japanese and Russian language support — delivering on the July 31 promise of additional languages and content
news post · Aug 20, 2026 source content shipped
high
Patch 8 notes state the team is 'preparing additional languages and more content'
news post · Jul 31, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Aerosoft GmbH
Achievements
51
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

The truth is in the details.

In Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, you are the scientific authority that provides investigators with the facts. Your work begins when the sirens fade and silence settles over the crime scene.

With a cool head and a trained eye, you enter apartments, bars, and basements where something unimaginable has happened — or is said to have happened. Equipped with professional tools, you search for what others miss: a subtle fingerprint on a wine glass, a deleted message on a smartphone, a tiny blood spatter that casts doubt on a statement.

From Crime Scene to Laboratory:

Securing evidence is only the beginning. In the lab, the evidence tells its story. You compare DNA profiles, reconstruct bullet trajectories, decrypt digital devices, and piece together fragments into a clear overall picture. Your analyses incriminate perpetrators — or exonerate the innocent. Not every bloody crime scene is a murder. And not everything that seems obvious is the truth.

“Based on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate (LKA RLP).”

With professional guidance from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate, the game portrays forensic work as authentically as possible. Experience cases drawn from real life: sober, logical, and relentless in their evaluation of evidence. Find the traces. Analyze the facts. Reveal the truth.

  • Realistic Forensics:
    Use authentic tools such as DNA swabs, fingerprint powder, ballistic trajectory rods, and digital forensic tools.

  • 16 authentic Cases, Real Methods:
    Missions are inspired by real scenarios and based on the experience and insights of real experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate (LKA RLP).

  • Crime Scene Work & Laboratory Analysis:
    The gameplay loop challenges you twice — first through meticulous crime scene investigation, then through logical data analysis in the lab.

  • Incriminate or Exonerate:
    Your work determines the fate of suspects. Discover whether it was self-defense, murder, an accident, or a staged crime scene.

  • Your Instinct Matters:
    You decide which traces are relevant. Overlooked evidence can leave a case unsolved.

Last evaluated Oct 2, 2026
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