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Methods: The Detective Competition
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Methods: The Detective Competition player count chart
Methods: The Detective Competition has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 10.
History from Oct 11, 2026
Methods: The Detective Competition monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | -50% | 5 |
| October 2026 | n/a | n/a | 10 |
How many people play Methods: The Detective Competition right now?
At this moment Methods: The Detective Competition has 5 concurrent players on Steam. That makes it the #10,167 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 players. Today's peak is 25% above its 30-day average daily peak of 4.
Methods: The Detective Competition player count history
Today's player count is 50% of its all-time peak of 10, set on Oct 20, 2026.
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About Methods: The Detective Competition
One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.
- Developer
- LockedOn Games
- Publisher
- Erabit, LockedOn Games
- Released
- Jun 1, 2020
- Genre
- Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 2 languages
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Methods: The Detective Competition price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Methods: The Detective Competition is at its full price of $19.99. It usually goes on sale for about 70% off (around $6.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $5.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Methods: The Detective Competition reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Methods: The Detective Competition achievements
Methods: The Detective Competition has 108 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 29.9% of them; the rarest, Mellie's Unsuccessful Infiltration, is held by 9.5% of players.
Action Called, But I'm On HoldCompleted Chapter 1!61.9%
Scaredy MouseCompleted Chapter 2!60.1%
Gathering SnippetsCompleted Chapter 3!55.9%
These Glasses Hide Steely EyesCompleted Chapter 4!54.1%
Hackett Will Never Die!Hidden achievement53.6%
The Watching Room, Part ICompleted Chapter 5!52.4%
Trickster vs. TricksCompleted Chapter 6!50.5%
A Red July in WinterCompleted Chapter 7!48.8%
Emergency ProtocolCompleted Chapter 8!47.7%
InsanityCompleted Chapter 9!45.9%
The Watching Room, Part IICompleted Chapter 10!44.7%
The Best DetectiveCompleted Chapter 11!43.7%
Green ButtonsCompleted Chapter 12!42.3%
The Mystery of the Martini OliveCompleted Chapter 13!41.3%
The Nap With No EndCompleted Chapter 14!40.6%
The Watching Room, Part IIICompleted Chapter 15!40.1%
Loose at the SeemsCompleted Chapter 16!39.7%
Meeting the Game-masterCompleted Chapter 17!38.6%
Lord Loomy and the Clue of the Missing NailCompleted Chapter 18!37.5%
Double Murder in the DarkCompleted Chapter 19!36.1%
The Watching Room, Part IVCompleted Chapter 20!35.8%
The Careful SpliceCompleted Chapter 21!35.0%
ReinstatedCompleted Chapter 22!34.6%
Someone to Talk ToCompleted Chapter 23!33.7%
A Certain Artificial IllnessCompleted Chapter 24!33.0%
The Watching Room, Part VCompleted Chapter 25!32.8%
BlackmailCompleted Chapter 26!32.6%
Locking the DoorCompleted Chapter 27!32.0%
It's His Antic's Fault He's Not Popular!Completed Chapter 28!31.7%
Mellie's Successful InfiltrationHidden achievement31.6%
First ClassCompleted Chapter 29!31.3%
The Watching Room, Part VICompleted Chapter 30!31.2%
Inspecting DetectivesCompleted Chapter 31!30.7%
Red LineCompleted Chapter 32!30.1%
Shifting RulesCompleted Chapter 33!29.5%
Not The Plan ExpectedCompleted Chapter 34!29.1%
The Watching Room, Part VIICompleted Chapter 35!28.9%
Nell Gained RespectHidden achievement28.9%
Five Uncomfortable MinutesCompleted Chapter 36!28.7%
The Inclusion SplitCompleted Chapter 37!28.4%
The SecretCompleted Chapter 38!28.1%
Skeletons in the ClosetCompleted Chapter 39!27.7%
The Watching Room, Part VIIICompleted Chapter 40!27.5%
When I Feel Emotions, They Are Strong EmotionsCompleted Chapter 41!27.4%
The PlotCompleted Chapter 42!27.2%
Incompatible is My Middle NameCompleted Chapter 43!27.1%
Unraveling ThingsCompleted Chapter 44!26.9%
The Watching Room, Part IXCompleted Chapter 45!26.8%
Trying TryingCompleted Chapter 46!26.4%
The World is Constantly TurningCompleted Chapter 47!26.2%
The Suspects Are Slowly SurfacingCompleted Chapter 48!26.1%
The Criminals Are Horribly ContainedCompleted Chapter 49!26.0%
The Watching Room, Part XCompleted Chapter 50!26.0%
ImmunityCompleted Chapter 51!25.8%
The Empire CrumblesCompleted Chapter 52!25.7%
The Prime PersonCompleted Chapter 53!25.7%
The Man Who Was InvisibleCompleted Chapter 54!25.6%
The Watching Room, Part XICompleted Chapter 55!25.6%
Island LivingCompleted Chapter 56!25.3%
Skin SuitCompleted Chapter 57!25.2%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 108 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Methods: The Detective Competition DLC
Methods: The Detective Competition has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
Latest Methods: The Detective Competition news and patch notes
- Oct 31, 2026 Methods Halloween 2026!
- Sep 26, 2026 Update Notes for Sep 26 Patch notes
- Aug 10, 2026 Update Notes for Aug 10 Patch notes
- Jun 20, 2026 Update Notes for Jun 21 Patch notes
- Apr 25, 2026 Methods 6 Year Anniversary!
- Feb 26, 2026 Methods: The Canada Files Full Game To Be Released on Mar. 5th!
- Dec 25, 2025 Methods Christmas 2025!
- Apr 25, 2025 Methods 5 Year Anniversary!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Methods: The Detective Competition FAQ
Is Methods: The Detective Competition dead?
Methods: The Detective Competition has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 10.
How many people play Methods: The Detective Competition?
5 people are playing Methods: The Detective Competition on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Methods: The Detective Competition?
Methods: The Detective Competition reached its all-time Steam peak of 10 concurrent players on Oct 20, 2026.
How much does Methods: The Detective Competition cost?
Methods: The Detective Competition costs $19.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Methods: The Detective Competition has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Methods: The Detective Competition on Steam is $5.99 (70% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $19.99 right now.
Is Methods: The Detective Competition on sale right now?
No, Methods: The Detective Competition is at its full price of $19.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 70%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 70%.
Is Methods: The Detective Competition good?
Steam players rate Methods: The Detective Competition Very Positive: 91% of 604 reviews are positive.
When did Methods: The Detective Competition come out?
Methods: The Detective Competition was released on Steam on Jun 1, 2020.
Who made Methods: The Detective Competition?
Methods: The Detective Competition was developed by LockedOn Games and published by Erabit, LockedOn Games.
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