Forensics: Crime Scene Detective
Forensics: Crime Scene Detective is a first-person forensic investigation simulator in which players investigate crime scenes, collect and analyze evidence, and solve criminal cases using scientific techniques.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Game Title | Forensics: Crime Scene Detective |
| Genre | Simulation, Detective, Crime Investigation, Puzzle |
| Developer | Binary Impact, Alchemical Works |
| Publisher | Aerosoft GmbH |
| Release Date | July 13, 2026 |
| Platform | PC (Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S |
| Game Engine | Unity |
| Game Mode | Single-player |
| Perspective | First-person |
| Gameplay Style | Crime scene investigation and forensic laboratory simulation |
| Number of Cases | 16 |
| Setting | Realistic crime scenes, forensic laboratories |
| Main Objective | Collect evidence, analyze clues, reconstruct events, and determine the truth |
| Forensic Techniques | DNA analysis, fingerprint examination, ballistics, blood evidence, digital forensics |
| Decision System | Evidence-based conclusions can incriminate or exonerate suspects |
| Realism | Developed with insights from German criminal police forensic experts |
| Controller Support | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | 51 |
| Steam App ID | 3765010 |
| Steam Store | View on Steam |
| Official Website | forensics.aerosoft.com |
PC System Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-10100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1050 / RX 560 / RX 6400 | RTX 2070 Super / RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
Gameplay Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Crime Scene Investigation | Examine locations and identify hidden evidence |
| Evidence Collection | Gather fingerprints, DNA samples, blood traces, and digital evidence |
| Laboratory Analysis | Analyze collected evidence using forensic equipment |
| Ballistic Reconstruction | Examine bullet trajectories and firearm-related evidence |
| Digital Investigation | Recover and examine information from electronic devices |
| Case Reconstruction | Combine evidence to establish what happened |
| Multiple Outcomes | Investigations may result in a conviction, exoneration, or unresolved case |
| Realistic Procedures | Forensic techniques inspired by actual investigative practices |
Investigation Cases
| # | Case Name | Environment / Location | Environment Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cold Storage | Cluttered storage unit containing electronic devices | Storage facility |
| 2 | Hotel Burglary (formerly Another Robbery) | Hotel room with a safe and personal belongings | Hotel interior |
| 3 | Breaking and Entering | Ground-floor apartment with bedroom, bathroom, and corridor | Residential apartment |
| 4 | Shooting Mishap | Apartment with bullet impact evidence | Residential apartment |
| 5 | Basement Blood Scare | Residential basement compartment with refrigerator and storage items | Basement |
| 6 | Smash and Grab | Underground parking garage containing a damaged car | Parking garage |
| 7 | Misfire and Misdirection | Apartment with bedroom, bathroom, and living room | Residential apartment |
| 8 | Coin Trail | Large apartment with kitchen, lounge, bedroom, and bathroom | Residential apartment |
| 9 | Whiskey and Gunfire at the Pool Bar | Pool hall with bar counter, billiard tables, and restroom | Bar / entertainment venue |
| 10 | Shattered Cash Machine | Ground-floor bank ATM room with damaged cash machine | Bank / ATM area |
| 11 | Paper Trails | Basement workshop containing document-forgery equipment | Workshop / basement |
| 12 | Blood Ties at the Pool Bar | Refurbished pool hall and bar | Bar / entertainment venue |
| 13 | Barrel Secrets | Backyard with a garden shed and barrel | Residential backyard / shed |
| 14 | Parking Lot Retribution | Parking area with firearm and blood evidence | Parking lot |
| 15 | The First Stone | Architect’s office | Office / commercial interior |
| 16 | Framed Shot | Apartment containing ballistic and biological evidence | Residential apartment |
