Detective Dave

Detective Dave is a slow-paced exploration and search game inspired by mid-1990s first-person PC games. You investigate cases by finding clues and evidence across multiple free-roam maps, including stores and areas populated by characters. You can explore outside missions to discover secrets and side missions, and sometimes combat is an option.

Search for clues

You find clues by talking with characters, picking up details in dialogue and searching objects such as filing cabinets, boxes and trash bins for sticky notes. Socializing can unlock hidden items and secret side missions. Clues lead to useful and valuable items that help you complete side missions and destroy enemies.

Interact and investigate

You can befriend people to gain clues, use items to befriend them or pawn those items for cash, and work undercover to quietly reveal illegal activities. Interactions with NPCs can lead to funny dialogue and new mysteries. You also need various items and tools to complete tasks and earn XP and cash.

Weapons and combat

The game includes a small arsenal and a couple of combat maps. You collect weapons and other items in your inventory, and combat is available in some situations.