Methods: The Illusion Murders
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About Methods: The Illusion Murders
Methods: The Illusion Murders is a mystery visual novel set in the world of Methods: The Detective Competition. Red July, an up-and-coming celebrity detective, faces the Illusion Killer, a serial killer who models murders on optical illusions. As Red investigates, her famous method for instantly solving any crime stops working, and she races to stop the killer before it is too late.
Investigate the murders
You examine evidence through short, interactive puzzle minigames. The story uses dynamic storytelling and distinctive artwork, with an original soundtrack.
Story connection
The game is a DLC for Methods: The Detective Competition, which pits 100 detectives against 100 criminals. Playing that game first is recommended, but not required to understand this story.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Methods: The Illusion Murders is free to play on Steam, so there is nothing to buy to start playing.
The minimum requirements for Methods: The Illusion Murders are: Windows 7, 1 GB RAM, 1 GB storage. It also runs on macOS. The recommended specs are in the System requirements section.
No. Methods: The Illusion Murders is a single-player game.
Mostly, yes. Valve rates Methods: The Illusion Murders as Playable on the Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual setup.
Yes. Methods: The Illusion Murders is the full base game. You need nothing else to play it.











