Crime Detective: Red Flags
Confined under house arrest, Cody Harper begins observing his neighbors out of boredom. But what starts as an innocent pastime soon descends into a real nightmare. A true crime horror inspired by the case of a notorious serial killer.
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12 itemsAbout the Game
Crime Detective Red Flags — a game inspired by a real criminal case. The Oakland serial killer operated in Oakland, Michigan, in 1976–1977. He committed brutal murders while remaining unnoticed by the public and left a lasting mark on the region's criminal history.
Game Description
In Crime Detective Red Flags you play as college student Cody Harper who finds himself under house arrest in suburban America of the 1980s. To keep busy his father suggests Cody earn some extra money by helping neighbors with small tasks. The days are monotonous but in the evenings out of boredom Cody starts observing the lives of those around him. What begins as innocent curiosity soon turns into something far more sinister.
Gameplay
The game is an atmospheric first-person simulator focused on exploration, item interaction, and character communication.
Key Features:
Atmospheric environment
Spatial audio
True crime story inspired by a real serial killer
Voice interaction
