Detective Penguin
Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.
Developer
Publisher
Release
April 15, 2025
1 year and 109 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive58 reviews87.9%
Does this feel indie?
Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.No votes yet
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
| ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan. | Status | Notes Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes |
|---|---|---|
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game. | ||
Updated: Jul 14, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released. |
Media
10 itemsAbout the Game
Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.
Penguin Village is a place full of interesting characters and mysteries to discover. Will you be able to solve the case of the Missing Mackerel? The world of Detective Penguin awaits you.
The Story
Take on the role of Detective Nooter, a student fresh out of detective school who has moved to Penguin Village in order to get some real life experience. As a new arrival in the village you'll be working for the Penguin Village Detective Bureau. Rex Fontaine, a disillusioned but highly experienced detective, has taken you under his wings and is ready to teach you all you need to know to become a great detective.Features
- Solve Cases Your Own Way, With Violence or Wit
- Explore Penguin Village
- Discover and Play Multiple Mini-games
- Dress Your Detective Penguin However You Want!
- Talk to Dozens of Unique Characters
- Uncover Multiple Side Cases
- Solve the case of Missing Mackerel
Penguin Village is a place full of interesting characters and mysteries to discover. Will you be able to solve the case of the Missing Mackerel? The world of Detective Penguin awaits you.
