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Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows

A thrilling detective mystery adventure set in a historical fantasy world. As a dragon detective, use your six senses to find evidence and hunt down the culprit.

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August 20, 2025
347 days ago
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Positive47 reviews97.9%

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About the Game

When a pair of strangers arrive at his home late one night, Detective Noxley reluctantly emerges from his self-imposed exile. What he uncovers next will put him at the center of a conflict that will change the future of his entire nation.

Solve the case and save the day as Sevyn Noxley, a private investigator living in a fantastical world of anthropomorphic animals. Help the citizens of the capital city of Rivulette in four twisting, turning cases of murder and intrigue.

  • Experience a story-rich visual novel detective adventure inspired by legal thrillers of the past. Inspect places of interest, question suspects, and point out contradictions by presenting evidence you've gathered during your investigation.

  • Use your six draconic senses on crime scenes and persons of interest to gather information.

  • A large cast of anthropomorphic characters and enticing locations presented in hand-drawn 2D artwork.

  • Features both "casual" and "detective" difficulty options. Enjoy either a cozy or a  more challenging experience and earn additional achievements.