Link Steam
indiegame.fan
Methods: The Canada Files header art

Methods: The Canada Files

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel. You play as a team of eccentric detectives in a mysterious crime-solving competition. To solve each mystery, you must use your team member’s unique detective methods, refute faulty theories with evidence, and find out the truth!

Steam Page
Developer
LockedOn Games
Publisher
Erabit, LockedOn Games
Release
March 5, 2026
150 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive387 reviews95.9%

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
Vote on More Games
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 13, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
The separate publisher has a broad catalog or developer network in the local database.
Search Google: Is Methods: The Canada Files self-published or published by Erabit and LockedOn Games?Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is Methods: The Canada Files and Erabit and LockedOn Games funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for Methods: The Canada Files and LockedOn Games?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.
The game was released through a separate publisher.

Media

15 items

About the Game

Welcome to the mysterious Canadian detective competition! Find clues, interview suspects, and find out the truth with your teammates' unique methods!

Six Files await you in the full game, containing convoluted puzzles from Canada’s most devious masterminds. Each one takes around 2-4 hours to complete depending on your skill of deduction…

Your time starts… now.

Yours,

The Game-master

Solve crimes with five unique methods

Refute faulty theories with evidence

And More!

  • Original soundtrack

  • Dynamic Storytelling

  • Rich Character Depth

  • Distinctive Artwork

  • Immersive Game World

  • Prequel to Methods: The Detective Competition

Playing Methods: The Detective Competition first is highly recommended, but not required to understand the story.

Indie Game Fan