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Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine
Frogwares · released Jan 12, 2022 · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by Frogwares
Save humanity from a nightmarish future in this thrilling Hidden Object adventure! Join the secret Department 42 to track down the cursed and dangerous artifacts that vanished during a mysterious fire at the Grimstone Ma
Released Jan 12, 2022
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mixed · 57% positive of 42 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $9.99 | Oct 7, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 2 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Investigation | 1 in 31 games |
| Hidden Object | 1 in 21 games |
| Point & Click | 1 in 16 games |
| Mystery | 1 in 12 games |
| Female Protagonist | 1 in 11 games |
| 2D | 1 in 3 games |
| Casual | 1 in 2 games |
| Singleplayer | 1 in 2 games |
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