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The Shapeshifting Detective
by D'Avekki Studios Ltd, Wales Interactive
The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.
Released Nov 6, 2018
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Mostly Positive · 77% positive of 1,173 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $14.99 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Twitch peak viewers | 8 | Oct 14, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | 15 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 2 | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 3 | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 5 | 0 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 25k – 140k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $280k – $940k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 1,173 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 22–112 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| FMV | 1 in 152 games |
| Detective | 1 in 38 games |
| Nudity | 1 in 17 games |
| Sexual Content | 1 in 15 games |
| Mystery | 1 in 12 games |
| Choices Matter | 1 in 10 games |
| Horror | 1 in 9 games |
| Story Rich | 1 in 6 games |
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