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A Case of Fraud

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2025

Should you play it?

A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

What works
  • Engaging deduction gameplay
  • Well-paced evidence delivery
  • Charming art and pets
  • Accessible for fans of similar games
  • Good balance of challenge and clarity
Things to keep in mind
  • Short playtime and limited replayability
  • Some find the mystery resolution predictable
  • Lack of deeper narrative complexity
  • Minimal customization or social features
  • Interface could use minor quality-of-life improvements

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A Case of Fraud: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence, Continuation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players have freedom to investigate, take notes, organize clues, and decide how to solve the mystery."

    Capsule for The Red Stare The Red Stare

    "Players have freedom to direct their own investigation, choose which clues to follow, and make logical inferences without handholding."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    3

    "The game challenges players to make logical connections and deductions from clues, rewarding investigative skill and attention to detail."

    Capsule for A Hand With Many Fingers A Hand With Many Fingers

    "The game challenges players to solve puzzles and piece together evidence, rewarding skillful deduction and attention to detail."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace without competitive or ranked elements."

    Capsule for The Pedestrian The Pedestrian

    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving and personal pace without any competitive or ranked elements."

  • Continuation

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    -3

    "Short game length (3-6 hours) and some players find it easy to disengage after completion."

    Capsule for Evoland Evoland

    "Short playtime (~2-5 hours) and limited replayability suggest players disengage easily after completion."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely a single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

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    "Entirely a single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

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    "Players create their own deductions and piece together timelines, though within a structured narrative and predefined clues."

    Capsule for The Red Pearls Of Borneo The Red Pearls Of Borneo

    "Players create their own notes and deductions, but work within a fixed set of evidence and structure."

  • Domination

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    "No social dominance or power dynamics; purely individual puzzle solving."

    Capsule for The Room Three The Room Three

    "No social dominance or power dynamics; purely individual puzzle solving."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Players immerse themselves in a fictional mystery to escape reality through investigative gameplay."

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    "Players immerse themselves in a fictional corporate mystery, providing distraction and mental engagement."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore clues and test puzzle solutions, though within a structured narrative."

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    "Players explore different clues and test hypotheses, though within a structured puzzle framework."

  • Exploration

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    "Exploration limited to narrative branches; no open-world or spatial discovery."

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    "No physical or spatial exploration; discovery is through document analysis within a fixed environment."

  • Expression

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    "Limited customization; players express themselves mainly through note-taking rather than in-game appearance."

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    "Limited customization; players mainly record notes but do not modify characters or environments."

  • Fantasy

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    "Story involves conspiracy and thriller fiction, but grounded in a realistic investigative setting."

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    "Fictional corporate setting with a murder mystery, but grounded in realistic scenarios."

  • Fellowship

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    "No community or social interaction; solitary gameplay."

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    "No community or social interaction; solitary gameplay."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

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    "Players develop logical deduction skills and strategic thinking through gameplay and challenges."

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    "Players develop deduction and logical reasoning skills through gameplay."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    Capsule for World of Tanks Blitz World of Tanks Blitz

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to solve puzzles."

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to analyze clues and solve puzzles."

  • Intimacy

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    "No social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

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    "No social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual play."

    Capsule for Dorfromantik Dorfromantik

    "No leadership or group management elements; purely individual play."

  • Progression

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    "Progression through story advancement and collecting evidence items."

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    "Progression through unlocking new evidence and filling out the corporate hierarchy."

  • Relaxation

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    "Generally calm and atmospheric with some tension from puzzle challenges; not highly stressful."

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  • Sensation

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    "Visuals and audio are simple and functional, providing moderate sensory stimulation."

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    "Simple visuals and audio designed to support concentration rather than intense sensory stimulation."

  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

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    "No social recognition or status systems present."

  • Story

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    "Includes an engaging narrative with mystery and detective elements."

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    "Engaging narrative mystery with character interactions and corporate intrigue."

  • Strategy

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    "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to connect clues and solve cases."

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    "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to deduce relationships and solve the case."

  • Thrill

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    "Some suspense in mystery and final choice, but overall controlled and calm experience."

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    "Some suspense from uncovering the mystery but overall a controlled and calm experience."

  • Value

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    "Generally considered good value for a short, polished puzzle game, especially on sale."

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    "Generally considered good value for a short, well-executed puzzle game, though some note it is brief."

  • Violence

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    "No combat or destruction; focus on constructive puzzle solving and narrative."

    Capsule for Papo & Yo Papo & Yo

    "No combat or destruction; focus on constructive deduction and puzzle solving."

  • Survival

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    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."

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    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk environment."

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