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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!

96%
of 360 reviews
$12.99
$19.99
-35%
Released: Mar 5, 2026  •  Developer: LockedOn Games  •  Publishers: Erabit…

The Developer Says...

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.

Back of the Box Details

Steam Deck

Playable

DLC

1

DRM/EULA Notices

None

Achievements

None

Ratings

None

Metacritic

None

Content Notices

None

Controller Support

None

Reviews

96%

Overwhelmingly Positive

Based on 360 reviews


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