PLAY INQUEST

A FREE MURDER-MYSTERY GAME

Every witness lies.Every clue matters.

Read the case file, question the suspects and catch the contradiction. Then make one accusation you can't take back. A new case every day, free in your browser.

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  • Free daily case
  • Solo or two-player co-op
  • No download

As featured on Bored.com, listed in Mystery & Solve

The PLAY INQUEST caseboard: witness portraits and evidence pinned across a dark wall
DAILY DOSSIER · OCT 26Polar NightmareTrapped in the darkness2 suspects · 6 cluesNext file in

HOW IT PLAYS

From crime scene to verdict, in three quiet moves.

  1. 01

    Read the dossier

    Open the case file. Learn what happened, where and when, then search each scene and log the clues you find.

  2. 02

    Question the witnesses

    Every alibi is a claim about time. Put your evidence to the suspects and find the statement that cannot hold.

  3. 03

    Make one accusation

    Name the killer, and the weapon and motive if you can. Seal it. There is no second attempt.

THE DAILY DOSSIER

A new file every morning. Keep the streak alive.

Each daily case is short, fair and checked to be solvable from the evidence alone. Solve it, then share a result card that shows how much of the trail you found without giving anything away.

  • Checked to be solvable before it goes live
  • Free every day, no account needed
  • A weekly streak to keep you coming back
PLAY INQUEST12:40

The Lighthouse at Point Calimere

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Example result card. No spoilers, just the trail.

THE JOURNAL

Field notes on mysteries, real and invented.

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THE CASEBOOK

Original whodunits, each a closed room of its own.

Sign in to play any five handcrafted cases free. Premium opens the whole collection.

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TWO-PLAYER CO-OP

Solve it with a partner.

Open a private room, share the code and work the same case together. Compare notes in the chat, argue the timeline, and each of you seals your own accusation.

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ROOM · PINLAMP · 4821
YouREADY
Your partnerREADY

The log says 11:40. He said he never went up after nine.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything worth knowing before you open your first file.

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Is it free to play?

Yes. Today's Daily Dossier and The Missing Watch tutorial are free without an account. Signed-in detectives can play any five handcrafted cases and the latest seven daily cases for free. Premium is normally $5 and currently discounted: $3.50 for 30 days or $3.00/month. It unlocks the complete handcrafted casebook, replays, up to one year of daily cases, random challenges, and removes ads while helping cover server and development costs.

Is there a new murder mystery case every day?

Yes. The Daily Dossier is a fresh murder mystery published every morning, shown at the top of the casebook with today's case featured and earlier days below. Today's dossier is free to play.

How long does a detective case take to solve?

Cases vary in length. Plan to read the file carefully, search the scenes, question the suspects, and compare their statements before you make your one accusation.

Can I play this multiplayer detective game with a friend?

Yes. Signed-in players can open a two-player co-op room over a peer-to-peer connection. Both detectives share the dossier in real-time, chat in-game, and submit their own accusations.

Do I need to download an app to play?

No download is required. PLAY INQUEST is a completely browser-based detective game that plays instantly in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices.

What makes PLAY INQUEST different from other online mystery games?

Unlike games where you just click around for hidden objects, PLAY INQUEST requires real deduction. You must read true crime-style case files, cross-examine witness statements, and find the one lie that breaks the alibi.

Are the murder mystery cases based on real true crime events?

No, all PLAY INQUEST cases are entirely fictional. However, they are written in a gritty, realistic police-dossier style that true crime fans will feel right at home with.

Can I stream PLAY INQUEST on Twitch or YouTube?

Absolutely! Our interactive crime solving game is great for streamers. You can invite your chat to help you review the evidence, connect the dots, and vote on the final accusation.

What platforms are supported?

It plays perfectly in any modern web browser on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. A dedicated Android app build is also planned to follow soon.

The file is open. The suspects are waiting.

Read carefully, catch the lie, and make the one accusation you can't take back.

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