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The Shapeshifting Detective

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First release
Nov 06, 2018
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Mystery, Thriller
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5

The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural-noir 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.

Also known as ザ シェイプシフティング ディテクティヴ, ShapeshiftingDetective.exe

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Storyline
Dorota Shaw is dead. And the prime suspects are three tarot readers with the uncanny ability to predict murder - or commit it. It’s your job to find out what else they know - but they won’t reveal their dark secrets to just anyone… Luckily, you can be anyone you want to be. Even the next victim.Read more

Dorota Shaw is dead. And the prime suspects are three tarot readers with the uncanny ability to predict murder - or commit it. It’s your job to find out what else they know - but they won’t reveal their dark secrets to just anyone… Luckily, you can be anyone you want to be. Even the next victim.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 06, 2018
Mac
Nov 06, 2018
PlayStation 4
Nov 06, 2018
All 9 release dates
Xbox One
Nov 06, 2018
Nintendo Switch
Nov 06, 2018
iOS
Feb 20, 2019
PlayStation 4
Mar 25, 2020
Nintendo Switch
Mar 25, 2020
PlayStation 5
Feb 22, 2024
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
3h
Main + Extras
4h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
noir, full motion video

At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
3h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
4h
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How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface, audio, subtitles
  • English (UK)interface, audio, subtitles
IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
Also in 12 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026