The Case of the Golden Idol is OUT NOW!๐ช
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธBuy now on Steam๐๐
Channel your inner detective by solving a series of gruesome murders in 18th Century England.
The award-winning detective saga returns in 2024.
๐ก๏ธThe RISE of the Golden Idol๐ก๏ธ
Published by
@PlaystackGames
for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Netflix mobile.
๐ World Premiere Trailer revealed just now at
#TheGameAwards
The Legend of
#Zelda
:
#TearsOfTheKingdom
has sold over 10 million copies worldwide in its first three days, becoming the fastest-selling game in the history of the Legend of Zelda series.
Thanks to those already enjoying Linkโs latest adventure!
๐ง๐ผ The Lemurian Vampire ๐ง๐ผ
Unravel a new menacing plot in the latest Golden Idol Mystery.. OUT NOW!
Pick it up today:
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#Steam
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#Switch
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#EpicStore
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Check the trailer!
The Case of the Golden Idol is putting the โCLICKโ in Point & Click on Nintendo Switch!
Both the base game and the brand new DLC โThe Spider of Lankaโ will be launching on Nintendo Switch on May 25th!
๐ท๏ธ The web of deceit begins with The Spider
๐ A new mystery to unravel. Coming May 4th
๐ก๏ธGolden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka
Official reveal trailer ๐
Watch the latest gameplay trailer of The Rise of the Golden Idol! ๐ก
The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.
PLAY THE BRAND-NEW DEMO HERE:
What a feeling!
We're delighted to have picked up the Excellence in Design award at
#IGF23
!
Thank you so much to the judges, this win really means the world.
#TheCaseOfTheGoldenIdol
is the FIRST GAME we have ever made, anything's possible โค๏ธ
#GDC23
#indiedev
๐Giveaway alert!๐
How to join with a chance to win:
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We will randomly pick 3 lucky detectives on Oct 13 to give out Steam copies!
The Case of the Golden Idol is coming to PC on Oct 13
Wishlist on Steam ๐
The Case of the Golden Idol is launching on Nintendo Switch tomorrow!
On a scale of "Holding a mysterious statue" to "Literally on fire" how excited are you for this launch?
Detectives!
The middle of the year is fast-approaching, so what better time to get your
@Steam
wishlist in order ๐
Be sure to include The Rise of the Golden Idol - we'd hate for you to miss out on the next chapter of this saga.
Wishlist now ๐๐ผ
Who's getting amongst the Rise of the Golden Idol demo?
We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings & opinions!
Head to our Discord to give your feedback ๐๐ผ
The Case of the Golden Idol is OUT NOW on
#Nintendo
Switch! ๐ฃ
Visit Nintendo eShop today to pick up:
๐ช TCOTGI Base Game
๐ท๏ธ The Spider of Lanka DLC
The Spider of Lanka is releasing on Thursday! ๐ท๏ธ
Are you looking forward to jumping back into Golden Idol with a brand-new mystery to solve, detectives?
๐ท๏ธ The web of deceit begins with The Spider
๐ A new mystery to unravel. Coming May 4th
๐ก๏ธGolden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka
Official reveal trailer ๐
๐ The time has come! ๐
We are incredibly excited to announce The Case of the Golden Idol is coming to PC on the 13th of October!
Prepare to step into the shoes of an 18th-century detective. ๐ ๐ช
Wishlist on
#Steam
today โก๏ธ
#newgame
#pixelart
๐ฅ And your favourite case - as chosen by YOU, the fans - is ๐ฝThe Intoxicating Dinner Party ๐ฝ!
Thank you for taking part in the
#BracketOfMysteries
, it was a super fun activity.
Oh, we might have some exciting news coming later today, so you might want to stay tuned ๐ป
We're thrilled with this ๐
โ Both Golden Idol Mysteries nominated for Best DLC
โ The Rise of the Golden Idol nominated for Most Anticipated Game
Thanks for the nods,
@thinky_games
- we're honoured!
It's time for the most stacked game awards ever (if I do say so myself)...
Announcing the nominees for the Thinky Awards! ๐
Find all of the amazing nominees in the thread below ๐
WE'RE NOMINATED FOR A GOLDEN JOYSTICK AWARD! ๐
If you've played and loved either (or both!) The Spider of Lanka or The Lemurian Vampire, please vote for us in the "Best Game Expansion" category!
Thank you for your consideration, detectives โฌ๏ธ
Are you looking forward to The Rise of the Golden Idol later this year? ๐
See where it all started with The Case of the Golden Idol, now 35% OFF throughout the
#SteamSpringSale
!
We are glad to announce that another game illustrated by our artist Ernest released a couple hours ago.
Check out the inch wide and mile deep indie RPG Space Wreck which is all about exploration and replayability.
We're absolutely blown away by all the support and kind reviews
#TheCaseOfTheGoldenIdol
has been receiving.
Thank you all for playing โค๏ธ
If you haven't checked it out yet, you can buy it now on
#Steam
:
As the genre of our game is a bit unclear, we're calling it: "It's Return of the Obra Dinn meets point-and-click adventure game".
#indiegames
#gamedev
#indiedev
Interested in picking up Golden Idol, but maybe feel a bit intimidated by its mechanics?
Worry not, soon-to-be detectives! ๐ต๏ธ
You can now try out the first three scenarios for FREE over at , straight from your browser ๐ฅ
In case you missed it, we won an the Narrative Award at the
@IndieCade
awards on Saturday! ๐
It was a great event that really showcased some incredible indie talent.
We really appreciate the recognition and congrats to the other nominees and winners!
#newgame
#IndieCade
Your friendly reminder that you can now practice your deduction skills for the release of The Rise of the Golden Idol on๐๐ผ
Netflix
iOS |
Android |
Xbox Game Pass
PC
No excuses ๐
Weโre nominated for a
#BAFTA
!
Thank you to the academy for shortlisting our game in the Debut Game category โค๏ธ
Best of luck to all the nominees, and roll on March 30th!
#BAFTAGamesAwards
Introducing our Debut Game nominees! ๐
๐ AS DUSK FALLS
๐ STRAY
๐ THE CASE OF THE GOLDEN IDOL
๐ TROMBONE CHAMP
๐ TUNIC
๐ VAMPIRE SURVIVORS
#BAFTAGamesAwards
If you're a recent follower and keen to learn more about how we brought Golden Idol to life, check out this interview we did with
@GameDeveloper
from last year! ๐น
#gamedev
#indiedev
Weโre so proud to win the Narrative Award at the
@IndieCade
Awards!
IndieCade is a true champion of
#indiedevs
, and we could not be happier with this win.
Thank you to everyone who has played, appreciated and enjoyed our game.
#IndieCadeAwards
It's that time of the year!
The ๐
#SteamAutumnSale
๐ is upon us, and with it, you can save up to 30% on Golden Idol!
Check out our Steam page for the full breakdown โฌ๏ธ
What platform will you be playing The Rise of the Golden Idol on?
๐ฅ PC?
๐ข Xbox?
๐ต PlayStation?
๐ด Switch?
๐ฑ Mobile (via Netflix)?
Let us know! ๐
We're so proud to be showcased in the
#SteamIndieCup
!
It's great to be mentioned amongst some brilliantly talented developers and recognised for doing our part to put Eastern European game development on the map ๐ฏ
#IndieCup
#IndieCupCelebration
It's time to truly find out what your favourite Golden Idol case is! ๐
Welcome to the
#BracketOfMysteries
!
Starting from tomorrow, we will be pitting two levels against each other, and after YOU vote on the favourite, it will move to the next round.
Sound fun?
So then, detectives!
How does The Spider of Lanka compare with some of your favourite scenarios in The Case of the Golden Idol? ๐ค
Let us know below! And keep it spoiler free... or else.
The award-winning detective saga returns in 2024.
๐ก๏ธThe RISE of the Golden Idol๐ก๏ธ
Published by
@PlaystackGames
for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and Netflix mobile.
๐ World Premiere Trailer revealed just now at
#TheGameAwards
#pitchyagame
Mlady, there's a burning man in your backyard.
Solve 18th century murder mysteries in
#detective
#adventure
The Case of the Golden Idol:
๐explore scene
โ๏ธ drag clues
๐กform sentence
Test your wits and wishlist:
Thank you all for the outpouring of love you have shown for Golden Idol since it was released!
This game has made 2022 feel particularly special, and it wouldn't have been possible without all of you.
Wishing you all a very
#HappyNewYear
!
๐จ DAILY SALE ๐จ
For the next day, you can pick up The Case of the Golden Idol for a mega 35% OFF!
๐ With both Golden Idol Mysteries as part of the complete package, now's a great time to jump into the world of Golden Idol โฌ๏ธ
Who's been playing The Case of the Golden Idol on
@netflix
?
The best way to prepare & practice on the go - for the upcoming release of The Rise of the Golden Idol ๐
Download NOW ๐๐ผ
iOS |
Android |
Look... after
@ColorGray7
's first entry in this series, I know I'm going to buy all their games...
but somehow The Rise of the Golden Idol demo is even better than the first game. Much of what I loved in the first, but more and better!
@PlaystackGames
#SteamNextFest
#twitch
Here's an early Christmas present for all you Mac lovers... ๐
You can now play Golden Idol on your Mac device! ๐
Not only that, but our game is currently 15% off during the
#SteamWinterSale
๐
Get your copy today:
We're nominated for a Golden Joystick Award! ๐น
The Spider of Lanka and The Lemurian Vampire are rolled in together for the Best Game Expansion category!
If you love these expansions as much as we do, please consider voting for us โค๏ธ
Vote here ๐ณ โฌ๏ธ
Cryptic notes. Mysterious devices. A shadowy society of (very friendly) game devs. Announcingโฆ
๐ต๏ธ The Case of the Thinky Game Jam ๐
With a kick-off talk from Case of the Golden Idol devs,
@ColorGray7
! Join us on
@itchio
, Dec 1-17, to make some detective games!
Link below! ๐
The world of The Case of the Golden Idol is one of many an interesting character.
Who's everyone's favourite (or even least favourite - in a good way!) character you encounter?
We want to know below ๐
Uncover the truth behind 15 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s.
You must make sense of a grand mystery that unravels across an age of hallucinogens, fax machines, parapsychology and TV guides.
We're finalists in the
#MCVDEVELOPawards
!
Each winner will be voted for by games industry professionals.
If you fall in that demographic and loved our game, please consider voting for us in the Narrative Innovation of the Year category!
Absolutely honoured to be nominated for the Excellence in Design Award.
Thank you so much to the judges for shortlisting our game amongst some truly brilliant pieces of work! ๐
#IGF23
#GDC23
๐จ Our
@Steam
publisher sale is now LIVE ๐จ
Treat yourself to massive discounts across Playstackโs diverse portfolio (including Balatro and Abiotic Factor) now ๐๐ผ
PSA ๐ข: Playing The Case of the Golden Idol may result in spontaneous outbursts of "Eureka!". We apologise for any embarrassment caused to players and their friends.
Pick it up now for 30% off during the
#SteamSummerSale
! โ๏ธ
#pixelart
Media/Content Creators!
If you are looking to unravel the web of deceit for yourself, you can request a DLC key now by filling in this form! ๐ท๏ธ๐ท๏ธ
๐ท๏ธ The web of deceit begins with The Spider
๐ A new mystery to unravel. Coming May 4th
๐ก๏ธGolden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka
Official reveal trailer ๐
Big thank you to
@Neil_Druckmann
for calling out The Case of the Golden Idol in the interview!! We are over the moon! ๐ฅน
The link takes you to the part where Idol is mentioned but we recommend you watch the whole interview as it is brilliant! ๐
We're still in a bit of shock that we've been nominated for the
#BAFTAGamesAwards
.
This is such an honour for us at Color Gray. Best of luck to all those nominated! โค๏ธ
#EEBAFTA
Weโre nominated for a
#BAFTA
!
Thank you to the academy for shortlisting our game in the Debut Game category โค๏ธ
Best of luck to all the nominees, and roll on March 30th!
#BAFTAGamesAwards
Just a reminder, we're up for a Golden Joystick Award ๐๐น
You have until the 20th of October to vote for The Spider of Lanka and The Lemurian Vampire in the Best Game Expansion category ๐ฅ
If you vote for us, we'll love you forever โค๏ธ
We're nominated for a Golden Joystick Award! ๐น
The Spider of Lanka and The Lemurian Vampire are rolled in together for the Best Game Expansion category!
If you love these expansions as much as we do, please consider voting for us โค๏ธ
Vote here ๐ณ โฌ๏ธ
We're nominated for a Golden Joystick Award! ๐น
The Spider of Lanka and The Lemurian Vampire are rolled in together for the Best Game Expansion category!
If you love these expansions as much as we do, please consider voting for us โค๏ธ
Vote here ๐ณ โฌ๏ธ
We got the chance to have another chat with our publishing partners at
@PlaystackGames
last month!
If you're interested in learning what it's like to develop a game with two people, and how we got a publisher, give it a read! ๐
As we roll into 2024, we know all of you are building out your
#Steam
Wishlists ๐
Don't miss out on the next chapter in our detective saga, The Rise of the Golden Idol! ๐ก
Oh, and you can pick up The Case of the Golden Idol for 30% off right now! ๐
Demo for The Case of the Golden Idol is available now on
#Steam
!
If you're looking for a beautiful new
#pixelart
adventure, look no further.
Set in 18th century England, Golden Idol will see you solve 11 gruesome murders. ๐ช
#WishlistWednesday
If you recently picked up Golden Idol during the Steam Winter Sale, this a quick reminder that you can chat with us - the devs! - on Discord!
Ask us about the game or get involved in some of our community chitchats. It's a fun place to be!
[lock-on] Vol. 006 is now funding ๐
One of the greatest celebrations of video game culture ever put to paper.
๐ 400+ pages. 65+ games. Countless writers, artists, and interviews with industry icons.
This is our love letter to gaming.
Pre-order now:
According to our friends at
@HowLongToBeat
the average time to obtain 100% completion of The Case of the Golden Idol is 8 hrs โฐ
Where does your time stand detective? ๐๐ผ
Who doesn't love the
#SteamSummerSale
?
Now's the perfect time to pick up Golden Idol on Steam;
๐ Base Game: 30% OFF
๐ท The Spider of Lanka: 10% OFF
What are you waiting for, detectives?!
Our
@discord
community are currently discussing detective games to play in the lead up to The Rise of the Golden Idol release ๐
Any favourites? ๐๐ผ
It's time to SHOW your love to the Golden Idol!๐คฉ
The ballot for Independent Games Festival Audience Award is now open, and we'd really appreciate it if you can vote for The Case of the Golden Idol! ๐
Put in your vote now:
#IGF23
#GDC23
If you haven't checked out Golden Idol yet;
1๏ธโฃ What have you been doing?!
2๏ธโฃ Now's the perfect time to change that!
You can now play the first three cases of the base game IN YOUR BROWSER over at
Detectives,
We've been made aware that some users are running into a save game issue on Nintendo Switch.
While we are working on a fix, we recommend that you return to the main menu before closing the game to ensure the saving process completes and avoid losing progress.