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Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?

What works

  • Free to play
  • Engaging murder mystery story
  • Well-developed characters
  • Good music and atmosphere
  • Easy achievements and bonus content

Things to keep in mind

  • No player choices or interactivity
  • Some technical bugs and ui issues
  • Background art inconsistent with character sprites
  • Linear and predictable elements
  • Lack of localization beyond english

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Last update: 24/08/2026