Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island is a Adventure, Casual game from Grace Bruxner, Thomas Bowker with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Grace Bruxner, Thomas Bowker
- Release year
- 2018
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or later Processor: x64 architecture Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Graphics card with at least 500MB of memory DirectX: Version 10 Storage: 500 MB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: macOS 10 or later Processor: x64 architecture Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: Graphics card with at least 500MB of memory Storage: 500 MB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island is worth a closer look if you want narrative mystery, chaotic fun, short game, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want chaotic fun, strong atmosphere, narrative mystery, and exploration.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
short-sessions
FitIt works when you want something easy to start and stop.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
if you've ever been added to a groupchat full of neurodivergent people you don't know super well yet, this game is like…The Return of Obra Dinn this is not, and most of the clues are pretty straightforward which keeps the exploration brisk and…The feel of solid craftsmanship is just what I need in the age where most of the games are asset flips or…First and foremost, this is a very short game, I finished it 100% in under 1 hour, and besides the main storyline…Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, casual filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.