Forensics: Crime Scene Detective
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Forensics: Crime Scene Detective

Become a forensic specialist in a realistic crime lab simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect microscopic evidence, and identify perpetrators in the lab using DNA and digital analysis. Based on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate.

DEV: Binary Impact, Alchemical WorksPUB: Aerosoft GmbHAppID 3765010
UPDATE PULSEevery ~2d·last 15d ago·11 recent on record

Is Forensics: Crime Scene Detective still being updated? — the short answer, with the evidence.

87.7
Strong

Elixir Rating

64.4% of 329 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 59.1. The developers have shipped 12 substantial updates in the past six months, adding 28.6.

reception 59.1·support +28.6·Strong

Computed from Steam’s own review tally and observable developer activity — never from anyone’s opinion of the game. How this is calculated

Should you look into this?

From Steam's own record

Current price

$18.74$24.99−25%

Development

Actively supported

Last heard from developers

15 days ago

Usual rhythm

every ~5 days

Substantial updates (6 mo)

12

Current silence

3× normal

The developers post roughly every 5 days and were last heard 15 days ago — within their normal range. 12 substantial updates landed in the past six months, 3 of them major. It is currently 25% below its usual price.

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Our coverage

1 dispatch written from this game’s announcements

releaseAug 20, 2026

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S

Aerosoft's Forensics: Crime Scene Detective is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, according to a launch announcement published on July 13, 2026.

The game casts players as a forensic specialist working through crime scenes by gathering microscopic evidence, analyzing DNA, and examining digital traces in a laboratory setting. According to the announcement, its design drew on the experience and insights of experts from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate — a regional law enforcement body in Germany.

What the source tells us

  • Available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
  • Core activities include crime scene investigation, evidence collection, DNA analysis, and digital trace examination
  • Developed with consultation from the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland-Palatinate
  • Developer states this is "only the beginning" and intends to continue updating the game based on player feedback

The post-launch update commitment suggests the game will be shaped, at least in part, by the community response it receives in the weeks ahead.

Two years of development

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Recent Transmissions

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Community AnnouncementsSep 18, 2026
Aerosoft Publisher Sale | Profit Now from 18th September until October 1st!

Save 25% nowReady to dive into the world of simulation games?From September 18 to October 1, grab Forensics: Crime Scene Detective in the Aerosoft Publisher Sale and save up to 25%!In addition to Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, Parking Wo…

Community AnnouncementsSep 18, 2026
Patch 9 | Improvements and Fixes

Hello Investigators! We have made another batch of fixes and improvements. We also focused on more compatability with Steam Deck and Steam Machine mostly readability issues. Let's dive into the details: 🆕New Features & Improvements Added c…

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Community AnnouncementsAug 26, 2026
Forensics: Crime Scene Detective at gamescom 2026! 🔎

We’re excited to announce that Forensics: Crime Scene Detective will be at gamescom 2026!In Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, you take on the role of a forensic investigator and examine crime scenes for crucial evidence. Collect fingerprint…

Community AnnouncementsAug 20, 2026
Content-Update 2 | New case "Framed Shot" is now available!

Hello Investigators! Gamescom is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating with a fresh update packed with highly requested improvements. Including the brand-new case “Framed Shot”. We’ve also added Japanese and Russian language support…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 31, 2026
Patch 8 | Improvements and Fixes

Hello Investigators. Just some minor fixes today which gives us a bit of time to breath while we prepare for additional languages and more content. Let's dive into the details:🆕 New Features & ImprovementsStreamlined UI exit button is alwa…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 29, 2026
Content Update | A New Case Is Now Available!

Hello Investigators. We've got another update ready for you. This patch introduces a brand new case to investigate, along with a wide range of fixes, gameplay improvements, and quality of life updates based on your feedback. Let's dive into…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 23, 2026
Patch 7 | Improvements and Fixes

Hello Investigators. We’ve released another patch to fix an issue affecting some of the evidence in "Coin Trail" and "Blood Ties at the Poolbar." For almost everyone nothing should change and you can continue. Those of you who picked up evi…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 21, 2026
Patch 6 | Improvements and Fixes

Hello Investigators! Today is a very small patch with just a few issues that kept bugging some players. We will prepare a bigger content patch coming soon so this one might be the last for this weeks if nothing breaking pops up. We feel tha…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 20, 2026
Patch 5 | Improvements and Fixes

Ah Monday. Let's start this week off with our first patch for this week. A lot of little things you reported over the weekend. Thanks to everyone for sending us save files or reporting an issue. Keep investigating!Let's dive into the detail…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 17, 2026
Patch 4 | Improvements and Fixes

Last patch before the weekend. We have the feeling everything runs much smoother now. We also have more QoL changes for you, and of course, many more bugs were squashed. Happy weekend and keep investigating!Let's dive into the details:🆕 Ne…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 16, 2026
Patch 3 | Improvements and Fixes

Improvements and FixesYou keep reporting we keep fixing! Another batch of fixes and improvements for our game. We again improved the onboarding with info graphics in the lab. This is the extension of the poster idea we started to introduce …

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Community AnnouncementsJul 15, 2026
Patch 2 | Improvements and Fixes

Improvements and FixesAfter the first patch and the progression issue under control we focused our work on the first batch of improvements and of course more bug fixes. The Biggest things are holograms of the locked cases to have an indicat…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 14, 2026
Patch 1 | Progression Bug Fix and Onboarding Improvements

Progression Bug Fix and Onboarding ImprovementsWe noticed that a few people have trouble unlocking cases. We found a bug preventing progression in some cases. This patch fixes most issues with that. We will monitor the situation and will re…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 13, 2026
Forensics: Crime Scene Detective is OUT NOW!

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective is OUT NOW!🎮 Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & PCStep into the role of a forensic specialist and uncover the truth hidden in the details. Investigate complex crime scenes, collect microscopi…

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Community AnnouncementsJul 3, 2026
Thank you for over 100,000 wishlists and more than 80,000 demo downloads!

Thank you for over 100,000 wishlists and more than 80,000 demo downloads! We're incredibly grateful for all your feedback and can't wait for the release on July 13th.💛

Community AnnouncementsJul 3, 2026
DevBlog 4 - 10 Days Left Until Release

We are now less than two weeks away from the release of Forensics: Crime Scene Detective.People often imagine that the final weeks of development are all about adding new features. In reality, they are almost the opposite.At this stage, our…

Community AnnouncementsJun 23, 2026
Developer Interview – A Deep Dive into Forensics: Crime Scene Detective

Hello Detectives,Over the past weeks, many of you have asked for more details about the development of Forensics: Crime Scene Detective, the technologies behind the game, and how we work together with real forensic experts.To answer these q…

Community AnnouncementsJun 22, 2026
The Demo Remains Available!

First of all, we'd like to thank everyone who played the Forensics: Crime Scene Detective demo during Steam Next Fest.The demo was a great success for us, and we've received a huge amount of valuable feedback, bug reports, suggestions, and …

Community AnnouncementsJun 17, 2026
Devblog 3 - Incorporating Your Feedback

Thank You for Your Feedback!First of all, thank you to everyone who has downloaded, played, streamed, and shared feedback on the Forensics: Crime Scene Detective demo during Steam Next Fest so far. Seeing so many people jump into the game a…

Community AnnouncementsJun 15, 2026
Play the free demo of "Forensics: Crime Scene Detective" now! 🕵️‍♂️🧪

🔎 Steam Next Fest just started! We're excited to be participating with Forensics: Crime Scene Detective and you can play the free demo right now!Investigate crime scenes, analyze evidence, connect the clues, and uncover the truth behind ev…

Community AnnouncementsJun 12, 2026
Forensics: Crime Scene Detective releases July 13th!

🕵️‍♂️ Forensics: Crime Scene Detective releases July 13th on Steam!Uncover what others miss and reconstruct the truth. 🔍Step into the role of a forensic specialist in a realistic crime lab simulator. Investigate crime scenes, collect micr…

Community AnnouncementsJun 2, 2026
From an empty space to a crime scene: how we bring our scenes to life

Anyone who has ever opened an empty 3D scene in a game engine knows the problem: technically, everything is there. The walls are up, the furniture is placed, and the lighting works. And yet the space still feels sterile and somehow wrong. R…

Community AnnouncementsMay 19, 2026
At the Crime Scene every detail tells a story 🔍📸

Crime scene investigators work with precision, teamwork, and professionalism to secure evidence, document every trace, and reconstruct events piece by piece. Because at a crime scene, even the smallest detail can make the difference between…

Community AnnouncementsMay 13, 2026
DevBlog 1 | Workshops at the State Criminal Police Office Rhineland Palatinate

Together with the State Criminal Police Office (LKA), we conducted several workshops to design our gameplay mechanics as closely as possible to real investigative procedures. The focus was to understand how investigative work actually funct…

Community AnnouncementsApr 3, 2026
What if your DNA could solve the case? 🧬🕵️‍♂️

DNA analysis is a key part of forensic investigations. DNA, found in nearly all human cells, is unique to each individual. At crime scenes, it can be collected from blood, saliva, hair (with roots), or skin cells. In the lab, experts create…

Community AnnouncementsMar 24, 2026
Have you ever heard of Dactyloscopy? 🕵️‍♂️📂

For forensic experts, it’s an essential part of their daily work. Dactyloscopy is used to identify or rule out people based on their unique fingerprints. Fingerprints are made visible at the crime scene, collected, and compared with databas…