Developer: BUNKWORKS
Player Statistics
Updated: November 8, 2026 7:24 PMAverage players
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Mini Murder Mysteries player count by month
The peak so far in November 2026 is 1 players, 0 on average.
| Month | Average players | Change | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 (so far) | 0 | — | 1 |
From SteamStat's own samples of the Steam player count since tracking began. Change compares a month's average with the month before.
At a glance
Mini Murder Mysteries has 0 players in-game right now, 0% of its 24-hour peak of 1. The record since SteamStat started tracking it is 1 players, set on November 7, 2026. 173 Steam reviews rate it “Very Positive” (96% positive). Released on June 23, 2026 by BUNKWORKS. Current price: $3.99.
What players say about Mini Murder Mysteries
Mini Murder Mysteries is a well-received, bite-sized detective game praised for its accessibility and casual pacing. While some players note that specific solutions can feel like a leap in logic and that the experience is quite short, the general consensus is that it offers a fun, well-priced experience for fans of the genre.
What players like
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Perfect for short sessions 17 of 55 reviews
Many players appreciate that the nine cases are short enough to complete in 15-30 minutes, making the game ideal for quick play sessions or as a break between larger titles.
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Accessible difficulty 12 of 55 reviews
The puzzles are generally described as approachable and not overly taxing, making it an excellent entry point for beginners who enjoy detective fiction but want a low-stress experience.
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Strong value for money 11 of 55 reviews
Reviewers frequently mention that the game is priced fairly for its scope, providing a complete and satisfying experience without being a significant financial investment.
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Helpful feedback system 7 of 55 reviews
The inclusion of a mechanism that allows players to check how many of their chosen words are correct without revealing the answers themselves is highly valued for keeping the deduction fun.
What players criticise
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Inconsistent logic 7 of 55 reviews
Some cases, particularly the first one, are criticized for requiring leaps in logic or relying on guesswork rather than clear evidence, leading to frustration for some players.
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Lacking depth and polish 4 of 55 reviews
A minority of users find the mechanics too simplistic, comparing it unfavorably to more complex genre staples and noting that the game can feel somewhat bare-bones in its presentation.
Best for: Players seeking a casual, low-pressure detective game that can be enjoyed in short, intermittent bursts.
Not for you if: Players looking for deep, mechanically complex puzzles or long-form mystery investigations that require significant time commitment.
Mini Murder Mysteries — questions players ask
- How long is the game?
- The game contains nine cases, each taking approximately 10 to 30 minutes to complete, totaling roughly 2 to 4 hours of gameplay for most users.
- Is the game difficult?
- It is generally considered easy to moderate; while it provides a fun deduction challenge, it is rarely described as difficult or punishing, and includes a helpful hint system.
- Are there bugs or performance issues?
- The game is generally reported to be stable, though some players noted occasional typos and one report of a progression issue when exiting and re-entering the evidence viewer.
Summarised automatically from 55 English Steam reviews — helpful and recent, positive and negative — on August 29, 2026.
Description
Mini Murder Mysteries is a cozy investigative deduction game made for fans of head-scratching whodunits.
Become a detective and get to work solving nine distinct, self-contained crime scene conundrums. To progress, you'll need to scour the evidence, analyze witness statements, collect relevant keywords, and make smart deductions.
Solve a series of twisty, tricksy murder mysteries.
Examine evidence, read witness statements, and collect deduction words that you'll use to solve each case.
The cases in Mini Murder Mysteries pay homage to (and build upon) tropes from across detective fiction – from dusty old manors to Ancient Egyptian museum exhibits, and from restaurant kitchens to cutting edge biochemical labs.
Leave no stone unturned as you gather clues and discover truths.
Cross-reference information. Piece things together. Use lateral thinking.
Each case's murder board is chock-full of evidence – from incriminating correspondence and fingerprint reports, to burner phones and distracting red herrings. Read about each object, collect special 'Deduction Words' as you go, and build an ironclad picture in your mind of what really happened.
Witness or suspect? Every case offers "useful" input from people closest to the victim.
Along the way you'll encounter power-mad movers and shakers, innocent bystanders, gamblers, spies, liars and lotharios. And, who knows, maybe even a lifelong nemesis?
It's up to you to work out who's telling the truth – and use your intuition to see through the lies.
Sort the coincidental from the crucial to make smart deductions.
Each of Mini Murder Mysteries' nine unique cases revolves around 24 'Deduction Words' that you'll use to assert whodunit. The problem? You'll only need a handful of those words to make the correct conclusion.
That means you'll need to get good at sifting through events, statements and information to weed out what's irrelevant and what's key to each case.
Close your case list and you might even unravel a deeper, interconnected mystery...
Supported languages: english
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System Requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: 1.5 GHz Core2Duo
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 de 1 GB/AMD HD 7870 de 2 GB
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Mac
- OS: Mac OS 10.15+
- Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Hardware Accelerated Graphics with dedicated memory
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Linux
User Reviews
Cute, fun game. Mostly still pictures and writing, so very engaging to be able to have interesting storytelling and flow based on such a simple format. Well done!
good enough
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Delightful bite sized mysteries to do in an evening - I had a ton of fun.
Most of the mysteries were solveable with no review of evidence and just figuring out what fits best with the sentence structure for how the guessing system worked. I tried to avoid that, but at a certain point when you only have one word that would fit - it feels more like a grammar test. In addition, it's very short. I love the idea here, just would be looking for a bit more.
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Additional Information
| Developer | BUNKWORKS |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac |
| Age rating | None |
| Release date | June 23, 2026 |
| User reviews | 96% positive (173) |
