The Shapeshifting Detective Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

The Shapeshifting Detective is tagged as Adventure, Indie. It is published by D'Avekki Studios Ltd, Wales Interactive (developer) and Wales Interactive (publisher) and released on 6 Nov, 2018. PureGameStats tracks The Shapeshifting Detective's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. The Shapeshifting Detective currently has 1 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 24 concurrent players on 17 January 2026. Current activity is 95.8% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 51,420 Steam units sold. Steam reviews are 77% positive across 1,714 responses. Platforms: Mac, Windows.

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The Shapeshifting Detective Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters.

Developer
D'Avekki Studios Ltd , Wales Interactive
Publisher
Wales Interactive
Platforms
Mac, Windows
Release Date
6 Nov, 2018
Official site On Steam
Est. Sales
51,420
PGS estimate
Current Players
1
Live Steam data Peak 24
Current Steam Price
$14.99
Store data Standard Edition
Metacritic Users higher
66
Steam users: 77.01%
Mixed See ranked list
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Developer: D'Avekki Studios Ltd, Wales Interactive
Publisher: Wales Interactive
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Release Date: 6 Nov, 2018
Est. sales: 51,420
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $14.99 0%
Epic Games Store $5.19 60%
Green Man Gaming $14.99 -
Gameseal $0.62 -

Pricing History & Best Deals

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Historical pricing on Steam (US).

$4.49
Steam Launch Price
Steam
$14.99
Steam Current Price
Steam
$4.49
Steam Lowest Price
Steam
$0.62
Lowest Recorded
GameSeal
$0.62
Current Lowest Price
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Steam Prices Around the World
Live Steam pricing across 27 currencies we track.
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AU
A$ 21.95
BR
R$46,99
CA
C$ 19.49
CH
CHF 16.79
CL
CLP$8.300
CN
ยฅ58.00
DE
14,79โ‚ฌ
GB
ยฃ12.79
HK
HK$ 95.00
ID
Rp 130 999
IN
โ‚น690.00
JP
ยฅ1,700
KR
โ‚ฉ 16,500
MX
Mex$ 178.99
MY
RM38.50
NO
165,00 kr
NZ
NZ$ 21.99
PH
โ‚ฑ485.00
PL
67,99 zล‚
RU
550 ั€ัƒะฑ
SG
S$14.50
TH
เธฟ315.00
TR
$7.99
TW
NT$ 268.00
US
$14.99
VN
205.000โ‚ซ
ZA
R 145.00

Newest snapshot: 13 Sept 2026.

The Shapeshifting Detective Steam Reviews

Total reviews 1,714 Positive 1,320 Negative 394 Positive % 77%Rating Mostly Positive

Review Cloud

Reviewers praise
fmvdekkerinfectious madnessmadness doctormurdererkilleractorsraynemysteryinfectiousmurder mysteryzakdoctorinvestigationpoe
Reviewers criticise
shapeshiftdoctor dekkersuspectsactingtarotcontradictionmurderlate shiftshapeshifterradiomunrochapterendingssupernaturalinterrogate

What players are discussing

Praise and criticism mentions per topic, split by whether the reviewer recommended the game overall. Based on 500 recent English reviews (ingested 17 Sept 2026).

Ticks mark the typical silhouette for a Adventure game - overshoot = above the genre norm on that side.

Topic
Criticism mentions Praise
Mentions
Performance
12
17
Gameplay
36
69
105
Story
195
441
636
Graphics
11
22
33
Audio
20
36
56
Controls
11
Bugs
19
23
Value
29
92
121
Multiplayer
11
15
Replay value
25
71
96
PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run The Shapeshifting Detective.
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Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 32-bit
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11.0 compatible video card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 6 GB available space
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How many people are playing The Shapeshifting Detective right now?

The Shapeshifting Detective has 1 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for The Shapeshifting Detective?

The Shapeshifting Detective reached an all-time peak of 24 concurrent players on 17 January 2026.

How many copies has The Shapeshifting Detective sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates The Shapeshifting Detective has sold approximately 51,420 copies on Steam, with low confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is The Shapeshifting Detective rated on Steam?

The Shapeshifting Detective has 1,714 Steam reviews with a 77% positive rating (Mostly Positive).

What is the current price of The Shapeshifting Detective?

The Shapeshifting Detective is priced at $4.49 on Steam (currently 70% off). Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was The Shapeshifting Detective released?

The Shapeshifting Detective was released on 6 Nov, 2018. It was developed by D'Avekki Studios Ltd, Wales Interactive.

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