The Rise of the Golden Idol  is a narrative-driven deduction game and standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Set in a strange alternate version of the 1970s, this game expands on its predecessor’s mystery-solving mechanics by placing you in a series of eerie murder scenes connected by a dark and ancient artifact. You play as an invisible investigator, gathering clues and piecing together who did what, how, and why—uncovering conspiracies, corporate secrets, and cult plots along the way.

Key features

• Standalone mystery adventure
  Solve 15 interconnected cases, each presenting a unique crime frozen in time. Every case reveals part of a greater narrative that spans multiple decades.

• Interactive crime scene investigation
  Click through each scene to collect keywords—names, objects, actions—and use them to reconstruct the events that led to the murder.

• Deduction-based puzzle solving
  Use logic and intuition to fill in story blanks and link characters to motives, methods, and identities across multiple timelines.

• Stylized art and unsettling atmosphere
  A grotesque, hand-drawn pixel art style combined with surreal animations creates a distinct and memorable visual tone.

• Accessible for new players
  No need to play the first game to understand the story. This installment offers a fresh mystery with its own characters and storyline.

• Streamlined user interface
  Improved tools help you keep track of evidence and theories, making the investigative process smoother and more intuitive.

• Layered storytelling and conspiracies
  Each case connects to a broader plot involving secret cults, powerful corporations, and the mysterious Golden Idol—inviting you to dig deeper with every solved mystery.