How many people are playing The Case of the Golden Idol right now?

42 people are playing The Case of the Golden Idol on Steam right now, making it the 3696th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 64 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is The Case of the Golden Idol's all-time peak player count?

The Case of the Golden Idol's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 587, reached in November 2024.

Is The Case of the Golden Idol good? What do Steam reviews say?

97% of 9,936 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).

How much does The Case of the Golden Idol cost on Steam?

The Case of the Golden Idol costs $17.99 on Steam (US).

Does The Case of the Golden Idol work on Steam Deck?

The Case of the Golden Idol is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

The Case of the Golden Idol

by Color Gray Games · published by Playstack · Released Oct 13, 2022

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Players now

#3,696

▲ 23.5%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

97% positive

Overwhelmingly Positive9,936 reviews

Owners (est.)500K–1M

24h peak

Highest seen587

Nov 20242 years ago

Price on Steam

$17.99

Lowest ever $17.99 Oct 2026

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Players +23.5% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 10:41 UTC · tracking since 2022-10-01

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Editions and bundles on Steam

The Case of the Golden IdolEdition
$17.99
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The Case of the CurseBundle
−5% $36.08 $34.18
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Buy Golden Idol: The Complete StoryBundle
$34.18
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The Case of the Golden Idol : Complete EditionBundle
$31.46
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Golden Idol Mysteries : Game + DLCBundle
$26.97
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Layers of TruthBundle
$26.98
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Eye Spy BundleBundle
$28.78
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Golden Idol - The Complete SagaBundle
$61.15
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Reviews

97% positive of 9,936 · Overwhelmingly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Controller glyphs match deck device
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Jun 10, 2026, 6:56 PM UTC
Build 23663326the current build when we started tracking725 MB on Windows

Patch notes

Oct 12, 2024
PatchFiendish detective game The Case of the Golden Idol enhanced with huge update
I could never hack it as a detective but I like to think my sleuthing skills have been somewhat honed through years of playing puzzle and adventure games. The true test for these faculties, other than titles like Discworld Noir or Return of the Obra Dinn, is T…
Oct 10, 2024
PatchThe Case of the Golden Idol - Redux update available now!
Last week we announced a new update coming to The Case of the Golden Idol - called Redux. Learn more about that announcement here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1677770/view/4677641741933164088 The update is available today for all current (and futur…
Sep 11, 2023
PatchUpdate Notes for September patch for the Lemurian Vampire
Hey Detectives, We have made a small patch fixing some typos and visual glitches for the Lemurian Vampire. Thank you for reporting these issues and if you notice more, let us know!

Other news (17)

Feb 15, 2026
Get the limited edition Golden Idol Saga pin collection
New, limited edition, Golden Idol merch has dropped! Get the Golden Idol Saga pin collection from Makeship, featuring three not-so-mysterious designs:Put suspects into a frenzy with the Masked Grousereveal your shock at the murder with Peter Battleyand keep yo…
Feb 6, 2026
The Case of the Golden Idol returns to mobile!
We're pleased to announce that The Case of the Golden Idol has returned to mobile! You can now get The Case of the Golden Idol on Apple App Store and Google Play Store - play the first two cases for free and then unlock the full game and both DLCs for a one ti…
Jul 16, 2025
Golden Idol Franchise Sale- up to 50% off!
Detectives 🔎Our first ever Golden Idols franchise sale has begun! Get ready to delve into more mysteries with some of the deepest discounts we've ever offered. The sale runs from July 15th to July 22nd, ending at 6 PM BST. Here's what you can investigate:50% …
Nov 12, 2024
The Rise of the Golden Idol is available now!
The award-winning detective saga returns! The Rise of the Golden Idol is a standalone sequel set 200 years after the events of The Case of the Golden Idol. Dust off your detective skills to make sense of a grand mystery that unfolds across an age of hallucinog…
Oct 6, 2024
The Case of the Golden Idol has done so well that it's getting a free definitive edition upgrade
In a truly pleasant bit of worthy good news The Case of the Golden Idol will receive an update to a more definitive edition this week—on October 10—as The Case of the Golden Idol Redux. The edition will be free to everyone who owns it on Steam an…
Oct 3, 2024
Announcing The Case of the Golden Idol Redux
Hello Detectives, A lot has happened since the original release of The Case of the Golden Idol back in 2022. Outside of two DLC expansions, we released home console ports on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Additionally, through our partnership…
Sep 4, 2024
Eye Spy bundle Live!
Hello Detectives, We’ve got some thrilling news for you! Introducing our brand-new Eye Spy Bundle—a perfect duo for mystery lovers. This bundle includes The Case of the Golden Idol base game and The Operator. Grab the bundle today with an exclusive 10% discoun…
Jun 9, 2024
Sequel Demo LIVE!
We are thrilled to announce that the sequel - The Rise of the Golden Idol, now has a brand-new demo available! 🌟 👉 Play it now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2716400/The_Rise_of_the_Golden_Idol/ ABOUT THE RISE OF THE GOLDEN IDOL: The Award-winning detec…
May 2, 2024
40% OFF during Playstack Publisher Sale
Hi everyone, Get ready for thrills! The Case of the Golden Idol is now included in Playstack's groundbreaking Publisher Sale, offering an incredible 40% off discount on the base game and 15% off on the DLCs! Dive into our exceptional games at their most afford…
Mar 14, 2024
Save Big: 35% Off in Spring Sale!
Hello Detectives, Get The Case of the Golden Idol now at a whopping 35% off during the Steam Spring Sale and experience an epic adventure filled with mystery and excitement. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677770/The_Case_of_the_Golden_Idol/ https://store.…
Dec 21, 2023
Winter Sale | 30% OFF!
Hello Detectives, Enjoy The Case of the Golden Idol 30% OFF during Steam Winter Sale! Time to spending winter time solving cases! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677770/The_Case_of_the_Golden_Idol/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/32365/The_Case_of_th…
Dec 8, 2023
Sequel announced! (Plus 30% discount)
300 years have passed since the series of tragedies befell the Cloudsley bloodline. Stories of the iconic Golden Idol have all but become myths and legends. Those who once coveted the Idol and the supernatural power it possesses are gone - but not entirely for…
Sep 29, 2023
🏆 Vote us for the Best Game Expansion in the Golden Joystick Awards!
Hey Detectives! We are excited to share that we are nominated by Golden Joystick Awards for Best Game Expansion! 👏 We are very honoured to be nominated along with all the great titles and are grateful to the judges for nominating us. Now we need the community…
Aug 31, 2023
Mystery puzzler The Case Of The Golden Idol now has a free browser-based demo - and new DLC
The Case Of The Golden Idol is a fabulous, point-and-click detective game, and one of our favourite games of 2022 . It's got a brand new expansion which adds three new cases out today, which is good news if you've already played the rest of it. If you haven't …
Aug 31, 2023
One of our favorite detective games drops its final DLC and a free browser-based demo
The Case of the Golden Idol, aka the best detective game in the last few years, is back again with three new cases to solve and a free demo that you can play in your browser... Read more.
Aug 31, 2023
The Lemurian Vampire DLC is out now!
Detectives, today's the day. We are so happy announce launch the second expansion for The Case of the Golden Idol Surprise! It's live now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2377001/Golden_Idol_Mysteries_The_Lemurian_Vampire/ (Also we're launching it at a 10% …
Jun 29, 2023
Summer Sale is here! 30% off!
Hello Detectives, Exciting news awaits during the Steam Summer Sale! Prepare to immerse yourself in the world of The Case of the Golden Idol, now available at an enticing 30% off discount. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in a unique detective experience …

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 97% on 2026-11-01 → 97% today (9,936 reviews)

Oct 31, 2026Price$17.99

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DLC

3 items on Steam, newest first.

Golden Idol Mysteries: The Lemurian Vampire
$5.9980% positive
Golden Idol Mysteries: The Spider of Lanka
$5.9993% positive
The Case of the Golden Idol Soundtrack
$4.99100% positive

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Trading cards

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Demo

Free on Steam. The demo has its own app, so its players are counted separately.

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Demo players now: 0
24h peak: 2
Highest seen: 2
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