Detective Patch is an adorable 2D side-scrolling turn based RPG where you solve mysteries and interrogate enemies. In the Top-Hat Build, you get to play through the opening acts of the game and uncover many secrets!

Detective Patch is a 2D side-scrolling detective RPG all about solving a wacky mystery and fighting all sorts of bizarre weirdos. On a cold and subdued night, a stranger in the dark steals the mayor’s precious ruby, a heirloom that holds immense power, and could possibly lead to the destruction of the world! Will Detective Patch (with the help of some odd allies) be able to find whodunnit before it’s too late? 
 
Explore a giant plaza filled with all sorts of cool stuff to see and do! You can try to stay focused and solve the case as fast as you can, or relax and take the adventure at your own pace. 
 
Fight a bunch of enemies with traditional turn-based combat, or use the unique interrogation system to deal with enemies without causing any harm. 
 
Solve puzzles and mysteries with your trusty (and multipurpose) cluebook! Write down suspects and gather all sorts of evidence in this thing. 
 
This demo features the opening acts of the game, and uncovering the first 2 suspects, spanning about an hour of total playtime.

Detective Patch Top Hat Build

Detective Patch is an adorable 2D turn-based RPG where you solve mysteries and interrogate enemies. Battle menacing foes, meet quirky characters, and solve the mystery of the stolen ruby.

<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2410100/extras/8986e953598e9c08c57348e730a51c48.avif?t=1761260392" width=616 height=254 />Detective Patch is a 2D side-scrolling detective RPG all about solving a wacky mystery and fighting all sorts of bizarre weirdos. <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2410100/extras/f4ee304b72f7f87f6efa4d2d88873434.avif?t=1761260392" width=616 height=255 />On a cold and subdued night, a stranger in the dark steals the mayor’s precious ruby, a mystical gem that holds immense power, and could possibly lead to the destruction of the world! Will Detective Patch (with the help of some odd allies) be able to find whodunit and recover the ruby before it’s too late? <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2410100/extras/07939d686fef43aa5263f3e7b2caa6e8.avif?t=1761260392" width=616 height=254 />Take a stroll through Hazelnut Plaza, a place filled with all sorts of cool stuff to see and do! You can try to stay focused and solve the case as fast as you can, or relax and take the adventure at your own pace. The plaza can slightly change throughout the day depending on certain actions you take, so stay alert! <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2410100/extras/d859472fa992373081d7f0241ccb7a32.avif?t=1761260392" width=616 height=255 />Fight with traditional turn-based combat, or use the unique interrogation system to deal with enemies without causing any harm. Doing so will provide you with more clues and extra goodies.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2410100/extras/9cb893c5414ee33596654b29cb22a303.avif?t=1761260392" width=616 height=254 />Use your wits and trusty clue book to solve any puzzle that stands in your way! But what does it all mean? I don't know, buy the game to find out or something. (I'm no psychic...)<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2410100/extras/93207b59085800b6d7f45dd0b15ed05e.avif?t=1761260392" width=616 height=255 /><ul class="bb_ul"><li>5 different areas in the plaza that you can explore to your heart's content</li><li>3 big dungeons </li><li>4-6 hours of gameplay (For normal playthroughs) </li><li>Tons of unlockable costumes</li><li> Fun minigames</li><li>Cool soundtrack </li><li>Sound Test</li><li>Trophy gallery</li><li>A fun and unique battle system </li><li>funny characters and dialogue </li><li>Loads of fun boss fights</li><li>10 suspects with varying personalities  </li><li>A somewhat lighthearted story with a sprinkle of depth </li><li>Secret Bosses?</li><li>A good time... hopefully :)</li></ul><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2410100/extras/38153cf18fddd3856ddeaf65b44a494b.avif?t=1761260392" width=625 height=500 />