Bucket Detective: A Dark Comedy Horror Ritual

9/5/2026, 11:20:01 PM

Release date: 2/16/2017

Tags: #adventure #indie #story-rich #walking-simulator #psychological-horror #first-person #horror

User Reviews

Score: 86%Very Positive
Review Count: 273 reviews
Fetched At: 9/5/2026, 11:20:01 PM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 398 (JPY)

Steam JP

$3.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 398
Global Price: $3.99
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Key highlight

A dark comedy psychological horror game where you help a cult complete a ritual for divine inspiration. Features multiple endings and developer commentary.

Who this is for

Recommended for indie game fans who enjoy a unique narrative experience blended with horror-comedy.

Details

Overview

Bucket Detective is a narrative-driven, first-person experience that blends dark comedy with psychological horror. Developed by the two-person studio The Whale Husband, this game invites players into a peculiar scenario: assist a cult in completing a ritual. Your reward? Divine inspiration to finally finish that novel you've been struggling with. The game emphasizes story and player choice, leading to five distinct endings. Its compact nature means a single playthrough takes about 45 minutes, with additional endings discoverable in about 20 minutes more.

Highlights

Genre Blend: Combines elements of Adventure, Indie, Story Rich, Walking Simulator, and Psychological Horror.
Narrative Focus: Features a story-rich experience with multiple endings determined by player choices.
Developer Insight: Includes nearly an hour of in-game audio commentary from the creators.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy unique, story-focused indie titles with a touch of the unconventional. If you appreciate games that experiment with tone, blending humor with unsettling themes, and value narrative depth over complex mechanics, Bucket Detective might be for you. It's also suited for those looking for a short, impactful experience that can be replayed to uncover its full story.

Game Info

Bucket Detective offers a first-person perspective and is categorized as an Adventure and Indie game, with strong elements of Story Richness and Psychological Horror. It supports Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud, and features available commentary. The game was released on February 16, 2017, by The Whale Husband. While primarily a single-player experience, it is listed with multiplayer support. User reviews on Steam are "Very Positive."