The Empty Desk: Detective Bennett's Final Case

5/6/2026, 11:32:42 PM

Release date: 4/16/2025

Tags: #adventure #story-rich #exploration #mystery #detective #interactive-fiction #crime #atmospheric #first-person #investigation #casual #cinematic

User Reviews

Score: 88%Positive
Review Count: 24 reviews
Fetched At: 5/6/2026, 11:32:43 PM

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Japan Price: ¥1,020
Global Price: $8.49
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/10/2026, 3:42:29 AM

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Key highlight

The Empty Desk is the first chapter in the Detective Bennett saga, a narrative psychological thriller where players investigate a final case before retirement. Developed by CheesecakeGames, it features mystery, explorati

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Intel Core i5-4690K (3.5 GHz) / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF

Comfortable play target

7,381 pts(~130% above spec of 5,678 pts)

Parts near this range

Intel Atom P53227,378 pts Intel Core 3 N3507,372 pts Intel Core i3-9320 @ 3.70GHz7,358 pts

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

GeForce RTX 2080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (8 GB VRAM)

Comfortable play target

24,155 pts(~130% above spec of 18,581 pts)

Parts near this range

Details

Overview

Step into the shoes of veteran homicide detective Thomas H. Bennett in 'The Empty Desk,' the inaugural chapter of the 'Detective Bennett: Solved Cases' saga. This narrative-driven psychological thriller, with elements of mystery and exploration, plunges you into a gripping true crime story. As Detective Bennett approaches his retirement, he must confront a final, deeply unsettling case involving the mysterious death of business tycoon Arthur Blackthorn and the baffling disappearance of his daughter, Emily. The investigation unfolds within the imposing headquarters of Blackthorn's company, where the boundaries between reality and the detective's own psychological state begin to blur.

Highlights

Experience a narrative-driven psychological thriller with mystery and exploration elements.
Features a compelling story centered on a veteran detective's final case before retirement.
Developed and published by CheesecakeGames, this title includes Steam Achievements and supports Family Sharing.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy deep narrative experiences, psychological thrillers, and mystery games that focus on story and character development. Fans of true crime narratives and detective stories will find themselves immersed in this unsettling case.