Story-Driven Detective Game Mindcop Is Now Available on Mobile

Mindcop has arrived on mobile, courtesy of publisher Plug in Digital. A compact but demanding detective game, it has a narrative investigation mixed with real-time puzzles. The title is the work of solo game developer Andre Gareis and was first released for PC.

Be the Mindcop and solve the case in 5 days

In simple words, the game asks players how they want to pursue the truth. It’s a non-linear whodunnit, putting you in the role of the infamous Mindcop. Just like the name suggests, he’s a detective with the unusual ability to enter the minds of suspects.

The case centres on a murder that disrupts the quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp. It’s where every resident could potentially be hiding something. As the Mindcop, you get exactly 5 days to uncover the truth and identify the real killer among the town’s inhabitants.

Yes, time is a central mechanic. Every action you take, from examining a crime scene to questioning a suspect, comes with a time cost. Move too slowly or chase the wrong leads, and the opportunity to deliver justice can slip away, allowing the criminal to walk free.

You search crime scenes to gather clues and connect details that may not initially seem related. Conversations with suspects are branching interactions where you can pressure someone into confessing, expose inconsistencies, uncover lies, or even mislead yourself.

Mindcop enters the minds of suspects through a mechanic known as mindsurfing. When you attempt to sneak into someone’s thoughts, the game shifts into a real-time puzzle sequence. Completing the challenge allows you to explore their Sea of Thoughts, an abstract mental space filled with emotions, memories, and fragmented ideas.

Visually, Mindcop adopts a stylish noir-inspired presentation with hand-drawn art. Take a look at the game below or directly grab it from the Google Play Store for $5.99.

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