Detective Grimoire vs The Posthumous Investigation
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Detective Grimoire wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Detective Grimoire is $5.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Detective Grimoire | The Posthumous Investigation |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 62 |
| Quality | 77 | 86 |
| Value | 52 | 67 |
| Popularity | 27 | 22 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.80 | $11.76 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.1% positive | 94% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 11 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Detective Grimoire
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Details and requirements
| Item | Detective Grimoire | The Posthumous Investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 18, 2014 | March 31, 2026 |
| Developers | SFB Games | Mother Gaia Studio |
| Publishers | SFB Games | Infini Fun, CriticalLeap |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Multi-core 2.5GHz or faster |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or equivalent |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 3 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Detective Grimoire or The Posthumous Investigation?
Detective Grimoire won the comparison against The Posthumous Investigation based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Detective Grimoire worth buying over The Posthumous Investigation?
Based on the metrics, Detective Grimoire won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Posthumous Investigation currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC