Detective Dotson coming to Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

April 24: Masala Games has announced that Detective Dotson is set to release on Nintendo Switch later this year. 

Detective Dotson is a Bollywood inspired mystery adventure game that has you play as the titular character, Detective Dotson. He is a reluctant detective who dreams of being a Bollywood star.

Here’s an overview of the game:

 A cozy mystery game about a detective with Bollywood dreams. It’s the first adventure game set in the colorful streets of India. Engage with adorable 2D characters living in a 3D world. Find clues and solve the evidence board. With each case, a larger mystery unfolds.

Explore the colorful streets of India, at your own pace.
Trade items with a 50+ characters to get clues.
Play mini-games for coins. Bargain hard in street shops.
As you solve each case, a larger mystery unfolds!

Buy items to trade for clues. Everything from street food to incense sticks.
An adorable cast of criminals characters.
A wide 2D meets 3D world to explore.
4 cases to solve. Start easy and end with an epic case that connects everything.
The most Indian feature ever — a bargaining system.
4 mini games, including cricket and Bollywood dancing.

More cases!

Co-op mode!

Extra mini-games!

Less exclamation points?!

All of this planned as free updates

India is missing from video game culture. We are an Indian indie team on a mission to fix this!

Check out the official trailer for the game below:

Official Trailer

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September 25: We now have a final release date of October 30, 2025. The game will launch as a digital download.