The Last Case of Benedict Fox

Developer: PlotTwist Studios

Publisher: Rogue Games

Apr 27, 2023

Visual

2.5D
hand drawn
side scroll
third person

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action

Features

companion combat
equipment

Themes

gothic
horror

Sub-Genre

puzzle heavy

Summary

Take on the last case of Benedict Fox and dive into a twisted world of secret organizations, forbidden rituals, and cold-blooded murders. Explore the memories of deceased victims as you search for clues and fight demons in this fantastical Lovecraftian Metroidvania.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
- Epic
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

Resources

Maps

Demajen

Other

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- Differences
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- action
- equipment
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- Differences
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- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- 2.5D
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
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- action
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- puzzle heavy
- Differences
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MV Temperature
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- non linear
- side scroll
- action
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Has DLC
- item gated
- pixel
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MV Temperature
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- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- third person
- action
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
- pixel
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- third person
- action
- equipment
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
- Demo Available
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- boss gated
- difficulty options
- fantasy
- 3D
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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- exploration
- interconnected map
- non linear
- hand drawn
- side scroll
- action
- puzzle heavy
- Differences
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The Last Case of Benedict Fox

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