Methods: The Canada Files cover

Methods: The Canada Files

Point-and-click Indie Visual Novel Mystery
March 5, 2026
Released 15 days ago
Linux PC (Microsoft Windows) Mac

About

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel set three years before the events of Methods. In the last few stages of the Canadian detective competition, Detective Larika Downs is determined to discover the truth at all costs!

Storyline

Welcome to the mysterious Canadian detective competition! Find clues, interview suspects, and find out the truth with your teammate’s unique methods!

Six Files will await you in the full game, containing convoluted puzzles from Canada’s most devious masterminds. Each one takes around 2-4 hours to complete depending on your skill of deduction… But be warned, the price will increase after each File is released!

Your time starts… now.

Yours,
The Game-master

Screenshots

Artwork

Videos

Announcement Trailer

Release Dates by Platform

Linux Worldwide
Feb 1, 2023
Mac Worldwide
Feb 1, 2023
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Feb 1, 2023
Linux Worldwide
Mar 5, 2026
Mac Worldwide
Mar 5, 2026
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide
Mar 5, 2026

Game Info

Developer
LockedOn Games
Publisher
LockedOn Games, Erabit Studios
Engine
Pygame, Ren'Py Visual Novel Engine
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Genres
Point-and-click Indie Visual Novel
Themes
Mystery

Languages

Text / Subtitles
English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Simplified), English

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