Released Nov 12, 2024 $19.99 Very Positive Counts toward your Steam games

The Rise of the Golden Idol

By Color Gray Games · published by Playstack

Mystery Investigation DetectiveConspiracyPuzzle Adventure 2D Atmospheric CrimeChoices MatterDarkExploration

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Reviews 3,839 Very Positive

Players yesterday 59 at the busiest moment

Owners 200K–500K estimated

The Rise of the Golden Idol is a game tagged Mystery, Investigation and Detective by Color Gray Games, released Nov 12, 2024. It has 3,839 Steam reviews (Very Positive). It has an estimated 200K–500K owners on Steam. The Steam games most like it include The Case of the Golden Idol, The Ratline and The Pale Place.

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

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The Case of the Golden Idol 100% match · Mystery, Investigation, Detective
The Ratline 82% match · Mystery, Investigation, Detective
The Pale Place 77% match · Mystery, Investigation, Detective
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Steam data

Everything Steam lists for The Rise of the Golden Idol · record updated 10 hours ago

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Overview

App ID2716400

Release dateNov 12, 2024

Last change number38401013

Last record update10 hours ago

App type: Game
Developer: Color Gray Games
Publisher: Playstack
Steam profile: Counts toward game count and achievement totals · checked Nov 1, 2025
Franchise: Playstack
Website: riseofthegoldenidol.com
Support: playstack.com
Contact: Sign in free to see how to reach the studio

Windows macOS 64-bit

Steam Deck: Verified
Controller: Partial support

Single-playerSteam AchievementsSteam CloudPartial controller supportFamily Sharing

Patches

Build	Branch	Updated
20661679	public	Nov 4, 2025

Packages & DLC

ID	Name	Price (US)
3333860	Not on the store yet	—
3333870	Not on the store yet	—
3333880	Not on the store yet	—
3335340	Not on the store yet	—
3335350	Not on the store yet	—

Depots

ID	Name	Systems	Size	Download	Manifest
2716401	—	Windows	2.98 GB	2.86 GB	3046163717223820680
2716402	—	All	—	—	—
2716403	—	macOS	3.06 GB	2.88 GB	3293835070885762243
3333860	— DLC 3333860	All	1.03 GB	1,021.0 MB	2431964205450928389
3333870	— DLC 3333870	Windows, macOS	477.5 MB	463.6 MB	5604728117031994951
3333880	— DLC 3333880	Windows, macOS	371.1 MB	361.7 MB	2739574738435612282
3335341	— DLC 3335340	Windows, macOS	204.7 MB	196.2 MB	6331603415160653101
3335342	— DLC 3335340	Windows, macOS	—	—	—
3335351	— DLC 3335350	Windows, macOS	308.9 MB	298.2 MB	21624112248360242

Branch	Build	Updated	Access
public	20661679	Nov 4, 2025	Open

Configuration

Install foldersteamapps/common/The Rise of the Golden Idol

Executable	Arguments	Systems	Description
game.exe		Windows	The Rise of the Golden Idol (Recommended)
The Rise of the Golden Idol.app		macOS	The Rise of the Golden Idol (Recommended)
The Rise of the Golden Idol.app	--rendering-driver opengl3	macOS	The Rise of the Golden Idol (Compatibility)
game.exe	--rendering-driver opengl3	Windows	The Rise of the Golden Idol (Compatibility)

Space per player1.0 MB

Filesup to 50

Save locations2

Root	Path	Pattern	Systems
WinAppDataRoaming	The Rise of the Golden Idol/{64BitSteamID}	.	Windows
MacAppSupport	The Rise of the Golden Idol/{64BitSteamID}	.	MacOS

Achievements

Achievements460 hidden

Most unlocked96.6%Constriction

Rarest23.9%The Curse of the Last Reaper

Constriction Solve the Constriction scenario 96.6%
Academic Impact Solve the Academic Impact scenario 95.3%
Under Construction Solve the Under Construction scenario 94.2%
News Flash Solve the News Flash scenario 92%
The Curse Complete the Curse chapter 91.3%
Garden Retreat Solve the Garden Retreat scenario 88.1%
Behind Bars Solve the Behind Bars scenario 85.4%
Blockbuster Release Solve the Blockbuster Release scenario 83%
Going Once Solve the Going Once scenario 80.9%
The Pursuit Complete the Pursuit chapter 80.4%
Ignition Solve the Ignition scenario 78.3%
Protest Movement Solve the Protest Movement scenario 77.2%
The Procedure Solve the The Procedure scenario 75.9%
The Machine Complete the Machine chapter 74.2%
Feathered Frenzy Solve the Feathered Frenzy scenario 71.6%
Backstage Drama Solve the Backstage Drama scenario 70%
Speildance Solve the Speildance scenario 69.4%
Complex Solve the Complex scenario 68.3%

All 46 achievements

The Trials Complete the Trials chapter 68%
Beach Trip Solve the Beach Trip scenario 66.8%
Boardroom Brawl Solve the Boardroom Brawl scenario 66.3%
Ancient Artifacts Solve the Ancient Artifacts scenario 64.9%
Steelside Warehouse Solve the Steelside Warehouse scenario 62.1%
The Pinnacle Complete the Pinnacle chapter 61%
Final Clash Solve the Final Clash scenario 59.8%
Following Orders Solve the Following Orders scenario 38.9%
Trouble Unleashed Solve the Trouble Unleashed scenario 36.1%
The Raid Solve the Raid scenario 34.8%
The Sins of New Wells Complete the Sins of New Wells story 33.2%
Unravelling Solve the Unravelling scenario 32.9%
The Royal Blood Solve the Royal Blood scenario 31.9%
Eternity's End Solve the Eternity's End scenario 31%
Ascension Solve the Ascension scenario 30.4%
Revelation Solve the Revelation scenario 30%
Blaze of Glory Solve the Blaze of Glory scenario 29.7%
The Lemurian Phoenix Complete the Lemurian Phoenix story 29.7%
Fruits of Disobedience Solve Fruits of Disobedience 29%
Court of the Sentinels Solve Court of the Sentinels 28.2%
The Sentience Gambit Solve The Sentience Gambit 26.9%
Consequences Solve Consequences 26%
Last Orders Solve Last Orders 26%
The Age of Restraint Complete The Age of Restraint story 25.9%
Broadside Betrayal Solve Broadside Betrayal 25.4%
Sickness and Health Solve Sickness and Health 24.9%
Whishbloom Solve Whishbloom 23.9%
The Curse of the Last Reaper Complete The Curse of the Last Reaper story 23.9%