2026-01-19 03:50 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/bb94e6a9022bdd6f2d063b6229a147a15b2a9959.png FINAL EVIDENCE REVEAL Steam Detective Fest is wrapping up 🔎 so it’s your final chance to grab all Nancy Drew games on Steam for 40% off. Plus, the final piece of evidence in our Detective Fest puzzle has been revealed! Comment with the correct map location for a chance to be randomly selected as a prize winner! Hurry, the Steam sale ends Monday at 10am PT ⏰ We’re thrilled to be part of Steam’s Detective Fest, and so is the police chief in Nancy’s hometown, River Heights. In fact, Chief McGinnis is
2026-01-15 23:41 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/058a4036b17bddd76d7d537f98e6aa55ff3caee8.png EVIDENCE REVEAL #2 🕵️♀️ Calling all Super Sleuths! A mystery from River Heights needs YOUR help. New clues drop daily during STEAM’s Detective Fest – comment the map location where you think the missing treasures are hidden for a chance to win a Nancy Drew game and prizes. 🔍💙 We’re thrilled to be part of Steam’s Detective Fest, and so is the police chief in Nancy’s hometown, River Heights. In fact, Chief McGuiness is counting on Nancy and you to help solve a mystery. A suspect has been apprehen
2026-01-15 03:00 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/7844ccd70c5ea440be6a3e75415653c26cd208c9.png Hiya, Super Sleuths! My name is Indy, and I work at HeR Interactive helping bring our favorite detective – and her trusty clue crew – to life on screen. One of my favorite things about Nancy Drew® Games is the incredible group of friends who help Nancy crack every case. We’re thrilled to be part of Steam’s Detective Fest, and so is the police chief in Nancy’s hometown, River Heights. In fact, Chief McGuiness is counting on Nancy and you to help solve a mystery. A suspect has been apprehended in the
2026-01-12 21:25 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/ea28fd97cade0015931be096c8207c8746210c40.png Nancy Drew’s legacy comes alive during Steam Detective Fest! Celebrate the legendary girl detective with 40% off for a limited time, only on Steam! 🔒 From retro sleuthy moments to cinematic 3D exploration, hidden tunnels, and clever clue-hunting, every case has a second chance to crack the truth. Uncover secrets, interrogate suspects, and solve mysteries old and new! ⏰ But act fast, sale ends January 19! 🔴LIVE Monday, January 12 4-5pm PT: Join some of the team at HeR Interactive as we play throug
2026-01-10 01:31 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/e18dff206b011257163619a167515122db2940a4.png The mystery begins this Monday with the Steam Detective Fest, and all Nancy Drew games are on the case! From shadowy secrets to brain-twisting puzzles, it’s the perfect time to dust off your magnifying glass and comb for clues. ➕ Wishlist games now to stay one step ahead of the investigation and be notified the moment the fest begins! 🕵️♀️ Steam Detective Fest ▪ January 12–19 ▪ 10am PT https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/01e9c6a1ed8ca10a84559d0720022b3daa5c48d9.jpg https://store.s
2026-01-04 22:56 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/90dd99e947e51096efbbdad90f7dc629013693a2.png Don’t miss out — Nancy Drew mystery games are 35% off on Steam for the Winter Sale. 🧣 Step into adventure and cozy up with your favorite detective before the sale goes cold! ❄️ Offer ends tomorrow, Monday January 5th at 10 AM Pacific. ➡️Find your next Nancy Drew mystery here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926590/Nancy_Drew_Mystery_of_the_Seven_Keys/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/572700/Nancy_Drew_Sea_of_Darkness/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/220420/Nancy_Drew_The_Deadly_Device/ htt
2025-12-18 18:57 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/f8a0f724355503db0b4235530a224af76569afcd.png Looking for the perfect holiday gift with instant digital download? 🎁 All Nancy Drew games on Steam are now 35% off during the Winter Sale. Solve mysteries, enjoy cozy detective adventures, and share the fun with family and friends this holiday season. 🛍️The Steam Winter Sale ends Monday, January 5th, so grab your favorites for festive gifting today! ➡️Find your next Nancy Drew mystery here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926590/Nancy_Drew_Mystery_of_the_Seven_Keys/ https://store.steampowered
2025-11-03 06:57 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/baa98a114de02eabec49ad82d95b0ff80be4cee1.png The Steam Scream IV Fest is wrapping up, and these spooky savings won’t haunt the store much longer! 👻 Snag six scary Nancy Drew mysteries for 35% off before they vanish — sale ends Monday morning November 3rd at 10 AM PT! Solve those last-minute scares before it’s too late! 🕵️♀️💀 https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/47bdb9f41d7e09e86dd7f739f22e8b818b856e2a.jpg 35% off on our 6 titles below for the Steam Scream IV Fest! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038450/Nancy_Drew_Midnig
2025-10-28 00:15 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/9225602f38f8d416115dabe2dc224639262f47ef.png 🎃 It’s a spooky season for sleuths! Now during the Steam Scream IV Fest, six scary Nancy Drew games are getting into the Halloween spirit with 35% off! From haunted mansions to eerie legends, there’s a mystery for every brave detective — but hurry! The sale vanishes November 3rd at 10 AM PT. Grab your flashlight and join the fun… if you’re not too scared! 🔦 https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/47bdb9f41d7e09e86dd7f739f22e8b818b856e2a.jpg 35% off on our 6 titles below for the Steam
2025-09-30 00:25 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/5bdb3e8c6adafe6a72a45d665c3abf15946b0d64.png What better way to spend these cozy autumn nights than solving spine-tingling cases with Nancy Drew? 🍁 Whether you're chasing clues in foggy forests, snowy ski lodges, or creepy castles, there's a chilling mystery perfect for every cozy gamer. Now through October 6th, get all Nancy Drew games for 35% off during the Steam Autumn Sale, exclusive on Steam. Grab a fall drink, bundle up, and let the sleuthing begin! ➡️Find your next Nancy Drew mystery here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926590/Nan
2025-07-07 23:04 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/95ca8014bba4ab313364e9cfd82f10e71869cd39.png 🔎 From spooky mansions to haunted ruins, you’ve been solving mysteries with HeR Interactive for 30 incredible years — and we’re throwing the ultimate detective party on Steam! For the Steam Summer Sale, we’re offering 35% off all Nancy Drew games to honor this exciting 30 year milestone and the amazing community that’s grown over the years! Solve your first mystery, revisit old favorites, or introduce a friend to the world of sleuthing — there’s a case waiting for you! 🕵️♀️ 🎉 Steam sale ends so
2025-06-26 21:13 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/41aabc0ca8cbdc3a6fc4e68fae4ce05c893c9f2d.png 🚨 Attention detectives: All Nancy Drew mysteries are now 35% OFF during the Steam Summer Sale! 🗂️ Your mission? Solve cases and save all summer long! Clues, suspects, puzzles, and savings — now that’s a mystery worth solving. But hurry—the trail goes cold soon… Save now until July 10th! ➡️ Find your next Nancy Drew mystery here https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926590/Nancy_Drew_Mystery_of_the_Seven_Keys/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1038450/Nancy_Drew_Midnight_in_Salem/ https://store.ste
2025-06-25 22:31 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
The Steam Summer Sale is almost here, and here’s a hot tip: ✍️ Wishlisting Nancy Drew Games is the best way to be notified the moment discounts drop! https://clan.fastly.steamstatic.com/images/33086762/423b99520b37d795f7a559b0612aeaadb3d534e0.png Mark your favorite titles now and when the Steam Summer Sale starts, you’ll get a wishlist notification – and be first on the scene when the deals go live! 🕵️ Don’t miss your chance to crack the sale of the summer and solve cases all season long! Wishlist now → save later. Case closed 🔎 Wishlist Now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1926590/Nancy_
2025-03-14 23:39 UTC · Community Announcements · HeR Interactive
Windows 11 Compatibility Bug Fix — March 2025 From HeR Interactive What changed: The latest update fixes a common 'flickering screen' problem on newer Windows 11 computers. We have seen your comments and workarounds on the message boards and worked to resolve this issue for everyone. We're so happy that these games continue to bring joy on hardware so far ahead of the time these stories were written! Potential bug: In some cases, drivers have been out of date. We recommend updating your drivers. You can find instructions for doing so here: https://www.herinteractive.com/2014/04/graphics-proble
2018-12-24 09:00 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Kat Brewster)
We asked a bunch of our regular writers to tell us what their five favourite games this year were. Today it’s the turn of Priceless Play‘s curator Kat Brewster. One of these games is a board game, one of them is a Nintendo game, and most of them didn’t come out this year. We are allowing this because it is very on brand for Kat. I wracked my brain over the past few weeks, trying to think of games I played in 2018. This seems to happen every year around GOTY time much like when someone asks you what your favourite movie is, and you forget whether you ve actually ever seen a
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