Detective Dotson
Updated dailyDetective Dotson is cheapest on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan at $3.17: 71% off, the lowest of the 45 regions we track it in, on sale in 1 of them today.
Reviewed by Lynch, Nintendo price tracker · prices checked 2026-10-29 UTC
How this page is calculated
- Sourced from the Nintendo eShop, Steam and HowLongToBeat, refreshed daily.
- Prices convert to local currency using exchange rates updated daily.
- "All-time low" means the lowest price recorded for that game, in that country.
- Publisher
- RAINYFROG
- Released
- 2025-10-30
- Players
- 1
- On sale in
- 1 of 45 regions
Global Prices: All 45 Regions
1 on saleRegional Price Spread
Your region (United States) pays $14.99, 373% more than the cheapest region (🇯🇵 Japan, $3.17). The median region pays $16.71.
| # | Country | Current price (USD) | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JP Japan MPL | $3.17 | −71% | Nov 13 |
| 2 | KR South Korea | $11.18 | – | |
| 3 | AR Argentina | $13.00 | – | |
| – | SteamPC🔥 Cheaper on Switch | $4.49−$1.32 vs eShop | −70% | View ↗ |
Show all 42 other regions
| # | Country | Current price (USD) | Discount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | NZ New Zealand | $13.49 | – | |
| 5 | TW Taiwan | $13.85 | – | |
| 6 | CA Canada | $13.90 | – | |
| 7 | HK Hong Kong | $14.02 | – | |
| 8 | SE Sweden | $14.11 | – | |
| 9 | PE Peru | $14.49 | – | |
| 10 | DK Denmark | $14.89 | – | |
| 11 | BR Brazil | $14.96 | – | |
| 12 | US United States | $14.99 | – | |
| 13 | MX Mexico | $15.01 | – | |
| 14 | CL Chile | $15.23 | – | |
| 15 | AU Australia | $15.49 | – | |
| 16 | CZ Czech Republic | $16.01 | – | |
| 17 | ZA South Africa | $16.23 | – | |
| 18 | AT Austria | $16.71 | – | |
| 19 | BE Belgium | $16.71 | – | |
| 20 | BG Bulgaria | $16.71 | – | |
| 21 | CY Cyprus | $16.71 | – | |
| 22 | DE Germany | $16.71 | – | |
| 23 | EE Estonia | $16.71 | – | |
| 24 | ES Spain | $16.71 | – | |
| 25 | FI Finland | $16.71 | – | |
| 26 | FR France | $16.71 | – | |
| 27 | GR Greece | $16.71 | – | |
| 28 | HR Croatia | $16.71 | – | |
| 29 | HU Hungary | $16.71 | – | |
| 30 | IE Ireland | $16.71 | – | |
| 31 | IT Italy | $16.71 | – | |
| 32 | LT Lithuania | $16.71 | – | |
| 33 | LU Luxembourg | $16.71 | – | |
| 34 | LV Latvia | $16.71 | – | |
| 35 | MT Malta | $16.71 | – | |
| 36 | NL Netherlands | $16.71 | – | |
| 37 | PT Portugal | $16.71 | – | |
| 38 | RO Romania | $16.71 | – | |
| 39 | SI Slovenia | $16.71 | – | |
| 40 | SK Slovakia | $16.71 | – | |
| 41 | PL Poland | $17.20 | – | |
| 42 | GB United Kingdom | $17.28 | – | |
| 43 | NO Norway | $17.78 | – | |
| 44 | CO Colombia | $18.75 | – | |
| 45 | CH Switzerland | $20.25 | – |
| Country | Current price (USD) | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵JPMPL | $3.17 | |
| 🇰🇷KR | $11.18 | – |
| 🇦🇷AR | $13.00 | – |
| Steam | $4.49 | View ↗ |
Show all 42 other regions
| Country | Current price (USD) | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇿NZ | $13.49 | – |
| 🇹🇼TW | $13.85 | – |
| 🇨🇦CA | $13.90 | – |
| 🇭🇰HK | $14.02 | – |
| 🇸🇪SE | $14.11 | – |
| 🇵🇪PE | $14.49 | – |
| 🇩🇰DK | $14.89 | – |
| 🇧🇷BR | $14.96 | – |
| 🇺🇸US | $14.99 | – |
| 🇲🇽MX | $15.01 | – |
| 🇨🇱CL | $15.23 | – |
| 🇦🇺AU | $15.49 | – |
| 🇨🇿CZ | $16.01 | – |
| 🇿🇦ZA | $16.23 | – |
| 🇦🇹AT | $16.71 | – |
| 🇧🇪BE | $16.71 | – |
| 🇧🇬BG | $16.71 | – |
| 🇨🇾CY | $16.71 | – |
| 🇩🇪DE | $16.71 | – |
| 🇪🇪EE | $16.71 | – |
| 🇪🇸ES | $16.71 | – |
| 🇫🇮FI | $16.71 | – |
| 🇫🇷FR | $16.71 | – |
| 🇬🇷GR | $16.71 | – |
| 🇭🇷HR | $16.71 | – |
| 🇭🇺HU | $16.71 | – |
| 🇮🇪IE | $16.71 | – |
| 🇮🇹IT | $16.71 | – |
| 🇱🇹LT | $16.71 | – |
| 🇱🇺LU | $16.71 | – |
| 🇱🇻LV | $16.71 | – |
| 🇲🇹MT | $16.71 | – |
| 🇳🇱NL | $16.71 | – |
| 🇵🇹PT | $16.71 | – |
| 🇷🇴RO | $16.71 | – |
| 🇸🇮SI | $16.71 | – |
| 🇸🇰SK | $16.71 | – |
| 🇵🇱PL | $17.20 | – |
| 🇬🇧GB | $17.28 | – |
| 🇳🇴NO | $17.78 | – |
| 🇨🇴CO | $18.75 | – |
| 🇨🇭CH | $20.25 | – |
■ Ends < 24h ■ Ends < 48h · Tap any row for a buying guide for that country; rows marked Gift card also have cheaper eShop top-ups.
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All-Time Low Tracker
NEAR LOWDetective Dotson is matching its previous low in 1 region right now: close, but not a new all-time low.
Discount Pattern
The deepest discount recorded for Detective Dotson in 🇯🇵 Japan is 71% off, down to ¥500.00. Its price last changed on October 21, 2026.
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About Detective Dotson
I'm Dotson. I used to be an actor, but now I'm a detective. One day, I stumbled upon a mysterious case related to my father's sudden death. At first, it was a simple investigation, but as I followed the clues, I realized everything was connected. Explore a vibrant modern-day city in India, where 2D and 3D art styles blend seamlessly. Stroll past food carts, dance stages, and busy bazaars, soaking up the sights, sounds, and spirit of India. Every street corner holds a potential lead, a valuable item, or an unexpected encounter. Trade, bargain, and uncover hidden clues from a cast of over 50 characters — each with their own secrets, needs, and personalities. Haggle like a pro to get what you need. Buy incense sticks, street food, Bollywood memorabilia and more, and trade them smartly to open up new conversations, gather intel, and move closer to solving each case. Fit the clues you collect on an Evidence Board. By placing items, people, and other items in slots, you'll get closer to the truth. Jump into fun mini-games scattered around the city, including street cricket and Bollywood dance-offs. Winning games means better bargaining power — and sometimes, vital clues. Detective Dotson is a charming indie game made in India!
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Detective Dotson: Switch vs Steam prices
Detective Dotson is currently cheaper on the Nintendo Switch eShop than on Steam in 1 of the 45 countries where we can compare both stores: the biggest gap is Japan, where the Switch version costs about $3.17 against $3.23 on Steam, a saving of roughly $0.06.
Why the gap? Nintendo and Steam price the same game independently. Each eShop sets its own price in local currency for its country, while Steam sells through regional currency zones with their own price points. Exchange rates move daily, so two sticker prices that match on paper can differ in real terms. Both stores are also region-locked: you generally buy from the store your account belongs to, which is why a cheaper region usually needs that region's gift card or wallet top-up. All Switch-vs-Steam figures on this page are USD conversions taken when prices were last checked.
| # | Country | Switch eShop | Steam | Switch saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | ¥500.00≈ $3.17 | ¥510.00≈ $3.23 | $0.06 |
| 2 | South Korea | ₩14,990.00≈ $11.18 | ₩4,950.00≈ $3.69 | – |
| 3 | Sweden | SEK 140.00≈ $14.11 | €4.43≈ $4.94 | – |
| 4 | Canada | CA$19.49≈ $13.92 | CA$5.84≈ $4.17 | – |
| 5 | New Zealand | NZ$23.99≈ $13.48 | NZ$6.59≈ $3.70 | – |
| 6 | Denmark | DKK 100.00≈ $14.90 | €4.43≈ $4.94 | – |
| 7 | Hong Kong | HK$110.00≈ $14.01 | HK$28.50≈ $3.63 | – |
| 8 | United States | $14.99≈ $14.99 | $4.49≈ $4.49 | – |
| 9 | Argentina | ARS 19,999.00≈ $13.00 | $2.39≈ $2.39 | – |
| 10 | Australia | A$21.99≈ $15.49 | A$6.58≈ $4.63 | – |
| 11 | Czech Republic | CZK 350.00≈ $16.01 | €4.43≈ $4.94 | – |
| 12 | Taiwan | NT$449.00≈ $13.85 | NT$80.00≈ $2.47 | – |
| 13 | Peru | PEN 49.99≈ $14.49 | PEN 10.05≈ $2.91 | – |
| 14 | Austria | €14.99≈ $16.71 | €4.43≈ $4.94 | – |
| 15 | Belgium | €14.99≈ $16.71 | €4.43≈ $4.94 | – |
| Country | Switch (USD) | Steam (USD) |
|---|---|---|
Japan | $3.17 | $3.23 |
South Korea | $11.18 | $3.69 |
Sweden | $14.11 | $4.94 |
Canada | $13.92 | $4.17 |
New Zealand | $13.48 | $3.70 |
Denmark | $14.90 | $4.94 |
Hong Kong | $14.01 | $3.63 |
United States | $14.99 | $4.49 |
Argentina | $13.00 | $2.39 |
Australia | $15.49 | $4.63 |
Czech Republic | $16.01 | $4.94 |
Taiwan | $13.85 | $2.47 |
Peru | $14.49 | $2.91 |
Austria | $16.71 | $4.94 |
Belgium | $16.71 | $4.94 |
Ranked by how much the Switch eShop saves against Steam, USD-converted when prices were last checked. Showing the top 15 of 45 comparable countries. * Steam does not sell in this country directly: the nearest Steam zone's price is shown.
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How regional eShop pricing works for Detective Dotson
Nintendo prices Detective Dotson independently in each of the 45 countries we track it in, using local currencies. Because exchange rates and regional purchasing power differ, the same digital game can cost very different amounts depending on where you buy it. To redeem the cheapest price, you typically need an eShop gift card for that region; we link to a country-specific buying guide whenever you click any row in the price table above. We also compare the current Steam price for this game so you can see whether the PC version on Steam is cheaper than any eShop region right now.
All prices on this page are converted from the original local currency to your selected display currency using daily exchange rates. The regular price (struck through) shows the country's standard eShop price; the highlighted sale price is what Nintendo is charging today. Discount badges in green mark deals of 50% or more. HowLongToBeat data shows Detective Dotson takes about 3 hours to finish the main story, which we use to estimate cost-per-hour value.
Prices last checked: October 29, 2026 (checked daily)
Frequently asked questions about Detective Dotson
Is Detective Dotson cheaper on Switch or Steam?
Detective Dotson is currently cheaper on the Nintendo Switch eShop than on Steam in 1 of the 45 countries where we can compare both stores. The biggest gap is in Japan: about $3.17 on Switch versus $3.23 on Steam: a saving of roughly $0.06. All figures are in USD, and prices can change at any time.
What is the cheapest country for Detective Dotson?
Among the countries where we track both stores, the cheapest Switch eShop price for Detective Dotson is in Japan: about $3.17 in USD. The full price table above shows the current price in local currency, with a buying guide for each region.
How long does it take to beat Detective Dotson?
Detective Dotson takes about 3 hours to finish the main story, according to HowLongToBeat. At the cheapest tracked price above ($3.17), that works out to roughly $1.04 per hour of play.