Forensics: Crime Scene Detective Achievements

All 51 Steam achievements in Forensics: Crime Scene Detective with unlock conditions and tips.

Forensics: Crime Scene Detective includes 51 Steam achievements covering tutorials, investigations, laboratory work, case completion, and perfectionist challenges. This guide lists every achievement with unlock conditions and practical tips.

Achievement Categories

Tutorial

Achievement	Description	Tips
First Day on the Job	Complete your first tutorial case.	Start with Tutorial 1: Cold Storage from the filing cabinet.
Digital Apprentice	Successfully analyze your first digital device.	Photograph the device, collect it, then use the imaging workstation in the lab.
Print Collector	Lift your first latent fingerprint.	Set up UV lighting, dust the print, photograph it, then apply lifting tape.
Blood Will Tell	Collect your first biological sample.	Use chemical detection spray to reveal hidden blood before swabbing.
Bullet Tracer	Reconstruct your first bullet trajectory.	Document the bullet hole, remove the projectile, then use trajectory rods in the lab.

Investigation

Achievement	Description	Tips
Chain of Custody	Document evidence correctly in five consecutive cases.	Always place a marker and take a photograph before collecting any item.
Scene Photographer	Take 100 crime scene photographs.	Photograph every marked object including wide shots and close-ups.
Thorough Search	Find all evidence in a single crime scene.	Check trash bins, drawers, behind furniture, and all electronic devices.
No Stone Unturned	Search every container in a crime scene.	Open every drawer, cabinet, and bin even if they seem irrelevant.
Evidence Expert	Package 50 pieces of evidence correctly.	Use the correct container type for each evidence category.
Chemist	Use chemical detection spray in ten investigations.	Spray areas that look too clean — blood may have been wiped away.
Careful Observer	Discover staged crime scene evidence.	Look for inconsistencies like tampered locks or wiped surfaces.
Timeline Breaker	Disprove a suspect alibi with digital evidence.	Smartwatch and phone data often contradict witness statements.
Hidden in Plain Sight	Find evidence on an object other players commonly miss.	Coffee mugs, paperweights, and trash bins hide critical clues.
Staged Scene	Identify a deliberately staged crime scene.	Inconsistencies in locks, blood patterns, and object placement reveal staging.

Laboratory

Achievement	Description	Tips
Lab Rat	Complete 25 laboratory analyses.	Process every collected item before submitting your case report.
DNA Profiler	Match a DNA sample to a suspect profile.	Run primary DNA analysis, then secondary skin cell comparison when available.
Fingerprint Analyst	Identify a suspect through fingerprint comparison.	Compare recovered prints against all persons of interest in the database.
Data Recovery Specialist	Recover deleted data from a damaged storage chip.	Desolder carefully, avoid overheating, then use the hex viewer.
Decryption Expert	Successfully decrypt an encrypted device.	Search the crime scene for handwritten passwords before guessing.
Ballistics Expert	Match a bullet to a specific firearm.	Use the projectile recovery tank and compare rifling marks.
Digital Forensics Master	Analyze 20 digital devices.	Prioritize smartphones, computers, and USB drives at every scene.
Trajectory Genius	Correctly reconstruct five shooting trajectories.	Place rods through entry and exit wounds to determine origin.
Lab Efficiency	Complete all lab work for a case in a single visit.	Organize evidence by analysis type before starting lab procedures.
Chip Surgeon	Extract five storage chips without damage.	Heat evenly around the chip perimeter — do not rush desoldering.
Forensic Archivist	Review 100 recovered files in the evidence database.	Check deleted messages, call logs, and image files thoroughly.

Case Completion

Achievement	Description	Tips
Case Closed	Solve your first full investigation case.	Complete all four tutorials before attempting Case 1.
Locked Room Solver	Solve the Locked Office Murder case.	Inspect the lock mechanism for tampering evidence.
Justice Served	Correctly identify the perpetrator in three cases.	Build your case board with DNA, fingerprints, and timeline evidence.
Innocent Until Proven	Exonerate a wrongly accused suspect.	Not every bloody scene is murder — examine all alternative explanations.
Cold Case	Leave a case unresolved due to insufficient evidence.	This can happen if you miss critical evidence during collection.
Report Writer	Submit 10 final case reports.	Connect all evidence on the case board before final submission.
Truth Seeker	Solve a case where the obvious suspect is innocent.	Never trust the first theory — verify every assumption with evidence.
Accident Investigator	Correctly classify a case as an accident.	Not every death is murder — examine whether self-defense or accident applies.
Self-Defense Verdict	Correctly identify a self-defense scenario.	Bullet trajectory and wound analysis reveal defensive situations.

Perfection

Achievement	Description	Tips
Perfect Investigation	Earn an S rating on any case.	Find every clue, document everything, and avoid undiscovered leads.
Flawless Procedure	Earn S rating on three consecutive cases.	Use the Evidence Checklist tool to track every required step.
Master Examiner	Earn S rating on all tutorial cases.	Replay tutorials until you find every piece of evidence.
Zero Contamination	Complete a case without any evidence handling errors.	Never touch evidence before photographing it with a marker placed.
Speed Investigator	Close a case within the time limit with full evidence.	Learn the layout of each scene to minimize backtracking.
LKA Certified	Complete all available cases with at least A rating.	Focus on documentation quality and complete evidence collection.
Completionist	Unlock all other achievements.	This unlocks automatically once every other achievement is earned.

Miscellaneous

Achievement	Description	Tips
Night Shift	Investigate a crime scene after dark.	Some cases take place at night — use your flashlight effectively.
Apartment Inspector	Investigate five apartment crime scenes.	Apartments are common locations with dense environmental detail.
Bar Investigation	Investigate a bar crime scene.	Check glassware, countertops, and back rooms for evidence.
Basement Secrets	Investigate a basement crime scene.	Basements often have poor lighting — adjust your flashlight angle.
Email Correspondent	Send 50 evidence reports to colleagues via email.	Use the lab computer to submit evidence for evaluation regularly.
Second Opinion	Receive feedback on submitted evidence from colleagues.	Not all submitted evidence yields a reply — submit your strongest items.
Tool Master	Use every forensic tool at least once.	Experiment with UV lamps, swabs, trajectory kits, and digital tools.
Dedicated Detective	Play for 10 hours total.	Take your time — rushing leads to missed evidence and lower ratings.
Veteran Examiner	Play for 25 hours total.	Replay cases to find evidence you missed on the first attempt.

Achievement names are based on typical forensic simulation milestones. Exact names may vary with game updates. Check your Steam achievement list for precise wording.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many achievements are there?

The Steam version includes 51 achievements across tutorials, investigations, laboratory work, and case completion.

Are achievements available on console?

Achievements are confirmed on Steam. PlayStation and Xbox trophy support depends on the respective platform versions.

What is the hardest achievement?

Flawless Procedure (S rating on three consecutive cases) and Completionist (all other achievements) are among the most challenging.