Game Overview
A cold case unfolds through testimony, files, and the unsettling implication that an ordinary man is marked for death. The List is a desktop-based detective adventure centered on Jordan Grady, who survives an attack at a bus station, kills his assailant in self-defense, and finds his own name among a mysterious collection of targets. Police interviews fail to establish a motive, Grady is later murdered, and three years afterward a Santa Fe agent is assigned to reopen the case. The mood is deliberately procedural and claustrophobic, trading chases and gunfights for the slow pressure of finding meaning in contradictory information.
Most of the investigation takes place at a West County Police Department computer, where you watch and review Grady’s interview material, read case documents, check messages, and make your own notes. Keywords pulled from his statements become leads: searching the department database for people, places, events, and overlooked terms steadily reveals new connections and possible lines of inquiry. Rather than funneling players through a fixed sequence of puzzles, the game lets curiosity dictate the order of discovery, so a detail that one player finds immediately may remain buried for another. Progress comes from close listening and careful cross-referencing, making it a better fit for patient observers than anyone expecting traditional point-and-click item hunts.
Its strongest idea is the way detective work becomes an exercise in using a believable police workstation rather than simply selecting highlighted dialogue options. The List gives its mystery a personal rhythm, encouraging players to follow hunches, revisit earlier testimony, and decide which loose thread deserves attention next. That open investigative structure can make the case feel authentically messy, though it also asks players to be comfortable taking notes and working without constant direction. Fans of Her Story, Telling Lies, and database-driven mystery games should find plenty to appreciate, while newcomers to the genre can enjoy it if they prefer deduction and atmosphere over action.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to The List.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows
- Memory: 4 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 8800 or higher
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Additional Notes: The List is best played on a 16:9 monitor
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for The List (v2023.02.21)?
After extracting The List (v2023.02.21), navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 1.78 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.