# Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger

> a hidden object adventure video game developed by GrandMA Studios in 2020

**Wikidata**: [Q115505881](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115505881)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/mystery-case-files-the-harbinger

## Summary
Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger is a hidden-object adventure video game developed by GrandMA Studios and published by Big Fish Games, released on 2020-08-20. It is a single-player, digitally distributed entry in the long-running Mystery Case Files series available for Microsoft Windows and macOS.

## Key Facts
- Developer: GrandMA Studios, a Ukrainian video game developer (inception: 2011; headquarters: Kyiv).
- Publisher / Distributor: Big Fish Games; also distributed on Steam (steam application id: 1400200).
- Release date: 2020-08-20.
- Genre: hidden object game, puzzle video game, adventure video game.
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows and macOS.
- Game mode: single-player.
- Price (point in time): US$12.99 (point in time: 2022-11-00).
- Data size: 799 megabytes (for Microsoft Windows).
- Country of origin: Ukraine.
- Series: part of the Mystery Case Files series (series position indicated as 21); preceded by Mystery Case Files: Black Crown (2019).

## FAQs
### Q: What type of game is Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger?
A: It is a hidden-object adventure game with puzzle elements. The game is presented as a single-player experience.

### Q: Which platforms can I play it on?
A: The game runs on Microsoft Windows and macOS.

### Q: Who developed and published the game?
A: The game was developed by GrandMA Studios (a Kyiv-based Ukrainian developer) and published/distributed by Big Fish Games and Steam.

### Q: How large is the game download and how much does it cost?
A: The Windows data size is listed as 799 MB. The listed price at the cited point in time is US$12.99 (point in time: 2022-11-00).

### Q: What languages is the game available in?
A: The game is documented in English, German, and French.

## Why It Matters
Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger represents a continued entry in the established Mystery Case Files franchise, a notable series within the casual hidden-object and puzzle-adventure genre. As a 2020 release developed by GrandMA Studios, a Ukrainian studio, it illustrates the participation of smaller regional developers in established casual-game franchises and the global nature of digital game distribution through platforms such as Big Fish Games and Steam. The title maintains core characteristics valued by fans of the genre: single-player hidden-object gameplay, puzzle-solving, and narrative set pieces (noted narrative locations include the United Kingdom and Ireland). Its modest system requirements and sub-gigabyte Windows download size align with the casual-market expectations for accessibility. Additionally, the game's presence across multiple game databases and IDs (Steam app id, rawg, HowLongToBeat, SteamGridDB, etc.) reflects standard modern distribution and discovery pipelines for mid-tier casual releases. For players and researchers, the Harbinger is a representative case of a 2020-era collector/distributor model in casual PC gaming.

## Notable For
- Being a 2020 entry in the long-running Mystery Case Files series and listed as the 21st series position.
- Developed by GrandMA Studios, a Kyiv-headquartered Ukrainian developer founded in 2011.
- Distributed digitally by Big Fish Games and made available on Steam (steam application id 1400200).
- Typical casual-game footprint with a Windows download size of 799 MB and single-player design.
- Documented availability in multiple languages (English, German, French).

## Body

### Development
- Developer: GrandMA Studios.
- GrandMA Studios facts: inception 2011; country: Ukraine; headquarters in Kyiv.
- GrandMA employee count cited as 40 (point in time: 2021-11-00).

### Release & Distribution
- Publication date: 2020-08-20.
- Publisher / distributor: Big Fish Games. Also distributed on Steam (steam application id 1400200).
- Distribution format: digital distribution.
- Listed price: US$12.99 (point in time: 2022-11-00).

### Platforms & Technical Details
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows and macOS.
- Data size: 799 megabytes (Microsoft Windows).
- Input device: computer mouse.
- Game mode: single-player.
- Steam-specific identifiers: steam application id 1400200.
- Other database identifiers: rawg_game_id: mystery-case-files-the-harbinger-collectors-editio; steamgriddb_id: 5265753; howlongtobeat_id: 131985; isthereanydeal_id: mystery-case-files-the-harbinger-collectors-edition; vglist id: 51494; gamersglobal_game_id: 183373; internet_game_database_game_id: mystery-case-files-the-harbinger-collectors-edition; gamespot_game_id: mystery-case-files-the-harbinger.

### Series Placement
- Part of the Mystery Case Files series.
- Preceded by Mystery Case Files: Black Crown (2019).
- Series position qualifier indicates "21" within the series.

### Content & Locale
- Genre tags: hidden object game, puzzle video game, adventure video game.
- Narrative location(s) cited: United Kingdom, Ireland.
- Languages: English, German, French.
- Aliases: MCF: The Harbinger; MCF-21.
- Native label: Mystery Case Files: The Harbinger.

### Web & References
- Official product page (publisher): https://www.bigfishgames.com/games/15406/mystery-case-files-harbinger-ce/
- Distributed through storefronts including Big Fish Games and Steam.
- Country of origin: Ukraine.

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## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. Q124398839