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Three thousand years ago, the legendary island of Mantas was lost to history. Today, you and your excavation team are digging on a tiny island where a shepherd has found some pottery... but you’re about to find something incredible. STRANGE FINDS is an adventure game inspired by the principles of real archaeology. Explore a forgotten chapter of a Bronze Age Mediterranean-inspired fantasy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Finds.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

87% User Score Based on 524 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

In the first ever Permanent Alternate Reality Game, you join the ranks of The Black Watchmen, a paramilitary group dedicated to protecting the public from dangerous phenomena beyond human understanding: ritualistic murder, occult secret societies, and the paranormal, to name but a few. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Watchmen.

Archaeologist Helena Nightshade gets entangled in the mysteries surrounding an ominous eternal lunar eclipse, prophesied by estranged Moon Worshippers also known as the Anaxagori. Set in 1930s Southern Europe, where technology has eclipsed magic, an estranged group of Moon Worshippers known as the Anaxagori resurfaces with an ominous prophecy: an eternal lunar eclipse. Dismissed by the public … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightshade Mysteries: Eternal Moon.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

93% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective From The Crypt.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

A demon possessed you one year ago. Since that day, you unwillingly tore a trail of bloodshed through New York City. Your salvation comes in the form of the Unavowed – an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. You are free, but your world is in tatters. You have no home, no friends, and are wanted by the police. Your old life is gone, but perhaps you can start a new one. Join the ranks of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.

You open your eyes and find yourself aboard a fishing ship, floating aimlessly in the ocean. You have no recollection of how you got here. Or of who you are. You hear a strange sound coming from the bridge. And you start exploring … This is Journey Beyond the Edge of the World. An atmospheric first-person adventure game set on a ship lost at sea. Uncover a mysterious retro-scifi story set in 1953… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Beyond the Edge of the World.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

96% User Score Based on 1,981 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

93% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Utter a Name is a challenging detective adventure with strong emphasis on atmosphere and investigation. Several disembodied souls linger in the premises of an old manor. The goal is to explore the vicinity for information, then deduce the identities of the souls and their murderers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utter a Name.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

64% User Score Based on 61 reviews

SURVIVE Progress through the horrifying hospital, try not to fall prey for the monster who is somewhere in the darkness. Solve puzzles to get a step closer to the exit and making your way out of this nightmare. Your journey will only get more and more twisted, and troubled, as you move on. THE MONSTER The monster goes on a killing spree once it escapes its enclosure, and wreaks havoc, killing cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Of The Dark.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

89% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

Ahnayro is a historically focused, narrative driven puzzle game exploring the world of dreams. You play as a person gifted with the ability to look beyond the veil of reality, investigating a universe that opens up to you every night; haunting you, beckoning you to solve the mysteries within. Yet you are not in control of this world; you are at the mercy of mysterious individuals, who flow in and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ahnayro: The Dream World.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

99% User Score Based on 9,606 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 12 reviews

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of the Golden Idol.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 2,798 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Explore the lost ruins of the Nebula, read ancient inscriptions, and uncover a forgotten past in this narrative archaeological science-fiction adventure game from the creators of 80 Days. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven's Vault.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 18,211 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 22 reviews

In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return of the Obra Dinn.

Mindjack is a story-driven mystery and deduction game. Your friend vanishes without warning, and you are pulled into an investigation where nothing is what it seems. You move between family, the police, and shadowy institutions—gathering evidence, piecing together deductions, and making critical calls under time pressure. Every choice can shift your relationships with others and steer you toward a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 隐迹囚笼 Mind Jack.

Welcome to The Lost Study — a study no one remembers anymore. The Lost Study is a story puzzle escape-room game that recovers a forgotten study by solving puzzles.  By collecting stories and refilling the study, you can restore The Lost Study. Depending on what story you choose, you can play different protagonists, different genres of games. Stories are all stories of the same world.  Som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Study.

Story OverviewA series of mysterious child disappearances strikes a small town. Four children vanish without a trace. That evening, the town office receives a distress call from the former lord’s lakeside mansion — a place three days away on foot, with no record of any travel reaching it. It is as if the children were transported there out of thin air. Worse still, the mansion has long been rumor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scapegoat & Rational.

In this logic-based mystery, investigate a series of museum exhibits, searching paintings, letters, and photographs for clues to solve challenging deduction puzzles. Eighty years ago, the magical art movement known as Surradia disappeared along with its creators in the midst of World War II. Piece together a tale of art, love, and magic to answer the question: What really happened to the Surradi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surradia: An Art Retrospective.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Investigate strange oddities in Ornament Express, where you're hired to recover your client's belongings from an eccentric thief and his train of stolen artifacts. Explore a cabinet of curiosities throughout the train, visit carts holding odd puzzles, odder objects and find hidden away secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ornament Express.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Hello fellow adventurers! I'm on my way to Sligo, Ireland to investigate the disappearance of famous writer, Amelia Goldstone. Some say she simply wanted to disappear. Others say she was kidnapped by fairies. All I know is I need to get over there quickly to find out what happened. Along the way, I'll have to explore Irish culture and mythology and talk to the locals in order to solve this mystery… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dementia along with its effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Uncover global crimes as an Interpol rookie in this thrilling detective adventure. Chase clues, and expose the Twilight Syndicate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twilight Syndicate.

◆ Update Status (as of June 3, 2024) ◆ We heard your feedback that the game felt too luck-based, and so we have rolled out an update on May 27 that addresses balancing issues and tweaks luck-based features of the game. On June 3, we have also released an update that added the ability to redraw cards at the start of each case, which allows players to have a better ability to strategize and take con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detective Reaper Invites.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

95% User Score Based on 407 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Files.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

99% User Score Based on 2,411 reviews

The Children of Clay The Children of Clay is a short stop motion archeology horror game, where you have to study an ancient artefact and discover its dark secret. Features Point & Click Archeological Investigation Creepy Stop-Motion Animation Lore Inspired by Hungarian Mythology If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Children of Clay.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

86% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

Find the clue in mystery puzzles. Join an adventure, solve crimes & escape rooms If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Escape Mysteries.

Escape from Hadrian’s Wall, where history and destiny collide! 402 A. D. Britannia, the waning years of the Roman Empire. Delve into the depths in this VR puzzle adventure as a nameless prisoner held in the fortress of Hadrian’s Wall. A chance encounter offers salvation and peril alike as you come to the aid of a mother and her infant son, whose fates are entwined with destiny. Take on the mantle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Hadrian's Wall.

Year 2068, Lupa Corps, a company specialized in creating domestic artificial intelligence, is about to revolutionize the world with its new creation, Minerva. You are a detective and you receive a call to investigate a murder. Upon arrival, you realize that the victim was a well-known hacker wanted by justice. At that moment a story begins where nothing is what it seems. DETECTIVE Minerva Case i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETECTIVE - Minerva case.

Dive into the shadowy depths of crime! Your name still makes countless criminals tremble at the sound of it. But there are others who commit crimes with cold calculation, trying to outsmart you. Prove them wrong! This new collection of crime episodes is full of terrifying and bone-chilling murders, break-ins, and robberies. We believe you are the only one who can stop the perpetrators, but just in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsolved Case: Killer Popularity Collector's Edition.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 868 reviews

If you're a fan of "Ace Attorney", you won't want to miss "Murders on Yangtze River", a horizontal axis detective game developed by OMEGames Studio. The game takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases along the Yangtze River. With its stunning brush painting art style and engaging storyline, it offers a unique gaming experience that will kee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murders on the Yangtze River.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Ever wanted to be a Digital Forensics investigator? Get hired by a small private eye company and become their IT guy, helping solve cases requiring Digital Forensic skills. Your job will be to squeeze as much information as possible from data available in real files - be it in meta data, or just the content. Unzip password protected zip files, locate landmarks, find hints hidden in documents. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of Andrew D..

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

97% User Score Based on 340 reviews

It is the 1920s, and in a sleepy Sussex village, beekeeper and former world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes is trying to arrange a pleasant clifftop picnic for his lifelong companion Dr Watson. The only problem is that a series of mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore a seaside town It’s the day of the village fete, a suspicious new neighbour has taken a lease on  a long-abandone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trick: Double Blind.

If you think the entire universe is limited to the seven wonders of the world, you are sorely mistaken! Just a trip to the Egyptian temple of Abu Gorab is enough to attest to that. Oh, no, we're not talking about the ancient sandy ruins! Rather, about what archaeologists have unearthed at that remote location and what happened to them. One by one, people have begun to mysteriously disappear at the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of Realities: Ride in the Sky Collector's Edition.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Quiet On Set! Action! You are filming the summer's hottest new movie with Hollywood's best acting talent and production crew in a historic mansion. This all comes to a screeching halt when a sudden murder occurs on set. Use your interpersonal skills and analytical prowess to investigate the murder. Who among us could have committed such an atrocity? And WHY? There is a storm of ulterior motives, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Vantage.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 297 reviews

Available Now! About the Game You've overslept, missing the first lecture of the day! Your class assignment is due, but what time were you supposed to meet your study group again? These are everyday little problems that require some problem-solving, minor sleuthing, and resolution! Little Problems is a refreshing departure from the typical narrative of grandiose conflicts and complex vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

99% User Score Based on 314 reviews

Logiart is a "Picture Logic Puzzle" that uses vertical and horizontal numbers as hints to complete illustrations. It has simple and easy-to-understand rules, making it accessible for anyone to play. Various assist functions are also included, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience. You can also choose to turn off the assist functions if desired. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logiart Grimoire.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. If you enjoy playing detective games, Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family. Abby Marlon and Jared Evans are recruited by the Taylor family to investigate a murder case: the youngest daughter, Eleanor,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

98% User Score Based on 747 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 1 reviews

The Blackwell Epiphany is the last game in the Blackwell series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackwell Epiphany.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

87% User Score Based on 2,737 reviews

Criminal Case: Paris - Are you ready to solve murder cases? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Criminal Case: Paris.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 120 reviews

After waking up alone in an icy cell, you find that you've been left with only a letter and a bottle of pills. To find out how you got here, you'll have to escape and begin a journey through an isolated research facility in the freezing depths of the Antarctic. Solve puzzles as you go and unlock new locations around the Facility. As you explore, you can search for clues that will help you piece to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Facility 47.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

87% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Welcome to our ethical hacker's organisation: we will teach you how to use actual hacker tools (terminal, proxy, reverse shells...) to scan the network, crack passwords, bypass server security and solve the mystery of the Bikini-72 space station. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yolo Space Hacker.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

95% User Score Based on 622 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 1 reviews

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rewinder.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel set three years before the events of Methods. In the last few stages of the Canadian detective competition, Detective Larika Downs is determined to discover the truth at all costs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Methods: The Canada Files.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

89% User Score Based on 402 reviews

Spy on your neighbours from your apartment window in an attempt to uncover a crime plot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Stare.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

87% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Inspired by works such as Ace Attorney and Danganronpa, Burden of Proof brings a new 3D courtroom adventure to PC, Mac, and Linux! Investigate the crime scene, interrogate witnesses, gather evidence, and solve puzzles in the courtroom to present your case and uncover the mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burden of Proof.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

81% User Score Based on 160 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 12 reviews

"Players take on the roles of immortal knight Sir Lancelot Du Lac and cursed sorceress Morgana Le Fey as their latest adventure brings them to the smog-shrouded streets of Victorian London during the infamous Whitechapel Murders of 1888. They become embroiled in the gruesome mystery due to the occult nature of the killings, which leads them to Mary Kelly: a Whitechapel local with a magical secret… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dance of Death: Du Lac & Fey.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

94% User Score Based on 94 reviews

"Smart Moves" is a puzzle with a strong roguelike feel. Different worlds with levels of increasing difficulty, sneaky monsters, unexpected obstacles and great treasures await you. Smart moves are the key to survival! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smart Moves.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

72% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 18 reviews

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Manage your detective agency and use real world research to solve cases as you unravel a global conspiracy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinatown Detective Agency.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

78% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Thrills abound as the ghost-hunters from the hit TV show “Paranormal State” race to solve a terrifying Civil War haunting! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal State: Poison Spring.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

73% User Score Based on 105 reviews

Day One is the prologue for Chinatown Detective Agency, a mystery adventure game inspired by the classic Carmen Sandiego series that will take you across Singapore and the world in hot pursuit of criminals, witnesses and clues. I remember my first day at INTERPOL like it was yesterday. Now it was just me, my office and my very first case. You’ll guide new PI Amira Darma through her first day in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinatown Detective Agency: Day One prologue.