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Games like Arkham Mysteries: Chapter One

Games like Arkham Mysteries: Chapter One

Games like Arkham Mysteries: Chapter One

Looking for games like Arkham Mysteries: Chapter One? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Strange Antiquities, CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs or A Place, Forbidden.

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  1. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 2,369 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.

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  2. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

    A mute little thing with borrowed magic. A house that murmurs back. Ask wrong, and you might wake something that remembers your name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs.

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  3. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    A Place, Forbidden is a first-person, lo-fi horror-puzzle game set in the Library of Ouroboros, a seemingly innocuous library that, rumor has it, contains knowledge not meant for the eyes of mortal man. We hope you enjoy your visit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place, Forbidden.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    One computer. One room. And records that were never erased. Search. Can you uncover the whole truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Results Found.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 43 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    A game you can read. A book you can play.YOUR HOUSE is a text-driven mystery game where reading is not a break from the gameplay — reading is the gameplay. Every sentence, image, sound, object, and strange detail inside the house may hide a clue. To move forward, you’ll need to read carefully, connect ideas, interact with words, solve puzzles embedded in the text, and unlock the secrets of a mans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOUR HOUSE.

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  8. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You are an explorer of myths, a destroyer of prejudice, and a guardian of order! No ghost, no monster can hide from you! There is trouble in the city of Blue Roche though: strange footprints, eyewitness accounts of monsters... You need to get to the bottom of this! Amidst the cold, snow, and ice something is lurking... Does it want to do harm? Is it hungry? Or is it surprisingly friendly? You shou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth Or Reality: Snowbound Secrets Collector's Edition.

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  9. 31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    27% User Score Based on 15 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    DESOLATIUM is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desolatium.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Desolatium: Prologue is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DESOLATIUM: Prologue.

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  11. Hidden Portals: Eternal Balance is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game — a story-rich, point-and-click experience that blends exploration with puzzle-solving. You'll search for cleverly concealed objects in beautifully illustrated scenes and solve a variety of brain-teasing mini-games. It’s a relaxing yet mentally engaging way to immerse yourself in a fantasy world filled with secrets and surpri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Portals: Eternal Balance Collector's Edition.

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  12. Geyserlands is a deck-building game of modern otherworldly mystery. You are a detective just assigned to a national park nobody knows exists.  Gain new cards and upgrade your deck as you explore the mystery of Geyserlands. Unlock secret powers and gain special advantages. But delve too deep and Geyserlands will consume you. How will your story end in Geyserlands? Key Features Build a deck f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geyserlands.

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  13. Unravel a Dark Family SecretYou play as the only son of Johnathan Blackwood, and heir to the family legacy. After your father mysteriously disappears, you are forced to enter his study and soon uncover a maze of hidden rooms and cryptic puzzles that reveal your family’s dark secrets.  Experience Atmospheric Horror Experience immersive horror as you navigate through a labyrinthian manor filled wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blackwood Legacy.

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  14. The Butcher is back... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Hotel: The Axiom Butcher Collector's Edition.

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  15. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Midnight Swamp is a dark point-and-click adventure where you will dive into a world of eerie fairy tales. Play as a tourist who must find a way out of a mysterious swamp, where every corner hides a riddle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Swamp.

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  16. Seven murders planned. Seven religious tableaus designed. One killer who calls himself the Messiah. You are the lead investigator on the most disturbing serial case your city has ever seen. A killer with surgical precision is staging victims as works of sacred art—and a cult of 500+ followers worships him online. Your only weapon? The contradictions witnesses can't hide. How It Works I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Interrogator: Messiah Hunt.

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  17. Solve eerie puzzles and hidden object scenes in 1950s Salem, where legends kill and every choice draws you deeper into the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Salem: The Phantom Cab Collector's Edition.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    98% User Score Based on 49 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. WHAT YOU'RE WALKING INTO 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 dement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

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  19. An urban fantasy 2D point & click adventure set in Taipei, where the supernatural lurks beneath reality. You play as a paranormal investigator with abilities of her own. Unravel a brutal case of human sacrifice, piece together the clues, interview witnesses and try to keep your head—literally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

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  20. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Detective Sammy Jukes is the man on the job when an anti-oil activist is reported missing in a small town on the new oil pipeline route. Talk to witnesses, shovel through evidence, wrestle with the wolves and chase after chickens to find the truth in this first-person open-world adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    In True Virus, you play the role of a mental hospital patient who has awoken in a world devastated by a deadly pandemic. Your job is to explore the psychiatric hospital and its surroundings in search of clues to find out what really happened. Featuring stylized graphics, "True Virus" creates a visually striking and atmospheric environment that enhances the sense of anxiety and trepida… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Virus.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Who is Abby spanning eight chapters of relaxed gameplay. Tom’s sister, has disappeared. Distrustful of the authorities Tom takes matters into his own hands. Explore Detailed Worlds The world has been handcrafted to every minor detail. Every location you explore is a new piece of the puzzle, teeming with details to be uncovered. Engage the World Around YouInteract with hundreds of objec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who is Abby.

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  23. A typical carriage ride quickly takes a shocking turn when you encounter a cloaked criminal attacking a bride at the Osmont estate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispered Secrets: Tying the Knot.

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  24. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 676 reviews

    Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Escape Mysteries.

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  25. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The Devilry Reservation is a place of exile and residence for various members of the paranormal population, most of whom are monsters of varying degrees of danger. These reservations are hidden from the general public and kept under the control of government agencies. The player takes on the role of a detective from the Paranormal Security Service (PSS), tasked with investigating acts of vandali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devilry Reservation.

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  26. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 207 reviews

    An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAEMON MASQUERADE.

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  27. Eternal winter has descended upon the magnificent kingdom once filled with vitality and adventure. Cold and hunger have divided families and heroes, calling out their ugliest traits and draining their last strength. Meanwhile, dragons have returned to dwell among the people once more and help them in their misfortunes. Although some seek to profit from this, for others this is a cause for bringing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Royal Romances: Endless Winter Collector's Edition.

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  28. A psychological horror game that blurs the lines between love, fear, and reality. The story begins with Eve Levine, a college student caught in a nightmare after being abducted on a rainy evening in the shadowy St. Peters Park. Her fiancé, Adam Hale, a poet haunted by his own creations, must confront the darkness that emerges from his mysterious writings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of the Dead.

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  30. The landlord is hosting a lively apartment party—but you’re sick and sleep through it. When you wake, you discover that many of the people who attended have mysteriously vanished. To uncover the truth, you must explore every corner, interact with characters, and solve challenging puzzles that reveal crucial clues. But the deeper you dig, the more dangerous the mystery becomes—and the closer you ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Complex Chapter 1: Who, What, Where?.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    ️ Welcome, detective.  A series of ritualistic murders is shaking Obsidian City and as the bodies pile up, the dark truth remains elusive—will you uncover it before it's too late? Here is an Alpha Demo for Obsidian Moon, a text-based detective adventure-simulator that puts you in the shoes of a 1930s homicide detective. This is your chance to play early, provide feedback, and help us shape t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsidian Moon.

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  32. Uncover secrets aboard a cursed cruise! Solve hidden object puzzles, face vampires, and decide the fate of every soul on Fortune’s Dream! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missing Hearts: Сrimson Cruise Collector's Edition.

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  33. Dark Trip is a gothic horror escape room where you use wicked biomachinery, strange art and your own hallucinations to solve the mystery of an eerie crime. Explore unsettling locations, inspect occult machines and bizarre laboratory devices, uncover hidden clues through altered visions, and piece together a story that blurs the line between reality and nightmare. Play on desktop or in VR and exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Trip.

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  34. The new "DROPS" gameplay system is now live. You can now use keywords to unlock lost memories and undiscovered records to pursue the truth hidden amidst the fog. You play as an amnesiac, piecing together fragmented memories to uncover the dark secrets hidden within yourself and on the island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 迷雾岛屿:9号万能试剂.

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  35. Step into Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, 1946, as a detective investigating a string of brutal disappearances. Your investigation quickly unearths a chilling reality—anatomically precise murders, demons lurking in the shadows, and the journal of a missing child, Tommy, that reveals a deadly trap. In this twisted survival horror experience, you must flee from or fight against relentless demonic entities … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tommy's Journal.

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  36. Immerse yourself in a dark point & click adventure with an anime aesthetic. Solve murders, uncover secrets, and confront the demons of your past as a detective tormented by guilt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Clues.

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  37. A gripping detective series filled with mystery and riddles awaits you! Shocking news: supernatural beings are living among us! Sometimes, however, they don't hide well enough. Ribeira Lima, the ocean siren, has become the public's favorite in Rio, but the audience never imagined that her role in their lives is much bigger. After all, she is the only one who knows how to soothe the ocean with her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: Wrath of the Ocean Collector's Edition.

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  38. My grandma hasn't answered the phone for a few days, that's not normal and I think something strange could be happening. My mother doesn’t belive me and thinks is usual in her. I can’t go to the police without any evidence. I’ll go to her old house and discover the truth behind it. There has always been something special about her, but I'm afraid something dangerous could have happened. I’m afrai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grandma's Legacy VR – The Mystery Puzzle Solving Escape Room Game.

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  39. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the Psychological horror adventure of James Charouz on his way to find his missing wife and uncover the dark secret of his hometown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Memories.

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  40. Science has never been more dangerous! Death is in the air... Sounds pretty ominous, doesn't it? Help the twin detectives solve a new case! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twin Mind: Nobody's Here Collector's Edition.

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  41. When truth drowns in crimson tides, only the keenest eyes can pierce the veil. 【Prologue: Veil of Shadows】 The adventure begins when young explorer Ada receives a mysterious selfie from her sister. Though the missing girl smiles brightly in the photo, the strange island in the background radiates an ominous aura. Driven by her months-long search for her vanished sister, Ada embarks on a perilo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Island:Missing Amy.

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  43. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    1963. A classified experiment. A grieving mother with unnatural powers. Step into a first-person psychological horror told through the static of a Cold War-era monitor peering into the astral realm and beyond. Find out what happened to you and uncover the conspiracy they tried to bury. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Looking Glass.

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  44. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    98% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    HELLO, WORLD. WELCOME TO HELL. I.T Never Ends is coming for Steam - please help me out by wishlisting - it means more than you know Ticket #404: User cannot find their soul. Ticket #500: The printer is breathing again. Ticket #237: URGENT - Floor 3.5 won't stop existing. In I.T. NEVER ENDS, you are the newly hired Systems Administrator at Nexus Systems Inc.—a company that was de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I.T Never Ends.

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  45. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    PANTHALASSA In Panthalassa, you delve into an alien underwater world where you play as Magellan (aka MAG), an autonomous exploratory submarine who suffers a catastrophic malfunction and awakes anew, reborn in a highly advanced body, in a world they do not recognize. With technology alien to them and new emotions that were not there before. In this game, you must find out where you are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panthalassa.

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  46. Experience a summer filled with danger and romance! Immerse yourself in a romantic and detective adventure alongside Hikari in the picturesque Japanese town surrounded by the mysterious Ancient Forest. Can you help Hikari solve the crime and navigate the storm of her romantic feelings? Will it be the enigmatic stranger or the sweet classmate? Love or fear? Make decisions wisely, as eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love and Fear.

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  47. Face ancient curses in a haunted castle! Solve eerie puzzles, find hidden objects, and uncover the dark vow of Halloween night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halloween Secrets: The Blood Vow Collector's Edition.

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  48. A family curse. A deadly heirloom. A race against time. Welcome to the world of Hidden Legacy: Dark Heirloom — a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game. This is a story-rich, point-and-click adventure where you'll explore beautifully crafted scenes, search for cleverly hidden objects, and solve a variety of challenging puzzles. It's a perfect mix of mystery, logic, and visual exploration — ideal for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Legacy: Dark Heirloom Collector's Edition.

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  49. Welcome to the world of Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure games — a genre that combines story-driven exploration with keen-eyed observation and clever thinking. In this point-and-click mystery, you’ll search richly detailed scenes for cleverly concealed objects and solve a wide variety of puzzles and brain teasers along the way. It’s like stepping into an interactive mystery novel — you’re not just r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Club: Gallery of Shadows Collector's Edition.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    49 Keys is a narrative-focused game that will test your wits and nerves. Peruse the pages of a Lovecraftian tale, interact with maps and solve the puzzles encountered along the way. Trace your master's footsteps to uncover the deepest secrets of the arcane, on a quest brimming with horror and magic. Embark on a Disturbing Journey Alas, I knew not of the extraordinary, bizarre, and gut-ch… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 49 Keys.

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