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Games like Art of Murder: The Secret Files

Games like Art of Murder: The Secret Files

Games like Art of Murder: The Secret Files

Looking for games like Art of Murder: The Secret Files? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet, Hope Lake or Art of Murder: FBI Confidential.

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  1. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    35% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    Hunker down at your London flat at 221b Baker St. The year is 1896, and Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help. A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues. Interact with suspects, and analyze police repo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    The Hope Lake Boarding School was abandoned long ago, when one of its teachers drowned by accident. Many years later, all of the female students began to disappear, one by one. Visit the place where it all began. Try to pick up the maniac's trail and put a stop to his crime spree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope Lake.

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  3. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    71% User Score Based on 136 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 2 reviews

    This is the story of young FBI agent Nicole Bonnet. Her first task is to solve a series of macabre murders where the victims are targeted as the wealthy and prominent of the community. The culprit’s weaponry is rare and leaves an unusual calling card by removing the heart of those they choose. The adventure begins in New York, but the clues will lead ambitious agent Bonnet as far as the Peruvian c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art of Murder: FBI Confidential.

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  4. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    63% User Score Based on 524 reviews

    Help Ashley Ford find her father and solve the mystery of the Three Oak Mansion. A professional thief, Ashley has inherited this hobby from her father, who suddenly disappeared one night while he was trying to sneak into the Three Oak Mansion. You start the game in front of a big, deserted house that hides a lot of secrets. You are carrying a mysterious crystal that will help you travel in time a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystals of Time.

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  5. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    23% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Chronicles of Mystery: The Legend of the Sacred Treasure is a compelling adventure told through hidden-object clues and riddles. Experience an intriguing plot full of twists and turns that create an atmosphere of danger, with beautiful graphics of exotic locations, including Paris and Ethiopia. The game also has hidden-object puzzles and a variety of mini-games to challenge players' skills. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles of Mystery: The Legend of the Sacred Treasure.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 521 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

    Two separate murder cases, in two separate lifetimes - so similar in the smallest of details that one could believe they were performed by the same person. Impossible! One of the crimes took place 75 years ago, while the other just happened! Is someone copying an old serial killer? Or is it remotely possible that the same murderer is still alive and committing more crimes? In this thriller advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Life.

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  7. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 155 reviews

    A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Samaritan Paradox.

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  8. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 6,653 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 26 reviews

    MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murdered: Soul Suspect.

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  9. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    53% User Score Based on 542 reviews

    The party Sherlock Holmes and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, have been invited to turns into tragedy: a murder is committed right before their very eyes. Our famous detective is on the case immediately, but the list of suspects is getting no shorter, while other crimes are being committed. Will you succeed in uncovering the truth before other innocent people suffer? Experience an amazing plot, wr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    1 Moment Of Time: Silentville is a casual adventure with hidden objects and logical puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1 Moment Of Time: Silentville.

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  11. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    59% User Score Based on 69 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    A mysterious package begins an epic duel of minds between FBI agent Nicole Bonnet and a ruthless serial killer, who leaves playing cards by the bodies of his victims as signature. Does Nicole have what it takes to understand the mind of a psychopath, as complicated as his puzzles? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art of Murder: Cards of Destiny.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    49% User Score Based on 306 reviews

    After returning to the quiet streets of Paris to pursue a life of painting, Gus Macpherson could not escape his true art… The former New York detective finds himself walking the beat once again, when hired by a sensuous woman to investigate the gruesome beheadings of her sister and brother-in-law. In the dark and mysterious streets of Paris and plagued by his clairvoyant sixth sense, Gus will unc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Post Mortem.

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  14. 13%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    16% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    New York City has been hit with a series of murders and the body count is piling up. For FBI Agent Nicole Bonnet, finding a lead is becoming impossible, as it seems the victims are all antiquarians and collectors and have no connection with one another. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art of Murder: Deadly Secrets.

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  15. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 2,946 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 5 reviews

    BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad! Based on the noir comic series by the same name. The game features a noir detective story about a PI by the name of Blacksad that gets dragged into the case of a murdered boxing club. The game feature an interactive system much reminiscent of Grim Fandango w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blacksad: Under the Skin.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    68% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    The Puppeteer is waiting to pull your strings! A series of dark macabre murders is crisscrossing two continents and FBI agent Nicole Bonnet is called in again to investigate. The only clue, mysterious dolls dressed in 18th century costumes, are left next to the deceased. What connects the seemingly random victims? What are the motives behind the actions of an insane pitiless slayer? -… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art of Murder: Hunt for the Puppeteer.

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  17. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    59% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    It is the year 1830, and a young governess named Ester has just received a letter that will change her life forever. The message from her aunt tells Ester that her parents, whom she never met, left her an inheritance – a mansion in London. But when she goes there, it turns out that the residence is abandoned, run-down, and haunted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres.

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  18. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    77% User Score Based on 115 reviews

    When the kingdom is shaken as children are being kidnapped, the court alchemist and best detective decides to take matters into her own hands. Using elixirs and shapeshifting magic, you have to stop the dreadful sound of the deadly symphony. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Quest 5: Symphony of Death.

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  19. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 5,152 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 22 reviews

    Featuring taut action and investigative work, Sherlock Holmes: The Devil’s Daughter, the eighth and latest entry in the franchise, will push your abilities to the limit in a one-of-a-kind interactive experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes The Devil's Daughter.

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  21. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    When a series of gruesome murders shake a small town after a strange aristocrat dies and his body goes missing, rumors of a supernatural monster abound. In life Sir William was known to be a cruel and evil man, rumored to be the murderer behind many unsolved crimes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter Ego.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    80% User Score Based on 690 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    After captivating players from all around the world with the mythic Runaway trilogy, Pendulo Studios presents a new adventure gaming masterpiece! This thrilling mystery, presenting a unique, dark and somber style, will not leave you indifferent! With an incredible story, superb environments, perplexing and shady characters, Yesterday throws you into an unforgettable adventure from which you will n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yesterday.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    71% User Score Based on 650 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    The Detail, a crime noir adventure in a modern American city. This is a city where cases matter, clearance rates matter, and on a good day even justice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detail.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    80% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Left in the Dark: No One on Board is a hidden-object puzzle-adventure game with a grim, mysterious ambiance and plenty of scares! Private Detective knew this case was going to be strange as soon as she read the letter from the Mayor of Port Providence, in which he asked her to board a ship that went lost at sea years ago, then recently reappeared with no sign of the crew or cargo. Detective is at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left in the Dark: No One on Board.

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    42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    42% User Score Based on 418 reviews

    Who is hiding behind Mr. X? Still Life 2 reveals the long-awaited ending of Still Life and spells a new investigation for Agent Victoria McPherson. In Fall 2008, Victoria is sent to Maine where Ellen Dunnigan's body has just been found. The modus operandi and the video sent to the police and press leave no doubt as to the killer's identity: the East Coast Torturer has struck again! No clues are p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Still Life 2.

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  27. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 2,591 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Life on Tiny Planet was calm and carefree until a great disaster occurred - Tiny Planet was hit by a meteor! The world fell apart and now its future depends only on you! Use your imagination and creativity: in order to restore Tiny Planet and help its inhabitants you will have to fix a variety of machines and mechanisms as well as solve puzzles in each of the five chapters of this game. Navigation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tiny Bang Story.

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  31. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 8,396 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Developed by seasoned studio Cyanide, Call of Cthulhu is an RPG-Investigation game with psychological horror and stealth mechanics, set in a deeply immersive world. On a mission to find the truth behind the death of an acclaimed artist and her family on a backwater island, the player will soon uncover a more disturbing truth as the Great Dreamer, Cthulhu, prepares its awakening... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Cthulhu.

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  32. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 673 reviews

    A casual adventure with hidden objects and logical puzzles. The action of the title takes place in the 1950s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek.

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  33. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    72% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    The master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, leads you on a shadowy journey to finally solve the mystery of his death. As a famed mystery writer, you’re looking for your next cold case to crack when an unexpected visitor hands you the perfect case to get your career moving again. When Edgar leads you through some of his most famous works, The Raven, The Gold Bug, The Mystery of Marie Roget and The Pur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Mysteries.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 348 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Black Mirror II: Reigning Evil is a third-person point-and-click horror adventure game developed by Cranberry Production. The game is a sequel to The Black Mirror. Black Mirror II takes place in the 1990s, twelve years after the original game. The concept for the game was created by King Art Games. It was initially released in 2010 in the UK and then released in North America in 2011, only a few m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Mirror II.

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  35. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 498 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    'The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief' is a thrilling crime adventure in three chapters from the creators of 'The Book of Unwritten Tales'. Full of twists and turns, it immerses you in both sides of the story, combining thrill-of-the-chase whodunit with the risk and reward of a heist story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Raven: Legacy of a Master Thief.

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  36. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy is a point-n-click adventure. Put yourself in the shoes of Eurico, an ex-pizza delivery guy and unpaid apprentice of legendary occult detective Dog Mendonça, as you uncover the mysteries of the supernatural underworld. Together with your team of paranormal detectives you'll delve into the bizarre, wacky, and humorous world of Dog Mendonça & P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy.

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  37. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    49% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    The town of Deadwood is being terrorized by the ghost of a murderous outlaw in Ghost Encounters: Deadwood - The Collector's Edition! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Encounters: Deadwood.

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  38. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind Ravenhearst Manor, yet pages are missing. Locate and assemble diary pages to unlock the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst.

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  39. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    69% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Castle: Never Judge a Book by its Cover is an investigative adventure game that will immerse casual players into the thrilling exploits of famous mystery novelist Richard Castle and Detective Kate Beckett. Over the span of five chapters the player will be tasked with finding evidence, tracking down suspects, and uncovering the truth behind the copycat killer responsible for staging murder scenes d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle: Never Judge a Book by its Cover.

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  40. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 944 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation in this adventure game. The famous detective chases against the most threatening serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper.

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  42. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    54% User Score Based on 79 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    A crime scene can tell a thousand stories. What's yours? Murder Mystery Machine is a provocative detective game powered by a procedural crime generator that can shock, surprise and challenge your ability to analyse the scene and put the pieces together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Mystery Machine.

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  43. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,416 reviews

    The long awaited sequel to The House of Da Vinci is finally here. Join more than 1.000.000 players from around the world and dive into the 3D puzzle adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House of Da Vinci 2.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,752 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 28 reviews

    Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments.

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  45. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    47% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Race to unearth the mystery of a forgotten civilization and rescue your kidnapped fiancé in this atmospheric adventure, suitable for beginners and diehards alike, which features a haunting blend of puzzle-solving and investigation. As amateur archaeologist Sarah, journey from the dark corners of Prague to the forgotten chapters of Mayan civilization as you solve clever puzzles and unravel ancient … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Civilization.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 697 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    You are a museum owner pursuing an undead pirate who kidnapped your daughter. You quickly realize that the villain is entangled in a tragic, centuries-old love story, and wants to resurrect his mistress with the girl’s life force. You feel sorry for the pirate, but you have to stop him before it is too late for your daughter… You will leave the modern museum quickly, and find your way to rundown … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmares from the Deep: The Cursed Heart.

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  48. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    67% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    The unknown sends you a letter and invites to his house, promising to tell something very important about your daughter. But during the dinner with the owner of the mansion, the terrible thing occurred: as soon as you threw off the blanket from antique mirror, a mysterious evil force stole your only daughter Lisa! Right before your eyes, she disappeared inside a large mirror without a trace, and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contract With The Devil.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 198 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 7 reviews

    The Low Road is a point-and-click graphic adventure game which follows a team of corporate spies dedicated to the protection (and appropriation) of game-changing industry secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Low Road.

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  50. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    73% User Score Based on 446 reviews

    Follow orphan Eva on a trip to mystical Prague in Alchemy Mysteries: Prague Legends. After a relative's mysterious death, Eva inherits an ancient house in Prague. Knowing nothing about her past, she goes looking for answers. There she uncovers secrets about the house, her family and an insidious plan of the black alchemist. A wonderful and dangerous adventure is about to begin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alchemy Mysteries: Prague Legends.

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