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Games like Backstreets of the Mind

Games like Backstreets of the Mind

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  1. 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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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 2,553 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 3 reviews

    In THE DESCENDANT, the end of the world is only the start. With what remains of humanity protected in underground Ark facilities, your mission is to keep survivors alive, while discovering a far greater conspiracy buried within Ark-01. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Descendant.

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  3. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 1,232 reviews

    Victor Frankenstein, an old friend and a brilliant scientist has managed to resurrect the dead! However the border between life and death is fragile and Victor has learned the hard way that this balance should not be tempered with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frankenstein Master of Death.

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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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  5. 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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  6. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 358 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    Find the missing woman lost in a mysterious Carnival of Horrors. Investigate two worlds: the one you know and an alternate plane existing behind the Hall of Mirrors. Discover the secret of an ancient being known as the Evil One. Reveal the story of star-crossed lovers and stop the Evil One from breaking its magical chains and invading our world.While traveling through dimensions, you will solve cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Arcana: The Carnival.

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 2,076 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day is an story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. You see it from the perspective of an engineering robot RT-217NP, who seems to be very curious about the human race, long extinct in wasting wars. Experience the mysterious vibe of each of carefully explored locations. Test your skills, solving diverse puzzles. Make fateful decisions and discuss intrig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Uncertain.

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  12. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    60% User Score Based on 241 reviews

    Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond is a thrilling tale set in 1930s America. The game tells the story of Dawn Harlock, an unusual red-eyed woman, who must return to her family estate on Iowa Island to investigate the mysterious death of her mentor, Professor Ashmore. It’s not long before Dawn discovers traces of horrifying experiments and has to come face to face with an ancient evil from anothe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    84% User Score Based on 466 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 6 reviews

    Buy Erica for PS4, an innovative live-action interactive thriller, where your decisions shape the narrative. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erica.

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  15. 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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  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 154 reviews

    Hidden object puzzle adventure from Brave Giant and Artifex Mundi which stands as the rousing trilogy-opener for the "Family Mysteries" police drama, evoking a fanciful nostalgia for such TV hits like Miami Vice, Beverly Hills Cop and CSI. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Family Mysteries: Poisonous Promises.

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  18. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    76% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    Gaze into the looking glass! On a quiet family outing, two children have been trapped by a mystical mirror after they inadvertently smashed a group of mirrors, putting them in an unbelievable situation. Restore the mystical mirrors and save the children! Help a young family overcome an unbelievable situation. Find hidden objects and repair a set of mystical mirrors. Travel to magical lands, fulfi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirror Mysteries.

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  19. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    "Reality and dreams are about to become entwined..." This is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Dream.

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  20. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 433 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Haunted by frightening dreams about her forgotten past, Isabella, along with her fiancé, were able to decipher one clue from the depths of her memory that leads them to an old ghost town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dracula's Legacy.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    83% User Score Based on 454 reviews

    Chronology is a mind-bending mix of puzzle, adventure and platform game where you defy time by manipulating the past and the future, in order to fix the present. Play as the Old Inventor and his sidekick The Snail, and take advantage of their special abilities - travel back and forth in time, stop time, manipulate objects and solve puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronology.

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  22. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 700 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 34 reviews

    Buy Maquette on PS4 and PS5. Maquette is a first-person, recursive puzzle game in a world where things are both tiny and staggeringly huge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maquette.

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  23. 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.

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  25. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 572 reviews

    Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decay: The Mare.

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  27. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    96% User Score Based on 912 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood is a critically-acclaimed, beautifully crafted casual adventure game rich with horror, plot twists and shadowy intrigue. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets shrouded in the mists of Ravenwood Park! What happened to the abandoned camper covered by enormous claw marks? What lurks in the park’s shadows? Will you be able to solve the mystery… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood.

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  28. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    75% User Score Based on 145 reviews

    Jelly Killer - Retro Platformer The Adventures Of A Young Bioweapon. In this game you will act like the young bioweapon. You will encounter lots of traps and puzzles. You will have to possess human bodies to pass the game to the end. Good luck! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jelly Killer.

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  29. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 117 reviews

    Building on the successes of their award-winning Midnight Mysteries adventure series, MumboJumbo has created an all-new adventure franchise. Boasting interactive backgrounds, story-driven puzzles, an animated main character, voice acting and a rich narrative filled with twists and turns, Angelica Weaver: Catch Me When You Can is action-packed and sure to be another hit! Angelica Weaver, a detecti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angelica Weaver: Catch Me When You Can.

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  30. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Make your way past the ingenious traps of the Castle and overcome the beasts to restore the Unicorn for a victory over the forces of evil! Can you solve the Mystery of Unicorn Castle - The Beastmaster? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Unicorn Castle: The Beastmaster.

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  32. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    68% User Score Based on 246 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

    Crime O'Clock is an investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime O'Clock.

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  34. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    53% User Score Based on 983 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Are the ghosts real? Has Salem’s dark history come to life, or is there someone else to blame? Time is short, and Nancy must find the answers before the clock strikes midnight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Midnight in Salem.

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  35. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 726 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    Tales of the Neon Sea is a retro-styled pixel-art adventure, developed by Palm Pioneer and published by Zodiac Interactive. [Media 2154696] Set in a fully realized cyberpunk cityscape where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Neon Sea.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,022 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Imagine waking up after a powerful storm as the sun goes down. You find yourself just outside a small town on the side of the road. A shiver runs down your spine as your body remembers the recent dramatic events that your mind cannot or will not recall… Will you dare to solve the ages-old mystery of Maple Creek? What ancient evil lurks in the seemingly peaceful, pastoral lands of Vermont? Find a m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    76% User Score Based on 3,310 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Morphopolis is a game about transformation and discovery. Inspired by Machinarium and The Tiny Bang Story, Morphopolis takes the player through a lucid and fantastical insect world in a hidden object adventure. Taking the role of an aphid grub, you embark on a parasitic crusade. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphopolis.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    82% User Score Based on 1,986 reviews

    Soul Gambler puts YOU in the role of Faust, an ordinary young man living in the present day whose DESTINY is about to be change forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Gambler.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    50% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    A puzzle point-and-click game with horror themes. Story is that of a young girl looking for her sister. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1Heart.

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  40. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    68% User Score Based on 197 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 1 reviews

    A young adventurer Hugh Radcliff is in pursuit of one of the greatest mysteries of history: The Lost Colony. Deal with pirates, dive into native rituals, reveal conspiracies, and make tough choices on your difficult journey for unveiling this mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 338 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Richard & Alice is a riveting mystery story about family, desperation and the weather – all set to the beat of an indie adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Richard & Alice.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 156 reviews

    A point-and-click game that follows Ana Eberling as she attempts to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perils of Man.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    66% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 6 reviews

    Metrico+ is an input-driven game in a world of infographics. All the bar charts, line diagrams and pie charts react to what the player is doing. The player has to rethink all he knows in order to solve all the puzzles and explore every part of the world that is Metrico. Metrico+ features 6 unique worlds to explore with distinct challenges, mechanics, looks and sounds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metrico.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 156 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 1 reviews

    Peregrin is a story puzzle game. A solitary traveller undertakes a perilous voyage through the haunted ruins of a lost civilisation. Seeking to fulfil an ancient prophecy, she will have to use her arcane powers to solve puzzles and survive battles - if she is to find a way to restore the fallen world of Peregrin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peregrin.

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  46. 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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  47. 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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  48. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    98% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    What secrets do these souls share with Kate Reed, a struggling writer hoping to recapture her past success? These lost souls cannot move on. To save them, you must guide Kate between these mind-bending worlds as you explore the House of 1000 Doors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of 1,000 Doors - Family Secrets.

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  50. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 236 reviews

    "Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade" is a detective story told by a dweller of a cruel dark fantasy world affected by the pandemic. The world ruled by a five noble-born kins under the suzerainty of the undead Plague King. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade.

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