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"The Monster Inside" is a film noir-style audio-visual novella where you uncover a mystery involving a string of murders and a man with a hidden past. With stunning art by Doug Auerbach and music by Clark Aboud, the game's immersive atmosphere will keep you on the edge of your seat. The creators, Tyler Owen and Clark Aboud, previously worked together on the award-winning game "TIMEframe."

In "Arcane Investigations," players step into the shoes of Kabili, a newly appointed arcane investigator waking to a magical robbery aboard the Quartzway Express. Explore the crime scene, question a colorful cast of suspects and colleagues, and gather evidence to unravel the mystery. The journey culminates in a high-stakes trial featuring cross-examination puzzles and surprising twists to uncover the truth before the train's final stop.

What Is This? A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. Explore underground...

Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved is a narrative-driven detective adventure where players investigate crime scenes and interrogate witnesses to unravel a deep, sinister conspiracy. Featuring classic command-select gameplay and a unique mixed-media art style, the game emphasizes experimentation and deduction. Its dramatic story and diverse cast offer rich interactions enhanced by a lush, varied soundtrack.

"Night Loops" is a single-player Horror Visual Novel game with an intriguing story, good gameplay, and beautiful visuals. Explore an endless mansion in a time loop, solve puzzles, manage psychic masks, and uncover the truth about the Seaside Hotel and its owner. With branching stories and endings, and an original gloomy soundtrack, Night Loops offers a unique and ingenious atmosphere that will make you laugh and keep you on the edge of your seat.

"Tangle Tower" is a puzzling adventure game where players explore a creepy mansion to solve a murder mystery. Interrogate eccentric suspects, gather clues, and solve intricate puzzles to uncover the truth. With hand-drawn art and a witty script, this game offers a captivating and immersive experience.

Dinocop is a single-player adventure game featuring a hilarious, rich story about a lab-created dinosaur cop navigating complex sociopolitical issues between humans and dinosaurs. With masterful gameplay involving crime investigation tools and a detailed node system, it offers about 10 hours of engaging content, complemented by good graphics and music—though the game is notably bug-ridden.

In an alternate history Europe, you run “The Nightcap,” the last speakeasy where mixing drinks and uncovering secrets go hand in hand. As a detective bartender, you listen to diverse patrons—from wealthy dandies to crooked cops—and navigate their twisted schemes. Engage with 20 unique characters across five cases to save your bar and unravel a deep mystery.

"Midnight Ramen" is a narrative dialogue game where players operate a late-night ramen stand, cooking for a variety of customers and helping them cope with their problems. With intricate ramen-making mechanics and heavy themes such as death and loss, this game is reminiscent of titles like VA-11 Hall-A and Coffee Talk. Players must carefully combine broths, noodles, toppings, and seasonings to satisfy each customer's unique preferences.

Detective Grimoire is a puzzle-based detective game with a fully voiced and animated cast. Players explore beautiful digitally painted environments, interview suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the secret of a murder at a mythical creature tourist attraction. Indie Statik praises it for its focus on enjoyable gameplay and superior design compared to other crime games.