Games like Crooked Relations

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

87% User Score Based on 250 reviews

Quotes"I loved every minute of the demo" Lucas Pope, Return of the Obra Dinn "Delivers layers of clever puzzles and satisfying reveals all the way through to the end" Jeremy Johnston, The Roottrees are Dead “Roottrees fans will really enjoy sleuthing in The Ratline” EvilTrout, The Roottrees are Dead.  “If you love the Golden Idol games, you'll love the Ratline” Will Acker… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ratline.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

79% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game, offering a fresh twist on Agatha Christie’s famous story. Set in the lively 1970s, play as Hercule Poirot and detective Jane Royce as they solve two connected mysteries. Dive into a journey filled with intrigue, deception, and unexpected revelations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

86% User Score Based on 190 reviews

Neyyah is a first-person point-and-click adventure game from Defy Reality Entertainment. You are thrown into a strange secretive world called Neyyah. Use careful observation and logic to uncover the mysteries entwined within Neyyah's peculiar landscapes and bizarre cultures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neyyah.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

91% User Score Based on 133 reviews

Sid Meier's Covert Action - A Techno-Thriller From the Case Files of Max Remington. In the 1990's our national nightmares are haunted by wild-eyed political extremists, greedy and ruthless drug lords, and lunatic military dictators. For too long we have felt powerless to stop them. But now, award-winning game designer Sid Meier takes us around the globe with super-spy Max Remington to challenge t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sid Meier's Covert Action.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

84% User Score Based on 265 reviews

Set in the glitzy world of Hollywood in the late '70s, Confidential Killings have you investigate a series of gruesome murders that seem connected. There are rumours about a mysterious cult behind them...  Explore the crime scenes, use your detective skills to deduce what's going on! Wishlist on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2797960/Confidential_Killings On some browsers you may ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Confidential Killings.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

95% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Explore the ruins of an ancient city. Solve puzzles to unlock new paths, abilities, and forgotten lore. Read the lost stories you uncover to gain insight into a tangled web of mysteries. Using only your wits and your trusty torch to guide you, you must find a way to return light to a starless sky. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Glorious Artahk.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

77% User Score Based on 212 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Erin Myers was a cop. Now she's dead. But how did she die? And why did she die? Find out, as you step back in time, and play through some of the most important moments of her life. Uncover her fears, her desires, and her darkest secrets. In the end, you can't save her. But maybe, just maybe, you can understand her. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Death of Erin Myers.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

93% User Score Based on 516 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

A beautifully pixelated point-and-click thriller set in ancient China where you play as the legendary detective Di Renjie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 166 reviews

Thread Your Way Through a Maze of Deceit in this Epic Greek Drama! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Labyrinth of Lies.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Stonewall Penitentiary is an indie murder mystery adventure that is presented in the visual style of graphic novels. It pays tribute to Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None and horror thrillers like Scream and Saw. Discover why you and six others were kidnapped by an unknown captor as you search an eerie prison and solve mind-bending puzzles to determine "whodunit!" Will you survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewall Penitentiary.

You are a Brainjacker, a merc for hire that uses implants on kidnapped Wageslaves to accomplish your mission.You’re new though, you still have to use the public domain Brainjacking hardware.So you’ll have some company in there... Brainjackers in the Wageslave is a competitive mini tabletop role-playing game meant for 3+ players. Players create simple characters and have randomly selected missions … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brainjackers in the Wageslave.

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.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

UPDATE!!! Thank you to everyone who played the first demo, it was updated and now includes the whole of chapter 1. Happy Early Release. You can buy the game here: Apple Store and Steam and Google Play Store Please note that this game on Itchio is just a free demo to give you a taste of the game, it's the prologue and the full chapter 1, and the game is entirely text-based with no graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insert Rich Family Name.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

96% User Score Based on 436 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Chicken Police is an "Animal Noir Adventure Game", set in the fictional world of the Wilderness, featuring a gripping, dark story, mature themes and a unique sense of humor. The game has classic point & click elements, mixed with visual novel style dialogue-heavy storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Police.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

88% User Score Based on 205 reviews

Your first day as a police clerk... unveils a tapestry of mysteries! You play as Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, as she finds out the truth behind a series of suspicious crimes. Work with the eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift as you investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and discover the secrets hidden among the paper trails.Five int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Perjury.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Story: Sunday, September 12, 2010. When a dead body is found at the Kaseki Residence, once home to a world-renowned paleontologist, rookie officers Keiichi Genba, Himatsu Mizu, Rei Shirayuki and Dr. Shinketsu Kikai are tasked with investigating the scene. Not only do they need to uncover the identity of the victim and reconstruct the events leading up to his untimely death… ...they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GENBA no Kizuna.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

97% User Score Based on 4,311 reviews

The year is 1998. A private jet belonging to the Roottree Corporation has crashed. On it were the Roottree Sisters and their parents. Combined, they were worth over a billion dollars. Now, due to the eccentricities of their great-great-grandfather Elias, their money must be redistributed to the rest of the family. But who's actually a BLOOD RELATIVE? That's where you come in. Armed only with t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Roottrees are Dead.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

79% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Root Letter: Last Answer implements a live-action “Drama Mode” that faithfully reproduces every location and character that appears in the game with a cast of 90 actors. By realistically reproducing the beautiful scenery of Shimane Prefecture and the people that live there, the human drama story of Root Letter that depicts the youthful regrets everyone holds and those trying to overcome them can b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Root Letter Last Answer.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 3,274 reviews

The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

90% User Score Based on 1,752 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.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

79% User Score Based on 638 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 9 reviews

Goetia is a point-and-click adventure game – and, as in any adventure game, you’ll be seeking out clues, finding objects, and figuring out how to use or combine them in order to progress through the different areas, puzzles and encounters. However, there is one major difference compared to other adventure games that you might be used to. In Goetia, you play the part of Abigail, the ghost of a youn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goetia.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Uncover the lives, losses, and stories of two musicians from opposite sides of the tracks as they become superstars, fall in love and fall apart in this 90s narrative puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riley & Rochelle.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 194 reviews

PLAY CASES 1 & 2 FOR FREE TODAY!STREAMING ALLOWED FOR ALL CASES IN THE MAIN GAME! Staffer Case is a new sort of mystery game, asking players to find clues, arrange them into documents, and point out the contradictions between them to solve a series of murders. The game is set in a fictional version of London in the 1960s where 10% of all residents have some sort of supernatural ability. In this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Help Alice find some answers as she joins a unique bunch of scientists, oddballs and theorists at a remote hilltop research facility to investigate some puzzling stone carvings. A single player puzzle/platform game about science and curiosity presented in a modern pixel art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Moonstone Equation.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Black River is a Survival-Horror RPG worth 3-5 hours of intense gameplay where you ultimately have to turn the table on those who want to harm you. It is not about escaping the village of Black River, it's about putting an end to its misery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black River.

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.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

74% User Score Based on 506 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot: The First Cases.

Frame 352 is a solo photo journaling RPG where players collect photographic evidence of a cryptid in their region. Play involves walking (or skateboarding, wheelchairing, bicycling, rollerblading, canoeing, swimming, driving, or moving in a some way), taking photographs, and note taking, in response to the games central mechanic - a coin pull divination system. Frame 352 is a printable 1 page fol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frame 352.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Murder Mysteries.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Fall down further. Find them where they have always been. Help them remember. Explore multiple worlds, solve mysteries, and set your retail-hardened will against a mysterious cosmic force in the second installment of the beloved videohole series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VideoHole: Episode II.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Detective Worden is a narrative-driven word puzzle game set in a noir world, inspired by Wordle and classic detective fiction. Each word brings you one step closer to the truth. A mysterious informant sends you cryptic clues in the form of single words. Through deduction, pattern recognition, and a touch of intuition, you'll sift through layers of language to piece together the full picture. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Worden.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

When a pair of strangers arrive at his home late one night, Detective Noxley reluctantly emerges from his self-imposed exile. What he uncovers next will put him at the center of a conflict that will change the future of his entire nation. Solve the case and save the day as Sevyn Noxley, a private investigator living in a fantastical world of anthropomorphic animals. Help the citizens of the cap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 7 reviews

Lose yourself in the mystery of "Phoenix Springs", a modern point-and-click set in a striking neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phoenix Springs.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

94% User Score Based on 358 reviews

Ever since a young woman died in an accident at the White Oak Inn, strange things have been happening there. Now, her spirit roams the inn, and an employee is receiving threatening letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? You, as Alex Hill, are on the case. Follow Alex in her story as she cracks the case! Solve puzzles and find clues in an haunted inn. Explore and interact with the environm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

90% User Score Based on 92 reviews

GAME Rauniot is an isometric post-apocalyptic point and click adventure game full of intriguing puzzles with classical gameplay elements. Story takes place in beautiful and detailed scenary of Northern Finland. STORY In the year 1975 a massive natural disaster pushed the civilization over the edge. Riots, massive conflicts and wars occurred. Homo homini lupus. Main continents were drowned by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rauniot.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Enter the shadowy streets of mid-1900s Europe as a vengeful protagonist, only to find your nemesis slain by another's hand. Framed for a crime you didn't commit, unravel the mystery of your enemy's demise while navigating a web of deceit and betrayal. With each playthrough, discover new killers and methods, all while racing to clear your name. Will you solve the case, or become the next vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Clock.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 380 reviews

Experience a fresh take on the classic crime-solving board game. Step into new mysteries and use your skills of deduction to find out who? With what weapon? Where? Join fellow detectives all over the world. Gather crucial evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve the original murder mystery.Follow your suspects through the iconic Tudor Mansion, unlocking their motives and alibis as you go. Play by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue/Cluedo.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

52% User Score Based on 134 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Hercule Poirot is back in a brand-new adventure, set in the heart of London. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

86% User Score Based on 157 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 4 reviews

An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island´s tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley´s fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost on the Shore.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics

73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

In the wake of the death of his grandfather, Saburo Jinguji heads to the United States to uncover the truth in this unique mystery adventure game from Arc System Works and Neilo Inc. Utilizing a new 360 degree investigation mode, Daedalus: The Awakening of Golden Jazz blends true detective work like interrogations and clue-finding with unique storytelling elements to deliver a thrilling murder mys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daedalus: The Awakening of Golden Jazz.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 108 reviews

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME TODAY About the GameDay 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 guid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinatown Detective Agency: Day One.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 581 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Threads.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 450 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 6 reviews

Mainlining is a new take on the traditional point and click adventure. The entire game takes place on the simulated desktop of the protagonist's computer. Assuming the role of an MI7 agent, the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainlining.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, emotional

67% User Score Based on 329 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 6 reviews

On a camping trip during the last days of autumn, your sister disappears in the middle of the night. Lake Ridden is a horror mystery where you’ll uncover dark secrets of the past trying to bring her home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lake Ridden.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

93% User Score Based on 486 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

"The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion -- in order to untangle the dark truth at its heart." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Invisible Hours.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 760 reviews

The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

73% User Score Based on 192 reviews

​Moonrise Fall is an atmospheric puzzle game about a boy who finds himself lost in a supernatural forest after losing both parents in a car crash. Armed with a clue filled journal, a camera, and a lantern he must unravel the mysteries of the forest and photograph the strange creatures that reside there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moonrise Fall.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

73% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Trawl is a first person experiential game of discovery and creativity. First you must figure out how to operate the various parts of the boat, manipulating the wheel, throttle and the net. Then, trawl the sea to recover discover what secrets are hidden in its depths and record your findings on your typewriter. The sea has many stories to tell, and will reward multiple voyages. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trawl.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

71% User Score Based on 87 reviews

Three men once manned the lighthouse on Fetch Rock, but they vanished without trace on New Year, 1900. No-one knows what really happened to those three poor souls, and no-one is brave enough to stay in the lighthouse, alone, after dark. Except you...travel to Fetch Rock Island, and discover what really happened...‘Fetch’ is the old English word for ‘ghost’; The old lighthouse is built upon somethi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall 2: Lights Out.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

94% User Score Based on 248 reviews

You play as the Professor, on a mission to find the sunken city of Houston. Things have been getting worse for the few surviving colonies of Earth as their resources dwindle and a corrupting algae bloom threatens all that remains. For years you've been systematically exploring the wastes without any sign of the ruins. Your main companions on your mission are ARORA, an AI who's been humanity's guid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Some Distant Memory.