Games like Darkwood Detective
Looking for games like Darkwood Detective? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a fantasy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Paradise Killer, The Darkest Files or Kill The Clock.
1 View Game88%Game Brain Scoremusic, storygrinding, replayability95% User Score 4,353 reviewsCritic Score 81%30 reviews"Paradise Killer" is a first-person investigation game set on an island outside reality, where a rogue human civilization seeks to resurrect dead alien gods. When the Council responsible for this process is murdered and the island is destroyed, "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies is called upon to solve the crime and uncover the truth behind the chaotic events. Uncover the facts and ponder the nature of truth in this stylized, psychedelic murder mystery.
View Game2 View Game94%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storystability, optimization95% User Score 322 reviewsCritic Score 85%1 reviewsThe Darkest Files puts you in the shoes of Esther Katz, a young prosecutor tackling cold cases involving powerful former Nazis embedded in society. Navigate challenging interrogations and moral dilemmas as you seek justice against a backdrop of denial and silence. Every choice shapes your pursuit to uncover uncomfortable truths and confront a haunted past.
View Game3 View Game68%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaymusic95% User Score 22 reviewsIn "Kill The Clock," you play a framed detective in mid-1900s Europe, unraveling the mystery of your nemesis’s murder. Each looping playthrough reveals new killers and methods, blending investigation, interrogation, and mindreading to expose hidden truths. Can you solve the case before becoming the next victim?
View Game4 View GameIn this game, the player can take on the role of a detective tasked with solving an alleged murder case. By exploring rooms and participating in mini-games, the player must collect as many clues as possible within a limited time to aid in identifying the guilty person. This game project is the practical part of my bachelor's thesis. Presentation of the game (with spoilers):In the project, the pla…
View Game5 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, atmosphere94% User Score 178 reviewsCritic Score 90%2 reviewsMindcop is a single-player adventure game where you have 5 days to solve a murder mystery in Merrylin Crater Camp. Use your unique Mindcop abilities to explore suspects’ thoughts through real-time puzzle gameplay, make strategic time-based choices, and uncover hidden truths in a non-linear whodunnit with spectacular graphics, an excellent soundtrack, and a hilarious twist.
View Game6 View Game89%Game Brain Scoregameplay, storyoptimization, stability90% User Score 15,154 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews"Shadows of Doubt" is a detective stealth game set in a fully simulated neo-noir city where players must catch a serial killer. The game features a living, breathing metropolis with crime, gossip, and various characters to interact with. Players must use stealth, investigation, and interrogation techniques to gather evidence and solve the case.
View Game7 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygraphics, replayability100% User Score 33 reviewsControls Z - A button (Interact) X - B button (Cancel) Enter - Start (Pause) Inspector Waffles Early Days is a new game for Game boy color and PC, and it's the prequel of Inspector Waffles, the adventure/detective game released in 2021. This time, follow Waffles in his first days as a Inspector and prove to everyone that you are more than just a rookie. Find clues, report to your partner and so…
View Game8 View Game69%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaymusic, atmosphere100% User Score 20 reviewsStoryA grisly murder took place at the offices of Lilien Entertainment, home of famous VTuber "Kuripa," resulting in the death of its founder. The killer can only be one of the company's six employees. What's weird, though, is that multiple employees all claim to be Kuripa's real face, saying they were streaming at the time of the murder—which is, of course, impossible. As prosecutor Ju…
View Game9 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, grinding90% User Score 1,752 reviewsCritic Score 76%28 reviews"Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments" is a single-player, open world mystery game with an interesting plot and marvelous gameplay. As the famous detective, you must solve six varied cases, making moral choices that affect the game's outcome and your character's reputation. Featuring awesome graphics, stellar music, and a good atmosphere, the game is full of humor but can also have bugs.
View Game10 View Game72%Game Brain Scorehumor, storycharacter development, grinding72% User Score 170 reviewsIn "Detective Case and Clown Bot in: Murder in The Hotel Lisbon," players assume the roles of the detective and his robotic clown sidekick as they attempt to solve a murder mystery in a hotel. The duo must gather evidence, interview suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the death. With hand-drawn graphics and a witty script, this game offers a unique and humorous take on the classic point-and-click adventure genre.
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