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92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

84% User Score Based on 17,875 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 7 reviews

Amid the post-war boom of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cole Phelps is an LAPD detective thrown headfirst into a city drowning in its own success. Corruption is rampant, the drug trade is exploding, and murder rates are at an all-time high. In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, racketeering conspiracies and brutal murders, ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to L.A. Noire.

GAZE IN SHADOWS is a narrative detective adventure. In Prohibition-era Ashford, PI Zack Brennan solves five deadly cases shrouded in greed and lies. Search crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and confront corruption with hard evidence. A murder can be closed... but who will put this city on trial? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAZE IN SHADOWS.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

99% User Score Based on 2,317 reviews

AN EPISODIC CYBERPUNK MURDER MYSTERY GAMEDownload "of the Devil" for Free to play the entirety of the fully-fleshed out prologue chapter: When Morgan finds herself assigned as Public Defender for the man the police say has shot six people through the heart, she'll need to leverage all her wits and the full force of her "unique insight" into the case to come out unscathed an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to of the Devil.

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.

Seven murders planned. Seven religious tableaus designed. One killer who calls himself the Messiah. You are the lead investigator on the most disturbing serial case your city has ever seen. A killer with surgical precision is staging victims as works of sacred art—and a cult of 500+ followers worships him online. Your only weapon? The contradictions witnesses can't hide. How It Works I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Interrogator: Messiah Hunt.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and everyone is woken up by signs of a MAGICAL ROBBERY! Players take on the role of Kabili as you tumble out of bed and work to solve your first ever mystery as a newly accredited arcane investigator.  Along the way, you'll meet your new investigative co-workers, question suspects, and search for evidence at the scene of the crime. Ultimately, you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Investigations.

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.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 53 reviews

There they stood all steeped in shame, another victim claimed in my name. The Murder Hotel is an interactive Murder Mystery Adventure with a huge twist: A scissors wielding demon is the murderer and you have to blame one of the human guests, forging a plausible theory how they could have done it. Feel free to call me Gastfenger. I'm the demonic hotelier, at your service. Oh, you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Murder Hotel.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trick: Double Blind.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 1,363 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 9 reviews

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 16,710 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 15 reviews

Danganronpa arrives on Nintendo Switch to celebrate its 10th anniversary! Danganronpa 10th Anniversary Release: Part 1! This Anniversary edition comes with a gallery feature that allows you to view event illustrations, scenes, and listen to voiced dialogue! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story centers around the ill-fated Shijima family, who have experienced a chain of inexplicable deaths in their family over the past century. Players will take on the role of mystery novelist, Haruka Kagami and use their powers of deductions to uncover the truth behind four murder cases that have taken place in the Shijima household over the last one hundred years. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 2,586 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. Will you follow your moral compass, or will you apply the letter of the law? The great freedom of action in Crimes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 2,609 reviews

Freya Fellow had been murdered... by an unfinished painting?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangle Tower.

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.

An ‘Ace Detective.’ A rookie who’s way too energetic. And somewhere out there... someone who sells perfect murders for a fee. Aaron Drake has a near-perfect clearance rate, a title he didn't ask for, and as of today — a new partner/mentee. Robin Watson passed the detective exam with the top score and has decided that means she's ready for anything. …She is NOT ready for anything. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aaron Drake: Ace Detective.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

StoryA 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Real Face of a VTuber.

-Introduction-Brain Hackers is a deduction and puzzle VR game. You take on the role of a “brain hacker” detective who is skilled at hacking into the human brain to solve complex crimes. You are about to hack into an airship crash survivor's brain and probe into his memories in order to uncover the horrible truth behind the incident.-About this game-–– Hello, detective. I'm your assistant Kate. To … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 芒果TV《大侦探》官方授权VR游戏：超脑侦探(潜入篇)-上篇-.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 5,302 reviews

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open, in a narrative mystery adventure where nothing is quite as it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 80 reviews

'LumineNight' is a mystery adventure game set in the city of Summerset, USA, in the 1950s. You can play as Detective Kelvin Foster and his only daughter, self-proclaimed Detective Selen Foster, to unravel the secrets of a series of unresolved murders over a decade. Players need to investigate, solve puzzles and codes, infiltrate, interrogate, and deduce the truth, all based on the following fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LumineNight.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 2,590 reviews

Solve puzzles, collect clues, explore the swamp, interrogate suspects... and uncover the mystery! Detective Grimoire is a charming and mysterious adventure, featuring a variety of strange and unique interactions with the bizarre residents of the swamp, a compelling and challenging murder mystery to solve, and an original award nominated soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Grimoire.

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.

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.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

53% User Score Based on 281 reviews

Vaudeville is a detective game in which the player plays the role of Detective Martini, a private detective who has come to the city of Vaudeville to solve the mystery of the murders of three people. Vaudeville is an experimental whodunit game based on the latest AI technologies. A tale of murder, suspense and absurdity that unfolds as you play, and you are the protagonist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaudeville.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

97% User Score Based on 98 reviews

The chart-topping indie hit Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once! This game replaces the earlier episodic releases and is a collected version of Chapters 1-3 of the "N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 632 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

"A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamplight City.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 550 reviews

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun. Jump into Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, the exciting four-part series that bri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 860 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,954 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

When spookiness strikes a luxury campsite, the one and only Duck Detective is summoned to quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

86% User Score Based on 710 reviews

Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Trapped on a space station with a ruthless killer, Edward Locke must solve this mystery, or it will be his last. In this strange place, filled with even stranger people, Edward will discover more about himself than he ever could have imagined. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder On Space Station 52.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

In the small idyllic town of Wolf Peak, the murder of a young women called Ruth Choi, shocked the community in 1991. Two detectives were put onto the case and managed to whittle it down to 6 suspects. However, the detectives were never able to close the case due to insufficient evidence. Years have passed and now you have been brought into Wolf Peak to solve this case. Through the passage of time… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf Peak: The Case of Ruth Choi.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 431 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

66% User Score Based on 428 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 4 reviews

Scene Investigators is a deductive reasoning game for fans of the "true crime" genre. Step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, analyze possible motives behind the crimes, and uncover what truly happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scene Investigators.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

91% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MMM: Murder Most Misfortunate.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

97% User Score Based on 207 reviews

Midnight, September 5th, 1997. The reclusive Detective Lambda and the Daemon of Records, Biblios, are the 7th and final pair of contestants in the 93rd Daemon Masquerade. Charged with uncovering the names and Daemonic powers of the other six competitors, they have only 7 days to unmask their opponents, or else they will be erased from existence. To make matters worse, it seems their adversaries ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAEMON MASQUERADE.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

63% User Score Based on 593 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?.

Mystery adventure game set one year after the war, following the journey of a war-veteran detective Ciella and her assistant Ricky in the industrial city of Actain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ciella's Casebook.

A judge's body is discovered with a clean cut across his jugular, setting the stage for an intense puzzle of motives and clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition.

Detective Butler and the King of Hearts is a linear murder mystery visual novel, with emphasis on a fast-paced, character-driven narrative. The story is divided into 15+ chapters, each with its own mystery, while at the same time asking you to piece together a deeper mystery that spans across all chapters. No prior knowledge of the Detective Butler storyline is required to enjoy the game. Esti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Butler and the King of Hearts.

"Sparkle Milla: Eight Genetic Abnormalities and a Blood Ghost" is a deduction game where you collect evidence from a murder scene to find the killer. However, unlike ordinary cases, the characters have special abilities. Your guesses won't be as straightforward as they seem. Together with the game's protagonist, let's do our best to solve the case and find the culprit. The first 40 minu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparkle Milla: Eight Genetic Abnormalities and a Blood Ghost.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Mini Murder Mysteries is a cozy investigative deduction game made for fans of head-scratching whodunits.Become a detective and get to work solving nine distinct, self-contained crime scene conundrums. To progress, you'll need to scour the evidence, analyze witness statements, collect relevant keywords, and make smart deductions. Solve a series of twisty, tricksy murder mysteries. Examine… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mini Murder Mysteries.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

95% User Score Based on 466 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Files.

Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective: The Test.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Peek into the sins and memories of five personalities through surveillance cameras. This is an immersive, mystery adventure game that unravels the thoughts of the dark past that lie dormant inside Sofia, a suspect in the murder of a presidential candidate, and uncovers the truth behind the crime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sofia in Exchange for Lies.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 15,154 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Shadows of Doubt is a detective stealth game set in a fully-simulated neo-noir metropolis. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and it’s up to you to catch them by any means necessary, with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Doubt.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Friendly Reminder: 1.The gaming progress record from the Demo cannot be synchronized to the official game. 2.The story content in 4K DLC is identical to the base version, the only difference is image quality . Please download according to your actual needs. About This GameIf you had the power to change the past, what would you most want to do? … There are many imperfect things in this world.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time.