Games like Death at Sycamore Hall

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 20,418 reviews

Critic Score 88%Based on 22 reviews

In this 1-bit first-person mystery game, a merchant ship called the Obra Dinn has appeared at a London harbor, years after being declared lost at sea. As an insurance adjuster, the player must examine the ship for clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return of the Obra Dinn.

【About This Story】 1998, Northeast China. Five years ago, Lyu Hansong’s father, a senior engineer, perished in what was ruled a "tragic car accident." But while sorting through his father’s old blueprints, Hansong stumbles upon a set of clandestine notes. They point toward a truth buried deep beneath the snow: his father was not a victim of fate, but a target of a meticulously orchestr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 黑土无归.

The Puppet's Casket is a 2D puzzle adventure set in a mysterious Victorian manor. Navigate among eerie marionettes, solve intricate puzzles, and gather clues to seize the artificial eye and uncover the truth behind the Thorn family's tragic downfall. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Puppet's Casket.

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.

Welcome to Alibi: The Dinner Party, an intriguing murder mystery Visual Novel that casts you as a Police Detective. Prepare to delve deep into what happened one fateful night at a luxurious villa, which lead to the death of the house owner and party host. Step into a world filled with intriguing clues, quirky characters, and a lighthearted yet captivating atmosphere. Features: Engaging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alibi: The Dinner Party.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

96% User Score Based on 54 reviews

Cyber Detective L solves Paradoxes—bizarre incidents by supernatural Demons—via the social media giant Parrotter. The Cyber Detective Squad, L and his Demon partner Nyasuteria, wield elite hacking and psychic powers to take on the final Paradox investigation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demons' Timeline.

Uncover secrets in Castelia! Find hidden objects, solve puzzles & stop a royal conspiracy in this enchanting feline adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enchanted Stories: PAWisoned Kingdom Collector's Edition.

Solve eerie puzzles and hidden object scenes in 1950s Salem, where legends kill and every choice draws you deeper into the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Salem: The Phantom Cab Collector's Edition.

Circular Fallacy is a card-based narrative puzzle game with 3D scene perspective switching. The story is set in an unknown space where you wake up, having forgotten why you came here, and begin your journey to find yourself... But as the story unfolds, the interwoven layers of time and space make the world increasingly elusive. Can you uncover your original self? Perspective switching bring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circular Fallacy.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

91% User Score Based on 187 reviews

Utter a Name is a challenging detective adventure with strong emphasis on atmosphere and investigation. Several disembodied souls linger in the premises of an old manor. The goal is to explore the vicinity for information, then deduce the identities of the souls and their murderers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utter a Name.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Controls 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inspector Waffles Early Days.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 256 reviews

Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir. Visit locations, interrogate suspects, search for clues, and eventually solve the case before the killer escapes - or you wind up dead yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Syndrome.

"A detective’s intuition alone cannot solve a case. Examine the scene carefully." Sanitecty is a 2D detective adventure set across various locations, from high-speed trains to hotels. Carefully investigate scenes and connect evidence to reveal the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanitecty.

Investigate a deadly conspiracy in Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator. Search for clues, sneak through dangerous locations, solve environmental puzzles, and make choices that shape the fate of a corrupt 1950s border city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator.

One zombie is a problem. Fifteen is a natural disaster. A top-down survival horror set in a small 1980s town: work the case on your detective board, scavenge, sneak, and shoot when there is nothing left to try. Twin Peaks and The X-Files, not Left 4 Dead. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DayOff: Moonriver incident.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Identify how every participant in the death game died, and submit your report. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Death Game Report.

《星珀庄园的花语》是一款横版2D的解谜游戏，少女意外发现了父亲留下的笔记本，踏入了荒废已久的星珀庄园，通过父亲笔记本上留下的线索，在机关密布的庄园里破解层层谜题，探寻父亲当年死亡的真相，以及揭开缠绕庄园百年的诅咒。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 星珀庄园的花语.

Hunt the truth behind the Rot and the awakening Blight. Explore a corrupted forest, solve magical puzzles, and uncover ancient lore hidden beneath roots, rituals, and shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter's Journey: Nightmare Hunting Collector's Edition.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

A hidden object mystery game. Help Thelma Fantastic find missing objects, discover important clues, and solve mysteries. All generated with randomization for endless fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thelma Fantastic.

Uncover impossible deaths in a hidden object adventure filled with myth, mystery, and puzzles. Explore eerie locations and face a legend rising from the deep! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Myths: Whisper of Depth Collector's Edition.

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.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Step into the dazzling streets of 1950s Salem, a city of towering lights and whispered spells, where glamour masks danger, and magic simmers beneath the surface of modernity. Dakota, the daughter of a Salem witch, returns to her hometown after receiving a mysterious letter about her mother’s death. Attacked by a shadowy figure, Dakota finds herself mortally wounded and trapped between the world of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Salem: Shadow of the Witch Collector's Edition.

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.

Grab a pencil and paper to write down what you need because no one is going to help you. You play the role of a detective who has been assigned a case. When you arrive at the crime scene, you find a hotel with several rooms. At that moment you will have to discover what has happened, but it will not be easy. The evidence is not visible, the residents have secrets and they do not want anyone to kn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETECTIVE - The Motel.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

In True Virus, you play the role of a mental hospital patient who has awoken in a world devastated by a deadly pandemic. Your job is to explore the psychiatric hospital and its surroundings in search of clues to find out what really happened. Featuring stylized graphics, "True Virus" creates a visually striking and atmospheric environment that enhances the sense of anxiety and trepida… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Virus.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Immerse yourself in a thrilling murder mystery at the Penby Inn! A luxurious hotel set in the endearing English countryside, Penby Inn is coming under a lot of fire (literally) from mind-boggling mishaps, ghoulish noises, rumours of hauntings and gruesome murder! To add to the confusion, the rich new owner Samuel Sage, who has conveniently inherited the hotel, is completely clueless about the ince… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn.

Mirages is a 3D narrative and horror game with folk stories. One night, seven brides headed to the Captain Mansion but strayed into a place full of ghosts - Regret City. Horror haunts the small town. Due to destiny, actors, warlords, and offspring of the town are drawn in. They are closer to truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirages.

Embark on an adventure with the young witch Blackberry! Blackberry the Witch Journey is a game about friendship, betrayal and explosive magic, of course! Down with gray and dull everyday life! You will be transported to the «Thorns Boarding School» - a school for special children-sorcerers. Blackberry is a young witch resigned to her fate, whose dark and mysterious past has locked her within the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackberry the Witch: Journey.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 2,335 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 14 reviews

A Detective Is Born If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 1,815 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 8 reviews

Aviary Attorney is an adventure game in the style of the Ace Attorney series. The player takes the role of a defence lawyer, and must investigate crimes and then defend their clients in court. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aviary Attorney.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

93% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective From The Crypt.

On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Butcher.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 1,666 reviews

Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane is a visual novel inspired by the Ace Attorney series. You play as a defense attorney who practices law in a world of fantasy and wizards. You must defend clients accused of various crimes committed using magic and use the rules of magic to prove them innocent. However, the system is corrupt to its core and manipulated by the aristocracy. Will you acquit you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

54% User Score Based on 79 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

A crime scene can tell a thousand stories. What's yours? Murder Mystery Machine is a provocative detective game powered by a procedural crime generator that can shock, surprise and challenge your ability to analyse the scene and put the pieces together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Mystery Machine.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

One mysterious death in the forsaken of God and man tiny peaceful kingdom… Was the King death-sick? Murdered by a conspirator? Cursed? Can you solve the mystery of his death without losing control over the kingdom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untale: King of Revinia.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 84 reviews

Roman, the wolf-kind detective plans to spend his Christmas vacation in his favorite tavern, but a murder case happened in the tavern put him to work again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roman's Christmas / 罗曼圣诞探案集.

The clouds are gathering, and an evil spirit threatens the delicate balance. Only you can protect the secrets of the Others and resist the forces of evil! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: The Carnival Begins Collector's Edition.

「Dorasyeoda」 takes place in the Joseon dynasty. Did I just say Joseon? Well, now it should be called the New Joseon! New Joseon, ruled by the one and only God, has Narin as their national religion. What had happened to Joseon? On a peaceful day on October 3rd in Joseon, the descendant of God made his appearance to the world. ‘As the Almighty takes care of our nation, all subjects must look up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorasyeoda.

This game consists of the best mini-games and item search scenes by DominiGames! A familiar face appears at the door of the Worlds’ Edge agency. You have previously provided him with invaluable assistance, but duty calls again. Franz is eager to atone for the mistake he made in the past and return the worlds’ stars he robbed. However, someone is not very happy about this turn of events, and now th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossroad of Worlds: Cursed Letters Collector's Edition.

Set in school life, “Who is the Criminal” is a text-based adventure game featuring comedian and inference elements. Teaching in school and titled “Logic Genius”, Bai Qing-Tian is forced to take care of a colleague’s younger sister and solve all sorts of campus pranks and mischiefs. With inquiring suspects and debating with “evildoers”, he gathers pieces of puzzles and reveals what truly happens in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 誰是犯案者 Who is the Criminal.

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.

Visual novel set in a rural horror setting. Take on the role of a city real estate appraiser stranded in a remote village with no phone service, no cars, and no escape. Read dialogues, make choices, and try to maintain your sanity before the local Tree decides you're for dinner tonight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual novel: The One from the Dark.

With only 5 minutes left until the deadline, the real nightmare has just begun.You play as Jian Xun, a 25-year-old scriptwriter drowning in deadline anxiety. Every time you wake up in your cramped, cyberpunk-style room, the piercing mechanical alarm clock is dead set at 11:55. This is not just high-pressure occupational anxiety; it's a life-and-death struggle for the dominance of consciousness. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFINITY DEADLINE.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

98% User Score Based on 525 reviews

The Red Pearls of Borneo is a detective mystery deduction game inspired by Type Help, Return of the Obra Dinn and The Case of the Golden Idol. You are a clairvoyant investigator in 1948 London, exploring the psychic echoes of a tragedy that occurred eight years prior on a remote plantation in Borneo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Pearls Of Borneo.

15%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

25% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A narrative deduction game where you uncover a dark maritime mystery by piecing together clues and hidden connections. Step into the role of a detective, reconstruct past events, identify those involved, and reveal the truth behind a series of grim incidents at sea. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOGBOOK: Beneath the Storm.

Forensic – M.E. Protocol is a detailed forensic investigation simulator where players take on the role of a medical examiner tasked with solving nine independent criminal cases. Each case presents a large, fully explorable crime scene filled with clues, hidden evidence, and multiple narrative threads to analyze. The game emphasizes slow, methodical investigation with no time limits, encouraging pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FORENSIC: M.E. Protocol.

「ギルド探求団へようこそ！」このゲームは、ギルドに登録された冒険者たちの情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。 過去1000日の『記録』を振り返りながら、本ギルドに登録された、 ・78人の冒険者 ・20隊のパーティ が現在どのような構成で、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で特定して暴きましょう！ あなたの頭脳と、かわいいアシスタントだけが頼りです。 それでは──良い旅を！ ゲーム実況・配信について 体験版・製品版ともに歓迎です！ 配信中のスーパーチャットなども大丈夫です。 基本的に、誹謗中傷や作品の世界観を壊すものでなければ、エピローグ以降も含めて全編OKです。 なお、本ゲームの実況・配信により生じたいかなる損害について、当開発チームは責任を負いません。 また、報告も不要ですが、もし可能なら「ゲームタイトル」と「ゲームのURL（このページ）」を、動画の… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ギルド探求団へようこそ！.