Games like Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine
Looking for games like Department 42: The Mystery of the Nine? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring, Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres or 1 Moment Of Time: Silentville.
1 View Game53%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, stability53% User Score 542 reviewsIn "Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring", players assume the roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, investigating a series of murders in Victorian London. With over 40 witnesses to question, 250 clues to uncover, and 25 hours of gameplay, the game offers a challenging and immersive experience as players work to solve the baffling case. Along the way, they'll encounter familiar characters from the novels and explore a beautifully detailed 3D reproduction of Victorian London.
View Game2 View Game60%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, atmosphere60% User Score 115 reviewsIn "Time Mysteries 2: The Ancient Spectres," a young governess named Ester discovers her family's time-traveling legacy when she inherits a haunted mansion in London. As she explores the mansion and uncovers her family's secrets, she finds a mysterious object that leads her on an exciting journey through time. With stunning visuals and unique puzzles, this hidden object adventure game offers a fascinating and immersive experience.
View Game3 View Game73%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding73% User Score 444 reviews"1 Moment of Time: Silentville" is a hidden object adventure game set in a mysterious, abandoned town. The player takes on the role of a journalist investigating the town's strange disappearance, uncovering secrets and solving puzzles along the way. With a focus on exploration and story, the game offers a unique and immersive experience.
View Game4 View Game35%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygraphics, grinding35% User Score 294 reviews"Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet" is a single-player point-and-click mystery game set in 1896 London. You play as Holmes and Watson, investigating a painter's murder found inside a unique Persian carpet. Explore crime scenes, interview suspects, and analyze evidence to solve the mystery and unravel the carpet's significance. While having a good story, be prepared for some grinding elements during gameplay.
View Game5 View Game60%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, grinding60% User Score 241 reviews"Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond" is a thrilling hidden object puzzle adventure game set in 1930s America. Investigate the mysterious death of your mentor and uncover horrifying experiments, while facing an ancient evil from another world. As protagonist Dawn Harlock, unearth secrets of a gloomy mansion and reveal the mystery of a grotesque experiment, all while discovering your own mysterious past.
View Game6 View Game74%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, grinding74% User Score 1,232 reviewsIn Frankenstein Master of Death, players explore a gothic world while controlling the legendary monster. Solve puzzles, gain new abilities, and make moral choices that affect the story's outcome. Confront characters from the original novel and learn the true meaning of being alive in this engaging adventure game.
View Game7 View Game64%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsmusic, grinding64% User Score 466 reviewsIn Hope Lake, explore a once-abandoned boarding school where a maniac has begun abducting female students. Uncover the truth by visiting 48 locations, solving 26 unique mini-games, and utilising an interactive map and flashlight. The game offers two difficulty levels.
View Game8 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, replayability84% User Score 224 reviews"Haunted Past: Realm of Ghosts" is a hidden object puzzle adventure game filled with chilling encounters and spooky locales. As paranormal investigator Emily Sutton, you must explore a haunted mansion to uncover its dark secrets and lay the ghosts to rest. Solve intricate puzzles, find hidden objects, and delve into the mansion's eerie past in this gripping supernatural journey.
View Game9 View Game47%Game Brain Scoregraphics, musicstory, stability47% User Score 146 reviewsIn "Amulet of Dreams," you are Aiden, a loyal friend determined to cure Alison's mysterious illness. Traverse 7 locations, solve 16 puzzles, and unlock the secret between reality's edges to defeat the Mage and save the world. With an intriguing storyline, original soundtrack, and atmospheric magic, immerse in a journey of mystery and discovery.
View Game10 View Game66%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaymusic, stability66% User Score 104 reviews"Contract With The Devil" is a strategy game that tasks players with building and managing a cursed village. The game features different levels of devil contracts, each with increasing rewards and challenges. Players must balance the benefits of the devil's aid with the cost to their villagers' souls. Failure to manage the village properly may result in its downfall and the permanent loss of the players' progress.
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