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Games like Detective X

Looking for games like Detective X? Here are top role playing recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lockheart Indigo, What?! or Legends of Celestite RPG: The All Bearer.

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  1. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Lockheart Indigo is an 8-bit psychological thriller. A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lockheart Indigo.

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  2. The moon shines as the midnight wind blows through the half-opened window. A stern figure sits in a brown leather chair and lights up a cigar. A rustle of newspaper and a gleam in the figure's eye... A new case has presented itself, and it's detective is ready. Patty "Pat" Irvin sweeps out of his chair and collects his things. His thirst for solving crime is about to be sated. What i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What?!.

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  3. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Fate intertwines two factions, setting the stage for an epic showdown of power. A new saga of heroes must unite to confront their intertwined pasts and a tumultuous present, as an unstoppable supervillain rises from the underworld, intent on claiming dominion over all celestites/yokai souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Celestite RPG: The All Bearer.

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  4. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 30 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 5 reviews

    Pecaminosa is a Police Action RPG, based on a Film Noir concept with a Pixel Art aesthetic. As John Souza – a former detective succumbed to the pleasures of alcohol and flesh – you will explore the city and its environs, as well as chase and fight ordinary thieves, smart criminals, and even some forces of… the occult. Pecaminosa is a dark and gambling city that smells of death, sex, and gunpowder… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pecaminosa.

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  5. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 708 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 24 reviews

    Social Media: Steam | Discord | Twitter | Facebook Gamedec is a single-player non-combat cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamedec.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,742 reviews

    A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed.

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  7. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonCode.

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  8. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    Explore an infinite, procedurally generated labyrinth. Discover a world packed with puzzles, enemies, bosses, and treasure. Join forces with fellow heroes to hunt down the gods, or strike out alone and be the first to discover uncharted territory. Become Mythic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythic Origins.

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  9. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Follow a new set of events involving Pegasus-5 crew with them being stuck in a city under curfew after a terrorist attack and getting entangled in a massive conspiracy. Stick close to your allies, build romantic relations, and make important choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pegasus: Broken Wings.

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  10. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    74% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    An adventurous point-and-click game with a funny plot. This thrilling game features over 3,000 hand-illustrated animation frames with cartoon cinematics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just Take Your Left.

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  11. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Inspired by classic point-and-click adventure games of the past, Who Stole My Beard is a casual game suitable for all ages! Your beard has been stolen! You and your loyal dog Leo must investigate the people and places of Beardsville to solve the crime. Uncover conspiracies, find new beards, and don't forget to pick up the groceries in this charming town of bearded intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Stole My Beard?.

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  12. 60%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 4,205 reviews

    "You're not prepared to deal with the truth...are you?" A mysterious golden letter is sent to a select number of people... Its contents are unknown. [Media 18012000] Project Kat is a short,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Kat.

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  13. "Fried Chicken Nuggets and Angels" is a text based adventure game with the theme of a detective story. The story takes place in a fictional Japanese town of S City. The killer "Rooster" who killed six innocent girls has committed a new crime. Fortunately, at the scene of the seventh homicide, the police found important clues pointing to the murderer...Game Play・Explore and coll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 炸鸡块与天使.

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  14. A sci-fi adventure, that keeps you in suspense, but yet hilarious If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reality Incognita.

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  15. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    A story about one lucky bastard, insatiable sisters, and a whole lot of bad decisions that taste way too good. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRESHIE SISTERS.

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  16. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    91% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Solve the craziest case of your detective career by finding clues, battling zombie-like creatures and hair-raising bosses. Solve mind-challenging puzzles and explore a story of twists and turns. Opt for classic survival horror fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder. In this heart-pounding horror mystery puzzle game, you'll dive headfirst into a world of horror and intrigue, stepping into the twisted m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connection: The Nightmare Within.

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  18. 《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.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,336 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 17 reviews

    A genre-bending RPG inspired by the classic Paper Mario games! When a greedy megacorp from the real world starts taking over fairytales for their cheap labor, a newly-hired storybook hero must climb the corporate ladder, rally together other disgruntled employees, and fight back! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Ever After.

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  20. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Hello There Detectives... I'd give you a long convoluted backstory... but it's simple. We got a Murder Mystery on our hands, and one question: What was he running from? Who, or what, stopped him? Did the chicken really come before the egg? If so... How?! Okay, maybe there's more than one question... But Detective Cox needs answers like a walrus needs a vacation (a lot) And he needs YOUR help! Solv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Stone Unturned.

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  21. Slither Link Plus is a type of mathematical logic puzzle composed of a grid and numbers placed inside it. Based on the numerical clues, players must draw a single, continuous, closed loop along the edges of the grid. ️ Rules: On a grid of dots, connect adjacent dots with directional lines to form a closed loop. A number in a cell indicates how many of its surrounding edges should be part of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slither Link Plus.

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  22. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Recall: Empty wishes is a story-driven game based in Taiwan. The story centers around the desires and memories shared by a brother-sister pair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall: Empty wishes.

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  23. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    (GAME TECH DEMO) APPROX.PLAYTIME: 7.5 Hours Embark on a weird and wonderful, emotionally charged adventure! As a human who's mysteriously woken up in a world known as Depcrid, which is full of sanity-hungry monsters named Depkins, it's up to you to make new friends and find a way home. Experience an RPG that hearkens back to the golden age of role playing games, and unravel the dark truth about … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROKEN: Shards of Vengeance (TECH DEMO).

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  24. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    50% User Score Based on 50 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this fast-paced cyberpunk adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Blood.

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  25. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    (GAME TECH DEMO) APPROX.PLAYTIME: 7.5 Hours Embark on a weird and wonderful, emotionally charged adventure! As a human who's mysteriously woken up in a world known as Depcrid, which is full of sanity-hungry monsters named Depkins, it's up to you to make new friends and find a way home. Experience an RPG that hearkens back to the golden age of role playing games, and unravel the dark truth about … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROKEN: Shards of Vengeance (TECH DEMO).

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  26. "Blossom" is an immersive case-solving game. Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise... As a junior student at Qilin Normal Univers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 子归 - Blossom.

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  27. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    (GAME TECH DEMO) APPROX.PLAYTIME: 7.5 Hours Embark on a weird and wonderful, emotionally charged adventure! As a human who's mysteriously woken up in a world known as Depcrid, which is full of sanity-hungry monsters named Depkins, it's up to you to make new friends and find a way home. Experience an RPG that hearkens back to the golden age of role playing games, and unravel the dark truth about … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROKEN: Shards of Vengeance (TECH DEMO).

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  28. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Pixel Noir combines classic RPG gameplay with a noir detective story. The game is currently in limbo after failing to meet its Kickstarter goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Noir.

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  31. Join Joseph and Angeli on a musical journey filled with quirky characters and perilous paths to uncover the depths of Melody Memorial! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Melody Memorial.

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  32. If you are a fan of the Resident Evil series and pixel art graphics, this is your game: Desolate City: Last Show.STORYIt's the final concert of his tour. Don Aitor is on stage, killing it. Suddenly, people start acting strangely, and chaos ensues. Now he must survive the horror and uncover the consequences of the strange virus that is threatening the pixelated city of Gray Bay. This video game ser… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desolate City: Last Show.

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  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    (GAME TECH DEMO) APPROX.PLAYTIME: 7.5 Hours Embark on a weird and wonderful, emotionally charged adventure! As a human who's mysteriously woken up in a world known as Depcrid, which is full of sanity-hungry monsters named Depkins, it's up to you to make new friends and find a way home. Experience an RPG that hearkens back to the golden age of role playing games, and unravel the dark truth about th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROKEN: Shards of Vengeance (TECH DEMO).

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  35. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    A detective story set in a jazzy robot world. Solve mysterious robot crimes by solving puzzles and interacting with a bunch of funny yet fairly incompetent Police bots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr.Hack Jack: Robot Detective.

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  36. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 92 reviews
    Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

    Try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

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  37. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 459 reviews

    Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is real and what isn’t. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1.

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  38. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 726 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    Tales of the Neon Sea is a retro-styled pixel-art adventure, developed by Palm Pioneer and published by Zodiac Interactive. [Media 2154696] Set in a fully realized cyberpunk cityscape where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Neon Sea.

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  40. 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.

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  41. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Play as a college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happening right beside him! A visual novel that involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and, of course, adventures! English version is available now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Fei Duanmu.

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  42. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    99% User Score Based on 3,378 reviews

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Kat: Paper Lily Prologue.

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    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    A funny Manga-style detective game about two detectives who use supernatural powers to solve murder mysteries that are too difficult for the police to handle alone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seance.

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  44. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    85% User Score Based on 1,026 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Heart of the Forest throws you deep into a primeval wilderness in the center of modern Europe. It's where the protectors of nature wage their ancient, never-ending war against the forces of destruction. Visit real-world places of mystery and power. Explore local legends and traditions. Discover the fascinating world and history of the Polish-Belarusian borderlands. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Werewolf: The Apocalypse — Heart of the Forest.

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  45. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Murder Is Game Over is a pixel art point-and-click murder mystery involving the untimely death of a famous game designer. You and your trusty companion are on the case! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 144 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Magister is a murder-mystery card-battler RPG. Build and customise your deck to fight in battles, or use 'Tactical Diplomacy' to pacify those who stand in your way. Gather clues and discover motives as you investigate the death of your predecessor and unmask the guilty culprit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Magister.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 338 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

    Richard & Alice is a riveting mystery story about family, desperation and the weather – all set to the beat of an indie adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Richard & Alice.

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  48. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 330 reviews

    An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Mysteria.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed: Dynasty.

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  50. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    95% User Score Based on 4,710 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    "Contradiction is an interactive crime drama game that uses live-action video for the entirety of the game play. It’s a brand new take on the concept of an interactive movie and brings the genre to a whole new level of playability. Contradiction plays as smoothly as a 3D graphic game. You can wander freely around the game environment, collecting evidence and witnessing constantly changing events.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contradiction: Spot The Liar.

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