Games like Detective Herring and the Unorthodox Murder Case
Looking for games like Detective Herring and the Unorthodox Murder Case? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Case Files: Behind Closed Doors, Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn or The Sleeping Sickness.
1 View Game80%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsstory, replayability92% User Score 38 reviewsAn abusive boyfriend is killed, and you must decide which of four suspects is guilty. Sort through suspect interviews, home security footage, crime scene photos and more. Find contradictions and discern truth from lies. Think critically as the fate of one suspect lies in your hands. Use every tool at your disposal to ensure that justice is served. FEATURES Observe suspects. Sort through evid…
View Game2 View Game58%Game Brain Scorestory, musicatmosphere, graphics88% User Score 17 reviewsImmerse 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…
View Game3 View GameGreta Tanner died in her sleep last night. The doctors don’t know what to think. Sure, Greta was old, but not old enough to die without an apparent cause. She didn’t take pills, had no medical problems, and had no recent surgeries. Winter creeps into the small town of Trenton, Alaska. The roads are blocked with snow, and the wind carries an icy dagger. Dr. Grayson, the town’s new resident docto…
View Game4 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheremusic82% User Score 44 reviews"Fragments" is a single-player mystery adventure game, where you play as Evan, a young man trying to uncover the truth about a serious crime he may have committed. With two detectives closing in, you must navigate through Evan's traumatic memories, making decisions that will affect the outcome of the story. The game features a chilling original soundtrack and two possible endings, making for a unique and suspenseful experience.
View Game5 View Game64%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstory, grinding64% User Score 256 reviews"Noir Syndrome" is a procedurally generated detective murder-mystery game with a new story each time, featuring pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack. Players must visit locations, interrogate suspects, search for clues, and solve the case before the killer escapes or they meet their own demise. With permanent choices, a notebook for collecting clues, and a ticking countdown, every action counts in this unique investigation.
View Game6 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, graphics83% User Score 359 reviewsCritic Score 72%10 reviewsIn "The Shapeshifting Detective," you play as a supernatural detective who can shapeshift into other characters to unlock secrets and private encounters. You must solve the murder of Dorota Shaw by investigating three tarot readers with the ability to predict or commit murder. With over 1600 video responses and a randomly chosen murderer at the start of the game, you must shapeshift to investigate and manipulate relationships to solve the murder.
View Game7 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability86% User Score 2,560 reviewsCritic Score 75%24 reviewsIn "Nobody Wants to Die," play as Detective James Karra in a futuristic, alternate New York City of 2329, where immortality is a luxury for the wealthy. As a member of the Mortality Department, Karra investigates a series of murders targeting the elite, utilizing time manipulation abilities and advanced technology. The case uncovers dark secrets of the city's powerful figures as Karra works with young police liaison Sara Kai.
View Game8 View Game89%Game Brain Scorestory, replayabilitygrinding, monetization91% User Score 760 reviewsCritic Score 87%13 reviews"Overboard! is a single-player mystery point-and-click game with a wonderfully hilarious story and great visuals and music. As the player who committed a murder on a cruise ship, your goal is to avoid detection by blackmailing, lying, stealing, and more. With a dynamic narrative clockwork, the game offers a highly replayable detective experience as you navigate a simulated story-world with time always ticking."
View Game9 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygraphics, music95% User Score 107 reviews"Vessels" is a single-player Mystery Adventure game that offers around 8 hours of playtime, featuring a unique plot where you play as an "infected" entity on board a spaceship, with multiple endings and a narrative that challenges your perspectives on trust and self-destruction. Winner of the IGF 2021 award, this game refreshes the familiar narrative trope of science fiction horror and provides a thought-provoking and compelling experience.
View Game10 View Game60%Game Brain Scoremusic, humorstory100% User Score 11 reviewsKansei is an interactive story game produced by SakeVisual, and the sequel to the murder mystery game Jisei. The story follows the journey of a teenager with the ability to relive the death of any corpse he touches.
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