Games like Detektiv

ABOUT: A short horror experience set in an old library, run by a strange figure, Mr. Brevsky. You just work there as a maintenance, but you can't help noticing a strange mystery lurking behind the walls and old, dusty shelves. MORE INFO: ~20 minutes In game font: "jsl-ancient" by Jeff Lee Page font: "Merriweather" by Eben Sorkin Models are created by me, texture are from AmbientCG,  s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brevsky's Library.

A short, atmospheric horror experience where you and a friend are tasked with digging up two bodies, but something isn't right. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digging Hours.

ABOUT: A short, atmospheric, partly comedic horror experience about an actor, Brian going to a blind date, but something isn’t right. This game was created in collaboration with my dear friend  Niven Hedinger who wrote the story. Development was handled by me, with voice acting contributions from: Niven Hedinger – The Butler Vlad – Gentleman #1 B3njiman – Gentleman #2 MORE INFO: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unmasked.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Conscience is a noir detective mystery where you play as a private investigator hired to uncover the truth behind Jack Beckham's death. Initially ruled as a suicide, Jack’s father believes otherwise and hires you to search Jack’s apartment for clues to reveal what really happened. Investigate and explore Jack’s apartment, searching every room, shelf, and drawer for evidence and clues. Insp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conscience.

A short, psychological horror experience where you, player, quickly age to see how's your family doing now. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Quiet Place.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

78% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 2 reviews

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of John Morley.

18%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Step into the role of a detective in DETECTIVE Scene Crime, a challenging mystery game where you’ll investigate five gripping crime scenes. Each level presents clues, testimonies, and puzzles to analyze carefully in your quest for the truth. Do you have what it takes to solve them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective: Scene Crime.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Alan Sharp is a First Person mystery horror story-driven video game, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles and open-world investigation. Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Sharp.

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.

A short, atmospheric horror experience set on a beach. You needed some quick cash and took a job helping organize the local beach festival, but something feels off. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Beach.

My grandma hasn't answered the phone for a few days, that's not normal and I think something strange could be happening. My mother doesn’t belive me and thinks is usual in her. I can’t go to the police without any evidence. I’ll go to her old house and discover the truth behind it. There has always been something special about her, but I'm afraid something dangerous could have happened. I’m afrai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grandma's Legacy VR – The Mystery Puzzle Solving Escape Room Game.

Discovery Yard Investigation is a game that puts you in the shoes of a detective. Your objective is to solve the cases, discovering not only the murderer, but also the type of crime and which weapon is used. For this you must explore each corner of the scene, photographing as many things as possible. You never know what can be found in a simple artifact, a fingerprint or clues that put you closer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discovery Yard Investigation.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Untangle thrilling mysteries by exploring the merciless and lawless Wild Western town of Brimstone. You and your friends need to collaborate, interrogate the town's residents and piece the clues together to solve the mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the West.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

92% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story. Stanhope will sometimes be presented with alternative ways to handle a conversation, based on four temperaments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abscission.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

87% User Score Based on 5,138 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery game focused on exploration and discovery. As occult-minded private detective Paul Prospero communicate with the dead to discover the fate of a missing boy and the mystery behind a dark ancient force lurking in Red Creek Valley. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incoming Evil.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

You and your friend Ma Zhigao decided to participate in a class reunion and use it as a chance to rob the safe of your rich classmate. But against all expectations, the tranquil villa turned into a closed-off crime scene. You need to make a series of choices in order to survive in various situations as well as uncovering the truth. With over 60 choices, it takes between 40 and 90 minutes to c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 好久不见 - Long Time No See.

A short, psychological horror experience set in a maze. You need to find pieces to the puzzle which will hopefully lead to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Maze.

A short, atmospheric horror experience set in a dark, decaying town. You've been called in to deal with a problem at your workplace, something urgent. As you make your way through the silent, shadowy streets, a question creeps in: Are you really alone out here? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Nightcall.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

You step into the shoes of a paranormal investigator who receives a strange letter that is accompanied by a cursed page. Ever since, nightmares of twisted worlds and awful creatures have plagued your sleep. Investigating the client’s home may be the only way to uncover the truth… or fall victim to the sinister forces within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Archives.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Dare to delve into the macabre? A group of people have met their end in a mansion under mysterious circumstances. James Milton, a distinguished detective and forensic expert, is called upon to solve his final case. Only the solitary sound of rain accompanies his days spent among the dead and their haunting whispers. Each secret they reveal brings him one step closer to a chilling truth. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrologium.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

96% User Score Based on 51 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.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Step into the shoes of Everlyn Sterling, a new grad undertaking a temp job in a small town in dead winter. Little does she know this seemingly ordinary task will soon unveil a mysterious tale of a disturbed spirit. Solve a series of brain teasers, booby traps, and ciphers set by the ghost. Can you unravel why a once beautiful mansion now harbors a dark, ugly secret? FEATURES Simple point-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Winter Haunting.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

88% User Score Based on 380 reviews

Experience a fresh take on the classic crime-solving board game. Step into new mysteries and use your skills of deduction to find out who? With what weapon? Where? Join fellow detectives all over the world. Gather crucial evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve the original murder mystery.Follow your suspects through the iconic Tudor Mansion, unlocking their motives and alibis as you go. Play by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue/Cluedo.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 2,498 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 6 reviews

This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links the clients together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Bed We Made.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

86% User Score Based on 575 reviews

Eliminate your victims as a serial killer dubbed ‘The Sniper Killer’. Terrorize the city with your keen eye and thirst for blood while staying one step ahead of a detective hell bent on bringing you to justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sniper Killer.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

83% User Score Based on 207 reviews

Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Butler: Maiden Voyage Murder.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

96% User Score Based on 228 reviews

Prognostic is a supernatural horror about a medium who solves cases for the police. It combines horror elements with detective work. An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prognostic.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Reveal the great mystery that lies behind high walls of the Bellevue hotel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel: Collector's Edition.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 2,943 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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 673 reviews

A casual adventure with hidden objects and logical puzzles. The action of the title takes place in the 1950s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 770 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

Dead Secret is a first-person horror mystery set in rural Kansas in 1965. A reclusive professor is dead and it’s up to you to crack the case before you become the next victim. Investigate the murder and explore the story Time Magazine called “captivating” and “deeply creepy” . If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Secret.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

50% User Score Based on 34 reviews

The Walking Evil takes you to the great classic of the horror of the survival of the 90s, controlling the main character with a fixed camera system that enhances the feeling that you are incredible in a real horror movie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Evil.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 644 reviews

A Hand With Many Fingers is a first-person investigation game about a real Cold War conspiracy. Explore the CIA's murky history of drug smuggling, regime change, and assassination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Hand With Many Fingers.

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 null.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

46% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 11 reviews

Story-driven FPS mystery thriller-horror with stealth and detective modes based on facts from the world-famous story of Zodiac, a never-captured American serial killer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is the Zodiac Speaking.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

72% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Critic Score 37%Based on 2 reviews

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult. Your number one suspect is Loath Nolder; a highly respected private investigator. After mysteriously aba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder.

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.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

85% User Score Based on 322 reviews

Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

RAINSWEPT is an adventure game - A murder mystery dealing with themes of love, relationships and unresolved trauma. The focus is on delivering an emotional story, tied together with charming art style, characters with deep histories, and a moving soundtrack. FEATURES - An emotional story set in an immersive and atmospheric game world - Characters with deep histories, meaningful motivations and di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainswept.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 4,353 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 30 reviews

Discover Paradise Killer on the official PlayStation website - trailer, versions, story details, game features and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Killer.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

ABOUT THE GAME In the quiet town of Morton, Louisiana, rumors of strange occurrences and incidents have been circulating among residents for years. Despite the efforts of the local police department to suppress rumors and reassure the community, rumors of the supernatural continue to spread. When a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances occur in Morton, the police are at a loss to speculat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A SIMPLE REQUEST.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

68% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

From the creators of Conarium and the Darkness Within series, comes Transient, a Lovecraftian Cyberpunk thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transient.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

70% User Score Based on 104 reviews

"Prove to me that your life is worth living" - Forgiveness is an escape room affected by your own personality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgiveness.

27%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

43% User Score Based on 14 reviews

An escape room inspired adventure. Play as an investigator exploring the mysterious disappearance of a physicist involved in a secretive experiment known as Project 7. Explore the mansion, observe carefully, and use your puzzle-solving skills to uncover the truth behind Dr. Hillman's vanishing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project 7: Escape Room.

Many people have been killed in a small countryside area surrounded by forests. You play as Walter, a detective. One day, his partner Nathan calls him about a new murder case. With help from Jax, a forensic expert, they find evidence that leads them to a lonely house deep in the forest. At first, Walter wants to find answers. But soon, the investigation becomes a nightmare. Walter and Nathan se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JAMBREDREK: PURE DETECTIVE.

Womb of Worms is a short horror game where a terrifying ancient god manifests itself through worms and maggots, looking to be reborn through someone's body. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Womb of Worms.

The Anomaly Detective is a first-person detective game woven with psychological thriller elements that will make you question your perception of reality. You are called to the scene as a detective, but this is no ordinary crime scene. Stress, fatigue, or perhaps this hotel itself is clouding your mind. HALLUCINATION OR EVIDENCE? As you walk down the hallway, you will encounter bizarre anomali… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Anomaly Detective.

Uncle Chuck Incorporated is a first-person survival horror game where you investigate the abandoned Funplex of a bankrupt robotics company. What starts as a routine search for answers quickly turns into a fight for survival as the animatronics lurking within prove to be anything but lifeless. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and evade the ever-watching Uncle Chuck as you unravel the dark tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Chuck Incorporated.

After Midnight is an open-world, online multiplayer ghost hunting game that plunges you into a vast and eerie world filled with haunted locations waiting to be discovered. Whether you're braving the darkness alone or teaming up with friends, your mission is to explore this chilling world, uncover its secrets, and identify the terrifying entities lurking within. During early access, there will b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Midnight.