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Games like Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ch.1 Onikakushi-hen

Games like Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ch.1 Onikakushi-hen

Games like Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ch.1 Onikakushi-hen

Looking for games like Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ch.1 Onikakushi-hen? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, drama, mystery and comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Murder Is Game Over: Murder Otaku, D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die - Season 1 or Dark City Detective - The Politican's Debt.

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  1. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Play as a detective with a clue-sniffing dog partner. Solve the murder of a J-pop singer at an anime convention in a historic high-rise hotel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Murder Otaku.

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  2. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 2,008 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

    A time traveling detective has to solve his wife’s murder before he can prevent it. Use his supernatural ability to “dive” into the world of the living past by touching artifacts called “mementos” to find out the truth behind his wife’s death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die - Season 1.

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  3. Dark City Detective - The Politican's Debt This game was created using Claude AI and this is my second contribution to the JAM AI Directed. All code and logic was created with the help of claude.ai, and the cover image was created with Bing Image AI. The basics of the story is my idea but I used AI to fill in the gaps so to speak. The Story Step into the shoes of Nathan Voss, the private invest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark City Detective - The Politican's Debt.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Engaging and gripping story from beginning to end, twists, turns, and despair await!WHAT!? I'VE BEEN ISEKAI'D!?What if one day you suddenly get summoned to Another World without explanation and... die just around the corner? What if after that, a suspicious Goddess tells you that you must do something... but she's so vague to not even explain what? In this Kinetic Novel, follow John Smith, a regu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I keep Dying in Another World.

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  5. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    PUZZLES, MYSTERIES, AND ACTIONStep into the twisted, magical universe of Creepy Tale—a world packed with eerie secrets, original brainteasers, and minigames that'll test your wits, agility, and stealth. To survive, you'll need to leap over deadly traps, dodge sinister foes, and crack puzzles like they're no big deal. Meet the mysterious—and downright dangerous—inhabitants of the otherworldly real… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Snow Child.

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  6. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 278 reviews

    Pricing About the Game Is survival in the cards?Kumitantei™: Old-School Slaughter is an episodic murder-mystery ADV cardbattler that lovingly fuses retro anime analog horror with killing game! Kumitantei will consist of 6 episodes, beginning to release in early 2026. "The Empire of Japan, 1989... Awoken in a decaying old bunker, sixteen elite Absolute Students are trapped in a kill-or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kumitantei: Old-School Slaughter.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    It is a story-rich investigative adventure with point & click, and visual novel elements where you play as Moses & Plato, two clueless detectives embroiled in a wild case while traveling on the famous luxury train, the Clawville Express. When the client you are supposed to protect, an ambassador on a peace mission, is murdered, you become the main suspect! Be the slyest fox detective and find a ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville.

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  8. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Features:  Free Around 175,000 words Sprites and CGs done by YuukiPudding + Rhealess (14 Sets of Character sprites, plus 26 CGs) Classical music soundtrack Edited photo backgrounds of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (the setting for the visual novel) Kinetic with a complete ending Takes place in the Midwest The Ghost of Alcantra is a passion project made by four people. It is a fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghost of Alcantra.

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  9. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Sister Hedwig is having a bad time. It wasn't long ago that the Mother Superior dragged her out of her cell, forcing Hedwig to break her oath to God as an Anchoress and face the outside world. Acting as a spy for the leader of Linbarrow Abbey, Hedwig was given one seemingly simple task: Discover who really murdered Sister Catherine. Hedwig has tried her best, but she is no closer to solving the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misericorde Volume Two: White Wool & Snow.

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  10. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shell Part II: Purgatorio.

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  12. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 119 reviews

    The tragedy of Hinamizawa is over. Those held captive within its grip are free from the fate that bound them to June 1983. Yet the tale of Hinamizawa is not truly complete. There are many worlds not yet explored. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi When They Cry Hou+.

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  13. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 19,669 reviews

    A brand new Sonic experience from the minds of the Sonic Social team: The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog is a visual novel, point-and-click adventure! It's Amy Rose's birthday and she's hosting a murder mystery party on the Mirage Express. When Sonic becomes the game's victim, everyone is off to get to the bottom of things. However, something feels a bit off - is this really an innocent game or some… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog.

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  14. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    93% User Score Based on 374 reviews

    (This game, as well as many others in our bundle, is FANTASTIC for Youtubers & Streamers to create content and engage with their audience. This creates a unique experience for all parties involved, and players playing the game themselves can enjoy the solo experience tremendously all on their own as well!)The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening is a social experiment … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horrorscope: Fatal Awakening.

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  15. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,063 reviews

    Experience death from the comfort of your seat. A compilation of five short stories which occur in different eras and locations, touching on themes like time travel, black magic, and immortality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critters for Sale.

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  16. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 16,710 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 15 reviews

    Danganronpa arrives on Nintendo Switch to celebrate its 10th anniversary! Danganronpa 10th Anniversary Release: Part 1! This Anniversary edition comes with a gallery feature that allows you to view event illustrations, scenes, and listen to voiced dialogue! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.

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  17. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    72% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    The master of macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, leads you on a shadowy journey to finally solve the mystery of his death. As a famed mystery writer, you’re looking for your next cold case to crack when an unexpected visitor hands you the perfect case to get your career moving again. When Edgar leads you through some of his most famous works, The Raven, The Gold Bug, The Mystery of Marie Roget and The Pur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Mysteries.

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  18. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Physical Exorcism SeriesThis game is part of the Physical Exorcism Series. You will see some of the same characters across the series, but the stories are independent of each other and can be enjoyed separately. About the GameA horror mystery adventure game with ghost story elements. Anxiety plagues college student Lily, whose crush Sally has gone missing. As Lily explores the truth, Sally's boy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case 03: True Cannibal Boy.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 240 reviews

    The Zodiac Trial has begun, and everybody's life is on the line! Will these 12 jurors be able to solve the mysteries and cooperate, or will they resort to betrayal, deception, and violence? Get out alive or die, die again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Zodiac Trial.

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  22. Greta 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… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sleeping Sickness.

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  23. 39%Game Brain Score
    39% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Plot:The small town of Foxwood receives unwanted attention as the death of three girls becomes the focal point and the talk of the town. Daisy Winters, Rose Summers, and Leslie Falls die two days before their high school graduation in an alleged suicide pact. Quinn, a private investigator, takes on the case to figure out how the girls died. Missing evidence and an incompetent police department hin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sins Of Daisy (Horror/Crime/Drama).

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  24. Is the curse really real? This chapter presents the events from another view, which reveals additional information about Rena's past and Keiichi's reasons for moving to Hinamizawa from Tokyo. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ch.6 Tsumihoroboshi-hen.

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  25. Furude Rika is in an altered state of reality. Around her, various prisms float and circulate her. As she examines them, she mentions that they are "fragments" from the various Junes of 1983. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ch.7 Minagoroshi-hen.

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  26. The final arc in the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai series. It is mostly told from the viewpoint of Rika Furude, as well as her other friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Ch.8 Matsuribayashi-hen.

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  27. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Germany, 1582. Renowned artist Theobald Breitsam is found dead in his workshop, surrounded by occult symbols and hundreds of black feathers. His body is covered in wounds - but not by any blade. By something that should not be possible. The city council already has a suspect accused of witchcraft and wants a verdict before panic spreads.Conrad is the city's executioner. His job is to carry out the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silver Crow.

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  28. Set in the 1970s, Phantom of the Lily is a psychological horror-thriller about a woodcutter's harrowing experiences in a cursed town. PuzzlesProgression is not just about opening doors; it requires correctly interpreting clues within the environment. Locked chests, cryptic notes, and mechanical contraptions will block your path. You must investigate your surroundings carefully and overcome obstac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom of the Lily.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 348 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Black Mirror II: Reigning Evil is a third-person point-and-click horror adventure game developed by Cranberry Production. The game is a sequel to The Black Mirror. Black Mirror II takes place in the 1990s, twelve years after the original game. The concept for the game was created by King Art Games. It was initially released in 2010 in the UK and then released in North America in 2011, only a few m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Mirror II.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 451 reviews

    A young man named Selim Kara is found dead under mysterious circumstances. When a camera is connected to his computer, the system becomes corrupted and its files turn unreadable. You are an agent at the National Intelligence Center. Your assignment is simple: recover the files. WELCOME BACK TO 2005... BUT DIFFERENT. Boot into a strangely familiar desktop. Old and slow, but just as much fun interne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heaven Does Not Respond.

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  31. The first sequel to the Boys Love visual novel Paradise. Play through the continuation of the original game's good endings, and unlock flashbacks to the first Paradise from new perspectives. Contains new CGs, characters, and lots of romance! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise: Musubi.

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    33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    You suddenly arrive in a strange facility. You and 14 others are made to compete in a series of challenges, hosted by the mysterious 'Lady Luck.' To survive they must complete all of Luck's Challenges. Unravel the truth of Lady Luck's game, and find your way out of this strange new world. Thief's Roulette is a 1st-person puzzle adventure with a cryptic story to unravel. At the core of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief's Roulette.

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  33. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 1,137 reviews

    Step into the shoes of a journalist as you uncover a mystery of a small town in Eastern Europe. Deduce and complete puzzles as you explore and uncover more articles in a sprawling wikipedia-like database. Connect the dots of these interconnected web of articles. Use your skills of deduction to figure out the mystery and report back to your anonymous source. By completing puzzles, you’ve alrea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Wiki: Kozlovka.

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  34. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Famous detective Kosuke Kindaichi's first case, the Honjin Murder Mystery. Honjin descendant Kenzo Ichiyanagi and his new wife Katsuko Kubo lay dead in a bed of blood on the night of their wedding. Kosuke Kindaichi searches for the truth about this locked room murder mystery. However... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindaichi Mystery Series: The Honjin Murders.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 2,200 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 6 reviews

    On Sunday the 7th of March, 1936, a group of locals made their way up the long, muddy track to Galley House. As far as any of them knew, the house had stood empty for decades. Inside, they discovered the bloody aftermath of something horrific. The authorities were summoned, and the crime scene was eventually cleared away. But nobody ever figured out what happened that dreadful night. It seemed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Incident at Galley House.

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  36. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 860 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer.

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  37. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 228 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

    "168 remaining until the end of the world..." Humanity is approaching its end. A sudden dismemberment murder of the leader of a religious nation that advocates an apocalyptic ideology... Five adventure games are combined into one, centered around a suspenseful story full of mystery and intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHUTEN ORDER.

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  38. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    96% User Score Based on 107 reviews

    The objective is simple, defend people being accused of murder and find the real killer... the only problem is everyone involved in these murder cases are completely insane and helping you solve the case is the last thing on their mind, on top of that there is an mysterious organization conducting all these killings behind the scenes who will stop at nothing to make your job a living hell so it is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assetflip attorney.

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  39. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    An otome game with intricate dark fantasy/fairytales. Can you solve the mysteries and find love? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nusantara: Bermuda.

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  40. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    99% User Score Based on 170 reviews

    ★A "death game" of the smallest scale!★You play as the amnesiac protagonist, trapped in a mysterious house with two other captives. You quickly learn that the only way to escape is to have one of the three of you die. Will you kill or be killed? Who is the mastermind? Is there no way for all of you to survive? The mystery deepens as you find that no matter who dies, the killing game … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yet Another Killing Game.

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  41. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Friendly Reminder: 1.The gaming progress record from the Demo cannot be synchronized to the official game. 2.The story content in 4K DLC is identical to the base version, the only difference is image quality . Please download according to your actual needs. About This GameIf you had the power to change the past, what would you most want to do? … There are many imperfect things in this world.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time.

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  42. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 4,048 reviews

    Digital Deluxe Edition “Digital Deluxe Edition” with original soundtrack and art book will be available! Preorder BonusesCustomers who preorder the game will receive the following bonus content. ■Digital Novel "Former Lives of the Special Defense Unit: File 03 - Hiruko Shizuhara's First Battle" An exclusive look at Hiruko Shizuhara's life in the Tokyo Residential Complex before the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy-.

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  43. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Thomas and Martha decide to move to Mjolkebo, a peaceful village in the countryside. Everything seems fine until one day when Thomas wakes up and makes a horrifying discovery - Martha is gone. Next of Kin is an emotional cinematic 2D game that follows Thomas's endeavors to find his lost wife, Martha. Key Features: * An emotional story that deals with both light-hearted and serious subjects * An … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Next of Kin.

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  44. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 710 reviews

    Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, and Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, tackle unsolved mysteries. Enjoy a brand new dark fantasy detective action game from the minds behind the Danganronpa series! A city of rain is gripped by innumerable unsolved mysteries, under the complete control of a megacorporation. Master Detectives from around the world, each possessing unique powers, must rise… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE Plus.

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  45. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    98% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Every year, Aurea pits its most dazzling stars against one another to see who will make it to the very top. The annual Desire Hierarchy is a fight for the position of Actualized, a title that can make your every dream come true. For decades, the Hierarchy has loomed over the city, and the Maslovs who host it have enjoyed their place at the top. But this year, things are different. It has been 12 m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Specter's Desire.

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  46. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you have a difficult time completing the game, a FULL WALKTHROUGH has been added to the game handle! GAMEPLAY point & click game. PLOT Manny came to the M City for his beloved, Mary. It may seem like a simple love story, but things aren't as simple as they appear. The catch is that Mary, Manny's beloved, is considered missing, and her trail led our hero to the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to M City.

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  47. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    53% User Score Based on 132 reviews

    In this classic adventure, you will take on the role of young Scotland Yard Detective Brent Halligan, assigned to solve the puzzle surrounding a mysterious order of Druids and a series of gruesome murders. It appears that the neo-Druids are conducting ritual killings in order to conjure up incredibly sinister forces. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of the Druids.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 363 reviews

    You've overslept, missing the first lecture of the day! Your class assignment is due, but what time were you supposed to meet your study group again? These are everyday little problems that require some problem-solving, minor sleuthing, and resolution! Little Problems is a refreshing departure from the typical narrative of grandiose conflicts and complex villainy. It invites players to delve into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game.

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  50. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Join Abby Marlon to solve the riddles in this captivating mystery and hidden object game. If you enjoy playing detective games, Marlon's Mystery will test your skills as an investigator. Embark on an enigmatic adventure and discover the darkest secrets of the Taylor family. Abby Marlon and Jared Evans are recruited by the Taylor family to investigate a murder case: the youngest daughter, Eleanor,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marlon’s Mystery: The darkside of crime.

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