Games like Holems, Consulting Detective

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

71% User Score Based on 1,340 reviews

GUILTY! THEY ARE ALL GUILTY! FINGERED is a "whodunit" hyperrealisic police sim where you must finger the guilty and clean up this darn city using the descriptions of the local busy bodies. but everyone's perspective is different: one man's fat is another man's sexy! send him to the chair!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fingered.

[PRESS TAB IF YOU GET NO-CLIPPED ON THE GROUND!!!!] NOTE: This is a bug fixes version prior to version 1.1, the one submitted to the jam. There are still some bugs (eg. water breaking) but the game is completable. There's a new option to revert this update, but it's highly recommended to play with this disabled. It's also recommended to play on Windows rather than Web. If you get stuck at some … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Summiter.

0%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Step into a world where rhythm meets precision in this adrenaline-pumping VR game. Pulsar is an electrifying fusion of music, lasers, and moving targets that promises an immersive gaming experience like no other. Gameplay that Dances to Your Beat: Prepare to be enthralled as you take center stage in this high-octane virtual reality extravaganza. Your mission? To shoot down moving targe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulsar.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 256 reviews

Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir. Visit locations, interrogate suspects, search for clues, and eventually solve the case before the killer escapes - or you wind up dead yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Syndrome.

Loople is a Knowledge-Gated Puzzle/Action/Adventure game created by a single person in less than 4 days for the GMTK 2025 Game Jam.Inspired by games such as Tunic, Outer Wilds, Antichamber, Animal Well, Rain World and Chroma Zero, deep knowledge-gated puzzles permeate the world under the guise of a cutesy action-platformer. You take control of a small cat warrior, stuck in a world where a haunting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loople.

About: This is a simple short 2D pixel-art platformer with a premise that fall damage now exists and in game it is explained by your character having glass-like fragile knees. Your goal is to get out of the cave you are in by traversing a number of levels you find. Each level was hand created and holds a special feature about it. What is that feature? Is it shortcuts, punishing routes or misdirect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Knees.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

An abusive boyfriend is killed, and you must decide which of the 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 evide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case Files: Behind Closed Doors.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

82% User Score Based on 224 reviews

It's been 30 years since a terrible arson attack erased an entire family. Until today the culprit has been on the loose. You are sent to investigate a similar incident in this narrative exploration game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scorch.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

63% User Score Based on 593 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

59% User Score Based on 54 reviews

When a murdered family is discovered in 17th Century Salem, at the height of a witch hysteria, people start to suspect something supernatural to blame. An atmospheric murder mystery. Connect the evidence and see if you can deduce the secrets behind the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Salem Witch Trial.

Play as Nadine, a young woman who grew up in the church of Saint Eznir. Nadine was orphaned at the age of nine and has been training to be a warrior of the church for the past eleven years. After a mission given to her by the leader, Sister Eliza, Nadine begins to question the church's motives. Not knowing what to do, she runs away. Lost, alone and with nothing to fight for, Nadine must choose bet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Myria.

[PLEASE READ "Intro & How To Play"] THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE FEEDBACK ON THE GMTK GAME JAM For an update log of the new game update, go to "Update v.1.1 - Submission Fixes" Intro & How To Play Structural Integrity is a game where your goal is to make the tallest tower possible! You can spawn various blocks that scale to various directions in sync with the music's tempo. Blue highlighted block… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Structural Integrity.

You don't have to be crazy to work here, but it helps! Move Mr Boom's firework crates from the machines to the exit without destroying them. Beware though, as nothing is quite what it seems in the Firework Factory! This fast moving puzzle game features high quality effects and graphics, with lots of explosions. Work your way through the factory's many tasks whilst avoiding explosions, to reveal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr Boom's Firework Factory.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and everyone is woken up by signs of a MAGICAL ROBBERY! Players take on the role of Kabili as you tumble out of bed and work to solve your first ever mystery as a newly accredited arcane investigator.  Along the way, you'll meet your new investigative co-workers, question suspects, and search for evidence at the scene of the crime. Ultimately, you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Investigations.

Would you like to play a game of deduction?Before you are the testimonies from the 3 suspects of a murder case.Among them is a lying murderer...X: Obviously, the culprit is Y.Y: I'm not the culprit.Z: X and I are not the culprit.Could you quickly tell who the murderer was?The job of a detective reaper is simple: get testimonies from the suspects, deduce the culprit, and execute them with your own … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detective Reaper Invites.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

StoryA grisly murder took place at the offices of Lilien Entertainment, home of famous VTuber "Kuripa," resulting in the death of its founder. The killer can only be one of the company's six employees. What's weird, though, is that multiple employees all claim to be Kuripa's real face, saying they were streaming at the time of the murder—which is, of course, impossible. As prosecutor Ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Real Face of a VTuber.

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.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Familiar tales can take unfamiliar turns! And it's up to you to reconstruct the story! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brave Hero Yuusha EX.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

83% User Score Based on 231 reviews

The French government entrusts criminal investigations to citizens! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PCI Agent.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 1,022 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

Imagine waking up after a powerful storm as the sun goes down. You find yourself just outside a small town on the side of the road. A shiver runs down your spine as your body remembers the recent dramatic events that your mind cannot or will not recall… Will you dare to solve the ages-old mystery of Maple Creek? What ancient evil lurks in the seemingly peaceful, pastoral lands of Vermont? Find a m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

A Matter of Murder is a point-and-click puzzle game with rogue-like elements. The details of each murder are procedurally generated, so each case is different every time you play with progressively more challenging logic puzzles. • Procedurally generated content offers a different experience for each play-through. • Interact with colorful suspects and carefully investigate your surroundings for c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Matter of Murder.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

It’s a game for kids from 0 to 100 years old. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Detective.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

91% User Score Based on 112 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MMM: Murder Most Misfortunate.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

97% User Score Based on 137 reviews

Welcome to Orgynizer - A sex-positive non-pornographic puzzle games about throwing the best and most satisfying swinger parties. Open your doors to a cast of procedurally generated guests, all with unique quirks, desires and tastes. Place them together in pairs (or groups) and maybe nudge in some interesting activities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orgynizer.

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.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

In this thrilling hidden object adventure, the laboratory of the world famous scientist Dr. Ralph Goodwin is blown up. Find out what's behind the assault and find a missing drug that can heal all diseases. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greed: The Mad Scientist.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

80% User Score Based on 692 reviews

The Shapeshifting Detective is a supernatural-noir murder mystery FMV game where you play as a detective who can shapeshift into other characters, allowing you to unlock secret conversations and private encounters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shapeshifting Detective.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Twelve individuals with deeply developed characters, whose destinies are intertwined in one terrible night that you have to endure. Every decision you make, every carelessly thrown word, changes the course of events. Any of the twelve can become a victim and anyone can turn out to be a killer, which means that every time a new adventure awaits you. However, catching a maniac, unraveling his se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Eleven.

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.

Attention! In the browser version, it seems like there can be some glitchy audio, and on touch screens, the drawing controls don't seem to work! Download the windows version and play with mouse/keyboard for the intended experience. How to Play This is a silly, extremely random mini RPG with roguelike elements. Each turn, you gain 1 energy. Then you can spend it on either: Rolling (or rerolli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE LAND OF CHANCE.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This game focuses on exploration and mystery. To provide a more meaningful story experience, it gradually increases the tension. The story unfolds with surreal imagery and environmental details that may not be immediately noticeable at first glance. Keep in mind that there is an unconventional difficulty system. Warning: This game may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other Me.

Whose eyes are those? Ruut'Kith is a dark fantasy RPG with turn-based combat, blending intense battles and eerie horror elements in a haunting, twisted world. SYNOPSIS: A small group of adventurers—four distinct characters—sets out on what seems like a simple quest: retrieve a lost statuette for a mysterious, anonymous client. At first, it feels like just another routine job. But deep within th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruut'Kith.

An interactive mystery game. You play as a private detective trying to solve the disappearance of 18-year-old Zoey Leonard. Using the phone she left behind, you'll investigate her friends, family, and Zoey herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Elmwood Trail.

"MEOW!" ("HOWDY, Y'ALL!") WHAT IS COWBOY COOTS? ☆ Cowboy Coots is an action-adventure rhythm game designed for and within the time frame for Ludwig Jam 2023, built on the theme: "Coots". In this game, Coots and Ludwig travel to their local museum for reasons unknown. A bit of mischief ensues, and Coots finds herself trapped in an alternate version of the Wild West controlled by cowboy...doggos*?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowboy Coots (Ludwig Game Jam 2023).

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Brew potions, doodle, and chat with the magical residents of Mangrove in Apothecary, a cozy puzzle game with a big heart! As a recently hired apothecary whose recipe book has been tragically mangled, you must reverse engineer potion recipes from scratch. Test your concoctions on Roger, your friendly neighborhood test dummy! Take notes on the walls of your workshop using Draw Mode, or doodle to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apothecary.

"Crimson Hope"  is a classic survival horror RPG with turn-based combat and an old-school art style (1-bit) set in a dark fantasy world. Take on the role of an Absorber, driven by the desire to protect people. With your very survival on the line, you must absorb power from the shrines, strategically manage your items, and battle your way through hordes of twisted creatures to ultimately face the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Hope.

Description: Everyone has dreams, but can you manage to escape the ones that are out for you? You will have control over a small child in the midst of what seems like a rather pleasant dream. But.. it soon turns out to have a far more sinister tone as the game goes along. You will be able to do escape-room-like puzzles, where the player must navigate through different rooms, find three keys, and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sour Dreams.

5%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

8% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Take to the depths of the deepest oceans in search for the Prime fish in this hidden object game, every mission you'll be assigned various fish to hunt and an oxygen timer, get the mission completed before your oxygen runs out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bounty Hunter: Ocean Diver.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

【大衍江湖】游戏群：74116150 《大衍江湖》是一款武侠题材，结合经营养成，角色扮演的游戏。玩家将操控一个江湖门派；与江湖上的其他各色各样的门派打交道，或建立贸易或直接攻陷；与其他门派弟子交流，或结交或抢夺；江湖世界上各种随机事件，能获得具体好处同时也伴随着各种风险；门派传承，终有一日，将主宰江湖。 弟子招募 门派要生存自然少不了要招募弟子，招募的手段各式各样，可以通过门派发布消息，也可以派遣弟子到江湖四处寻找，甚至去掳掠关入监牢，强迫其加入；而且据说江湖上还有不少“人贩子”，有钱的话，说不定能买到资质不错的人哟。 功法系统 玩家门派弟子所学武技全由掌门自创而来，在门派设施“武楼”中，可以选择不同的招式与威力进行组合；如果有特殊能力的护法弟子，武技的威力还能得到额外提升！除了武技，内功、身法等基础功法也不能少，全靠玩家通过各种探索奇遇获得；积累优秀功法并修至圆满然后将其传承下去，… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 大衍江湖 - Evolution Of JiangHu.

The Ghosts set out to unravel the mysteries of the ancient Egypt. During the expedition they awakened the ghost of Pharaoh that was sleeping for the last 5000 years. Now they can reveal how ancient Egypt really looked like first-hand. Game features: - New bonus match 3 levels including playing with an opponent and high difficulty puzzle levels - Hidden Objects, Find The Difference scen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Laruaville 7 - Match 3 Adventure.

Checkout Nerdook's latest game About the Game The Magister: The First Two Days gives you the chance to begin your investigation in this murder-mystery card-battler RPG. Build and customize 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. After enjoying the first t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Magister - The First Two Days.

Beach anime day– a game that is a puzzle. The task of the game is to add up and get a whole picture, from the pieces into which it is cut. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beach anime day.

Boléresque Solve the puzzle by rearranging the score of Maurice Ravel's Boléro. Boléresque was created in one month for Games For Blind Gamers 4. Please rate the game and provide feedback! The game outputs text-to-speech using your device's screen reader, if one is detected. You can adjust or disable text-to-speech in the game's Options screen. Please see the Known Issues below. How to Play Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boléresque.

I want to apologize for the lack of updates around here.  I'd received very little support on this site, and I allowed updates here to fall by the wayside.  This build is the final build.  It's the complete game with Cheat menu. \Join us on Discord!https://discord.gg/YvNGp5C "The Allure of Wanton Cove is a dark tale of horror set within the Cthulhu Mythos created by the renowned author H.P. Love… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Allure of Wanton Cove (Complete).

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.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization

78% User Score Based on 257 reviews

Oldschool turn-based roguelike rpg based on ideas of Disciples and Hand of Fate If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim wanderings.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Detective Worden is a narrative-driven word puzzle game set in a noir world, inspired by Wordle and classic detective fiction. Each word brings you one step closer to the truth. A mysterious informant sends you cryptic clues in the form of single words. Through deduction, pattern recognition, and a touch of intuition, you'll sift through layers of language to piece together the full picture. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Worden.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

95% User Score Based on 407 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Files.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Garlic Builder is a unique building game. As the new builder of the Garlic Family, can you inherit your father's building hammer, take various orders, follow the blueprint, or use your imagination to fulfill the strange needs of your customers? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garlic Builder.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

91% User Score Based on 187 reviews

Utter a Name is a challenging detective adventure with strong emphasis on atmosphere and investigation. Several disembodied souls linger in the premises of an old manor. The goal is to explore the vicinity for information, then deduce the identities of the souls and their murderers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utter a Name.