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Looking for games like Homeward? Here are top open world role playing recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Pixel Noir, Detective Girl of the Steam City or Unavowed.

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  1. 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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  2. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    Play as Sophie, a private investigator not unlike Sherlock Holmes. It's up to Sophie to uncover the hidden truths of London through her investigations. What mysteries and intrigue await her? Find out in this steampunk RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Girl of the Steam City.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 3,230 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unavowed.

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  4. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    There's been a murder in Moontropolis and it's up to Sergeant Squidley to solve the case! But Squidley's life is complicated: He's got an ex-wife who hates him, a son he's ignored for too long, and he's always wanted to learn the saxophone. Will he find time to solve the crime? The choice is yours! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sergeant Squidley: Space Cop!.

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  5. 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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  7. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 18 reviews

    Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Manage your detective agency and use real world research to solve cases as you unravel a global conspiracy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinatown Detective Agency.

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  8. Mainasutto: I'm not Alone is a metroidvania about time, set on a dark fantasy world, where decision making is crucial for our protagonists to save their timeline. Story Time stopped, and people have been living within the same night for years, yet no one remembers the time this happened or t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainasutto: I'm Not Alone.

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  9. This city fears me. I saw its true face... And it smelled like sawdust. Welcome to the world of pretentious film noir, where it rains even indoors, and cool guys don't look at explosions (because they forgot to wear sunglasses). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defective Detectives.

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  10. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Wake up lovely, you've got things to do! First, find your lost flock of faer. Then find your wife, she'd look so cute wearing that flower you found. And if you have time, attack and dethrone god. Ok? Don't worry about that portal. I'm sure it's nothing. Now be careful. Every choice matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Witch.

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  11. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 183 reviews

    Afterplace is an adventurous indie game for mobile devices. It's a huge open world, full of hidden secrets, treasures, and creatures. You'll run around the woods, fight monsters, and talk to ostensibly shady characters! All from your pocket! Be warned though - you never know what the forest might be hiding, and not all trails are paved. Labyrinths and dungeons are tucked away in the most concealed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterplace.

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  12. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Isle of Maligree is a visual novel where your choices matter. Become an investigator from the mainland sent out to the Isle of Maligree to investigate a missing person case. You only have a few days, as the victims of these crimes are forgotten by everyone shortly after disappearing. In this dark fantasy story, malicious spirits have let magic leak into the world. There has never been a greate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Maligree.

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  13. OTHER SIDE OF MIST AND MOUNTAIN IS A JAPANESE-STYLE HORROR MYSTERY ADVENTURE GAME. The game's story blends elements of horror, mystery, deduction, and folk tales. Gameplay is primarily based on visual novels, enriched with interactive scenes and puzzle-solving mechanisms. Through meticulously crafted scripts, it presents a series of captivating and enigmatic stories that will tug at your heartstri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Other Side Of Mist And Mountain.

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  14. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    97% User Score Based on 340 reviews

    It is the 1920s, and in a sleepy Sussex village, beekeeper and former world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes is trying to arrange a pleasant clifftop picnic for his lifelong companion Dr Watson. The only problem is that a series of mysteries keep getting in the way! Explore a seaside town It’s the day of the village fete, a suspicious new neighbour has taken a lease on  a long-abandone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Beekeeper's Picnic - A Sherlockian Adventure.

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  15. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 624 reviews

    Why Am I Dead At Sea is an adventure game where you solve the mystery of your own murder. As a ghost, you will have to possess people and use them to investigate your surroundings. But in this place no one is who they seem...and everyone has a secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why Am I Dead At Sea.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    70% User Score Based on 40 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Monorail Stories is an adventure game focusing on extraordinary things happening to ordinary people. Board the monorail and experience a special story about humanity, friendships, and intertwined destinies manifesting during the everyday commute. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monorail Stories.

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  17. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    Three Minutes To Eight is a mind bending pixel art adventure. A gaming experience threading the edge of consciousness, where everything is possible and yet remains elusive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Minutes To Eight.

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  19. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 199 reviews

    Emma Jones is an ex-firefighter who has become a private detective; her partner is Franky, a cat. Together, they must explore the city and solve a murder mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A Fedora.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 58,300 reviews

    Disco Elysium, a genre-bending RPG that became a cult classic when it debuted in October 2019, is heading to consoles in 2021. Disco Elysium: The Final Cut adds full voice acting to the game, as well as new quests, more characters and fresh explorable areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disco Elysium: The Final Cut.

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  21. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    VIEW FROM BELOW! An emotional, story-driven RPG about a sad kid put through hell! Literally! Escape a nightmare world to save your own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to View From Below.

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  22. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

    Percy’s on a quest to find his missing relatives, and he needs your help! Join him and his beloved dog Drayton as they adventure through a series of unusual islands, solve puzzles to uncover valuable treasure, and bring to light the foreboding family secret buried beneath it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bilkins' Folly.

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  23. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    70% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    You are Jenny Hopkins a brilliant archaeologist on a magical and perilous adventure to discover the dark secrets of Egypt’s past and banish the long forgotten evil from this world forever.Your fiancé William finds a strange ancient artifact with old writings on it in Egypt. You manage to translate it and travel to Egypt.Only to find the city of Alexandria plagued with monsters and William very sic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcana Sands of Destiny.

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  24. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    A marvellous romance with a hint of murder. Lose your heart to a stolen city in this game of amorous intrigue! Seek love, for yourself or your friends. Help a murdered man find justice. And watch out for the bats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mask of the Rose.

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  25. On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Butcher.

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  26. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loretta.

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  27. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    The city of Stalagshire exists as a haven to both humans and dragons alike. To Rimentus, a young dragon hatched within the city, it is the only home he has ever known. Beneath its peaceful facade however, simmering unrest has slowly begun to boil over. When Stalagshire's Festival of Peace is interrupted by arson and the destruction of Caketropolis - the city's first interspecies cafe - all preten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Caketropolis.

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  29. Double-sided Aces is a text-based adventure game blending suspenseful puzzles with multi-route romance. You will play as Yang Zaize, an undercover police officer investigating the cutting-edge chip company [Kuin Science], only to find yourself entangled in a complex conspiracy between law and crime. Through interactions with six characters of diverse personalities and intricate backgrounds, your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double-Sided Aces.

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  30. sprkls.exe is a cute, melancholic story-driven adventure that unfolds entirely on your desktop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPRKLS.exe.

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  31. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Full game is LIVE on Steam 10% off for limited time https://store.steampowered.com/app/2115610/_/ This is a Point & Click game about an interesting wife. This is a level-based game about a love story. This is a pixel-art game about a man's dream and pessimism to life. ---- Game Story You are an office worker and always work late. One day when you came home from working ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to If only i could go home early.

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  32. Welcome to Alibi: The Dinner Party, an intriguing murder mystery Visual Novel that casts you as a Police Detective. Prepare to delve deep into what happened one fateful night at a luxurious villa, which lead to the death of the house owner and party host. Step into a world filled with intriguing clues, quirky characters, and a lighthearted yet captivating atmosphere. Features: Engaging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alibi: The Dinner Party.

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  33. Sugarcreek is a 2D story-based adventure game where you lead Eddie, a soft-spoken high school student from Sugarcreek, Washington, in his quest to find his missing sister! Along the way, you can fight opponents in turn-based strategy battles, play minigames based on story moments, and interact with a town full of interesting characters! If you enjoyed this demo, please consider checking out the Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sugarcreek.

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  34. An open world cyberpunk retro RPG. Start a new life as an agender mercenary who moves to the dark and neon lit streets of Kaanalos City. Freedom awaits you in Neopunk. Solve a murder. Buy apartments. Deliver pizza. Who will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neopunk.

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  35. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Following the death of a family matriarch, the surviving heirs return from abroad to their childhood home in The Berkshires. But in addition to the family’s Victorian mansion, sprawling acreage, and millions of dollars, they’ve also inherited something much more sinister. A spooky masked figure appears and warns the siblings that they will be the next victims of a grizzly family curse dating back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse.

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  36. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Embark on a whimsical adventure with a capybara pup and a clever crow as they set off to find their way home! Sniff, dig, and fly as you explore a vibrant world brimming with wonder, challenges, and heartwarming friendships at every turn. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Capy Castaway.

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  37. An urban fantasy 2D point & click adventure set in Taipei, where the supernatural lurks beneath reality. You play as a paranormal investigator with abilities of her own. Unravel a brutal case of human sacrifice, piece together the clues, interview witnesses and try to keep your head—literally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

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  38. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 2,369 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

    The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

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  39. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 288 reviews

    Play as Elroy and Peggie as you solve intriguing puzzles, uncover archaeological secrets, meet peculiar alien cultures, and enjoy wholesome emotional moments—all wrapped in a humorous tone in this modern point-and-click adventure. Elroy is an ingenious rocket engineer whose father disappeared 18 years ago under suspicious circumstances. Peggie is a passionate investigative reporter with a knack fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elroy and the Aliens.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    The creative team of "Extreme Rescue", UE Culture, has been deeply engaged in the film and television industry for many years, with superb production standards, and has produced a number of high-quality online dramas.The team is in direct control of the production from pre-script writing, mid-shooting to post-production.His works include the brain-burning suspense drama "Hair Decept… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 极速营救.

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  41. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 322 reviews
    Critic Score 95%Based on 2 reviews

    an you mix a cocktail while eye-to-eye with a criminal? Find out in Best Served Cold, a murder mystery set in a bustling speakeasy where you serve customers, make friends and enemies, and solve crimes. At the Nightcap bar, prohibition is a killer… and so are some of your customers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Best Served Cold.

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  43. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    A thorough crackdown on the underworld has been initiated by the City Hall of Serbia! Koushuk the former leader of the Black Shadow gang, loses everything in this catastrophic operation. However, through a fortunate turn of events,Koushuk becomes an unofficial member of the police force, working as an undercover cop. However, due to recent reports of a serial killer on the loose, people in this s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 虚构未来(Imaginary future).

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    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.

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  45. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    85% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Grand Soul Story A new SNES-style, indie JRPG with non-linear narrative, semi-open world, original soundtrack, 40+ hours of playtime, classic gameplay, and a multilayered story about human connection, addiction, spirituality, and choice.  Story After narrowly escaping a violent insurrection in your country, you are thrust into the underworld of nearby DuPont, a crumbling city-state ruled by t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grand Soul Story.

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  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Everlyn Sterling, a young woman tasked by her grandmother to take care of a historic mansion, finds herself entangled in a mystery involving supernatural forces. Join her in this point-and-click style game to uncover the secrets behind this landmark! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Winter Haunting.

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  47. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    languages: english / 日本語 �� Save the town festival in Marron's Day, a silly pocket-sized adventure where you're a bunny! For Game Boy and PC. Play as Marron, a young bunny, and help the cute animal friends in town so that they'll sign up for stalls at the town festival! Enjoy the cosy and retro pixel art graphics as you explore the town. Features: A top-down town to explore and adorable a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marron's Day.

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  48. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 70 reviews

    Antioch is an online cooperative interactive fiction game. Based on a story written by FibreTigre (the award winning author of Out There), you’ll play as one of two detectives working together to solve a intriguing crime. The adventure will bring you to the city of Antioch, a dark metropolis surrounded by moutains and sea. We love text adventure games, and we wanted to approach them differently.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antioch: Scarlet Bay.

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  49. 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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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Cat and Ghostly Road is an atmospheric point-and-click quest in which you play as a white cat. You have to go on a dangerous journey to the world of ghosts and demons. Not all things are what they seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat and Ghostly Road.

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