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Games like Investi-Gator: The Case of the Big Crime

Games like Investi-Gator: The Case of the Big Crime

Games like Investi-Gator: The Case of the Big Crime

Looking for games like Investi-Gator: The Case of the Big Crime? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark, Loco Motive or Later Alligator.

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  1. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,490 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 9 reviews

    Twin Lakes is a cursed city. Less cursed than say, “Demons are tearing it apart” but more cursed than “always loses its keys” or “often steps in puddles”. It’s roughly in the middle of the cursed scale, is what we’re trying to say.Cursed enough that it’s a nuisance. Cursed enough that somebody has to deal with it…That’s where The Darkside Detective comes in. Whenever you hear a bump in the night, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 894 reviews

    On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loco Motive.

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  3. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 2,571 reviews

    Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Later Alligator.

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  4. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 3,480 reviews

    Enjoy the award winning gameThe Darkside Detective and its follow-up sequel The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark together in one bundle If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkside Detective.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 1,753 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    ☆★☆★ ...something debatably wicked this way comes... ★☆★☆ ☻ 1 hour estimated completion time ☻ The famed Frog Detective returns in the most thrilling mystery yet! A town’s welcoming celebration for a mysterious Invisible Wizard has been ripped to shreds by an unknown culprit. The Detective must find out “whodunnit”! The Case of the Invisible Wizard is the second game in the Frog Detective seri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard.

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  6. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 2,494 reviews

    Showered in top-scores and awards, the Deponia-Trilogy, created by the developers of Edna&Harvey: The Breakout, The Whispered World and Memoria, managed to reach cult-status almost instantly. Thanks to its exciting story, likeable characters and hilarious dialogues and a finely crafted mixture of comedy and puzzles, Deponia is enjoyable for both, young and old. Join Rufus on his thrilling journeys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deponia: The Complete Journey.

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  8. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 9,663 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 5 reviews

    "There is no game: Wrong dimension" is a Point&Click comedy adventure (and Point&Click only!) that will take you on a journey you never asked to go on, through silly and unexpected video game universes. Will you be able to play along with the "Game" to find your way home? We sincerely think NOT. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension.

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  9. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 5,610 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Deponia is a fast-paced comedy of errors and one of the most unusual love stories in gaming history. The twist-filled story takes its off-beat characters all over trash planet Deponia, a unique game world in the style of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett and Matt Groening. From Kuvaq, an improvised village built inside a giant trash heap, to the swimming black market and the dark corners of the eleva… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deponia.

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  10. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    88% User Score Based on 570 reviews

    There's murder afoot in Old London town in this Victorian-styled cartoony 2D point and click adventure, inspired by Victorian novels, Hammer Horror and the Cartoon Network. The only people who can solve this case are Bertram Fiddle and his manservant Gavin, who must explore the mysterious streets and murky alleyways and be on the lookout for elusive serial killer Geoff the Murderer in this award w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 1: A Dreadly Business.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 409 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 2 reviews

    An absurd, strange, and hilarious underwater adventure featuring THE Clam Man, duck, nasty drinks, and the horrifying reality of mayonnaise crime. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clam Man.

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  12. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 1,830 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    The game challenges the player with a series of puzzles and brain teasers presented as a traditional point and click adventure game. The puzzles are embedded in an adventure story that will take most players an average of twenty hours to complete. There are 60 locations to explore with a total of 40 non-player characters and about 250 interactible items. A notable feature of The Book of Unwritten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Unwritten Tales.

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  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 833 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

    The Inner World is a classic-style hand-drawn Adventure game. Solve plenty of challenging puzzles with Robert and Laura in the twisted world of Asposia. Experience an atmospheric and humorous story full of bizarre characters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inner World.

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  15. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 674 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 18 reviews

    Every world needs its heroes. However unlikely they may seem. Join Wilbur, Ivo, Nate and Critter in another classic point-and-click adventure in the wicked world of Aventásia. Help them fulfill their destiny. A destiny as yet unwritten. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Unwritten Tales 2.

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  16. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 1,192 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    In Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes, players return to the world of adventure game hit Edna & Harvey: The Breakout. Be prepared to meet many old friends and discover many new hand-made cartoon locations, realized in full HD glory! Lilli, a young girl at a convent school, is the main character of Edna & Harvey: Harvey’s New Eyes. Seemingly the best-behaved little girl in the world, she executes al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    67% User Score Based on 736 reviews

    Who would name their town Sinister City? Vampires, of course! When John discovers his bride-to-be has been kidnapped by Sinister City's number one bloodsucker, there's only one thing to do - search for hidden objects! And kill vampires! Or at least insult them until they give your girl back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinister City.

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  18. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere
    95% User Score Based on 1,029 reviews
    Critic Score 87%Based on 21 reviews

    Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lil Guardsman.

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  19. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 1,106 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

    Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unforeseen Incidents.

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  20. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    67% User Score Based on 332 reviews

    Runaway: A Road Adventure is a point and click adventure game developed by Péndulo Studios, S.L. in 2001. The game follows the long tradition of two-dimensional adventure games like the first two installments of the Broken Sword series. It enjoyed immense popularity in countries like Germany and France, where the adventure genre is still popular. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runaway, A Road Adventure.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 846 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

    Tsioque is an animated adventure game inspired by classic 80s and 90s point and click titles. Craftily mixing influences of games like Day of the Tentacle, Dragon's Lair or Humongous Games' Pajama Sam, it offers its own, original narrative experience, which can be described as both dark and adorable. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TSIOQUE.

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  24. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 5,218 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Hiveswap is a hand-drawn tribute to '90s point-and-click adventure games. Play as Joey Claire, a puzzle-solving teen snatched out of her time (1994) and place (Earth) and stranded on a hostile alien planet on the brink of rebellion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HIVESWAP: ACT 1.

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  25. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 678 reviews

    Meet Ray, he lives in a world where everything is made out of paper and stickers. One day he has an accident and wakes up with a giant pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his brain. This gives him awesome powers and he can suddenly change the world around him by folding it, tearing it, pulling stickers off and sticking them elsewhere! And if that weren't enough, Ray can also read peoples minds! He … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stick it to The Man!.

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  26. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    84% User Score Based on 1,333 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 5 reviews

    With this long-expected sequel to the critically highly acclaimed and lavishly praised Deponia, the player enters round two. Chaos on Deponia turns out to be even wackier than its predecessor and instantly puts the player under its spell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos on Deponia.

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  27. 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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  28. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 2,221 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

    King’s Quest is a collection of five different chapter releases, each focusing on an untold tale in Graham’s past. In each chapter, an aging King Graham reflects on his life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn, while players are transported back to influence first-hand the decisions and events that shaped a kingdom. Embark on an extraordinary journey across the world of Daventry. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to King's Quest.

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  29. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 364 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    Ben There, Dan That! and Time Gentlemen, Please! are a couple of rip-roaring point-and-click adventure games . With tongue firmly in cheek, sit back, relax, and put your mind to work solving puzzles, and reading some very funny dialogue. It's like a book, only good! From an horrific and untimely death in deep, dark Peru, via preposterous-and-suspect alien invasions, to whipping back-and-forth in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Gentlemen, Please!.

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  31. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 1,954 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    When spookiness strikes a luxury campsite, the one and only Duck Detective is summoned to quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping.

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  32. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 5,302 reviews

    Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open, in a narrative mystery adventure where nothing is quite as it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    69% User Score Based on 824 reviews
    Critic Score 48%Based on 5 reviews

    How far would you go to save your best friend?For Gomo, the answer to this question is clear: To the end of the world and further, if necessary.Join him on his journey through the bizarre 2D landscapes of this dreamlike Point & Click Adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gomo.

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  36. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 844 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Sam & Max Hit the Road is a graphic adventure video game released by LucasArts during the company's adventure games era. The game was originally released for MS-DOS in 1993 and for Mac OS in 1995. A 2002 re-release included compatibility with Windows. The game is based on the comic characters of Sam and Max, the "Freelance Police", an anthropomorphic dog and "hyperkinetic rabbity thing". The chara… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sam & Max Hit the Road.

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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 494 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 18 reviews

    The Little Acre follows the story of Aidan and his daughter, Lily, set in 1950's Ireland. After discovering clues as to the whereabouts of his missing father, Aidan begins investigating until he inadvertently finds himself transported to a strange new world. Ever the hero, Lily sets off after him, encountering her own perils along the way. Featuring voice-acting and hand-drawn animation, The Littl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Acre.

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  38. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 502 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

    The Bear With Me - Collector's Edition contains all three episodes, telling the whole story of Amber and Ted. It also includes the original soundtrack, a digital art book and full puzzle and script design documents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear With Me.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    Somewhere, in the middle of nowhere, an explosion shatters the night. Everyone wakes up with a jolt. Where are they? Who are they? It turns out that whatever blew up in the desert seems to have done more than just wipe their memories clean.Embark on an adventure with Betty as she delves into a town where danger lurks at every turn, and characters are as deceiving and bizarre as they come. Featurin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3 Minutes to Midnight - A Comedy Graphic Adventure.

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  41. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 217 reviews

    Embark on an intriguing seaside getaway you’ll never forget in On Your Tail, a sleuthy story-driven 3D life sim of relaxation, investigation, and knowing how to play your cards right. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Your Tail.

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  42. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,815 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 8 reviews

    Aviary Attorney is an adventure game in the style of the Ace Attorney series. The player takes the role of a defence lawyer, and must investigate crimes and then defend their clients in court. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aviary Attorney.

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  43. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 784 reviews

    Silence also known as Silence: The Whispered World 2 is a sequel to The Whispered World, a popular adventure game developed by Daedalic Entertainment. The game is based on the classic point & click mechanics enriched with a number of innovative features. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silence.

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  44. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 2,946 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 5 reviews

    BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad! Based on the noir comic series by the same name. The game features a noir detective story about a PI by the name of Blacksad that gets dragged into the case of a murdered boxing club. The game feature an interactive system much reminiscent of Grim Fandango w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blacksad: Under the Skin.

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  45. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 1,266 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Dragons, witches, trolls... No one can stop Anna. With her telekinesis, unorthodox use of torture instruments, a knack for improvisation and the help of a shady fox she just makes her way. She communes with the dead, shuts off the local taverns beer supply and gets old ladies behind bars... The world of author Dane Krams' debut on the game development stage isn't as cuddly as it may seem. Anna h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anna's Quest.

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  47. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 6,698 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 22 reviews

    Broken Age is a family friendly, hand-animated, puzzle-filled adventure game with an all-star cast, including Elijah Wood, Jack Black and Masasa Moyo. Funded by a record breaking crowdfunding campaign and designed by industry legend Tim Schafer, Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story of barfing trees and talking spoons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Age.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 1,670 reviews
    Critic Score 92%Based on 3 reviews

    "Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, who's past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradigm.

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  49. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 2,000 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Experience a magical adventure. Journey with Jerry to the enchanted realm of Mousewood , master fascinating spells and solve tricky puzzles. Along with a intriguing story you will see breathtaking hand drawn backgrounds and elaborately animated characters. A Unique soundtrack complements Jerry's incredible adventure with fabulously composed music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night of the Rabbit.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    94% User Score Based on 6,849 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 13 reviews

    Jazzpunk is a comedy adventure set in an alternate reality Cold War World, plagued with corporate espionage, CyberCrime, and sentient martinis. Gameplay is inspired by spoof comedy films and cartoons of yesteryear, with a focus on weird gadgets, exotic locales, and open-world style exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jazzpunk.

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