Games like Investigative Murder

SUBJECT James, a former FBI agent, is on the hunt for his best friend Mary, during which some very bad things happen to him, he gets injured, his eyes go black, he loses consciousness. We don't know if our main character, who witnesses many different events like this, will be able to achieve his goal, find Mary or solve the events, it's up to you, good games in advance. CHARACTERS IN THE GAME -J… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Downstairs.

REVOLT DESCRIPTION AFTER THAWING FROM A CRYOPOD, YOU FIND THAT YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE REMAINING IN THE SPACE STATION AND HAVE BEEN LEFT TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST THE ONCE PROTECTIVE ROBOTS NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR THE GENOCIDE OF YOUR PEOPLE. THE SPACE STATION NO LONGER HAS POWER; TO KEEP YOUR SPACE SUIT POWERED YOU MUST HARVEST ENERGY FROM DEFEATING THE REVOLTING ROBOTS. YOU MUST FIND THE K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVOLT.

The Pound is a 3rd person, post-apocalyptic RPG, action adventure PC game set in the year 2045 where major cities of the world were hit with an infection that took control of people’s minds, making them extremely aggressive and dangerous; they came to be known as Ragers. Ragers wiped out all large gatherings of people, leaving only isolated and remote humans. These humans relied on local farming, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pound.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

There is a house on the shores of a Massachusetts town where rumors of unworldly events run amuck. Strange green lights can be seen flickering in closed stores, tentacles have been spotted from the pier, and some swear that their radios will play nothing but swing. What does the house have to do with all that? That's your job to find out as head of the paranormal task force. The police chief is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Call From Under the House.

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.

Try to escape from a dark, decaying basement by solving puzzles and assembling a dangerous doll. With every new part, the doll grows more powerful—and more threatening. Some puzzles can only be solved by using it… but the more complete it becomes, the greater the risk of keeping it close. Find the Exit and Survive. CONTROLS Keyboard / Mouse: WASD - Move F - Flashlight E - Interact C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assemble.

OVERVIEW:  In "THE BASEMENT" you are trapped in an atmospheric and big cellar solving puzzles to escape. This game is inspired by other Horror games like "RESIDENT EVIL" STORY: In "THE BASEMENT" you play as "Jolie Harrison" a Reporter working for a news organization investigating old abandoned places. In her newest job, she went to investigate an old house in the outskirts of Montana. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE BASEMENT.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

You are Damien Hunt, a junior detective of the Crownston City Police Department. Together with your partner, you are to investigate criminal activities around the city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Hunt - Crownston City PD.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

48% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Uncover secrets, decipher clues, and lurk in the shadows to solve the case After waking up in an alleyway, you must play as Lucio, a talented writer who has just been murdered... and awoken in the body of his pet cat, Shadow. Using the new gift of Cat Abilities, you must work with unexpected allies and collect clues to find who did this to you, all while avoiding the police patrolling the city. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Meoir: Feline Detective.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Paws of Coal is a cozy, slow-paced detective adventure with gameplay influenced by the scientific method – quests are solved by connecting evidence. If you get it right, the mystery is solved. If you get it wrong, everyone could be in danger. So, tread carefully. In the game, you play as Charles, a scholar on a mission sent by His Majesty (the lion king Lav) to help the critters of The Burrows wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paws of Coal.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

60% User Score Based on 50 reviews

The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The hidden game society.

CONTROLS: Mouse/Keyboard: Pause Game: Q Move: WASD Turn: Move Mouse Sprint: Left Shift Jump: Space Interact: E Open/Close Watch: Right Click Use Watch: Left Click Gamepad: Pause Game: Start Move: Left Analog Stick Turn: Right Analog Stick Sprint: Press Left Analog Stick (or B/Circle or Left Trigger/L2) Jump: A/Cross Interact: X/Square Open/Close Watch: Right Bumpe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronomancy.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

80% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Explore the world as Jim, an ex-gangster, struggling with mental illness. Uncover the mystery of the shadowy figure bent on killing you and discover the secrets lurking beneath the surface… The Game's Story reveals eerie character connections and dark secrets. As dream and reality blur, brace for horrors beyond nightmares, transcending fear into unknown terror. Voice Casting for all character … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jim's Nightmare: Chapter 1.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 2,943 reviews

The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

49% User Score Based on 69 reviews

A WONDER is a 3rd person stealth/puzzle game set in a sunken city. Stuck in the depths of the sea, Alana will have to explore this dormant world in order to reactivate it. In doing so, she must remain hidden from lurking creatures, hostile to any outsider who dares to venture in this derelict place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wonder.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

52% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A scary bedtime story or a horrid physical entity?The story goes that the toymaker is an undead figure who comes out at night leaving a toy on the children’s bedroom window to lure and capture them. Upon finding an old hidden journal, Blake discovers that a folktale passed through generations in his family might hold some dark secrets. He embarks on a journey to unravel what’s behind his ancestor'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bram The Toymaker.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

44% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Hide Time is a puzzle based game with horror elements, telling a story about the closed for good toys store. Explore the abandoned toy store and try to find a safe place and collect supplies to stay alive! The toys will try to kill you! Will you survive in this scary world controlled by living toys? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hide Time.

EDIT: Sadly there is a major bug with the HEAT mechanic I added to the game. Workaround can be found in the heat section below((Also slight bug with the mouse. If your mouse is "loose" and leaving the play area of the game, pulling up the pause menu with escape key or middle mouse button then clicking resume will cause it to "fix" and be locked to the play area. Thanks for your patience!!!)) All … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All Systems GOGOGO!!.

This 2D first-person point-and-click adventure with escape the room mechanics is set in a near-future world where a global cataclysm occurred some time ago. This event granted certain powers to some individuals called the Order of the Dark Parallel, allowing them to control aspects such as life and death.   A young family of scientists is studying the impact of this cataclysm on society while i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Tale: Prologue.

Biff Snodgrass is a smarmy tomb raidin’ archaeologist and your bitter rival. He hoards the ancient treasures from his adventures in a secret man cave behind a reverse escape room - a series of fiendish puzzles designed to keep you out, not in. Those ancient treasures should be in a museum! Break into Biff’s hideout and steal the ancient treasures he's hiding to get them back where they belong! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverse Escape Room: Archaeologists Sanctum.

Storage Anomaly is a memory and puzzle game in which you have to identify anomalies in a dark and spooky storage room using your phone, while overcoming unexpected challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Storage Anomaly.

Cathy And The Others is an emotional narrative game that puts you in the shoes of Cathy, a woman who wakes up in the bedroom of a strange house. Explore, search, but most importantly... escape ! Game Features: Immersive narrative: Cathy And The Others offers a unique and experimental narrative experience. Discover Cathy's past to understand what is happening to her! Puzzle-based exploratio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cathy And The Others.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Zly.ii The Hacked Station is a first person scifi adventure game with challenging puzzles, made for the 10th anniversary of the Black Cube series (ASA: A Space Adventure, Catyph, Myha, Kitrinos, Boinihi, all available on Steam), commonly compared to such games such as Myst or Rhem, or to escape games. Storyline "You are an astronaut from planet Terra who has been invited to the Table of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zly.ii: The Hacked Station.

In this thrilling game, you take on the role of a dead detective who's been transported back to the 1950s, reliving your past and solving the murders you were never able to in life. But there's a catch: your soul has been deemed unworthy of both heaven and hell, leaving you trapped in the in-between realm known as Limbo. Now, in order to escape, you must not only crack the case, but also unintenti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanki.

This is a pre-alpha version of one crime case. Not a complete game, just a demo of a little portion. We invite you to participate in the development by suggesting questions for trial, warrants, evidence and other details. Femida is a point'n'click detective adventure about justice for Windows, Mac and Linux. The video game is set in a dystopic world of the State. The State has recently undergone a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Femida: Third Trial.

This is a pre-alpha version of one crime case. Not a complete game, just a demo of a little portion. We invite you to participate in the development by suggesting questions for trial, warrants, evidence and other details.  Femida is a point'n'click detective adventure about justice for Windows, Mac and Linux. The video game is set in a dystopic world of the State. The State has recently undergone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Femida: Fifth Trial.

This is a pre-alpha version of one crime case. Not a complete game, just a demo of a little portion. We invite you to participate in the development by suggesting questions for trial, warrants, evidence and other details.  Femida is a point'n'click detective adventure about justice for Windows, Mac and Linux. The video game is set in a dystopic world of the State. The State has recently undergone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Femida: Second Trial.

Explore the apartment of a nostalgic Francoist to find your friend in this short first person horror experience set in Spain. The game takes place in an oppressive and unique atmosphere, full of references to the traditional Spanish culture. In this experience, the players must explore the creepy apartment to find clues and solve puzzles that help them find the protagonist's missing friend. With … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROJO: A Spanish Horror Experience.

This the first chapter of the game, which takes place at the beginning of this story. Claudia, a woman who has lost her job as a reporter, decides to go to investigate the psychiatric hospital "Milagros" which keeps a story as secret as it is macabre. During this journey she meets people who have the same intentions and others who will get in the way. With the help of her new companions, she must … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unbearable - First Chapter.

ABSOLUTE is an escape game. Make use of any available tools to solve the puzzles and clear all the levels. Inspired by escape room games. Like a classic escape room game, but on a larger scale. Key Feature - Classic escape game, finding tools, and make use of them to clear the levels. - Full escape puzzle, no mini-game. - Unique puzzle on every level. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ABSOLUTE.

This is a pre-alpha version of one crime case. Not a complete game, just a demo of a little portion. We invite you to participate in the development by suggesting questions for trial, warrants, evidence and other details.  Femida is a point'n'click detective adventure about justice for Windows, Mac and Linux. The video game is set in a dystopic world of the State. The State has recently undergone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Femida: Fourth Trial.

EMBARK ON A JOURNEY IN You wake up being surrounded by nothing but rocks, plants and signs of an old civilization. Slowly exploring your surroundings you come to the conclusion that you must suffer from amnesia. Your curiosity leads you to discovering your ability to shift worlds- between the abandoned present and the ancient past. Learning about a temple, you make your way to it, hoping to get t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancientknot.

Ashley: The Emptiness Inside — is a third-person psychological horror game in which you explore the restaurant that burned down many years ago. This place keeps many dark secrets covered in ash. Learn the history of this mysterious place from its founding to the fire in which many people died. Hidden caches, secret passages and mysterious puzzles are waiting for you on the way. Look for informatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashley: The Emptiness Inside.

STORY: Embark on a Heart-Pounding Journey of Survival and Redemption in "Days End" - a Gripping Horror FPS Experience on Steam! As the deadly Xonobia Virus engulfs the country, leaving behind a trail of infected zombies and death, follow the harrowing tale of Chad, one of the few survivors determined to escape the nightmarish chaos. Joining forces with the ruthless gang, "Blackbird… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAYS END.

Inescaped Paranoia is a psychological horror game where paranoia is your worst enemy. As a building inspector sent to assess an abandoned farmhouse, your routine job quickly turns into a descent into fear and uncertainty. The house shifts, your mind distorts reality, and soon, escape feels impossible. Solve environmental puzzles, uncover hidden truths, and survive a series of psychological trials… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INESCAPED.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

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

24%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, story

35% User Score Based on 20 reviews

"The Children of The Woods - Lost Tape" serves as a playable teaser of what can be expected from the upcoming found footage franchise called "The Children of The Woods". Through this first installment, viewers can explore events following the disappearances and the missing 5 individuals from a fresh viewpoint. It offers an immersive experience that delves deeper into the lore a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Children of The Woods - Lost Tape.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

81% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asleep: Ato 1.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, character development

86% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Description Close Your Eyes is a puzzle horror game where your only defense against enemies is to close your eyes. Enemies will not chase you while your eyes are closed. You are being hunted... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close Your Eyes.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

87% User Score Based on 40 reviews

CHIYO is a first person, escape room styled, single player, puzzle game set in a Edo era Japan horror background and in the same universe of MALICE. Play as Idate Chiyo, a newly recruited paranormal investigator of the Tokugawa Shogunate's Magical Arcane Division, tasked with her first assignment to investigate some strange occurrences reported to have originated from an abandoned mansion on the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chiyo.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

44% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

Wooden Floor is a first person horror game full of visual trickery ... Not being able to predict what is going to happen next you need to make your way through the haunted house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wooden Floor.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A wisecracking homicide detective, a serial killer with a confusing moral agenda, a Noir inspired world. Help Detective Jim Grayson keep his sanity as he tries to solve a series of bizarre and horrifying murders. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silhouette.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

87% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Can this last case of Oliver, all be just a small part of a bigger picture? Gather clues, unravel the mystery behind the case and uncover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to File Destined.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

93% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective From The Crypt.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

72% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncerta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 1,363 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 9 reviews

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders.

10%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

17% User Score Based on 12 reviews

An old school survival horror in First Person with limited Ammo and multiple weapons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venal Soul: Chapter One.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

65% User Score Based on 108 reviews

A strange letter from a friend sowed seeds of uncertainty. Now you travel around the rooms of Livingstone's house to find out the truth - what happened here after you left? Use logical thinking, puzzle-solving skills, and perceptiveness to delve into the house and unravel the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr Livingstone, I Presume?.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

83% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkhangel: The House of the Seven Stars.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 5 reviews

When 8-year-old Charlotte May is reported missing from Dahlia View, retired detective Robert Conway launches his own investigation into her disappearance. Lead the investigation and uncover dark secrets in a story-driven observational thriller from the creators of The Occupation and Ether One. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dahlia View.