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Looking for games like Mr. Detective? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Alibi: The Dinner Party, Murder Is Game Over or Convoluted Incident: Pinch me.

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  1. 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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  2. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Murder Is Game Over is a pixel art point-and-click murder mystery involving the untimely death of a famous game designer. You and your trusty companion are on the case! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over.

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  3. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Confusing Incident: Pinch Me is an adventure game with horror elements. You play as an ordinary guy who got into an accident and ended up in a mysterious house. He has to find a way out of the house and solve the mystery of this house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Convoluted Incident: Pinch me.

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  4. Creation background:"One day, when I began to ponder the meaning of life... I decided to create a game." "This is the story I want to tell you." "And thus, my story with you all begins." Regarding the game:"Mind Detective" is an independently produced puzzle, drama, and interactive novel game. You need to follow six partners with different backgrounds, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 心灵侦探.

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  5. 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.

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  6. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Explore 4 magical, mysterious lands. Decipher indecipherable crystal visions! Fight an assortment of evil monsters, each more monstrous than the last! About an Elf is a point-and-click-ish, RPG-ish, visual-novel-ish game of gigantawesome proportions. Do you have what it takes to have what it takes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to About an Elf.

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  7. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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

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  8. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    82% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 3 reviews

    Hauma is an episodic noir interactive graphic novel centered around the exploits of former detective Judith, her fixation on an old murder investigation, and how this unravels conspiracies within the upper echelons of society. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauma: A Detective Noir Story.

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  9. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a thrilling murder mystery at the Penby Inn! A luxurious hotel set in the endearing English countryside, Penby Inn is coming under a lot of fire (literally) from mind-boggling mishaps, ghoulish noises, rumours of hauntings and gruesome murder! To add to the confusion, the rich new owner Samuel Sage, who has conveniently inherited the hotel, is completely clueless about the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn.

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  10. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    ABOUT HAUMAHauma is a noir deduction visual novel set in the heart of Munich. Step into the shoes of Judith, a former detective with a sharp wit and a knack for getting things done, as she uncovers a conspiracy amongst the city's upper echelons of society. Explore real locations in a unique art style, immersing you in the world of Bavaria's capital. From the historic House of Art to other unexpect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue.

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  11. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    The chart-topping indie hit Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once! This game replaces the earlier episodic releases and is a collected version of Chapters 1-3 of the "N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One.

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  12. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Inspired by classic point-and-click adventure games of the past, Who Stole My Beard is a casual game suitable for all ages! Your beard has been stolen! You and your loyal dog Leo must investigate the people and places of Beardsville to solve the crime. Uncover conspiracies, find new beards, and don't forget to pick up the groceries in this charming town of bearded intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Stole My Beard?.

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  13. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Detective Bass in Fish Out Of Water is a short, witty, narrative-driven detective game where the player follows clues in order to uncover a murderer. Follow along as the mystery unravels and piece together the truth! STORY DRIVEN Crime ruins everything. This time, it has ruined your vacation! While sailing in a luxury cruise, Mr. Salomon Chinhook has been turned into fillet. It's your job to f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Bass in Fish out of Water.

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  14. Lord Robert Anderson has been found murdered in his secluded country manor. Summoned by his loyal butler, an old comrade of your father from the Great War, you arrive in the dead of night to uncover the truth. Everyone appears distraught, yet behind polite smiles lie secrets, grudges, and carefully hidden motives. You don’t yet know who committed the crime or why but you do know one thing: ⏱ Y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue: Murder By Death.

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  15. Step into the shoes of Jackie Hart, a paranormal investigator,  as she navigates a chilling mystery set in the shadowy streets and rooftops of modern Taiwan. A gruesome discovery on a hotel roof leads to a tangled web of ritualistic sacrifices, ancient folklore, and unearthly entities each with their own motivations and plans for Jackie. In this 2D point & click adventure, you'll: Investigate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

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  16. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burden of Truth.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trick: Double Blind.

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  18. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    When a popular illustrator is found dead, disgraced demonologist Harold Ludicael is hired to summon her ghost. Ghosts are the one thing he can't summon, but with sharp insight, perhaps he can solve the mystery, and resurrect the most important thing: His career. We hope you enjoy our fantasy tale with creeping monsters, summoning magic, and a cast of rich, colorful characters. It has: 20,000… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of the Serialized Killer.

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  19. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Crescent Quest is a mostly medieval turn based open world RPG that is inspired by 2000s MMO / MMORPG designs while being a single player experience. Increase your skills, go on unique quests, grind for and collect rare items, join the world of Reltionus which is over nine years old! - Enter the world of Reltionus, exploring the worlds regions as your own character on your own adventure, uncoveri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crescent Quest.

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  20. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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

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  21. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Mystery Club Vol.1: The Ise-Shima Case.

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  22. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    96% User Score Based on 2,590 reviews

    Solve puzzles, collect clues, explore the swamp, interrogate suspects... and uncover the mystery! Detective Grimoire is a charming and mysterious adventure, featuring a variety of strange and unique interactions with the bizarre residents of the swamp, a compelling and challenging murder mystery to solve, and an original award nominated soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Grimoire.

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  24. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    A phone call from a stranger. A daring heist in the middle of the North Sea. A chance to save the world using nothing but your voice. Unknown Number is voice-controlled adventure game. And it's the first of it's kind. Will you answer the call? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown Number: A First Person Talker.

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  25. 62%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    HFG has launched a popular point and click kind of latest new room 2D adventure mystery escape games specially created for the escape game lovers. With endless levels stuffed with a variety of themes which includes fantasy, mystery, detective thriller and, fiction, which enhances your brain IQ skills with endless fun and excitement. This game, one of our best creations designed with colorful in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Room-Soul of justice.

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  26.  Pineapple Legend  Visual Novel Find the Golden Pineapple in 6 surprising chapters and one Prologue Investigate among 20 different cases Solve a dozen puzzles Collect over 200 cards Explore the city of Takitani Catch around sixty fish Garden in your own backyard Equip a variety of accessories and gear Eat food (sometimes weird...) Increase your affinity with other charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineapple Legend.

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  27. This is the sexual content removed version of "The Feast of Terror - A Night Hunted By Beauties - ". This is featured for streaming in the platform such as YouTube. Please stream on your own risk though. Hello, anyone there? ...No answer. Wait, why won't the door open? Suddenly, women's laughter echoes around. Mad women are on the attack! Solve the mysteries of the mansion and sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Feast of Terror [Pure Edition] -A Night Hunted By Beauties-.

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  28. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Back in Prehistory is an exciting adventure game where you take on the role of a character who stumbles upon a time machine while exploring prehistoric times. The goal of the game is to help the character find their way out of this dangerous era while fending off attacks from various prehistoric creatures. The prehistoric environment is filled with dangerous creatures such as dinosaurs, sabe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in Prehistory.

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  29. Climb up on an Epic Adventure in the Ultimate 2D Platformer and RPG Indie Game: Tower of Pandemonium! Newcomer Lucius LeBlanc finds himself in the crime-infested city Thanatos when he stumbles upon an enigmatic priest. Exhausted from his long journey, Lucius decides to go to his apartment only to awaken in the chilling confines of a morgue after being declared deceased. To his dismay, his apa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Pandemonium.

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  30. Nesse jogo você encarna a pele de George, um estudante que inesperadamente foi contratado para substituir a morte. George agora tem uma missão difícil nas suas mãos, será ele capaz de... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Book of Death for Dummies.

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  31. EDMUND PUZZLE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE SACRED RELICS Mystery. Adventure. Time travel. Get ready to embark on an epic adventure in the Christian universe through time and space in Edmund Puzzle and the Mystery of the Sacred Relics. In a world full of dangers and mysteries, every minute counts to save humanity from a mysterious and extremely dangerous enemy. You'll need to use all your skills to u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EDMUND PUZZLE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE SACRED RELICS.

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  32. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    77% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Daniel wakes up to the same nightmare every night. A girl who will not let him go. When he discovers a missing child report that connects her to his childhood home, he is forced to return to a place filled with unsettling memories and terrifying games he once played with the boy next door. What begins as a search for truth quickly becomes a descent into blurred memories and creeping dread. The li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We Used to Play Here.

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  33. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LAN Party Adventures.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Play as a witch living in secret among villagers in this hand-drawn narrative puzzle adventure. An attempt to change fate traps her in a time loop. Help the witch and her cat escape without getting caught by the inquisition. Your choices shape the outcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexed Time.

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  35. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 178 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

    The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

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  36. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Detective Sammy Jukes is the man on the job when an anti-oil activist is reported missing in a small town on the new oil pipeline route. Talk to witnesses, shovel through evidence, wrestle with the wolves and chase after chickens to find the truth in this first-person open-world adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sammy Jukes: Twin Lakes.

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  37. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Untangle thrilling mysteries by exploring the merciless and lawless Wild Western town of Brimstone. You and your friends need to collaborate, interrogate the town's residents and piece the clues together to solve the mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the West.

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  38. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Have a conversation with a rock in this funny piece of Interactive Fiction. Key Features: - Talk to a rock. - Multiple Choices - No goals other than the pursuit of good conversation. - Funny. What will can you talk to this rock about?: That’s a good question. ok but seriously, what can you talk to it about: That’s a spoiler, but there's 150 choices you can make. About the author: Samuel Le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conversation With A Rock.

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  39. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    99% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Detective Ridelle is a cozy murder mystery game featuring escape room style puzzles. Find clues, interrogate suspects, solve the mystery - before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Ridelle.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Detective Loup is thrilled when his children, Sherry and Bo, express interest in his profession. To teach by playing, he assembles a series of miniature crime scenes. Every night, the family gathers around to solve the most puzzling cases in history from the comfort of their own home. Little Locked Rooms is a short and unique mystery game that challenges you to solve a series of impossible disapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Locked Rooms.

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

    STORYNut City Police Department is full of eccentric characters. Captain Fox, for example, is a venerated veteran police officer whose favourite day of the week is Monday. And the new intern, Detective Raccoon, is a young, dumb and hot-headed pizza lover who is always sniffing for ways to bend the rules. The unlikely pair have to team up this summer to explore Nut City’s neon-washed streets, meet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nut City Blues.

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  43. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:funny
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    51% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    The unnecessary video game of the useless superhero The action takes place in Fochougny, a very quiet French village where the billionaire Harpagon Lonion lives. He regularly dresses up as Superfluous, a very useless superhero in such a peaceful countryside... Helped by his assistant Sophie, who tries to somehow temper the enthusiasm of her employer, he will try to apprehend the mysterious apple t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superfluous Returnz.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,742 reviews

    A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed.

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  45. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear With Me: The Lost Robots.

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  46. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel set three years before the events of Methods. In the last few stages of the Canadian detective competition, Detective Larika Downs is determined to discover the truth at all costs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Methods: The Canada Files.

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  47. A Relaxing Story-Rich 2D Platformer based on T.C. Aeelah’s heartwarming book. So it’s Simple! is a gentle 2D platformer inspired by T.C. Aeelah’s beloved children’s book, created especially for young players aged 6 to 10 — particularly for those taking their first steps into gaming. Designed with care, this game contains no violence, no combat, and no survival mechanics. It offers a safe, calmi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to So it's Simple!.

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  48. STORY: Meet Sebastian, a seasoned detective who found himself struggling against reality and bills. To make ends meet, he made a career shift, trading crime scenes for cubicles by joining a tech company as a software tester. From chasing criminals to hunting down bugs - looks like a logical transition. But don't be fooled by the seemingly routine office life - there are hidden truths to be disco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Big Ear Detective.

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  49. Deadly Visit is an immersive, suspenseful visual novel in a realistic style, where every small choice you make will have a butterfly effect, profoundly influencing the final outcome of the story. ◆ A Captivating Narrative Experience • An Enigmatic Manor Mystery: Play as Diana, an investigator invited to a secret-filled ancient manor. The lord of the manor appears kind but is clearly preoccupied,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 致命来访.

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  50. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    96% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    It was a dark and stormy morning when the soon-to-be Greatest Detective in the World, Detective Cox, stumbled upon the body of a chicken. (The body was dead, it was a dead body, the chicken was dead and this was his body, found by the Detective who is neither dead or a chicken.) This grisly discovery leaves him with just one question… What was he running from? Who, or what, stopped him? And d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Stone Unturned.

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