Games like Murder

"Stranded" is a single-player Science Fiction Role Playing game with a good story, stellar graphics, and an exceptional soundtrack. As a stranded astronaut on a sun-blasted planet, you must explore and uncover mysteries for survival in this minimal point-and-click adventure that focuses on atmosphere and exploration. Despite its fabulous atmosphere, the gameplay is disappointing.

CAT Interstellar is a challenging and immersive single-player spaceship simulation game. Players must manage resources, navigate through alien structures, and survive in a hostile interstellar environment while uncovering the secrets of an ancient alien race. With its realistic physics and detailed 3D graphics, CAT Interstellar offers a unique and thrilling experience for fans of space exploration and sci-fi games.

"Backbone" is a single-player mystery role-playing game with a phenomenal story and impressive graphics, accompanied by a stellar soundtrack. As raccoon detective Howard Lotor, you'll explore a dystopian Vancouver full of anthropomorphic animals while unraveling a deeply personal narrative. The game boasts a dense atmosphere, emotional depth, and engaging dialogues, however, it has low replayability, is grind-heavy, and has some bugs.

Thirty Flights of Loving is a first-person narrative-driven game that takes players on a journey through the world of high-flying schemes, lovelorn criminals, and stray kittens. The game features a unique storyline, immersive gameplay, and an original soundtrack by Chris Remo. Thirty Flights of Loving was an IGF 2013 nominee for Excellence in Narrative, and received honorable mentions for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize and Nuovo Award, as well as being featured at IndieCade 2013. The game also includes developer commentary and a bonus game, Gravity Bone.

In "Tails Noir," play as raccoon detective Howard Lotor and investigate a personal story in a dystopian, animal-inhabited Vancouver. Inspired by film noir, sci-fi, and existential philosophy, this narrative-driven adventure offers thought-provoking dialogues and immersive exploration, challenging your perspective on personhood amidst an inevitable end.

"The Charnel House Trilogy" is a point-and-click horror adventure game that tells the story of Alex Davenport, a private detective who explores a mysterious and dark world. The game is divided into three episodes, each with its own self-contained narrative that adds to the overall plot. Players must uncover the secrets of the Charnel House and its inhabitants while facing psychological horror and atmospheric puzzles.

"The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day" is a post-apocalyptic adventure game where you play as an inquisitive engineering robot, RT-217NP, exploring intriguing locations and uncovering the truth about the long-extinct human race. The game features diverse puzzles, fateful decisions, and thought-provoking discussions to enhance the mysterious atmosphere and immerse you in the storyline. Your choices and problem-solving skills will determine the outcome of this captivating narrative.

In "Nobody Wants to Die," play as Detective James Karra in a futuristic, alternate New York City of 2329, where immortality is a luxury for the wealthy. As a member of the Mortality Department, Karra investigates a series of murders targeting the elite, utilizing time manipulation abilities and advanced technology. The case uncovers dark secrets of the city's powerful figures as Karra works with young police liaison Sara Kai.

"State of Mind" is a thrilling game set in 2048 Berlin, where technology has taken over public sectors and surveillance is ubiquitous. The protagonist, Richard Nolan, wakes up in a hospital to find his family missing. As Richard investigates their disappearance, he becomes embroiled in a global conspiracy threatening humanity's future. The game explores the dichotomy between a dystopian reality and a digital utopia.

In The Silent Age, players assume the role of Joe, a maintenance worker in the 1970s who discovers a time-travel device. He uses it to explore the past and future, uncovering a conspiracy and attempting to save humanity. The game features point-and-click puzzle mechanics, with players solving problems by interacting with the environment and using items from their inventory. The story is presented in a minimalist, film noir-inspired style with a haunting soundtrack.