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Looking for games like Murder!? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with TERMINUS, Operation Swordbreak or Stonewall Penitentiary.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    71% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Fate comes for all, even for legendary Heroes... You are a demi-god, using your powers to make a difference in the world - but your death has been prophesied by The Fates, and each breath moves you closer to the end of your journey. How will you spend your last days? Will your legend be remembered? TERMINUS - The Final Journey Of A Legendary Hero is a solo journaling RPG about performing heroic de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TERMINUS.

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  2. 67%Game Brain Score
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    The Regime never stops, devouring planets and hope since the beginning of times. Once The Weapon is complete, resistance won’t exist even in dreams. You are a spy, undercover behind The Regime’s lines, the only person willing to do what’s necessary. Operation Swordbreak - sabotaging The Weapon before it’s ready to destroy all life - is your only chance. That is, if The Hunters don’t get you first…… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Swordbreak.

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  3. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Stonewall Penitentiary is an indie murder mystery adventure that is presented in the visual style of graphic novels. It pays tribute to Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None and horror thrillers like Scream and Saw. Discover why you and six others were kidnapped by an unknown captor as you search an eerie prison and solve mind-bending puzzles to determine "whodunit!" Will you survive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stonewall Penitentiary.

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  4. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A Matter of Murder is a point-and-click puzzle game with rogue-like elements. The details of each murder are procedurally generated, so each case is different every time you play with progressively more challenging logic puzzles. A Matter of Murder can also randomly combine logic puzzles together to create a dynamically generated case file for high replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Matter of Murder.

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  5. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 486 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    "The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion -- in order to untangle the dark truth at its heart." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Invisible Hours.

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  6. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Black Chapter is a mystery-horror game inspired by Japanese RPG Maker classics with modern components mixed in. Play as Evan Gray, a high school student on a field trip to the famous Durhal Cathedral. Things take a terrifying turn when the class finds themselves imprisoned inside the cathedral. They then discover a killer demon lurks among them, pretending to be human! You must work together with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Chapter.

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  7. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    The Case of Maneki is a Detective game about a Maneki Neko, or lucky cat, following his adopted guardian to find the truth that is hidden between a series of gruesome murders. You play as Kichiro and Nobutoshi, the detective and the apprentice of the city. With murders being committed at every corner, it is up to you to solve this case that traces back to years ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of Maneki.

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  8. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    94% User Score Based on 1,048 reviews

    An interactive thriller about a group of friends haunted by the memories of their past while being hunted by a relentless killer. From The Game Grumps (Dream Daddy) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homebody.

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  9. A Clockwork Enigma This is an in-production, pre-alpha game. Key Info Platform PC Genre Detective-Mystery, Steampunk, Narrative-Driven, Adventure, Thriller Camera Perspective First-person POV 3D or 2D 3D Number of Players Single-player   Short Summary A Detec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Clockwork Enigma.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    REHAUNTED is a psychological detective horror game where you investigate a brutal crime scene inside a house filled with disturbing evidence, hidden secrets, and contradictions. Search the crime scene, uncover what really happened that night, and piece together a truth nobody wanted discovered. INVESTIGATE THE CRIME SCENEConnor Raines arrives at a seemingly straightforward case: a young woman f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rehaunted.

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  11. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 8,396 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 1 reviews

    Developed by seasoned studio Cyanide, Call of Cthulhu is an RPG-Investigation game with psychological horror and stealth mechanics, set in a deeply immersive world. On a mission to find the truth behind the death of an acclaimed artist and her family on a backwater island, the player will soon uncover a more disturbing truth as the Great Dreamer, Cthulhu, prepares its awakening... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Cthulhu.

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  13. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    91% User Score Based on 644 reviews

    The game's play is done through a point and click interface. Players must visit various locations within the game's fictional town of Harvest, which can be done via an overhead map. By speaking to various townspeople and clicking on special "hotspots", players can learn information and collect items that progress the game's story and play. Harvester also features a fighting system where players ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvester.

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  14. This Triple A Visual Novel has mystery, comedy, journalism, and asmr rolled up into an adventure for those who really want to figure out a bizarre conflict and stop the panic gripping a city. From the minds of Troma, comes a sequel to the breaded, battered, and fun-fried Troma Classic "Poultrygeist: Night of the Living Chicken" The story follows the murder of a chicken and destruction of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Troma Presents Poultrygeist.

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  15. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Murder Most Foolish Murder Most Foolish is a group storytelling game about crafting the clues of an Agatha Christie style murder mystery, and then using those clues to determine what happened. However, the twist in this story is that everyone is guilty of the dastardly crime. In Murder Most Foolish a gentlethem detective (played by a player or used as an NPC) questions the rest of the players who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Most Foolish.

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  16. The Blade of Fate Game Time: 1.5-2 hours  ‍‍ Number of players: 6 players, all gender-neutral ️ Play Online or In-Person with you and 5 friends!   Theme: High Fantasy  ⚔️ Inspired By: World of Warcraft, D&D/Dungeon & Dragons, Lord of The Rings ✨  The Host can play without knowing whodunnit! CONTENT WARNING: Mild violence, mild references to alcohol. Recommended For Ages 16+ Your Story Starts Her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blade of Fate Murder Mystery Party Game.

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  17. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 624 reviews

    Thirteen girls awaken, only to find themselves in a prison. What awaits them: a Witch Trial. Help them prepare for the trial by exploring the prison in order to find the witch hidden amongst them. Find the witch, learn what kind of magic she holds, dispel the lies, and prepare for the execution. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 魔法少女ノ魔女裁判.

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  18. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Wishlist on Steam!The Princess Factory is an anomaly-detection horror game where you work in a mysterious factory beneath an abandoned fairy-tale theme park. You must check each princess animatronic for aberrations while trying to uncover the dark secrets of the park. Your actions may determine far more than simply whether or not you get out alive...but which path will you choose? Check the Princ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Princess Factory.

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  19. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 1,284 reviews

    Welcome to Happyhills, the place where you can indulge your deepest desires, make your wildest dreams come true, and slaughter anyone in any way you want. In this case, all three of these are... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Happyhills Homicide.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Immerse yourself in the first-person perspective, cross time and space, solve bizarre cases, save innocent victims, and catch a mysterious killer! You will solve murders, uphold justice, and also gain love. Are you ready? Play the "Game of Fate" that crosses time and space, life and death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time.

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  21. View Game
    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    About Game: Insight is a single-player horror game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them. Story: When neighbors heard gunshots and called the police, officers arrived at the scene to find two bodies in the house. Almost certain it was a murder, they called in the detective. Facing a missing person and two m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insight.

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  22. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    96% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin 2.

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  23. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

    A horror game about a needy female ghost. A trio of close-knit occult club girls gather late at night to enjoy telling ghost stories. Little do they know that Miss Choker, a ghost that targets girls, is just dying to appear... Features Horror stories that reveal the truth One after another, the horror stories seem to relate to the trio more and more. Story list: 1. A Nightmare on Lil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Lily Ghoststories.

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  24. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 282 reviews

    The renowned slasher horror films of the 1980s and 1990s serve as a source of inspiration for Terror at Oakheart. The community of Oakheart has been terrorized by Teddy, a masked serial killer. As the body count rises, you discover there is more going on here than just a man in a mask. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terror At Oakheart.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Six of them wanted out. Six of them wanted in. Now, all twelve of them are trapped in a prison where a fate worse than death awaits them. Can they survive the wiles of Empathy Systems? What dark secrets lurk behind that institution? It is for the future when none may tread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decide 4 God.

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  26. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 380 reviews

    Experience a fresh take on the classic crime-solving board game. Step into new mysteries and use your skills of deduction to find out who? With what weapon? Where? Join fellow detectives all over the world. Gather crucial evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve the original murder mystery.Follow your suspects through the iconic Tudor Mansion, unlocking their motives and alibis as you go. Play by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue/Cluedo.

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  27. 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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  28. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 238 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

    The last thing Alex Young remembers is being at home alone in her apartment… so why has she suddenly woken up in this strange mansion? All the doors are locked by bizarre puzzles and traps, there are cameras following her every move, and she keeps thinking she sees… things… out of the corner of her eye. If she wants to escape alive, along with the other captives she discovers, she’ll need to use h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tartarus Key.

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  30. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    19% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A series of mysterious ritual murders covered the foggy streets of London, which young detective James Voodoo will have to investigate. While investigating these mysterious murders, James Voodoo faces the mystical phenomena, which covered the city. When progressing in case investigation, James realizes that these murders are just the small part of the global conspiracy, which threatens the whole w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taken Souls: Blood Ritual Collector's Edition.

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  31. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    82% User Score Based on 496 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 6 reviews

    A completely new science fiction mystery, in full-length live-action movie format, from genius creator of the "Danganronpa" series, Kazutaka Kodaka. Player controls are simple and straightforward: just swipe to look around and tap to make a selection. Even if you are a beginner, you can enjoy the game as if you were watching a movie. The protagonist acts as you make choices in each scene, moving… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Come True.

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  32. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    53% User Score Based on 193 reviews

    Little Bobby’s chasing a feral dog, the BBQ’s on fire, Jen’s eating poisonous berries and the birthday cake still needs icing. It’s just another wonderful day with the kids so... Ready! Set! Parent! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Think of the Children.

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  33. View Game
    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    A science experiment in which no one survives, in a first-person survival horror game made by one developer As a random person who is trapped, try to get out and find out what's going on in this godforsaken place If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OPEN DOOR.

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  34. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 267 reviews

    A much-anticipated vacation to a remote island in the Pacific Northwest abruptly runs aground when you, as Nancy Drew, discover that an unseen assailant has vandalized the whale-watching boat owned by your host, Katie Firestone. But that’s just the first in a string of nasty “accidents.” Is the brought in Snake Horse Harbor related to the orphaned orca whale roaming the nearby channel, or is there… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island.

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  35. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    53% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    Vaudeville is a detective game in which the player plays the role of Detective Martini, a private detective who has come to the city of Vaudeville to solve the mystery of the murders of three people. Vaudeville is an experimental whodunit game based on the latest AI technologies. A tale of murder, suspense and absurdity that unfolds as you play, and you are the protagonist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vaudeville.

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  36. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 395 reviews
    Critic Score 52%Based on 25 reviews

    Those Who Remain is a psychological thriller that takes place in Dormont, a small town in the US. Dormont appears to be a regular and typical American town at first glance. However, it is cursed... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Who Remain.

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  37. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 791 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 886 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid9: Inciting Incident.

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  39. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 718 reviews

    Murder rpg set in the small town of Lakeview Valley. Become the most popular home-owner or succumb to your dark desires. The choice is yours. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Valley.

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  40. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 944 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation in this adventure game. The famous detective chases against the most threatening serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper.

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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 142 reviews

    You are Pandora, the mastermind behind a death game in which you must find the traitor while concealing your identity. Six hours, one school, six deaths. Nine participants fight for survival: it's kill or be killed, trust or deceive, escape or die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Birth ME Code.

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  42. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,028 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 15 reviews

    A botched ritual traps a group of high school students in a haunted school. Can their wits keep them alive? Kisaragi Academy student Mayu Suzumoto is transferring to a new high school, leaving behind a sizable group of friends and countless lovely memories. To help her cope with this move, her friend Ayumi has devised a seemingly innocent plan: the whole group will come together to perform a char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

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  43. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    67% User Score Based on 271 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 6 reviews

    Corpse Party 2: Dead Patient is a game in the Corpse Party survival horror adventure game series. Players take control of a set of characters to explore the eerie hospital and escape from there. To do so, characters must interact with the environment to find clues and items needed to unlock the locked areas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party 2: Dead Patient.

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  44. RAVENCROFT MANSION, 15 DECEMBER 1906Arabella Ravencroft died during a power blackout with nine people in the room. The roads are closed. You are Inspector Lucian Hartwell, and nobody can leave until the snow clears. DEDUCTION MECHANICEvery conversation offers clues. Those that fit together, combine into facts; and facts are the only thing that will progress the story. Confront the right person wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seraph's Kiss.

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  45. This choices-matter visual novel is narrative-heavy, filled with beautifully illustrated characters, intricate stories, and two distinct endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder at Chateau de Rouge.

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  46. In the city Nollyn, where money is what counts and what rules, is the private eye, Vin Virosa. He returns from years of hiatus as he's requested a case investigation from the president of Wilsons Corporation, the electric power corporation of the city. But as the investigation continues, something doesn't seem right... Unique backgroundEye of Nollyn isn't about an ingenious hero in a trench coat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of Nollyn.

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  47. Cabin #5 Game Time: 1.5-2 hours  ‍‍ Number of players: 6 players, all gender-neutral ️ Play Online or In-Person with you and 5 friends! We include instructions and separate game files for easy online hosting. ⛺ Theme: Halloween '80s Summer Camp Inspired By: Stranger Things, Goosebumps, The Thing, and all things '80s! ✨ The Host can play without knowing whodunnit Your Story Starts Here! There’s a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabin #5: Halloween Murder Mystery Game.

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  48. Cabin #5  Game Time: 1.5-2 hours  ‍‍ Number of players: 6 players, all gender-neutral ️ Play Online or In-Person with you and 5 friends!   ⛺ Theme: '80s Summer Camp   Inspired By: Stranger Things, Goosebumps, The Thing, and all things '80s! ✨  The Host can play without knowing whodunnit! Your Story Starts Here! There’s always one summer you never forget. Teens Bobby, Jo, Charlie, Riley, Alex, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cabin #5: An '80s Summer Camp Murder Mystery Party.

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  49. 57%Game Brain Score
    57% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    My Final Cursed Days is a fantasy, dungeon-crawling RPG made for the Game Boy! Play through your own story over the course of about 3-4 hours of play-time as you make your way through the period of your life left before the curse takes its nebulous effect. As your days go by, enjoy the following features in the game: Day and night life-sim-style time-management as you use your remaining days in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Final Cursed Days.

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  50. The Reflection is a ritual-based co-op horror game where players attempt to exorcise a demonic entity while being relentlessly hunted. Investigate cursed locations, perform the correct rituals, stay silent, and work together under pressure — one mistake can mean certain death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Reflection.

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