Games like Murder by Numbers
Looking for games like Murder by Numbers? Here are top action adventure recommendations with a drama, mystery and anime focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Tales of the Neon Sea, Call of the Sea or Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane.
1 View Game79%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, character development86% User Score 726 reviewsCritic Score 60%3 reviews"Tales of the Neon Sea" is a cyberpunk-noir point-and-click adventure game set in a dystopian future. Players take on the role of a private investigator, solving cases involving advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and a divided society. The game features stunning hand-drawn 2D graphics and a thrilling, immersive storyline.
View Game2 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, replayability87% User Score 3,167 reviewsCritic Score 75%4 reviews"Call of the Sea" is a first-person adventure game set in the 1930s. Play as Norah, a woman searching for her missing husband in the uncharted islands of the South Pacific. Uncover the secrets of a lost civilization and solve intricate puzzles to advance the narrative-driven story. The game features stunning art deco-inspired visuals and a captivating original soundtrack.
View Game3 View Game97%Game Brain Scorestory, musicstability, grinding97% User Score 1,666 reviewsIn "Tyrion Cuthbert: Attorney of the Arcane," immerse yourself in a fantasy world and take on the role of a defense attorney fighting for justice in a corrupt system. Defend clients accused of magical crimes using your wits and knowledge of arcane law to prove their innocence. The fate of your clients and the integrity of the justice system are in your hands.
View Game4 View Game96%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, grinding96% User Score 2,590 reviewsDetective Grimoire is a puzzle-based detective game with a fully voiced and animated cast. Players explore beautiful digitally painted environments, interview suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the secret of a murder at a mythical creature tourist attraction. Indie Statik praises it for its focus on enjoyable gameplay and superior design compared to other crime games.
View Game5 View Game98%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, atmosphere98% User Score 356 reviews"Khimera: Puzzle Island" is a game where you solve nonogram puzzles to reveal pictures and progress through the story of Chelshia, Amelia, and Bernadette's adventure on Hanjie Isle. The game features over 280 puzzles, a tutorial for those new to nonograms, customizable options, and multiple control methods. This game is a spin-off of "Khimera: Destroy all Monsters."
View Game6 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability88% User Score 1,089 reviewsCritic Score 79%7 reviewsIn Jenny LeClue: Detectivu, players take on the role of Jenny, a determined young detective in the town of Arthurton. This narrative-driven adventure game features clever puzzles, stylish art, and a rich, intriguing story filled with mysteries to unravel. With multiple endings and a focus on player choice, Jenny LeClue offers a unique and engaging experience for all ages.
View Game7 View Game87%Game Brain Scoremusic, graphicsreplayability, grinding87% User Score 1,545 reviews"The Tiny Bang Story" is a family-friendly, text-free game with five chapters and over 30 minigames. Players must fix machines and mechanisms, and solve puzzles to restore Tiny Planet after a meteor strikes. With hand-drawn graphics, immersive gameplay, and enchanting music, it was a Top Paid App in several countries and won multiple awards in 2011 for Best Games and Best Adventure Games.
View Game8 View Game71%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization78% User Score 5,152 reviewsCritic Score 63%22 reviews"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter" is an immersive adventure game that allows players to take on the role of the famous detective. The game combines investigation, action, and exploration, and includes features such as freely exploring different neighborhoods, interrogations, and combat. Each decision made affects the overall story, leading to a unique and exciting experience.
View Game9 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding88% User Score 1,772 reviewsCritic Score 60%2 reviewsIn "The Blackwell Legacy," Rosa Blackwell, aided by her spirit guide Joey Mallone, discovers her abilities as a medium and investigates a series of mysterious suicides at NYU, revealing a sinister force at work. As a newly-minted medium, Rosa, guided by the 1930s ghost Joey, delves into supernatural inquiries to put troubled spirits to rest, starting with a chain of ominous student suicides at a local university. This point-and-click adventure game weaves a tale of uncovering supernatural ills plaguing New York City, bound by a gripping storyline and intriguing mysteries.
View Game10 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsmonetization, grinding91% User Score 9,971 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsIn 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.
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