Games like Murder in Crayontopia

Expelled! is a single-player role-playing detective game set in a prestigious English boarding school where you play Verity Amersham, accused of attempted murder. Navigate school life by gossiping, lying, and sneaking while uncovering secrets and deciding whether to escape expulsion through fair or foul means. With an intriguing story, humor, and a unique morality system, every choice shapes your fate.

"Beacon Pines is a single-player mystery visual novel game with an intriguing story set in a mysterious book. As the reader and main character Luka, you'll uncover hidden truths, make friends, and collect golden charms with engraved words that can change the course of fate. The Chronicle, an interactive story tree, allows you to navigate turning points and alter the story's outcome."

"Paradise Killer" is a first-person investigation game set on an island outside reality, where a rogue human civilization seeks to resurrect dead alien gods. When the Council responsible for this process is murdered and the island is destroyed, "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies is called upon to solve the crime and uncover the truth behind the chaotic events. Uncover the facts and ponder the nature of truth in this stylized, psychedelic murder mystery.

In "Why Am I Dead At Sea," you play as a spirit stuck on a cruise ship, trying to solve your own murder mystery by possessing and communicating with the living passengers. With no memory of your past, you must uncover clues, expose secrets, and expose the killer. The game features a unique blend of adventure, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven gameplay.

"The Remainder: The Complete Edition" is a narrative-driven game following two magi, Vyn and Ilar, trapped in a collapsing tower. With amnesia, players must uncover the truth behind Ilar's story, as the ritual for salvation becomes murkier. The game features around 50 false endings and two true endings, with nearly 145,000 words exploring a world of ritual magick, ancient technology, and mystic traditions. Artwork and atmosphere evoke an occult world, inviting players to read between the lines and solve the mystery.

Detective 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.

In "Arcane Investigations," players step into the shoes of Kabili, a newly appointed arcane investigator waking to a magical robbery aboard the Quartzway Express. Explore the crime scene, question a colorful cast of suspects and colleagues, and gather evidence to unravel the mystery. The journey culminates in a high-stakes trial featuring cross-examination puzzles and surprising twists to uncover the truth before the train's final stop.

In an alternate history Europe, you run “The Nightcap,” the last speakeasy where mixing drinks and uncovering secrets go hand in hand. As a detective bartender, you listen to diverse patrons—from wealthy dandies to crooked cops—and navigate their twisted schemes. Engage with 20 unique characters across five cases to save your bar and unravel a deep mystery.

Chicken Police is a single-player mystery point-and-click game with an interesting plot, set in a unique "animal noir" world called the Wilderness. It offers masterful gameplay, fabulous visuals, perfect music, and a hilarious sense of humor. With classic point-and-click elements and visual novel-style dialogue, Chicken Police delivers a mature, gripping story with a unique atmosphere.