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Looking for games like Nowhere? Here are top platformer recommendations with a mystery and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with 失焦 Out of Focus, The Occult Detective or 黑土无归.

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  1. An old case, a truth out of focus. As a police officer, you must work with your colleagues to uncover the story behind this seemingly ordinary murder. A classic mystery setup rooted in real-world logic.What you're about to solve is far more than just this case.This is a side-scrolling pixel art narrative RPG with elements of psychological horror and puzzle-solving. All characters and events in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 失焦 Out of Focus.

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  2. CommunityEnglish Localization in Progress!!!  We want YOU to be part of the journey. We are inviting everyone to join our official Discord community. You’ll have the chance to: Participate in early playtests of the English localization. Share your feedback directly with the dev team. Help us refine the game and shape its final form! Let’s solve these supernatural mysteries together.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occult Detective.

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  3. 【About This Story】 1998, Northeast China. Five years ago, Lyu Hansong’s father, a senior engineer, perished in what was ruled a "tragic car accident." But while sorting through his father’s old blueprints, Hansong stumbles upon a set of clandestine notes. They point toward a truth buried deep beneath the snow: his father was not a victim of fate, but a target of a meticulously orchestr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 黑土无归.

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  4. Echoe of Memory: AI Profiler is a near-future mystery detective adventure in which you reinvestigate cold cases from the past together with your AI partner, ECHO. You play as Makoto Kuroiwa, an investigator assigned to the Cold Case Investigation Support Office. By examining crime scene photos, surveillance footage, public social media posts, police databases, and records related to the people in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echo of Memory -AI Profiler-.

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  5. Immerse yourself in a dark point & click adventure with an anime aesthetic. Solve murders, uncover secrets, and confront the demons of your past as a detective tormented by guilt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Clues.

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  6. An ‘Ace Detective.’ A rookie who’s way too energetic. And somewhere out there... someone who sells perfect murders for a fee. Aaron Drake has a near-perfect clearance rate, a title he didn't ask for, and as of today — a new partner/mentee. Robin Watson passed the detective exam with the top score and has decided that means she's ready for anything. …She is NOT ready for anything. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aaron Drake: Ace Detective.

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  7. Run a detective agency, investigate Anomalous cases, and uncover the truth behind your mentor's death. After the death of operative Ash Gray, all she left Lin Mo was a scorched ring and a single message: Ash to ashes. To uncover the true cause of Ash's death, Lin Mo leaves the secret organization "Vesper" and travels to her hometown, Collins City, to reopen the Ash Detective Agency… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Ash.

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  8. A cooperative detective card game for a group of friends Evidentia is a cooperative detective card game where each deck of cards is a separate, unique story. Murder, disappearance, theft, conspiracy, or an absurd event — every case unfolds in its own time and setting: from the dawn of civilization and the Middle Ages to the present day or the distant future. Players join a shared lobby with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evidentia.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 205 reviews

    Your first day as a police clerk... unveils a tapestry of mysteries! You play as Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, as she finds out the truth behind a series of suspicious crimes. Work with the eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift as you investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and discover the secrets hidden among the paper trails.Five int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Perjury.

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  10. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 142 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

    Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into “Nine Noir Lives”. Enjoy a classic point-and-click adventure game, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine Noir Lives.

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  11. When a murder is committed under mysterious and supernatural circumstances, the Inspector arrives on the scene, ready to interrogate witnesses, decipher riddles, and fend off attackers seeking their next victim. Ready your spyglass and sword as you take on these two murder mystery RPGs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legends of Murder Collection.

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  12. Step into the Abyss - tells the noir story of detective Chris Mori. Chris has a unique trait - he cannot see faces, but this doesn't stop him from solving complex cases, compensating for his lack in other ways. Few know that Chris is possessed by a dark entity, which can be a dangerous foe or an unreliable ally. It all depends on the player's choices. The events unfold in the universe of Absorbe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Step into the Abyss.

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  13. 《Dark Door》 is a reasoning game developed by the Mallet Games, a studio composed of students from Bilibili. Adapted from "It's Your Turn" A variety of decryption experiences suitable for players around the world are waiting for you. [/h2] · Silent music experience Let you immerse yourself in its surroundings · Real scene experience Use Unreal Engine to Enhance Your Experience · Uniqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Door.

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  14. The lone game developer thought, sipping his cold coffee: "What if I made a classic noir detective game, but with some twists? A little jazz in the background. A few bad jokes. Maybe throw in some characters with actual feelings, just for fun. Have them go through some real life shit. How about that?” And so, Man of Nollyn was born. Not all detectives wear fedoras and trench coa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Man of Nollyn.

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  15. When the ballerinas mysteriously vanish from the theater, Detective Montgomery Fox jumps into action. Now, he must sift through clues to discover who is pulling the strings. However, the path for cunning detective Fox won't be smooth.Meet various character, question them and write clues to your diary. Visit dozens of locations and search through hundreds of hidden objects and items while you solve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Montgomery Fox: The Case of the Missing Ballerinas.

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  16. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Connected clues lead to a single truth Connected Clue is an isometric mystery adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century detective novels. Investigate crime scenes, gather evidence, and use your reasoning to uncover the hidden truth. A daring bank robbery shakes the city. The culprits escape with a fortune in cash and a priceless treasure from the vault. As rookie detective Diana, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connected Clue.

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  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    The King Mere is dead. His brother stands accused.Step into Murder of King Mere, a captivating painterly-pixelated murder mystery set in the secluded City of Ink. King Mere, once a beacon of diplomacy for the Dog Empyre, now lies a bloodstain on the snow. His brother, August, has been swiftly convicted. As the Master Detective's Apprentice, you arrive four days too late to the crime scene. Is th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkway: Murder of King Mere.

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  18. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 144 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 13 reviews

    Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, an unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dry Drowning.

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  20. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 444 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

    As a police detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means? Interrogation is a narratively immersive convo-puzzle game that challenges common preconception… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interrogation: You will be deceived.

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  21. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 632 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

    "A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamplight City.

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  22. Some memories refuse to stay buried.The year is 1952. Abigail, a survivor of a horrific orphanage fire, must return to the ash-choked ruins of the Berlumvale Asylum to retrieve her official school records. However, the ashes hold more than just scorched paper and skeletal remains. They also harbor the restless souls of the children and staff who perished in the flames. Ashes of Berlumvale is a tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Berlumvale.

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  23. "Endless Rain"is a dialogue driven pixel plot game that incorporates elements of suspense, crime, humor, and more. Players will explore the truth behind a murder case in two different time and space, gradually uncovering the true face of a small town shrouded in the haze of the past. Story IntroductionIn the late 1990s, a murder case in a small town in Southwest China disrupted the tran… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 骤雨终日.

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  24. Join our Discord community!➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️ ══════════════════════════════════════════ Psycho-Sleuth is a mystery deduction game that fuses classic whodunit elements with cognitive distortion mechanics. In this deadly game of "kill without being caught," every murder is reshaped through the lens of bizarre mental disorders. Logic twists, truth warps—only your reasoning can restore order.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycho-Sleuth.

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  25. Roadmap About the Game What is The Enigma Case? ️‍♂️ The Enigma Cases is a co-op detective game set in Sunderwood, an alternative town in 2000s America. Play solo or with up to 4 players and step into the role of a real detective. Examine crime scenes, gather and analyze physical and digital evidence, follow suspects’ trails, and interrogate them at the police station. Every decision you m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Enigma Cases.

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  26. Demo releaseConsidering our current resources, we are releasing a Demo that showcases the atmosphere and a significant portion of the envisioned game mechanics. The Demo offers a Free Roam mode, called Living Museum, where historical data can be collected and real life comparisons can be made with the help of archive photographs. The Demo also provides an intermediate episode of the game's plot. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Budapest.

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  27. Sleepover at Li'l Timmy’s is a spine-chilling horror puzzle game where you, the player, are invited to a seemingly innocent sleepover at the home of your friend, Li'l Timmy. What begins as a cheerful evening of games and snacks quickly turns dark, and you soon realize that Timmy is no ordinary child. As the night progresses, you’re forced to confront supernatural forces and twisted beings that lur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleepover at Li'l Timmy's.

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  28. Seven murders planned. Seven religious tableaus designed. One killer who calls himself the Messiah. You are the lead investigator on the most disturbing serial case your city has ever seen. A killer with surgical precision is staging victims as works of sacred art—and a cult of 500+ followers worships him online. Your only weapon? The contradictions witnesses can't hide. How It Works I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Interrogator: Messiah Hunt.

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  29. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    92% User Score Based on 235 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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  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Two police officers take their own lives within 24 hours of each other. Is foul play involved? It's up to you to uncover the truth. Can you crack the case in this 3rd installment of the Case Files series? FEATURES Observe suspects. Sort through evidence to discern truth from lies. Find contradictions in suspect interviews. Guide your partner in the interview room. Make key decisions that will alte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case Files: Internal Affairs.

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  31. Magret and FaceDeBouc - "The buddy-buddy case" Discover the pilot episode of a potential point-and-click adventure game series that will keep you entertained for hours on end!Step into the shoes of an extraordinary detective duo and journey through a captivating and humorous cartoon universe. Inspector Magret, a distinguished and upright green-necked duck, is forced to team up with Inspector FaceD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magret & FaceDeBouc "The buddy-buddy case".

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  32. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    An abusive boyfriend is killed, and you must decide which of the four suspects is guilty. Sort through suspect interviews, home security footage, crime scene photos, and more. Find contradictions and discern truth from lies. Think critically as the fate of one suspect lies in your hands. Use every tool at your disposal to ensure that justice is served. FEATURES Observe suspects. Sort through evide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Case Files: Behind Closed Doors.

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  33. 是一款以调查木偶杀人案为目的而展开的2D冒险解谜游戏.剧情 离奇的案件,隐藏在冠冕堂皇的公馆之下;神秘的梦境,诉说着不为人知的秘密.徘徊在各式各样的线索之间,如穿针引线般记录着事件经过的我们,又是谁. 静坐馆中观其变,忽闻访客拜前堂.恰逢电闪连夜雨,暂躲货屋待天晴. 仔勘细查来回转,死物重生左右摆.待修木偶完成时,水落石出同天明.小游戏 游戏中充满着各具特色的解谜小游戏,穿插在剧情的必经之路上,等待着玩家前来破解埋藏在其中的信息. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 木偶公馆.

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  34. A MYSTERIOUS GIRL. A FORGOTTEN CITY. A CONSPIRACY BURIED DEEP UNDERGROUND. For months, you've been dreaming about a mysterious girl you've never met. In your dreams, she seems lost and afraid, always disappearing into the darkness of underground. You have no idea who she is or why you keep dreaming of her. Then, one night, everything changes! And there, deep underground lies Aurum, a mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternity Lost: Mystery of Aurum Collector's Edition.

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  35. April 2005: It Never Stops Raining in Rainier FallsAdele's death was officially recorded as a "suicide," but it's an illusion. Can you unravel the web of lies the suspects have carefully constructed together? Remember: the suspects are ready to hunt you down, and every document hides a lie. Break the silence with your intellect! Search for the Truth Between the PagesIt Was Not a Suicide… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Was Not a Suicide.

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  36. Digital can be forged, but analog is absolute.In a near-future where AI advancements allow media and records to be seamlessly manipulated, digital proof is no longer trusted. Someone out there is even rewriting human memories. Every day, crime scenes, victims' faces, and yesterday's reality are silently wiped away... However, two things remain untouched by AI's grasp: Analog, and the Dokkaebi. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Focus.

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  37. What is Marked?Dust, blood, and lies. Salvation’s Edge, 1899 — a dying town where you’re a killer, a thief, and a fraud — handed a dead man’s badge and told to solve a murder. Do they deserve redemption? Do you? Or will everyone forever be MARKED? Inspired by classic Click-and-Point adventures, Marked combines a riveting narrative with a realistic visual style. Immerse yourself in the gritty, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marked.

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  38. Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?The Missing Threads is a strategic detective adventure where you become an amnesiac investigator. In a race against your own fading mind, you must reconstruct both the truth behind the case and your own lost past within a limited number of investigative opportunities. Your mind is still unstable. While you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Missing Threads.

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  39. Today, I killed the professor. Detective Lee Kang-ul, who writes mystery during the day and novels at night. He visited Eugene University with his assistant Yoo Ha-na. The expert needed for the request personally, however, was found dead outside the school. A professor brutally murdered by someone with a grudge. There were three college students inside the building where he was murdered. Collect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 로스팅 리포트: 대학 교수 살인사건.

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  40. Every family hides secrets. Every victim has a story. Every clue can lie.Investigate a haunted mansion in this first-person psychological horror detective game. Search for hidden evidence, solve interconnected mysteries, and identify the real killer before the darkness consumes your sanity. Every investigation unfolds differently, and every decision brings you closer to the truth... or further fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Witness.

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  41. In 1928, jazz, bootleg booze, and gunfire rule Ashford. Before the drumbeat even stops at the Blue Moon Speakeasy, the owner lies dead in a pool of blood. A lounge singer with smeared lipstick stands over the body, gun in hand, while a booze-soaked detective just wants to close the case as quickly as possible. Dragged into this web of lust, deceit, and death are Zack Brennan, a broke private inves… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GAZE IN SHADOWS.

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  42. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    In Homicide Desk you work a homicide the way a real detective's desk works: a case file lands, a short list of suspects, and a screen full of tools. No waypoints, no glowing clues, no cutscenes telling you what to think. Read the evidence, run the lab, and question your suspects in your own words — then decide who you're willing to charge. Get it right and the case closes. Get it wrong and Intern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homicide Desk.

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  43. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 436 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Chicken Police is an "Animal Noir Adventure Game", set in the fictional world of the Wilderness, featuring a gripping, dark story, mature themes and a unique sense of humor. The game has classic point & click elements, mixed with visual novel style dialogue-heavy storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Police.

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  44. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    StoryA grisly murder took place at the offices of Lilien Entertainment, home of famous VTuber "Kuripa," resulting in the death of its founder. The killer can only be one of the company's six employees. What's weird, though, is that multiple employees all claim to be Kuripa's real face, saying they were streaming at the time of the murder—which is, of course, impossible. As prosecutor Ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Real Face of a VTuber.

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  45. 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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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    'LumineNight' is a mystery adventure game set in the city of Summerset, USA, in the 1950s. You can play as Detective Kelvin Foster and his only daughter, self-proclaimed Detective Selen Foster, to unravel the secrets of a series of unresolved murders over a decade. Players need to investigate, solve puzzles and codes, infiltrate, interrogate, and deduce the truth, all based on the following fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LumineNight.

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  47. 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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  48. On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Butcher.

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  49. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Kobayashi.

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  50. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    91% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shinrai: Broken Beyond Despair.

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