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Looking for games like Out of Depth? Here are top role playing recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Resurgence of Horrors, War of Roses or Backbone.

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  1. [Description] The player, an ordinary person, becomes entangled in a paranormal event and, by luck, learns that the existence of Revenant - spirits from the other world that cause these supernatural phenomena following specific rules.  These Revenants mechanically repeat their actions and attack those who meet their criteria for harm. The player's goal is to face these uncommunicative and hostile … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resurgence of Horrors.

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  2. What is War of Roses? The War of Roses: Acts of Ambition is an isometric tactical RPG that takes inspiration from 16 and 32 bit rpgs FireEmblem and Advanced Wars. The game will be a short 1h experience were players will be able to participate in tactical combat based on unit and resource management.  The game toys with the concept of the 4th wall as it is a representation of a representation … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of Roses.

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  3. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    65% User Score Based on 2,640 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 26 reviews

    Unfold the mysteries of a dystopic animal society inhabiting retrofuturistic Vancouver in a noir stealth adventure coming in 2019. Backbone is a pixel art cinematic adventure with stealth and action elements. As a private investigator Howard Lotor you are set to solve detective cases, interrogate witnesses, explore the intriguing retrofuturistic Vancouver, and sneak your way to safety using smell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backbone.

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  4. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    54% User Score Based on 79 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 4 reviews

    A crime scene can tell a thousand stories. What's yours? Murder Mystery Machine is a provocative detective game powered by a procedural crime generator that can shock, surprise and challenge your ability to analyse the scene and put the pieces together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Mystery Machine.

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  5. ️ Game Introduction The scorching summer air buzzes with the cries of cicadas—sharp, oppressive, and almost conspiratorial. My assistant Ashari and I received a mysterious email from someone calling herself the “Snow White of the Clocktower.” She offered a generous sum to bring us to the far-off city of Arlan to investigate a string of deadly spirit-related murders. Night is falling. The prey has … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 致恶灵的你(To You, the Evil Spirit).

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  6. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    The Story A gay couple turned fugitives escape on a stolen cargo spaceship to find a world where they can be together, only to crash land on an uncharted, isolated planet. Zhenyang is from a family of rich diplomats, trapped within the confines of his overprotective parents’ palace, rarely seeing the outside world. Kaveh is a blue-collar merchant, a scruffy world traveler exploring the intergala… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starbound Wanderers.

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  7. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Developed Nov 18, 2018 to Feb 17, 2019 Main concept and project co-lead, base functionality for prototype, John character, dialog system code and original format, inventory code, pixel doubling, panning camera, room loading, dialog mouth animations, animation code, level editor, store front art, multiple choice dialog feature, cutscene code, John and Rose dialog portraits, fade effect, Julie's st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warped Radar.

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  8. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Developed Nov 18, 2018 to Feb 17, 2019 Main concept and project co-lead, base functionality for prototype, John character, dialog system code and original format, inventory code, pixel doubling, panning camera, room loading, dialog mouth animations, animation code, level editor, store front art, multiple choice dialog feature, cutscene code, John and Rose dialog portraits, fade effect, Julie's sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warped Radar.

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  9. Play the latest installment in this retro mystery series that travels across Japan! This time, the stage is set in Beppu, Oita Prefecture! There, hearts that pass each other by can’t help but grow twisted… Uncover the truth behind a mysterious death with your junior detective, Ken! Encounter a cast of intriguing characters in this suspense-filled drama and discover the truth behind the case. Meet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Mystery Club Vol.2: The Beppu Case.

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  10. 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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  11. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    AN IBIS INTERACTIVE GAMEv3.0 - Final Cut coming in early February! Six friends meet up to party in a creepy, old mansion. What could go wrong? A lot - there are rumors and creepypastas gaining traction about a video game killer that's murdering people in the real world, leaving its signature mark.  A warning to its next victim: YOU'RE NEXT This is a fourth wall breaking horror game, focused on nar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You're Next.

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  12. There's been a poisoning at Mystery Cove, where you've just signed on as the newest junior detective at F.I.S.H., the Forensic Investigators of Submerged Homicides. Help Chief Fishhook identify the right culprit and solve the case!How to Play:  WASD - MovementE - Interact (Gather clue/Talk to suspect)Space Bar - JumpClick on dialogue windows to progress themESC, C, I, M - Open the Case Menu Cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Cove.

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  13. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Story: Play as Ren, an adventurous Raccoon who sets out on a journey to save their village from a deadly rot that threatens to destroy the whole kingdom!  One area seems to be unaffected, a large tower deep in the woods forgotten to time with a lemon tree growing from the top, guide Ren as they make their way up the tower, uncovering the towers secrets along the way. But beware! Danger lurks wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CitruSpire - Quest for the Sacred Fruit.

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  14. Bushbash is a cozy post-apocalyptic foraging game, filled with humorous dialogue, and a deeper lore. Explore the pocket forest you've found yourself in, meet an array of unique characters, complete tasks for your new found friends, and discover the hidden secrets of the land. Wander around the forest, interact with various characters and items, cook interesting food, and help out those in need. Di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bushbash.

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  15. NOTEPlease considering enabling "Cheat Mode" in the settings before starting game for a better experience.Suspicious Crate Games submission to the Godot Wild Jam #43 In an isolated corner of the universe, space truckers can catch a bite to eat and a hot cup of recaf during their long hauls at this space truck stop. Far from the authority of the monolithic Assembly, the station has also become a hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Airtight.

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  16. UPDATE: Veni, Vidi, Vici's full release is here and on Steam!https://store.steampowered.com/app/2330600/Veni_Vidi_Vici/ Emphasizing a blend of fighting game mechanics and rhythm-based input, Veni, Vidi, Vici transports players to a mystical world full of dangerous inhabitants, secrets, and puzzles. Akin to games of the past, players will experience bright pixelated aesthetics and a chiptune soundt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veni, Vidi, Vici.

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  17. Tough Kookie is a third-person beat'em up game with a twist, set in a fantasized version of the movie-making industry of the '70s. Graduation Video GameSchool : RUBIKA (France)Year : 2020Platform: PC Engine: Unreal Engine 4Number of player: 1Genre: Action /  Beat'em up game Disco meets kung-fu movies! Play as Tessa Kirby, a.k.a. Tough Kookie, a groovy martial arts action movie stuntwoman/directo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tough Kookie.

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  18. About A Letter From Momo is a cozy first person 3D puzzle game for PC about discovering one's lost heritage by solving puzzles to be able to decipher a mysterious letter. Features Cozy atmosphereUnique setting and story inspired by Sámi cultureWonderful music by Amanda Östman Story You have suddenly received a letter from your recently deceased grandmother, also known to you as Momo. However, this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Letter From Momo.

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

    WE'RE ON STEAM NOW!Alter Ego is a 2D point-and-click narrative-based adventure game featuring psychological elements. Help Reese the rat uncover the mystery as to how the corpse of her partner ended up in her kitchen. Explore two levels with atmospheric environments, solve puzzles, and use the items in your inventory to uncover the mystery behind Reese and Winona’s relationship, and find the real … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter Ego.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Purgatower is a 2D dungeon crawler that mixes top-down exploration and puzzle solving with side scrolling combat in a fantasy setting. Being stuck at the back of the line of fallen warriors waiting to be judged, you decide that you will wait no longer and, in true warrior fashion, will fight your way to the front! Along with your armored companion, explore the maze-like interior of the Purgatower.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Purgatower.

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  21. ABOUT THE GAME: Inspired by the Recontact Istanbul Eyes of the Sky, Late Shift and The World After game as a concept. Mystery of Blood and Feud is a game that made for a university final - graduation project in two semesters in the Istanbul Bilgi University, Digital Game Design Department. We used mostly Adventure Creator asset to create the system of the game.  The game were done by three student… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Blood and Feud.

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  22. Based on a Junior Narrative Designer job application, the brief entailed:  - The sidequest can be for any established setting/genre.  - The sidequest must be described in a simple outline, consisting of no more than one page, describing how the player proceeds from beginning to conclusion. While simple, we ask that the sidequest have at least one major branch based on a decision the player makes … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mysteries of Yenidunya.

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  23. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    82% User Score Based on 118 reviews
    Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

    Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of John Morley.

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  24. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Immerse yourself in a thrilling murder mystery at the Penby Inn! A luxurious hotel set in the endearing English countryside, Penby Inn is coming under a lot of fire (literally) from mind-boggling mishaps, ghoulish noises, rumours of hauntings and gruesome murder! To add to the confusion, the rich new owner Samuel Sage, who has conveniently inherited the hotel, is completely clueless about the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Samuel Sage: The Mystery at Penby Inn.

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  25. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    65% User Score Based on 2,640 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 26 reviews

    Unfold the mysteries of a dystopic animal society inhabiting retrofuturistic Vancouver in a noir stealth adventure coming in 2019. Backbone is a pixel art cinematic adventure with stealth and action elements. As a private investigator Howard Lotor you are set to solve detective cases, interrogate witnesses, explore the intriguing retrofuturistic Vancouver, and sneak your way to safety using smell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backbone.

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  26. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    In the wake of the death of his grandfather, Saburo Jinguji heads to the United States to uncover the truth in this unique mystery adventure game from Arc System Works and Neilo Inc. Utilizing a new 360 degree investigation mode, Daedalus: The Awakening of Golden Jazz blends true detective work like interrogations and clue-finding with unique storytelling elements to deliver a thrilling murder mys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daedalus: The Awakening of Golden Jazz.

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  27. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 726 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Tales of the Neon Sea is a retro-styled pixel-art adventure, developed by Palm Pioneer and published by Zodiac Interactive. [Media 2154696] Set in a fully realized cyberpunk cityscape where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Neon Sea.

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  28. 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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  29. **The Mac version is currently missing some settings and cannot be opened.  You can fix these at your own risk using this guide, as the game has not been fully tested on Mac and may be buggy. A horrific scene in a cosy town, find the killer! Welcome to Silverlake, where everyone's as sweet as honey. But things aren't all sunshine and rainbows – the town's chief has been murdered! Take on the rol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet, Silence, Sunrise.

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  30. Moves Of The Diamond Hand is a first-person narrative RPG. It's set to the backdrop of a surreal dystopian jazz-drenched city. It builds on the gameplay of Cosmo D’s previous game, the award-winning Betrayal At Club Low. At the same time, it returns to the first-person perspective of Cosmo D’s previous games. Its dice-driven gameplay is deeper, the plot is richer and the scope is grander than ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moves Of The Diamond Hand.

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  31. This was a two week project, part 8 of 8 for a rapid prototyping class. This was a group project with 5 people.  The overall scene that we wanted to create would be one where the player fully believes they are in space, and in danger. There are a lot of elements that we wanted to evoke, like the size/scale of space, the emptiness, terror, etc. of the void, as well as the lack of sound and gravi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Week 8/9 - Escape the Void.

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  32. Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    97% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    2184, the Martian city of Pavonis: the place to be on the partly terraformed red planet. The Martian population decided to take evolution on a whole new path and turn their once human bodies into a plethora of shapes and forms: fully custom-built bodies to take on the challenges of living on a harsh new planet. New Mars, with its subsidized transhumanism, would practically be a utopia if it wasn'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mars Vice.

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  34. 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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  35. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 15,154 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Shadows of Doubt is a detective stealth game set in a fully-simulated neo-noir metropolis. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and it’s up to you to catch them by any means necessary, with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Doubt.

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  36. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 428 reviews

    One year after the events of Episode I, Captain Pilgrim is once again carrying a shipload of passengers between star systems. This time her guests include a mysterious priestess, a wayward youth and a robotics genius. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi.

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  37. View Game
    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 802 reviews

    On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspects. Uncover a thrilling mystery and solve satisfying point and click puzzles to prove your innocence! A slapstick adventure, packed full of deadly surprises, shocking twists and larger than life characters! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loco Motive.

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  38. 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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  39. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Latona Research Station has been destroyed by unknown assailants. The only survivor is a young girl who was rescued by the Starship Quicksilver and her renowned captain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Pilgrim Academy: Year 1.

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  40. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 198 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 7 reviews

    The Low Road is a point-and-click graphic adventure game which follows a team of corporate spies dedicated to the protection (and appropriation) of game-changing industry secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Low Road.

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  41. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    99% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    BUY THE FULL GAME About the GameNarrative-driven game that blends action, puzzles and investigation in never-before-seen ways. Will you use your brain... or your brawn? In a futuristic "light cyberpunk" world where animals have replaced humans, privileged citizens live under a protective dome from the ambient air pollution while others struggle to make a living on the outside. Br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue.

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  42. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Armed with her golden gun and with her companion, Dot Williams, in tow, the pair chase the trail of the insidious Murdoch Foyle. Foyle has escaped the gallows once again, with Phryne on his trail. Can Miss Fisher and Dot decipher his clues and stay on his trail? Or will they be tricked into pursuing a false lead, causing the trail to run cold? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miss Fisher and the Deathly Maze.

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  43. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    "Where They Cremate The Roadkill" is a psychedelic and surreal game where your opponent is your future self whose rogue ego desires to possess the essence of all creation. Explore this twisting, dream like state to who only knows where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where They Cremate The Roadkill.

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  44. View Game
    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection. As Jack tries to figure out the identity of the girl and clear his name, the disillusioned detective finds himse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Face Noir.

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  45. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 18 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 1 reviews

    Jacob has disappeared. Explore his cute voxel room to find out what happened. Each of its objects has a story to tell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Oniria Crimes.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    It's going to rain for a while. Rainyday is a gritty and atmospheric, top-down, old school detective adventure about human trafficking inspired by Sierra's classics and 1990s masterpieces like Dreamweb, Harvester, Bloodnet etc. Take the role of John Rainy. An ageing, tired and depressed NOPD detective investigating strange child disappearances in the city of New Orleans. Jump in and descent int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainyday.

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  47. The Game:  Codex Knights is an open world adventure game designed to combine the wonder of reading with the immersion and interactivity of video games. As Jiara Maverick, explore multiple living, breathing story worlds based on African stories written by young African writers (and one or two classics thrown into the mix).  The game is being developed for Android, iOS, Mac and Windows PC. Controls:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Codex Knights.

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  48. You are finishing your second year student at Clarks Magic Academy when students start disappearing. No one knows what is going on, but a similar event happened 50 years ago.  You will need to explore dungeons to rescue students, but also - keep up your grades, go to class, hang out at school clubs, and learn more about your friends.  This project was inspired by the Persona series and Harry Potte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries of Clarks Magic Academy.

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  49. Solve crimes in VR. Rebuild the truth with your hands.In this virtual reality investigation game, you’re a detective working case by case through a clear, satisfying loop: arrive at the scene, search and collect evidence, then return to your office to organize and connect clues until the full story makes sense. Investigate like a real detectiveExplore detailed environments, look for hidden deta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains Of Clues.

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  50. Welcome to Drill Diver A speedrunning platformer with a drill. You play as Experiment 1257 or Bit! Bit has a drill for an arm and can use it to dash through the air and burrow underground. Use your drill to dash through enemies, launch in and out of the ground, and finish levels as fast as possible! This is a showcase of the mechanics and ideas in the project, featuring a tutorial level, 3 levels… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drill Diver.

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