Games like Pale Lies

Cards Lie is a single-player social deduction experience inspired by timeless games of bluff and betrayal — reimagined in a gothic, Burton-esque world. Each card represents a villager or a demon. Flip, listen, and judge who tells the truth… or who’s leading you straight to hell. Features 75 beautifully hand made illustrated cards — villagers, demons, and mysterious clues. Procedural scenarios — no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards Lie.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

A SHORT DEDUCTION ROGUELITE ABOUT INCOMPLETE INFORMATION Dungeon Tells is a compact, replayable game about reading unreliable thoughts and deciding when you know enough to act. It combines hidden-identity deduction with the escalating reveals and calculated risks of a game show. Not every starting board is designed to give you one completely certain answer before you act. Sometimes the clues n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Tells.

The Wrong Ones is a single-player social deduction game where you study characters dialogue, detect contradictions, and uncover Skinwalkers hiding in plain sight. Analyze each claim carefully and decide who can be trusted before making your final accusation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wrong Ones.

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.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

73% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Throughout this journey, I've felt an unseen force tugging at me... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Green Pond Town.

Would you like to play a game of deduction?Before you are the testimonies from the 3 suspects of a murder case.Among them is a lying murderer...X: Obviously, the culprit is Y.Y: I'm not the culprit.Z: X and I are not the culprit.Could you quickly tell who the murderer was?The job of a detective reaper is simple: get testimonies from the suspects, deduce the culprit, and execute them with your own … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detective Reaper Invites.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

97% User Score Based on 69 reviews

GESTALT: The Fifth Day is a story-driven point-and-click horror game solo-developed KINJAKO, with publishing and localization by 072 Project. FEATURES: A grainy, black and white graphic novel aesthetic A point-and-click style of navigation and exploration Puzzles, problem-solving, and drag/drop sequences to solve problems and mysteries Ever-changing scenarios and story based on Wick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GESTALT: The Fifth Day.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A mystery text-adventure/visual novel game with an investigation system that involves finding inconsistencies in the evidence and testimony that can be used in an arguments with the related characters. There are dialogue skills that can be obtained and used to get more information from characters when used effectively. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hermitage Strange Case Files.

The Rule of SHE is a role-playing game that delves into the enigmatic character of SHE. In this ever-shifting world, reality and time are constantly in flux, and each scenario introduces a different set of rules that must be followed. Any violation of these rules will bring misfortune upon yourself. Adhere to them to uncover the truth and delve into the deepest secrets of SHE. Only when you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rule Of SHE.

With only 5 minutes left until the deadline, the real nightmare has just begun.You play as Jian Xun, a 25-year-old scriptwriter drowning in deadline anxiety. Every time you wake up in your cramped, cyberpunk-style room, the piercing mechanical alarm clock is dead set at 11:55. This is not just high-pressure occupational anxiety; it's a life-and-death struggle for the dominance of consciousness. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFINITY DEADLINE.

The Faith of Sin is a point-and-click escape room game. One night, you wake up and realize you're no longer in the real world. As you explore your home, you'll uncover clues and piece together hazy fragments of your past. And when you finally remember everything you've done — you'll understand what the 'faith of sin' truly means.Features A combination of point-and-click adventure and escape room … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Faith of Sin.

A point-and-click adventure about memory and escape. Perfect for fans of point-and-click puzzle or escape-room games, and for explorers who enjoy pixel art, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. StorySoul of Recollection is a pixel-style point-and-click adventure game. On a quiet yet unfamiliar night, you awaken in a classroom, stripped of all memories. Every locked door and scattered obje… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul of Recollection.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

THE WORLD'S FIRST ROGUELITE POINT-AND-CLICK Step into the shoes of an Inquisitor in a dystopian cyberpunk world... Enter a Megabuilding and solve the immersive, procedurally-generated murders within. Talk to witnesses, collect evidence, identify the culprit and unmask the truth! WHAT IS THIS GAME? This is a very-early proof-of-concept working prototype for the game, which I'm uploading here t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberpunk Inquisitor.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

91% User Score Based on 93 reviews

Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Bride.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 600 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 23 reviews

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WORLD OF HORROR.

Cards & Lies: A Galactic Deduction Frenzy Dear player, welcome to a card world that feels both familiar and astonishingly new — Cards & Lies. Maybe you've strategized deeply in other card games, challenged yourself repeatedly in roguelike dungeons, or pulled off breathtaking bluffs in social deduction games — but get ready, because this is a fresh fusion you've never experienced before. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards & Lies.

- Find de key and go to the exit (big arrow) - Controls: Use keyboard arrows or swipe controls on your mobile device. This is a game made by Marcos Riffel for #4 Gdevelop GameJam - Thank you for playing! Link to play Switched Destiny in  GDevelop games page. Switched Destiny | Play on gd.games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Switched Destiny.

A Subtly Horror-Themed 3D Mystery Narrative Game Centered on Emotion and Memory You play as the protagonist, Ye Yuyao, who "accidentally" falls into a labyrinth of consciousness called the "Tai Xu"—a realm where reality and illusion intertwine. Here, you will revisit fragmented memories, uncover suppressed fears, and piece together a truth buried by time. Choices Within the La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterglow-The fifth ending.

A Roguelike card game where your deck is full of lies Its coming to steam soon. Please wishlist if you find it interesting :) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3522600/Demon_Bluff/) How it works? You are dealt a couple of cards. Click on them to reveal their characters. Most characters, when revealed or clicked, will give you information that helps you find the Evil ones. Evil characte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Bluff.

Ark of Isolation is a point-and-click adventure game with elements of puzzles and shooting. Once humanity's last hope, the space vessel 'PramaArk' now drifts aimlessly, light-years away from Earth. It's up to you to set things right, and uncover the secrets buried deep within the ship. The one left behind, and the one who had to say goodbye... Which one will you relate to more? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark of Isolation.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. WHAT YOU'RE WALKING INTO THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

95% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Mosaic of the Strange is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle. Help Special Agents Cullen and Brady investigate a bizarre murder, while discovering 125 real-world paranormal case files. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mosaic of the Strange.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

31%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

The kingdom stands on the brink of ruin. Whispers of doom echo through the streets, yet no one knows the truth. Beneath the castle, in the depths long consigned to oblivion, something stirs. An ancient darkness, thought to be sealed away forever, awakens once more—and you are the only one who can uncover its secrets. In Rune Ark, strategy and storytelling intertwine in a unique fusion of Match-3 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rune Ark.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

98% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Every year, Aurea pits its most dazzling stars against one another to see who will make it to the very top. The annual Desire Hierarchy is a fight for the position of Actualized, a title that can make your every dream come true. For decades, the Hierarchy has loomed over the city, and the Maslovs who host it have enjoyed their place at the top. But this year, things are different. It has been 12 m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Specter's Desire.

It's your birthday! Go for a scavenger hunt around the vast interiors of the Griswald Mansion from MimiCries to celebrate, in this simple minigame that can be played with one hand … and a bit of concentration  Collect 100 of these red gifts:   But beware of these green gifts:   Your presents are just lying in wait for you to gather  The world of gifts awaits... --------------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MimiCries.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

97% User Score Based on 119 reviews

A journey through the psyche. Escape your night shift at the hotel, explore dreamlike worlds, and lose your sense of Self while reliving the time before dawn in this dark, adventure / puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Loops.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 256 reviews

Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir. Visit locations, interrogate suspects, search for clues, and eventually solve the case before the killer escapes - or you wind up dead yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Syndrome.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 2,335 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 14 reviews

A Detective Is Born If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 92 reviews

REVIEWS: "Navarro’s Midnight Scenes are nothing short of masterpieces."— Rock Paper Shotgun "Midnight Scenes are the perfect Halloween weekend bite-sized games."— The Verge "Halloween games don’t get better than Midnight scenes."— itch.io Recommends--- This game is a bite-sized experience (~30 minutes of gameplay). Perfect for your coffee break! In tonight's episode of Midnight Scenes, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Scenes: The Goodbye Note.

18%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

24% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Dark hidden-object puzzle adventure with dozens of scenes and puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Crow Mysteries: Legion.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

69% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 8 reviews

A horror game about a guy lost in a mansion where everything is made of cardboard. Escaping from the house won’t be an easy task! Some of the rooms are locked and the player will need to solve different types of riddles to advance through the levels. The hints to solve the riddles will be hidden inside the furniture of the mansion but watch out! You don’t know what else is lurking inside those car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Cut Mansion.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 20,194 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 7 reviews

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMB If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Limbo.

Haunted Jail: Alcatas is a 2D Survival Horror Game based on the paranormal events of the oldest and the most haunted prison in Alcatas, witnessed by those who set foot inside the place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Jail: Alcatas.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

92% User Score Based on 3,218 reviews

Unlock the Cube Escape Collection and the mysteries of the Rusty Lake universe! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Escape Collection.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

88% User Score Based on 198 reviews

Eschaton is a short, surreal first-person exploration game. Explore the 'aftermath' of a cult ritual in the grounds of a manor in the remote and picturesque Scottish highlands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eschaton.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Eyes Over Us is a surreal procedurally generated narrative strategy game were you will play as a Lovecraftian entity watching over two humans being experimented with. The power to change everything it's on your hands..wait? do you even have hands?...tentacles? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eyes Over Us.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Consuming Shadow.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Whisperstring is an 80s inspired text adventure game that takes place inside a “chat room”. You’re connected to Adam, a "jock" with a severe fear of strings, who seems to have been the victim of a supernatural kidnapping. Will you be able to help him escape? Whisperstring was a chat program developed by &&&$$$SSS66 (pronounced “And-Es-Six”) and released in the late 1980s. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisperstring.

A Golden Age Whodunnit Wrapped in Noir and Neon Step into the silk shoes of sharp-witted beat reporter Birdie Malone as she goes deep undercover as glamorous Hollywood icon Clara Bow. The stage is set at Stonecliff Manor, the palatial, cliffside Californian retreat of eccentric billionaire Xavier Montague Stone and his dazzling starlet wife, Vera. Under the cover of a lavish high-society masquera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon Blossom.

Do you believe in curses?An invitation from the Ignis Hotel shatters Allen's peace... Behind every door lies a completely different world... A puppet singing theater lullabies, Scattered limbs in a circus, A human-shaped ice sculpture splattered with paint in the snow-covered forest... Countless fragmented cases are piecing together a shocking conspiracy connected to Alen! The game boasts … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinheritance.

Operate a deep-space listening array in this minimalist signal-reconstruction puzzle game. Tune frequencies, isolate transmissions from noise, and classify patterns for Command. But as the shifts go by, you begin to realize: the signals aren't from where you thought, and Command is lying to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Null Carrier.

Deadhead: Autorail is a single-player, non-linear horror game lead by your decisions. Set on a haunted train, lost through the decades. You, our new hire, will make sure that the train keeps running and our passengers are kept happy. Failure will not be tolerated. Explore the Train and Beyond"At E.C Railways inc we are looking for an inquisitive individual. Able to navigate our ever-ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadhead: Autorail.

Double-sided Aces is a text-based adventure game blending suspenseful puzzles with multi-route romance. You will play as Yang Zaize, an undercover police officer investigating the cutting-edge chip company [Kuin Science], only to find yourself entangled in a complex conspiracy between law and crime. Through interactions with six characters of diverse personalities and intricate backgrounds, your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double-Sided Aces.

️ Welcome, detective.  A series of ritualistic murders is shaking Obsidian City and as the bodies pile up, the dark truth remains elusive—will you uncover it before it's too late? Here is an Alpha Demo for Obsidian Moon, a text-based detective adventure-simulator that puts you in the shoes of a 1930s homicide detective. This is your chance to play early, provide feedback, and help us shape t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsidian Moon.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Angelica wakes up in the middle of the night to a loud knock at the door. But, taking her trusty flashlight and stepping out of the room, she discovers that the familiar corridors of her family mansion have changed. They have become endless, distorted, and full of quiet horror. This is not her home. It is a trap — a dream world that replicates her dwelling but is inhabited by nightmares. Trappe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angel's Dreams.

✦ Optical Illusions x One-Stroke Drawing — A Puzzle Journey to Weave the UniverseYou are the Weaver of the Cosmos, With perspective as your weapon, and a single stroke as your order, Connecting scattered stars, filling the empty void of the universe. ✦ Gameplay Features◇ Optical Illusions: The Space is Not What It Seems From different angles, the structure of the world will shift. Align scatt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmolace.

“This isn't a story about justice. It's a story about surviving the system.” Step into the cold corridors of LUNA-V, a powerful tech company where ambition is currency and silence is survival. In Elara, a dark visual novel filled with manipulation, mystery, and moral choices, you play as Elara, a young recruit who quickly realizes that behind the polished walls of her new workplace lies a web of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elara.

"The Last Night™" is a horror point and click game, mixing 2D and 3D with a very particular style. Mark Castle , a former police officer, is the pawn of an experimental experiment on the treatment of phobias. Having lost most of his memories, Mark will fight against many fears, in order to solve the puzzle and get out of the simulation in which he is immersed. Will he be able to overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Night.

--- ​​Roguelike Mode, Now Available!​​ ---Ancient monsters are invading the castle—join the fight and defend against the dragon’s assault! • Mix and match equipment for diverse combat styles! • Summon divine guardians to fight by your side! • Unlock 20+ new achievements—take on the challenge! --- ​​Identity Deduction Mode​​ ---"Castle of Mist" draws inspiration from social deductio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Mist.