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Games like Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings

Games like Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings

Games like Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings

Looking for games like Pixel Detective: Curse of the Paintings? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death, Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer or Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.

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  1. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Embark on a thrilling pixel art adventure with Detective Guy & Cleo as they solve a mysterious murder. Explore an eerie seaside village, search for clues, interview suspects, and unravel the truth in this whodunit mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Streaming Death.

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  2. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Join Detective Guy and his trusty sidekick Cleo the clue-sniffing dog as they investigate the sudden and shocking death of a powerful video game publishing executive. Holed up inside an isolated Alpine hotel during a treacherous blizzard, our detective must search for clues, interview suspects, solve the mystery, and bring the guilty party to justice. Can Guy and Cleo crack this chilling case an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Deal Killer.

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  3. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 516 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    A beautifully pixelated point-and-click thriller set in ancient China where you play as the legendary detective Di Renjie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    Murder Is Game Over is a pixel art point-and-click murder mystery involving the untimely death of a famous game designer. You and your trusty companion are on the case! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over.

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  5. 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.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    You follow a small group of friends brought together by a shared mission: to find someone they’ve lost. As they search across Haifa’s streets, homes, and hidden corners, they’ll confront not only external obstacles but also their own emotional scars. In each richly illustrated scene, you’ll investigate the environment for clues, some of them - objects that hold personal meaning and fragments of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haifa.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    79% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    “LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF THE DEMO” —Andrejs & Ernests Klavins, co-creators of The Case of the Golden Idol and The Rise of the Golden Idol SUMMARY Co-developed by one of the writer/designers behind The Rise of the Golden Idol, City of Voices is a short, Golden Idol-inspired deduction game that begins as a slice-of-life tale but soon transforms into something far more mysterious.  STORY In su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to City of Voices.

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  8. A birthday turns deadly, and the truth is buried beneath layers of secrets. In Scarlet Enigma, you take on the role of a rookie detective navigating a tangled web of lies, timelines, and unanswered questions. A young woman is murdered during what should have been a joyful celebration, and it’s up to you to uncover what really happened, before time runs out. Explore a richly detailed world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Enigma.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Help Tashia unravel the case of a heinous murder and find her cell phone in this point & click, mystery adventure based on Caribbean folklore! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duppy Detective Tashia.

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  10. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Recall: Empty wishes is a story-driven game based in Taiwan. The story centers around the desires and memories shared by a brother-sister pair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall: Empty wishes.

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  11. 喜欢悬疑、推理、解谜的玩家,请将《春泥》加入你的愿望单吧~ 《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。 2018年中秋前夕,刑警程佑接到报案,动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入,案件的疑点层层浮现,将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动,深埋的真相即将揭开......   你将扮演秦南省耀青市从海县分局刑警大队的刑警程佑,与警队的同事苏缙一起展开调查。在破案的过程中,朋友、法医、主播等各路人马将助你一臂之力。 看似普通的林家伤人案背后疑点重重,将你卷入隐藏多年的连串迷案之中。   通过物证分析台处理证据,整理线索至警务簿并进行推理还原。 问询证人时分析证词并识破谎言;利用“微讯”与多名角色对话,获取蛛丝马迹。   深入街巷,探查关键地点,解锁多样谜题,体验沉浸式的案件追踪过程。 每一个案件都有充满悬念的烧脑谜题,谜题… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 春泥 Soil of Rebirth.

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  12. Play as a contractor for a mysterious organization in a new mystery point and click. You're tasked to review tapes and complete reports about strange situations. Find clues, connect dots, choose what you want to believe and influence the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Window Of Perspectives.

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  13. Yuki, a lonely teenager, embarks on a desperate quest for popularity and fame. But her path soon turns into a dark and tragic journey that will change her life forever. A retro graphic adventure with challenging puzzles, intense tweet battles, and a pixelated world filled with humor and mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Me or Die.

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  14. Welcome to Alibi: The Dinner Party, an intriguing murder mystery Visual Novel that casts you as a Police Detective. Prepare to delve deep into what happened one fateful night at a luxurious villa, which lead to the death of the house owner and party host. Step into a world filled with intriguing clues, quirky characters, and a lighthearted yet captivating atmosphere. Features: Engaging… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alibi: The Dinner Party.

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  15. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Detective Bass in Fish Out Of Water is a short, witty, narrative-driven detective game where the player follows clues in order to uncover a murderer. Follow along as the mystery unravels and piece together the truth! STORY DRIVEN Crime ruins everything. This time, it has ruined your vacation! While sailing in a luxury cruise, Mr. Salomon Chinhook has been turned into fillet. It's your job to f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Bass in Fish out of Water.

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  16. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Play as a detective with a clue-sniffing dog partner. Solve the murder of a J-pop singer at an anime convention in a historic high-rise hotel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: Murder Otaku.

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  17. Hey, Detective! Ready for a strange case? Citizens are forgetting who they are — their true selves are slipping away. Will you help bring them back? Explore beautiful hand-drawn locations, search for unusual hidden objects, and uncover the secrets behind each person’s story. What will you discover inside an old suitcase? Or behind a forgotten bookshelf? Solve puzzles, meet charming characters,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Loss.

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  18. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 265 reviews

    Set in the glitzy world of Hollywood in the late '70s, Confidential Killings have you investigate a series of gruesome murders that seem connected. There are rumours about a mysterious cult behind them...  Explore the crime scenes, use your detective skills to deduce what's going on! Wishlist on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2797960/Confidential_Killings On some browsers you may ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Confidential Killings.

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  19. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

    When a pair of strangers arrive at his home late one night, Detective Noxley reluctantly emerges from his self-imposed exile. What he uncovers next will put him at the center of a conflict that will change the future of his entire nation. Solve the case and save the day as Sevyn Noxley, a private investigator living in a fantastical world of anthropomorphic animals. Help the citizens of the cap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows.

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  20. 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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    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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  22. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 131 reviews

    Chase down criminals, spy on bad guys and solve cases! Change into a disguise or recruit a team member - your choices matter! Enjoy multi-genre gameplay and watch thrilling episodes. Games and stories from the endlessly intriguing modern day India! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Dotson.

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  25. 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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  26. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Lockheart Indigo is an 8-bit psychological thriller. A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lockheart Indigo.

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  27. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 73 reviews

    In this classic point-and-click adventure, Sarah does not remember how she got to Antiquonia, but she has plenty of time to unravel the puzzle of her past as she explores the town where the Internet is not welcome. A beautiful adventure with high-resolution 2D graphics and a lovely soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intruder In Antiquonia.

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  29. A criminal on the loose! A serial thief has evaded capture for far too long. In pursuit of catching this masked criminal, the Azure City Police Department is now tearing itself apart! Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story where the shadow of justice looms over everyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Perjury 2: Shadow of Justice.

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  30. 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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  31. Signs of Life is a non-linear, surreal story driven adventure game. You are thrown into a bizarre scenario: a small woman with a mask is asking for your help to investigate a disembodied head she found in the backyard's hedge maze. Who is friend, who is foe, and how did we end up here? Play to find out. Features Non-linear story driven adventure game. Unique hand drawn 2D Art-Style and 2D anima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Signs Of Life.

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  33. Welcome to the Case Processing Unit. Classify forgotten reports, uncover hidden patterns, and discover why this backlog exists, and why you were brought in to handle it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Archive.

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  34. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Following the death of a family matriarch, the surviving heirs return from abroad to their childhood home in The Berkshires. But in addition to the family’s Victorian mansion, sprawling acreage, and millions of dollars, they’ve also inherited something much more sinister. A spooky masked figure appears and warns the siblings that they will be the next victims of a grizzly family curse dating back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse.

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  35. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    A murder mystery where you are the main suspect! An ambassador on a peace mission has been killed on board the Clawville Express. Time progresses as you sniff out clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and interrogate passengers. Can you solve the case before the train reaches the last station? Or else. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville.

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  36. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and everyone is woken up by signs of a MAGICAL ROBBERY! Players take on the role of Kabili as you tumble out of bed and work to solve your first ever mystery as a newly accredited arcane investigator.  Along the way, you'll meet your new investigative co-workers, question suspects, and search for evidence at the scene of the crime. Ultimately, you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Investigations.

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    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.

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  38. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 860 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer.

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  39. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    "Is there a dead body who'd like to be buried in me?" This is a coming-of-age adventure of a young boy who believes he's an ancient tomb! As Kofun, interact with all sorts of characters and objects. Gain points and spend them on new skills and hints to show Kofun a world of new experiences! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club and the Search for a Dead Body.

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  40. DETECTIVE Minerva Case is a crime deduction and solving game, with an adult and original story. Visit the crime scene, look for all the evidence and understand what happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETECTIVE - Minerva case.

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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 64 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trick: Double Blind.

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  42. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Ralph is a veteran homicide detective who has a high service record. His reliable partner, and best friend, Nathan, has been with him for the past 5 years. Together, the two of them have solved multiple cases together. One day, a strange killing occurs where the victim is bound in chains, and their skin is carved with a cryptic message. At the same time, Nathan disappears without a trace. Ralph gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Judgment.

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  43. Follow the story of Justin Case and Dakota Kerlin, two unlikely detectives turned friends as they join the world renown Super-human Investigations Team (S.I.T.) to solve mysteries that stump the ordinary authorities. Using their unique abilities to resolve cases, meet interesting allies, clueless bystanders, as well as nefarious rivals, and ultimately become the great mystery solving duo in this f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysterious Mystery, EP 1: The Duo Dilemma.

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  44. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Who are you...? Pricolage: Idolized is an SNS-based interactive Visual Novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pricolage: Idolized.

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  45. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    68% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    A game based on a simple concept: a mystery puzzle you can complete in an hour. Can you solve the cases narrated in this beautiful pixel-art adventure? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAKOTO WAKAIDO’s Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE.

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  46. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Just as you begin to settle in for a fun day at your best friend's house, something changes in her and she kills you. And not just once—she ends your life time and time and time again. Your goal is to escape from this endless loop of despair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sentimental Death Loop.

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  47. 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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  49. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Help Arthur and Susan solve three mysterious cases in this funny, original and cozy point & click indie game. 30 captivating characters, each one with their own tales, motives and secrets. Each one is a puzzle on its own. Each one has a different text font and around 100 combination of body poses and face gestures that we have diligently defined, even if you'll only see a fraction! More than 100… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives.

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  50. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 1,776 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Case Should Remain Unsolved.

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