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Games like Red Herrings: A Game of Planting Clues

Games like Red Herrings: A Game of Planting Clues

Games like Red Herrings: A Game of Planting Clues

Looking for games like Red Herrings: A Game of Planting Clues? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Clue/Cluedo, Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition or Murders at Tealwoods Manor.

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    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 380 reviews

    Experience a fresh take on the classic crime-solving board game. Step into new mysteries and use your skills of deduction to find out who? With what weapon? Where? Join fellow detectives all over the world. Gather crucial evidence, interrogate suspects, and solve the original murder mystery.Follow your suspects through the iconic Tudor Mansion, unlocking their motives and alibis as you go. Play by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue/Cluedo.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    88% User Score Based on 3,706 reviews

    CLUE/CLUEDO is the classic mystery game - a grand mansion … a dastardly murder … a gathering of suspicious characters. Now you can play the beloved Hasbro family board game on Steam! WHO, with WHAT weapon and WHERE? Join Scarlett, Mustard, Peacock, Green, Orchid and Plum on a night of murder and mystery in Tudor Mansion. Roll the dice to move around the mansion and ask questions: “I suggest it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue/Cluedo: Classic Edition.

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  3. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You've been invited to a strange party at Lady Tealwoods' new mansion. It's not long until a sudden murder is revealed, and you must piece together who is lying, and who is the murderer as you uncover the secrets of the different strange guests of Tealwoods Manor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murders at Tealwoods Manor.

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  4. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MMM: Murder Most Misfortunate.

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  5. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to "Death by Deduction", a unique combination of logic puzzle (similar to Minesweeper) and classic country-house whodunit, set amidst the opulent backdrop of 1970s England. In the wake of the enigmatic demise of an eccentric millionaire, your investigative journey leads you to a solemn gathering at a sprawling English manor. Explore the manor and uncover pieces of evidence by m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death by Deduction.

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  6. 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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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 1,742 reviews

    A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 187 reviews

    Utter a Name is a challenging detective adventure with strong emphasis on atmosphere and investigation. Several disembodied souls linger in the premises of an old manor. The goal is to explore the vicinity for information, then deduce the identities of the souls and their murderers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Utter a Name.

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  10. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    In the small idyllic town of Wolf Peak, the murder of a young women called Ruth Choi, shocked the community in 1991. Two detectives were put onto the case and managed to whittle it down to 6 suspects. However, the detectives were never able to close the case due to insufficient evidence. Years have passed and now you have been brought into Wolf Peak to solve this case. Through the passage of time… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolf Peak: The Case of Ruth Choi.

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 1,907 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Plan your next game night! Jackbox Games is back with 5 hilarious new party games including Drawful Animate, Job Job, The Poll Mine, Weapons Drawn, and the Wheel of Enormous Proportions. No extra controllers needed—players use their phones or tablets to play along! Got a bigger group? Play with up to 10 players and up to 10,000 audience members. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Jackbox Party Pack 8.

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  13. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    63% User Score Based on 323 reviews

    In Crimesight investigators will work with an AI called “Sherlock” to prevent a future murder cooked up by another AI known as “Moriarty.” However, there is a traitor in their midst, secretly helping the Moriarty AI. Players will have to decide who they can trust as they try to deduce the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRIMESIGHT.

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  15. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 644 reviews

    A Hand With Many Fingers is a first-person investigation game about a real Cold War conspiracy. Explore the CIA's murky history of drug smuggling, regime change, and assassination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Hand With Many Fingers.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 326 reviews

    Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed: Dynasty.

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  17. 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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  18. Digital version of a board game that doesn't exist Skeleton Hotel : Season 10 is a single-player survival board game with a strong emphasis on inventory management and dice-driven mechanics—built on a Deepfold Narrative Axis ™ Evermore Network Division & Rosenberg Interactive Productions presents ( Starring Detective Whoopsy ) - - - DIE : A different kind of interactive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeleton Hotel : Season 10.

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  19. 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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  20. Casual isometric point and click murder mystery game Procedurally generated mansion, suspects, weapons, and motives Locked rooms deepen the mystery, find the keys and unlock the secrets Two visual play styles: full color or black & white noir ambiance 1 real time hour to solve the crime. No saves. Step Into the Role of a Classic Detective: Interview Intriguing Guests – Question uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death in the Manor.

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  22. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 79 reviews

    Detective Loup is thrilled when his children, Sherry and Bo, express interest in his profession. To teach by playing, he assembles a series of miniature crime scenes. Every night, the family gathers around to solve the most puzzling cases in history from the comfort of their own home. Little Locked Rooms is a short and unique mystery game that challenges you to solve a series of impossible disapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Locked Rooms.

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  23. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    87% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 3 reviews

    Play and discover 51 board games, tabletop games, and more all in one package—Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics. This diverse collection includes games from all over the world across multiple genres, from familiar favorites like Chess to international hits like Mancala that have been around for hundreds of years! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics.

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    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.

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  25. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Set in 1924 Massachusetts, take the role of Detective Monroe, Professor Webley, and Boss Pendleton of the Pendleton Agency, all of whom have come to possess an eerie black rock with strange properties. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Stone from Mebara.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    Prognostic is a supernatural horror about a medium who solves cases for the police. It combines horror elements with detective work. An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prognostic.

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  27. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 3,600 reviews

    The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sexy Brutale.

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  29. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    A Matter of Murder is a point-and-click puzzle game with rogue-like elements. The details of each murder are procedurally generated, so each case is different every time you play with progressively more challenging logic puzzles. A Matter of Murder can also randomly combine logic puzzles together to create a dynamically generated case file for high replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Matter of Murder.

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  30. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 201 reviews

    Road to Legend is a companion app for the Descent: Journeys in the Dark 2nd edition board game. When you play with Road to Legend, the app assumes the role of the overlord player, controlling monsters and inviting you to explore the dungeon in entirely new and unexpected ways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Descent: Road to Legend.

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  31. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    65% User Score Based on 330 reviews

    An exciting JRPG by the writer of Labyronia. As tensions grow between factions of mages, you are framed for the murder of a demigod. Solve the mystery behind his assassination or risk a war that could send the world into chaos for millenia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Mysteria.

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  32. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    74% User Score Based on 78 reviews

    The year is 2033. Your name is Tex Murphy, Private Investigator in San Francisco. You've been hired by the beautiful daughter of a university professor to uncover the facts about his death. As you begin your investigation you uncover the deaths of several prominent members of the scientific community. Are these deaths coincidental or is there something more sinister going on? And which characters… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tex Murphy: Mean Streets.

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  33. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    The London Times started it all – calling the murders the work of an ancient Egyptian curse. I accused the tabloid of capitalizing on the superstitions of the populace. Yet, three men were dead, with the wrappings of a 4000-year old mummy binding their fates together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective: The Case of the Mummy's Curse.

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  34. Discovery Yard Investigation is a game that puts you in the shoes of a detective. Your objective is to solve the cases, discovering not only the murderer, but also the type of crime and which weapon is used. For this you must explore each corner of the scene, photographing as many things as possible. You never know what can be found in a simple artifact, a fingerprint or clues that put you closer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discovery Yard Investigation.

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  35. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Shadows of Hilgrabb (TSoH) is a Fan made Solo City Crawl / Investigation Board Game Variant for Fallen RPG by Perplexing Ruins The Shadows of Hilgrabb Board Game Mode can be played as a standalone game. However, Fallen RPG core game is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to get the most out of this game. Foreword The aim of this project is to provide a Solo RPG Board Game experience using the materials from Fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadows of Hilgraab - A Board Game Variant of Fallen RPG.

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  36. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    35% User Score Based on 329 reviews

    Hunker down at your London flat at 221b Baker St. The year is 1896, and Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help. A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues. Interact with suspects, and analyze police repo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    67% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    See What Others Miss The camera doesn't lie, but the truth isn't always obvious. Step into the role of a detective investigating crime scenes where every detail matters and every photograph could be the key to solving the case. Armed with your camera, you'll document crucial evidence at crime scenes - photograph traces, examine objects from every angle, and capture details that reveal the story be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Files.

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  39. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    75% User Score Based on 169 reviews

    Eyes of Hellfire is a co-op gothic horror game. Hoist the candelabra and, along with your friends, step into the darkened halls of the Hellfire Club. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eyes of Hellfire.

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  40. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    96% User Score Based on 84 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 37 reviews

    The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil. In 1998 a special forces team is sent to investigate some bizarre murders on the outskirts of Raccoon City. Upon arriving they are attacked by a pack of blood-thirsty dogs and are forced to take cover in a nearby mansion. But the scent of death hangs heavy in the air. Supplies are scarce … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Evil HD Remaster.

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  41. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turlock Holmes.

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  42. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Can you solve the grisly murder of Mr Christopher Edward, who has been brutally murdered in his home! Step into the shoes of detective Karla Robbins in this elaborate murder investigation and seek out the real culprit in this classic whodunit murder mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entwined: Strings of Deception.

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  43. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Your Tranquility.

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  44. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    UPDATES 21/02/2022: For those who wish to purchase the DLC - "Project Rose Snapshot Miniatures Collection - Special Pack" in addition to your download key copy,  you may now get it HERE. Follow Minstrel Creative and "Project Rose" on: OFFICIAL WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM NEWSLETTER SEEK THE TRUTH TO SURVIVE! A grave crisis has descended on the kingdom’s most glorious city! Horrific monste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to "CALLING OF THE MATRIARCH" Roleplaying Adventure Board Game.

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  46. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    61% User Score Based on 386 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

    Galaxy of Pen & Paper is a turn-based meta RPG about a group of players rolling dice in the year 1999! Create your own game master and RPG party, as they roleplay, explore distant planets in their imagination, fight weird aliens and save the galaxy in the era of dial-up internet and floppy disks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Galaxy of Pen and Paper.

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  48. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    39% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    Paper Dungeons is a fantasy board-game boosted by online content. With the ability to create and share online your own levels, you're up for an infinite replay value! The game is visualized as a classic tabletop board-game with dice and tokens, and has 4 game modes: Boardgame, Campaign, Puzzle and Rogue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Dungeons.

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  49. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Amazing Pyramids are back! Originally released in 2010, Amazing Pyramids is a popular word game, set in a world of hot sands and ancient cities. Now, 10 years later, the game is back as a Rebirth project! The 2020 remake features a completely reimagined gameplay, new high-resolution graphics, colorful special effects, remastered sound and much more! Jump into Amazing Pyramids: Rebirth and l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Amazing Pyramids: Rebirth.

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  50. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    60% User Score Based on 440 reviews

    Inspired by the award-winning board game franchise, Arkham Horror: Mother’s Embrace is an investigation game served with turn-based combat, set in the  haunted worlds of H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos. Plunge into an original story written by Fantasy Flight Interactive’s official writers and explore the American Roaring Twenties. The year is 1926: a professor of astronomy is found dead in her ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace.

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