Games like Retro Noir

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

86% User Score Based on 459 reviews

Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is real and what isn’t. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.

Description After so many confounding labyrinths Fitzroy is now seeking a fresh new adventure. Fitzroy has decided to go treasure hunting, having arrived at a suitable tropical island paradise he is ready to begin. However, once Fitzroy arrives something is wrong, he is feeling decided odd, he is FEELING THE HEAT. A little heat on a tropical island might be expected but his core body tempera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fitzroy Feels the Heat.

In this game, the player can take on the role of a detective tasked with solving an alleged murder case. By exploring rooms and participating in mini-games, the player must collect as many clues as possible within a limited time to aid in identifying the guilty person. This game project is the practical part of my bachelor's thesis. Presentation of the game (with spoilers):In the project, the pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KMLgcp2024.

Human Ltd. is a First-person Escape Room game where we play as a hired Detective. We are tasked with the investigation of the mysteriously abandoned company "Human Ltd.", which filed for bankruptcy despite its notable wealth and fortune. Our client is an ex-employee of that company, and he will be communicating with us through a Walkie-Talkie during our investigation. However, upon arriving at the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Ltd..

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.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

73% User Score Based on 105 reviews

Day One is the prologue for Chinatown Detective Agency, a mystery adventure game inspired by the classic Carmen Sandiego series that will take you across Singapore and the world in hot pursuit of criminals, witnesses and clues. I remember my first day at INTERPOL like it was yesterday. Now it was just me, my office and my very first case. You’ll guide new PI Amira Darma through her first day in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinatown Detective Agency: Day One prologue.

*Memory Maze* is a pixel-art puzzle game developed independently by solo developer "Liu Dao Bu Dao" using the Godot Engine; it was officially completed in March 2026. Breaking away from the homogenized design tropes of traditional maze games currently on the market, this title centers on an original "dynamic light and shadow occlusion" system combined with a core gameplay loop … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 记忆迷宫 Memory Maze.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Strap on your backpack! Hike, jump, and climb through charming minigames to traverse a rugged landscape and help the old islanders with their deliveries. All while managing a backpack that's always a little too small! Experience a story of vanishing traditions in a futuristic world, a missing scientist, and an unfolding mystery in this charming little adventure with big pixels. Serenading a quiet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fading Serenades.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

A fantasy story full of magic and intrigue that will transport you to a different time and place. Ranger Quest is a 2D top down adventure game that combines exploration with the puzzle aspects of a maze. A modern game that incorporates pixel art to create the nostalgia of an 80’s era top down adventure game. No adventure would be complete without doors to open and rooms to explore. Navigate th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ranger Quest: The Adventure Begins.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

Ruby & Majesty is a top-down, dual-joystick action game where the player must control both characters simultaneously to navigate puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ruby & Majesty: Treasure Team.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

93% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective From The Crypt.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Is a game where you have to find all the cute hamsters. Hamsters will hide in all houses. Search every corner of the room, move the pillows, open the nightstands, check the toilet.... Hamsters can hide in the most unpredictable places. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IN THE BUILDING: HAMSTERS.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

92% User Score Based on 114 reviews

HipWitch is a chill puzzle game that invites you to explore a beautiful nature reserve. Play as Prom, a young witch helping a cast of quirky characters. Use a variety of spells, and the power of 90s dial-up internet to solve the tasks ahead! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HipWitch.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Magnus Failure is an isometric exploration and adventure game with logical elements. The protagonist of the game is a person who, for unknown reasons, finds himself in the isolation of other people and scans the radio in search of a signal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magnus Failure.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 450 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 6 reviews

Mainlining is a new take on the traditional point and click adventure. The entire game takes place on the simulated desktop of the protagonist's computer. Assuming the role of an MI7 agent, the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainlining.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

79% User Score Based on 252 reviews

NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonCode.

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.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

69% User Score Based on 216 reviews

Stop the mysterious killer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily.

Waveforge is a 2D physics-based puzzle game where players manipulate water waves and emergent physical phenomena to guide a rubber duck to the goal. Set within a meticulously crafted pixel-art physics world reminiscent of Noita, it invites players to experience uniquely engaging physical interactions. Featuring over ten thoughtfully designed levels, the game delivers about 1 hour of delightfully c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveforge.

Nirvana Noir, the sequel to 2021's "Genesis Noir," is a cosmic adventure beyond time and space. Become your own existential threat and put out the fires of eternity. Dual noir adventures beyond time and space; one where the Big Bang was never fired, the other an explosion of color and sin. Your new lover is tangled in rumors of a Bigger Bang. Can you unravel its mystery and stop the threat to the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nirvana Noir.

WEB BUILD MIGHT BE EXTREMELY LOUD, GODOT AUDIO BUSSES SEEM TO WORK DIFFERENTLY IN BROWSER THAN DESKTOPThis is our game for shroomjam 2025. The objective is to complete three short versions of classic NES games: Duck Hunt, Mario, and Zelda. However, someone is checking in on you randomly as you're not supposed to be playing games, so you'll need to quickly switch to commercials to pretend you aren'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Night Gaming.

You are a green alien of an unnamed species, embarking on a dangerous journey to reach the summit of the northern mountains — a rite of passage in your culture. Armed with nothing but your wits, you must avoid threats lurking in every corner. Fortunately, mysterious power-ups and ancient devices are scattered throughout the land to aid you. I like to describe the game as a new take on the maze g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze Odyssey.

A rogue semicolon traverses an unforgiving codebase, searching for flashdrives and avoiding stack overflows and null reference errors to open doors and find their true calling in life. Controls:  WASD / Arrow Keys for movement. G for Glitch Mode (Allows player to pass through walls). E for picking up keys and opening doors. M to toggle mini map.Objectives:Traverse through the codebase and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debug_Mode.

Scrapheap Shuttle is a sci-fi themed shoot-em-up game with puzzle elements, where you guide your spacecraft through outer space and waves of aliens in an attempt to get to the Interstellar Academy before you're too late. Set in an alternate universe where humans have populated most of the nearby galaxies, and regularly commute via space-travel to reach places of employment and/or learning. Al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapheap Shuttle.

The Backwards Detective - Alpha Demo for Production Jam Links to:  Project TBD - Production Jam Drive FolderProjectTBD Prototype Jam Project FolderProject TBD - Concept Jam Project Folder Project TBD Workbook (live document, updates will continue and be marked)Production Jam PLAN OF ACTION that we liked and paired down later due to time constraints (how ironic).Prototype Jam PLAN OF ACTION that we… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project TBD - The Backwards Detective.

A puzzle game about friendship and food, made for Github GameOff 2023. Help a grumpy gnome and a friendly giant find their lost cat and sister! For best experience download or play in Chrome. Search for food collectables, and clues as you explore puzzles. Levels can be skipped and reset via the pause menu. Progress will be auto-saved when you complete a level. Level select can be ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stumble and Stew.

The murders are escalating in the city! Follow the clues to crack the cases and arrest the killers! Justice is waiting to be served in these intriguing logic puzzles! Do you have what it takes to be an expert detective? Hidden Clues is a game where crack criminal cases unveiling clues by solving nonograms puzzle. Also known as Paint by Numbers, Griddlers, Pic-aPix, Picross, Japanese Crossw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Clues.

Neuro-sama delves into the disorganized depths of her mind. Across the mirror, the ghost of past guides her to lost memories. However, the ever looming filter threatens to keep Neuro clueless. Time will soon run out when a certain someone finds  her. Can you restore Neuro's lost memories? Controls WASD/Arrow Keys - Movement Hold Spacebar - Focus Escape/P - Options menu Tutorial Collect 6 memory or… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neural Ghost.

Final Fantasy: Chronicles of Eno is a fan game based on the beloved Final Fantasy Franchise, though with an unusual twist. It is also an adaptation of a long-running Dungeons and Dragons campaign! Created by a team of two developers, a musician and in correspondence with an artist, not to mention the input of the original players, we're dedicated to seeing our dearly held tale come to life in a fu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Fantasy: Chronicles of Eno.

ESCAPE! Escape! is a platformer game in  which you control a man who is imprisoned in a special prison facility. You were put in prison because of a mistake. Would you risk your life to escape prison and expose the truth? STORY SUMMARY Escape! lets you control a man who is imprisoned in a special prison facility. He was imprisoned not because of his own mistake or crime but because of his frien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape!.

My Final Cursed Days is a fantasy, dungeon-crawling RPG made for the Game Boy! Play through your own story over the course of about 3-4 hours of play-time as you make your way through the period of your life left before the curse takes its nebulous effect. As your days go by, enjoy the following features in the game: Day and night life-sim-style time-management as you use your remaining days in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Final Cursed Days.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

You step into the shoes of a paranormal investigator who receives a strange letter that is accompanied by a cursed page. Ever since, nightmares of twisted worlds and awful creatures have plagued your sleep. Investigating the client’s home may be the only way to uncover the truth… or fall victim to the sinister forces within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Archives.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 12 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.

Explore a vast network of abandoned industrial structures alongside your loyal robotic companion XIU. Your goal: extract life-giving nutrients to revitalize a decaying world and restore life to ancient, forgotten greenhouses. Face intense, high-speed combat in narrow corridors. Use quick reflexes to survive, but remember: you can't just blast through every situation. Study enemy movements and mas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Metal Bowl.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

+☢️+ An immersive first-person point-and-click exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland overrun by giant insects and abandoned robots. Embark on a journey to uncover hidden mysteries, guided solely by hand-drawn sketches—no text or dialogue. About the demo: ~ 30 mins gameplay The demo is a standalone adventure separate from the main storyline. It takes place on an island where your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back in the Swamp.

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.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

English Race against time to save a kidnapped teenager in just two hours! As a cunning private investigator, explore a posh mansion, typing retro commands or using arrow keys to select actions. Find and craft items to outsmart obstacles in this thrilling blend of classic text adventure and modern flair.  Can you free her before it’s too late? SummaryEncounter is an hybrid text/graphical adventu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encounter HD (Oric).

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Conscience is a noir detective mystery where you play as a private investigator hired to uncover the truth behind Jack Beckham's death. Initially ruled as a suicide, Jack’s father believes otherwise and hires you to search Jack’s apartment for clues to reveal what really happened. Investigate and explore Jack’s apartment, searching every room, shelf, and drawer for evidence and clues. Insp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conscience.

There have been a couple concerns posted regarding survival problems. Here are a few tips to help stay alive. After purchasing equipment, make sure you go to the menu, select 'ITEMS' and hit left/right to move the selection boxes over to the sword and shield. This will boost your STR and DEF and allow you to be more effective against enemies.Farm your way up to level 3 before you worry about lea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xyndrahe.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Untangle thrilling mysteries by exploring the merciless and lawless Wild Western town of Brimstone. You and your friends need to collaborate, interrogate the town's residents and piece the clues together to solve the mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the West.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

89% User Score Based on 168 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.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

92% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story. Stanhope will sometimes be presented with alternative ways to handle a conversation, based on four temperaments… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abscission.

Controls Up Arrow / W / Z to move up and scroll through textLeft Arrow / A / Q to move left and scroll back through textRight Arrow / D to move right and scroll through textR to restartEscape to close game on WindowsF11 to toggle fullscreen on Windows Goal Avoid dying from the encroaching sunlight and water puddles. Crack open gifts until you find a brick. Break down a door with said brick to win!… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunny New Year: Death of Snowman.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, humor

91% User Score Based on 654 reviews

TEST TEST TEST is a retro pixel-art point-and-click puzzle adventure where you must escape a time loop as an overworked office employee. Find clues, gather information, and solve cryptic puzzles with alternate reality game elements. Will you able to release yourself from the clutch of time itself? Or will you be stuck in this reality forever? ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟ ͟… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TEST TEST TEST.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

  Complete humorous tasks by finding hidden stuff and completing small puzzles in this playful adaptation of 1950s & 1960s London.  Main features Around 234 hidden objects or tasks to finish and even more stuff to engage with or discover across 15 vastly different levels. Or just simply relax and enjoy the sometimes busy, sometimes calm atmosphere of locations like Notting Hill, old industri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doodle Streets: London 1950's.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Paws of Coal is a cozy, slow-paced detective adventure with gameplay influenced by the scientific method – quests are solved by connecting evidence. If you get it right, the mystery is solved. If you get it wrong, everyone could be in danger. So, tread carefully. In the game, you play as Charles, a scholar on a mission sent by His Majesty (the lion king Lav) to help the critters of The Burrows wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paws of Coal.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

73% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Zolg is a minimalist top-down shooter where you explore, fight enemies, collect powerups, and defeat bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zolg.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

In Mr Hack Jack: robot detective you will reconstruct a stream of mysterious robot crimes by solving puzzles and interacting with a bunch of funny yet fairly incompetent Police bots. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr.Hack Jack: Robot Detective.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 9,362 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

A secret agent escape room. Stop enemy spy Ruby La Rouge before she escapes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent A: A puzzle in disguise.