Games like Rivals
Looking for games like Rivals? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Case of the Golden Idol, The Roottrees are Dead or TR-49.
1 View Game91%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, replayability99% User Score 9,606 reviewsCritic Score 83%12 reviewsIn "The Case of the Golden Idol," players become an 18th-century detective, investigating twelve mysterious deaths over 50 years, all linked to a cursed aristocratic family and the elusive Golden Idol. By meticulously observing each death scene and utilizing deductive skills, players can unmask killers and expose their motives, unraveling a complex web of deceit and villainy. The game promises a sprawling narrative filled with dark conspiracies and hidden truths.
View Game2 View Game97%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, monetization97% User Score 4,311 reviewsIn "The Roottrees are Dead," you investigate the mysterious crash of the Roottree family’s private jet to determine rightful heirs to their fortune. Using clues like photos and documents, you piece together the family tree amid tricky relationships and hidden connections. Can you unravel the full genealogy and claim the inheritance?
View Game3 View Game91%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability95% User Score 632 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsTR-49 is a single-player mystery visual novel featuring an intriguing story set around a WWII-era machine housing a vast archive of obscure texts. Navigate its library, uncover hidden connections, and communicate with a mysterious voice to unravel secrets and prevent a looming catastrophe. The game offers atmospheric visuals, compelling mechanics, and a captivating soundtrack.
View Game4 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, grinding92% User Score 5,026 reviewsCritic Score 65%1 reviews"Unheard" is a single-player Horror Role Playing game with an intriguing story and outstanding gameplay, featuring fabulous graphics and a dense atmosphere. The game offers a unique non-linear audio-driven gameplay experience, but it is not very replayable and can be quite grinding. The first paid DLC, "Dark Fortune Teller," is now available with Chinese audio and text.
View Game5 View Game82%Game Brain Scoremusic, storystability95% User Score 38 reviews"Riley & Rochelle" is a narrative puzzle game that explores the lives of two musicians from different backgrounds who find fame and love in the 90s. Through journals, music, and real events, players uncover their story and make decisions about what makes art authentic, the cost of creation, and who gets to make art. The game is a nostalgic journey through 90s pop culture and counterculture.
View Game6 View Game97%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplay97% User Score 868 reviews"Murders on the Yangtze River" is a detective game with a horizontal axis layout, similar to "Ace Attorney." Players solve intriguing cases in early 20th century China, with a focus on logical reasoning and exploration of the stunning brush painting art style. The game strives to resonate with players of diverse backgrounds through its thrilling plot and heartfelt emotions.
View Game7 View Game97%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, monetization97% User Score 207 reviewsIn DAEMON MASQUERADE, detective Lambda and the Daemon Biblios must identify six deadly competitors within seven days to avoid erasure. This supernatural detective game challenges players to analyze evidence, annotate clues, and use sharp deduction skills to unmask foes willing to kill to protect their identities. A tense battle of wits with high stakes and dark secrets.
View Game8 View Game92%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, grinding97% User Score 18,211 reviewsCritic Score 88%22 reviews"Return of the Obra Dinn" is a first-person puzzle adventure game where you, an insurance inspector, must determine the fate of all passengers and crew on a mysterious ship, the Obra Dinn, using a magical stopwatch that allows you to replay the moments of their deaths. The game features a monochrome art style and a unique bookkeeping interface as you piece together the events that led to the crew's demise. With its immersive atmosphere and challenging puzzles, "Return of the Obra Dinn" offers a unique and engaging gaming experience.
View Game9 View Game86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, grinding90% User Score 4,168 reviewsCritic Score 76%1 reviews"Tacoma" is a single-player mystery action game with an ingenious story, amazing gameplay, great graphics, and sensational music. You explore a high-tech space station in 2088, uncovering the crew's personal stories and the gripping tale of trust, fear, and resolve through digital surveillance recordings. While it offers a lot of content and is highly emotional, the game is not very replayable and has some bugs. The developers have added over two hours of audio commentary, available in Commentary Mode.
View Game10 View Game95%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, replayability98% User Score 14,631 reviewsCritic Score 77%1 reviewsIn the critically-acclaimed puzzle and adventure game, Chants of Sennaar, players guide a Traveler through an ancient tower to restore balance among isolated Peoples. By observing, listening, and solving intricate puzzles, players aim to mend the bonds of distrust in this expansive world inspired by the myth of Babel. Uncover the truth and unveil the mysteries as you navigate the endless steps of this fascinating universe.
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