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A KILLER AFTER HER OWN HEART - A Romance Writer Murder Mystery for Brindlewood Bay - Won Runner-up Murder Mystery in the Brindlewood Bay Writing Contest! Cozy coastal town Brindlewood Bay has been chosen as the location for the RomCONclave, the annual meeting of the small, but influential Romance Creators of Note (RomCON), an exclusive organization of romance writers. The morning after a heated ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Killer After Her Own Heart.

One of the Mavens won a trip to Hollywood to see the filming of an episode of the new show Gold Crown Files, based on their favorite book series by Robin Masterson. The trip includes a stay in a famous hotel, a day on the town, and a tour of the studio.  What the Mavens don't know is Lot 217, where the show is being filmed, is cursed. When they arrive, the leading man has been killed and some crew… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lights, Camera, G-g-g-ghost.

The Murder Mavens board the Harbor Hearth Railway, a nostalgic luxury train running from Brindlewood Bay to Kingsport to celebrate the town’s 350th jubilee. The salon car sparkles with polished brass, champagne, and local VIPs — until benefactor and philantropist Eleanor Wickfield collapses mid-toast. Trapped aboard with suspects, secrets, and only a few hours until the next stop, the Mavens must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brindlewood Bay: Last Stop: Kingsport (EN/DE).

[Untitled Secret Killer Show] is a mystery written for use with the role-playing game Brindlewood Bay. You can purchase the core game through The Gauntlet. The Murder Mavens of Brindlewood Bay have gained a bit of fame from their crime-solving exploits (how could they not!) and will now be appearing on a murder mystery reality show. But when reality gets a little too real, our Mavens will be call… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Untitled Secret Killer Show] - A Brindlewood Bay Sweeps Week Mystery.

Just days before Christmas Hargave House are asked to look into the disappearance of children in Seven Dials, a poverty-stricken area of London with a large population of Irish immigrants.  This mystery was inspired by Christmas mummering traditions in Newfoundland & Labrador, Ireland, Scotland, and the U.K. Downloadable versions include standard pdf, printer-friendly, text-only, and epub formats.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Seven Mummers of Seven Dials.

[Claim and Download Demo or Gameplay below] *Now includes the Halloween Season Character A Submission To Gamejam Bookmark 2022 Do you miss your old books and wish you can still enjoy them despite knowing the ending? Do you want to relive the excitement over how well-crafted the story is with its rich use of vocabulary, interesting plot twists, or humorous moments? This game offers exactly that: I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfinished: Book and Card Dueling Game.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Unravel the secret of Pawtuxet Island and face an evil necromancer in the hidden object adventure „Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper“! The psychopath Charles Dexter Ward has escaped from the asylum. Your investigations lead you to Pawtuxet Island, where Ward grew up. Once peaceful and idyllic, it has now become a surreal, menacing place. The residents are either missing or dead – or are hauntin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Mysteries: The Soul Keeper Collector's Edition.

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.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

71% User Score Based on 87 reviews

Three men once manned the lighthouse on Fetch Rock, but they vanished without trace on New Year, 1900. No-one knows what really happened to those three poor souls, and no-one is brave enough to stay in the lighthouse, alone, after dark. Except you...travel to Fetch Rock Island, and discover what really happened...‘Fetch’ is the old English word for ‘ghost’; The old lighthouse is built upon somethi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall 2: Lights Out.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

For years, Barton Mansion sat abandoned, a haunting reminder of an obsession gone wrong. But something sinister still lurked there...and it's stirring. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Dimensions: Homecoming Collector's Edition.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization

96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Sceptic's Guide to Magic.

Save your friends and escape from a deadly game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Surface: Game of Gods.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 354 reviews

Left in the Dark: No One on Board is a hidden-object puzzle-adventure game with a grim, mysterious ambiance and plenty of scares! Private Detective knew this case was going to be strange as soon as she read the letter from the Mayor of Port Providence, in which he asked her to board a ship that went lost at sea years ago, then recently reappeared with no sign of the crew or cargo. Detective is at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left in the Dark: No One on Board.

Twenty years ago, a group of children in the town of Greystone were taken by a mysterious fog while playing hide and seek, including your brother. Only you escaped… Your father went looking for your brother and never returned. Now you've found evidence that your father has been alive this entire time, still searching for the missing children. But why would he remain silent for so long? And why was… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rite of Passage: Hide and Seek.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 323 reviews

The Library of Ouroboros. You awaken here with no memory of how you've arrived - though faint memories of searches, of the Library's name, stick in your memory like scraps of torn paper. The reek of dust, of old wood, and of something... more difficult to place hang in the air. Is that a distant ringing you hear, or merely your imagination? And why do you feel so strange? So hot? Like a pair of e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Place, Forbidden.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

83% User Score Based on 78 reviews

It's not a movie... it's not a game... it's both. A new kind of interactive thriller that puts you in the heart of the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daemon_9.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

86% User Score Based on 358 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Find the missing woman lost in a mysterious Carnival of Horrors. Investigate two worlds: the one you know and an alternate plane existing behind the Hall of Mirrors. Discover the secret of an ancient being known as the Evil One. Reveal the story of star-crossed lovers and stop the Evil One from breaking its magical chains and invading our world.While traveling through dimensions, you will solve cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Arcana: The Carnival.

When the ballerinas mysteriously vanish from the theater, Detective Montgomery Fox jumps into action. Now, he must sift through clues to discover who is pulling the strings. However, the path for cunning detective Fox won't be smooth.Meet various character, question them and write clues to your diary. Visit dozens of locations and search through hundreds of hidden objects and items while you solve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Montgomery Fox: The Case of the Missing Ballerinas.

When a souvenir shop dealing in oddities is ransacked, you’re shocked when you’re the prime suspect! Your double has come from another reality to disrupt the flow of magic, taking your abilities in the process. Can you save the sources of magic and clear your name in time? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Tales: Dual Disposition Collector's Edition.

Old Lange's Died is a mystery written for use with the role-playing game Brindlewood Bay. You can purchase the core game from The Gauntlet. It’s New Year’s Eve in Brindlewood Bay, and for the elite in town that means only one thing: the annual birthday party of former mayor and town fixture Jefferson Ryan (“JR”) Lange. This year JR turns a respectable, if ominous, 100 years, and a feeding frenzy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Lange's Died - A Brindlewood Bay Mystery.

WARNING: This book involves significant body horror elements and may not be suitable for players sensitive to such content. Once, this town only whispered about the sordid histories of its rare newcomers and the abundant setbacks of its long-time residents. But a brilliant flash in the sky a few nights back has brought new topics to the hushed tones of worried recluses and nosy neighbors: odd shap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pried Eye: A Trophy Dark Incursion.

Reap What You Sew When the proprietress of Brindlewood Bay's most fashionable boutique is found dead in the back of a neighborhood craft store, the Mavens find themselves tangled in a web of intrigue and revenge. Style meets shady business practices in this murder mystery, which is oriented toward the earlier portion of a campaign. I Singe the Body Electric Under normal circumstances, the Mavens w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Double Feature: Brindlewood Bay Mysteries.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

Critic Score 87%Based on 11 reviews

Night Springs sets players on a path through the enigmatic Dark Place, a realm where reality bends and twists under the influence of Alan Wake’s frantic imagination. As Wake writes scripts for the “Night Springs” TV show—a task he hopes will lead him to an escape route—he unwittingly distorts reality even further. The expansion unfolds across three stylized episodes, transforming familiar characte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Wake 2: Night Springs.

AviGames presents Lots of Things 2, the second part in the new hidden object series! Explore a variety of locations and search for hidden objects! Complete the levels in the new “Layers” mode. Complete the tasks in any order - by starting with mini-games or searching for objects! You'll need your search skills and logic to solve the puzzles and find everything on your list!This is a special Collec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lots of Things 2 - Travel and Search CE.

What is Mendel's Garden?Mendel's garden is a gardening game where every plant has one or more traits, many of which are hidden. You harvest seeds from these plants and try to isolate these hidden traits by planting and growing the seeds. Craft items by combining seeds with different traits and use these items to progress further in the world. Harvest seeds from plants with hidden traits. Grow t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mendel's Garden.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

The puppet show in Joyville was once a wondrous attraction until the great fire. Now, rusted gears and dark mysteries lay within strange machinations and disheveled puppets. A young boy, Simon, is the most recent in a long line of missing people. In PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville, you are tasked with solving nefarious puzzles, finding hidden clues, and uncovering the dark secrets of a town that i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PuppetShow: Mystery of Joyville.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Embark on a journey of anomalies and repetition in "Prison Loop," a captivating puzzle game. Trapped in a mysterious temporal loop within a high-security prison, your objective is to observe anomalies throughout the environment and react if something alerts you. Test your observation skills, critical thinking, and ability to manipulate time to your advantage. Explore a meticulously designed priso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison Loop.

You grab your equipment and drive to a forest parking lot near the crime scene. There you find the first clues that the extent of this family tragedy appears to be far greater than you first suspected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Vic.

Travel to Red Lake Falls to track down the latest Dark Dimension! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Dimensions: Wax Beauty Collector's Edition.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

84% User Score Based on 164 reviews

Welcome to the Kharnym Isle Post Office! We are delighted to inform you that you’ve been accepted as our newest postal employee. Effective immediately you’ll be stationed in the bustling downtown Wistvale Post Office, surrounded by the island’s friendly residents. You’ll find the work is so rewarding you’ll never want to leave, and more importantly, you won’t have to. Your duties include: Stamping… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Letter Lost.

Restore damaged masterpieces and uncover hidden stories in the enchanting seaside town of Horizon Bay! From MixoGames, the acclaimed creators of the Twistingo and Lost Amulets series, comes a new artistic adventure that invites you to unleash your creativity once again. After your celebrated success in Fairwood Hills, you're off to Horizon Bay, a coastal haven brimming with charm, creativity, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RestorArt: Horizon Bay Collector's Edition.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

98% User Score Based on 1,140 reviews

A Rusty Lake Celebration If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show.

Feature List Follow the story of Eleanor Grey Solve a Romance Mystery Go on an Adventure in Silverwood Bay 28 chapters with 1-2 sub scenes 28 subgames relating to the story Collector's Edition 7 Epilogue chapters 7 Epilogue chapter wallpapers Music player About the GameMystery writer Eleanor Grey has just moved from the big city to Silverwood Bay in search of inspiration … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silverwood Bay: An Eleanor Grey Mystery.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Supported languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese 支持的语言： 英语、繁体中文、日语 ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ 《Araka~JK Exorcist Horror RPG》 is a horror exploration RPG developed by 「I'm moralist」and published by BokiBoki Games! Manipulate the main character with power of telepathic, looking for the trace of Araka, an Exorcist imprisoned in the other world. DLsite AWARD 2021 Special A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Araka~JK Exorcist Horror RPG.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

86% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Devil's Hideout is an upcoming fully-voiced horror point and click adventure. Lauren learns from a mystic that her young sister is still alive, with cultists staging her death. Traveling to the hospital where her sister received care, Lauren plunges headfirst into a nightmare. Release date: September 10th. Demo available below!  The world of Devil's Hideout is pure horror - narratively, aurall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil's Hideout.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,146 reviews

David Hoover decides to move into a new apartment during a rough time in his life. After some odd occurrences, he decides to ask about the room's former owner, but learns little.So he sets off in search of him, strangely compelled to know more about this man... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crooked Man.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

86% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Can you stop a dangerous curse from destroying the realm? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Parables: Portrait of the Stained Princess Collector's Edition.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 226 reviews

Join the all-night ghost vigil at Harwood House. As part of the 'OPG' paranormal team, explore the haunted buildings and investigate sightings of ghosts, long reported around the area of Wolfenden. Grab the ghost hunting gadgets and solve the mystery surrounding this abandoned building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall: Ghost Vigil.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

74% User Score Based on 185 reviews

Follow the Dark Path into a world of Druidic lore and Celtic myths. It is the Autumn Equinox on Barrow Hill, a time of great power, when the ancient standing stones are at their most powerful and dangerous. You have one night to make the offerings, follow the Dark Path and escape Barrow Hill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrow Hill: The Dark Path.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

71% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

The Sinking City is a game of investigation genre taking place in a fictional open world inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The player incarnates a private investigator in 1920s, who finds himself in a city of New England, Oakmont Massachusetts. It's currently suffering from extensive waterflood, and its cause is clearly supernatural. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking City.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

91% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The maze that hypnotized a generation is back. It was a screensaver. But now? You can finally walk those halls yourself. Or just relax and watch, like the old times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze 95 Ultimate.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Important Notice: Regional AvailabilityWe sincerely apologize, but due to current technical and budget constraints, our servers only support China(including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macao) at this stage. If you are located outside of China, you will likely experience high latency or connection issues. Please consider your purchase carefully, as we cannot guarantee a stable co-op experience for you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Idol.

Marrow found herself in a heavily rainy place, the droplets pounding against her skin like a relentless drumbeat. She had been drawn here by a mysterious force, one that she couldn't quite explain. All she knew was that she had to be here, in this place of darkness and wetness. As she made her way deeper into the rain-soaked forest, Marrow encountered a series of obstacles and puzzles that challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of Marrow.

What is "Maybe a Witch Hunter"? "Maybe a Witch Hunter" is a game made in Python by me, GlassFrog, for the 2023 Itch.io My First Game Jam: Winter 2023, which encouraged emerging game makers to create something new and simple in two weeks. Its theme was revealed to be growth. therefore I thought to make a "Princess Maker"-inspired raising simulator as my first game. Considering I'm very bad at draw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maybe a Witch Hunter.

Play this great new hidden objecft game from AVI Games. Get and fullfill orders from the detective agency “Lost & Found Agency” to search for missing objects. Go to fascinating locations and explore dangerous places, decipher clues and uncover secrets. Find the missing objects and solve crimes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost & Found Agency.

27%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

50% User Score Based on 4 reviews

This game is a game where you solve the puzzle problem and escape the room. When you start the game, you will be able to solve the puzzle problem and ask for reasoning ability. The protagonist entered the house to experience horror and was trapped in the room. Every time you escape from a locked room, the story is revealed a little bit. Play the game and find out what secrets are in the hous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery Room.

Paranormal Inc. are asked to look into some haunted happenings at an Observatory recently purchased by a scummy billionaire.  This mystery was written for the Paranormal Inc. mystery Jam!  Downloadable versions include standard pdf, printer-friendly, and epub formats. Full mystery with Locations, NPCs, Paranormal Events, and Clues ready for you and your fellow investigators! This base game for Par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon's Haunted.

What Is the Game About:In recent weeks, the once peaceful of Oak City have turned into the hunting grounds of a merciless predator, leaving behind a trail of fear and death. Authorities urgently advise residents to stay indoors after dark. Remember: Do not go out at night! This is an immersive puzzle adventure that will test your wits and courage. As you navigate through the enigmatic and eerie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Killer.

*CONTENT WARNING!!* Although this game is not intended to function as a horror game, it does contain a variety of horror elements such as unsettling character designs, some very mild jumpscares, and references to capitalism.  (Currently play testing the browser version, so don't panic if it doesn't work) Finally, after years of hard work and months of saving, you've managed to start your new l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sweet Dreams.