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Games like Scapegoat & Rational

Games like Scapegoat & Rational

Looking for games like Scapegoat & Rational? Here are top role playing recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Last Dream, Dead Secret Circle or The Case of the Golden Idol.

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  1. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    79% User Score Based on 196 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    "Reality and dreams are about to become entwined..." This is a casual adventure game which, despite having some classic casual elements, will also offer a greater challenge for more experienced gamers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Dream.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    68% User Score Based on 62 reviews

    DEAD SECRET CIRCLE is a horror mystery set in Chicago in 1971. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed DEAD SECRET, reality and dreams collide as investigative reporter Patricia Gable sees beyond the flesh to chase a killer with a grisly M.O. Track the killer, narrow the suspects, and above all, stay alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Secret Circle.

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  3. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 9,606 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 12 reviews

    A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of the Golden Idol.

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  4. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere
    94% User Score Based on 178 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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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Jia huasheng ,the policeman of Chicheng police station, got disappeared without any trace after leaving a letter which illustrates the police station to start the CaseCracker system version 2.0. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CaseCracker2.

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  6. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability
    96% User Score Based on 464 reviews

    A new film opens to rave reviews, despite its bloody history. A beautiful uptown office remains unoccupied, despite its prime location. A downtown artist berates himself for selling out, while a Wall Street investor congratulates himself on a job well done. Just normal life in the big city? Or is somthing more sinister binding these events together Bizarre connections are a dime a dozen for the Bl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackwell Convergence.

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  7. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    80% User Score Based on 163 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game with horror elements. This is your trial; complete it, or die! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Initiate.

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  8. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 2,943 reviews

    The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

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  9. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 760 reviews

    The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

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  10. 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.

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  11. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 286 reviews

    Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage is a Victorian escape game, where the players solve various puzzles in their late uncle’s mansion in the hope of obtaining his legacy. During the game players will have to solve puzzles, collect and combine items and activate hidden mechanisms. As they progress, they will uncover the secret behind their uncle’s legacy and unveil the mysterious organization pulling… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gordian Rooms: A Curious Heritage.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    Quotes"I loved every minute of the demo" Lucas Pope, Return of the Obra Dinn "Delivers layers of clever puzzles and satisfying reveals all the way through to the end" Jeremy Johnston, The Roottrees are Dead “Roottrees fans will really enjoy sleuthing in The Ratline” EvilTrout, The Roottrees are Dead.  “If you love the Golden Idol games, you'll love the Ratline” Will Acker… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ratline.

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  13. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    After falling unconscious following his successful escape from the old cabin in the woods where he was imprisoned by an unknown man, a scene we witnessed in Chapter 1, Brian finds himself traveling through time and space. He wakes up 30 years in the past, as a small child, in an unfamiliar place, with no memory of how he arrived there. Although everything around him seems normal, he is trapped in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strange Story Of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2.

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  14. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    99% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    BUY THE FULL GAME About the GameNarrative-driven game that blends action, puzzles and investigation in never-before-seen ways. Will you use your brain... or your brawn? In a futuristic "light cyberpunk" world where animals have replaced humans, privileged citizens live under a protective dome from the ambient air pollution while others struggle to make a living on the outside. Br… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue.

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  15. 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.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    A first-person atmospheric horror-puzzle game that focuses on the narrative to tie together the gruesome world with creative puzzles. Explore the mind of a twisted serial killer who wants nothing else than to show his work of art as well as tell his story to the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Partum Artifex.

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  17. 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.

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  18. Story Overview Awaken in a dark dungeon with no memory—not even of who you are. The only clue is a lighter engraved with a name. Grotesque figures roam the halls—neither fully human nor corpse. The walls pulse like flesh. And somehow… this place resembles a hospital. Twisted patients. A doctor with unknown motives. Deadly trap hidden within ancient halls. A disturbing faith devoted to an un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saviour & Religion.

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  19. What Is This Game? A horror-meets-cute solo lateral thinking puzzle game. On top of its jam-packed episodic stories, it comes with a complete Yuri romance story full of plot twists.The ultimate truth remains hidden until the very end. What Is a Lateral Thinking Puzzle? Also known as “Situation Puzzle” . The host presents an extremely unreasonable, almost ridiculous story, You then ask questions to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Angel's Devil Tail - One More Question 2.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    98% User Score Based on 367 reviews

    A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.  Inspired by The Roottrees are Dead! You're a detective on a case with a twist: the evidence is already in your hands. From the start, you're given a binder of documents and a single objective: solve the my… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Case of Fraud.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    96% User Score Based on 2,369 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

    The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

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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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  23. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 249 reviews

    The wait is finally over - True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 concludes the acclaimed thriller trilogy, bringing the complex story to an emotional end. Featuring gripping point-and-click gameplay, more cutscenes and puzzles than ever, and the series’ trademark haunting atmosphere. Try the free demo - face your first nightmare risk-free! Main Features: - The chilling finale to the True Fear trilog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3.

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  24. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Step into the shoes of Everlyn Sterling, a new grad undertaking a temp job in a small town in dead winter. Little does she know this seemingly ordinary task will soon unveil a mysterious tale of a disturbed spirit. Solve a series of brain teasers, booby traps, and ciphers set by the ghost. Can you unravel why a once beautiful mansion now harbors a dark, ugly secret? FEATURES Simple point-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Winter Haunting.

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  25. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    99% User Score Based on 314 reviews

    Logiart is a "Picture Logic Puzzle" that uses vertical and horizontal numbers as hints to complete illustrations. It has simple and easy-to-understand rules, making it accessible for anyone to play. Various assist functions are also included, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience. You can also choose to turn off the assist functions if desired. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logiart Grimoire.

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  26. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,022 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Imagine waking up after a powerful storm as the sun goes down. You find yourself just outside a small town on the side of the road. A shiver runs down your spine as your body remembers the recent dramatic events that your mind cannot or will not recall… Will you dare to solve the ages-old mystery of Maple Creek? What ancient evil lurks in the seemingly peaceful, pastoral lands of Vermont? Find a m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek.

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  28. 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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  30. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    97% User Score Based on 550 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

    Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator.

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  32. A short, story-driven, detective-mystery game where you are tasked with solving a deceptively simple break-in case. Meet the citizens of Arcadia Springs, find and follow the clues, make the right choices, and you may unlock a dark secret kept under lock and key.  You play as Detective Dalton Reynard, the former star detective of the ASPD. After a year-long hiatus, a simple break-in case lands o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of Arcadia Springs.

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  33. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Mosaic of the Strange is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring a single ENORMOUS puzzle. Help Special Agents Cullen and Brady investigate a bizarre murder, while discovering 125 real-world paranormal case files. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mosaic of the Strange.

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  34. You play as Hiro, a young Japanese man whose life is filled with a boring job. An evening, after a long day at work, you notice a strange light in the park’s trees near your home. You walk to the oldest tree and discover strange symbols on a piece of bark. You understand that this message is addressed to you by the old tree… Take your destiny in hand and go on an unexpected adventure to try to un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KiNoKoe : Tree's Voice.

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  35. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Blackrock Manor: Escape Room.

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  37. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    Friendly Reminder: 1.The gaming progress record from the Demo cannot be synchronized to the official game. 2.The story content in 4K DLC is identical to the base version, the only difference is image quality . Please download according to your actual needs. About This GameIf you had the power to change the past, what would you most want to do? … There are many imperfect things in this world.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time.

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  38. 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.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    90% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    'LumineNight' is a mystery adventure game set in the city of Summerset, USA, in the 1950s. You can play as Detective Kelvin Foster and his only daughter, self-proclaimed Detective Selen Foster, to unravel the secrets of a series of unresolved murders over a decade. Players need to investigate, solve puzzles and codes, infiltrate, interrogate, and deduce the truth, all based on the following fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LumineNight.

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  42. 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.

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  43. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 736 reviews
    Critic Score 88%Based on 2 reviews

    True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Episode 1, the first in a trilogy, will long be remembered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1.

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  44. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 227 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 11 reviews

    Third-person adventure game, set in a fantasy pirate-themed world with a modern touch. Combining the traditional point-and-click genre gameplay with a unique cartoon 3D graphics, Willy Morgan has the dreamy atmosphere, the humor and the freedom to explore typical of timeless classics such as Monkey Island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    88% User Score Based on 137 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

    While its predecessor, Spirit Hunter: Death Mark, found its spirits in distinct, horrifying locales, Spirit Hunter: NG weaves fear seamlessly into the mundane. Face down monsters in quiet residential streets, neighborhood parks, and even the protagonist’s own home. Be careful—terror lurks behind every corner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Hunter: NG.

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  46. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 823 reviews

    I suddenly received Herbert Lee's call for help in an ordinary morning.He said his wife and daughter disappeared overnight and all his wife's daily necessities disappeared too. But the police cannot place the case on file because it did not reach 48 hours yet. So, Lee can only call me for help.I am a policeman. As an elite agent of the Cyber Security Investigation Department (CSID) in Alivia, trac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Manhunt.

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  47. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization
    90% User Score Based on 222 reviews

    A captivating detective adventure with elements of mysticism, telling a story of kidnapped children and mafia bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to New York Mysteries: Secrets of the Mafia.

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  48. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 161 reviews

    Runaway: A Twist of Fate is a point-and-click graphical adventure. It is a game developed by Péndulo Studios, S.L. and the sequel of Runaway 2: The Dream of The Turtle, as well as the third and final chapter in the Runaway series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runaway: A Twist of Fate.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development
    96% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Determine the Truth of the Incident Can you identify the culprit behind a supernatural murder using nothing but information from social media timelines—without ever leaving your room? Humans with supernatural powers are known as “Demons”.The bizarre incidents they cause are called “Paradoxes”. Demons' Timeline is a mystery adventure game in which you investigate the truth behind these Paradoxes fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demons' Timeline.

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