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THE FARM OF THE LIVING is a dark, text-based interactive adventure where your choices dictate the thin line between survival and ruin. The winter is coming, the silos are burning, and the dead are gathering outside the walls. As the First Ranger of the last agricultural sanctuary, you are responsible not only for defending the gates, but for holding a fracturing community together. Will you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Farm of the Living.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

81% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Twelve individuals with deeply developed characters, whose destinies are intertwined in one terrible night that you have to endure. Every decision you make, every carelessly thrown word, changes the course of events. Any of the twelve can become a victim and anyone can turn out to be a killer, which means that every time a new adventure awaits you. However, catching a maniac, unraveling his se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Eleven.

Inquisitor Shepherd Step into the role of an Inquisitor in "Inquisitor Shepherd," a visual novel mystery thriller. As Inquisitor Shepherd, you'll be sent to a remote village in the religious nation of Vucrium to investigate a burgeoning heresy case and uncover the dark secrets it holds. Through dialogue and investigation, you must gather information, interrogate heretics, and decide th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inquisitor Shepherd.

1 isolated hotel. 1 dead body. 16 suspects. Jessica Channing was an arrogant actress with many enemies, not least the cast and crew of the film she was shooting at the time of her death. The case grew cold and her killer was never apprehended. However Detective Chief Inspector Daniella Selby, the Senior Investigating Officer dealing with Jessica’s death decides to reopen the case. Eager to purs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Murder of Jessica Channing.

Immerse yourself in a dark point & click adventure with an anime aesthetic. Solve murders, uncover secrets, and confront the demons of your past as a detective tormented by guilt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Clues.

On rainy nights, the serial murderer is on a killing spree. This scares everyone but one girl, the journalist who keeps digging for a promotion. Dauntless, she gets involved deep and wide, hoping to discover the real identify of the rainy night butcher. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rainy Butcher.

About This GameShow Me Mercy is a mystery otome game that blends crime simulation, investigation, and choice-driven storytelling. Raised in a monastery, your life is thrown into chaos after the disappearance of your closest friend, the closure of your home, and a forced marriage to a powerful Duke. On your wedding night, you uncover a horrifying truth—one that leaves you with only one option. Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 宽恕我（Show me mercy）.

Killer Night is a psychological survival thriller where a group of death row inmates face extreme trials in an isolated mansion to gain freedom. Among them lies a ruthless killer. Will you be able to discover the killer's identity before it's too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KillerNight.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 22 reviews

When your memory betrays you, how do you find the truth? Graffiti artist Gabriel discovers forgotten dark secrets and a mysterious past while painting the walls of an abandoned hotel. Psychological horror, mind games, and an inescapable labyrinth... Do you think you can escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Brothers Hotel.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Aug 7th, 1888 Quincy Ernest, the owner of a shipping company in London, is found dead, drowned within the river, a spiral cut up his leg. Minerva “Mini” Ernest wakes up from a nightmare, much like she has most nights since her husband died a month ago. Detective William Usher has arrived, asking Mini to join him at the station. She is horrified to learn there has been another death, another cri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood On The Thames.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

89% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Now Released New game from 4noki About the GameStoryA private investigator visits a small town after recovering from a coma. She searches for her mentor's lost beloved, but the very eyes she was born with, those that can see the black strings of hate, drag her down into the darkness of conspiracy. A cult, two priestesses, and the threads that puppet the world.Features ~45k words 4 major endi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lachesis or Atropos.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

78% User Score Based on 444 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

As a detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interrogation: You will be deceived.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

86% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Interrogation Files: Port Landsend is a FMV game where you have to search through police interrogation footages of suspects of a crime, the goal is to find the murderer to assist to his arrest and judgment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interrogation Files: Port Landsend.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Struggling with the emotional aftermath of a grisly tragedy, recent high school grad Nick is dragged to a remote cabin by his loving mom for a winter weekend getaway. Unfortunately, the vacation becomes irreparable when an unforeseen blizzard leaves his mom trapped in town and Nick stranded in the isolated cottage. With no phone service, no internet, and no entertainment, Nick decides to explore t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Up All Night.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

As a police investigator, you take on the task of explaining this mysterious event. Who is this person and what was she doing there? Will the circumstances of this case be easy to explain or is there something deeper going on in the story? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Criminal Expert.

A city without emotion. A feeling is the only clue.In the controlled city of AUREX, emotion has been ruled inefficient — monitored, suppressed, and engineered out of daily life. You are SOLDA, a rookie special investigator of the Central Order Department. Your only edge is an emotion scanner that visualizes the feelings people are trained to hide. In a city that erased emotion, the smallest tremor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOLDA.

A Murder at Sunset ChateauThe game builds a new murder mystery every time you play. ✓ Every case features 8 suspects selected from a cast of 37+ Hollywood guests. ✓ A new murderer is determined every game. ✓ Motives, relationships, evidence and contradictions change. ✓ No two investigations unfold the same way. Everyone at Sunset Chateau has something to hide. Question suspects, compare … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Guest at Sunset.

Your best friend vanished overnight. You have until 9:45 PM to find her. THE INVESTIGATION ──────────────────────────────────────────── Play as Devi, a 14-year-old detective in rural India racing to solve her friend Maya's disappearance before a train leaves tonight: Search crime scenes and gather evidence Track clues in your detective notebook Interrogate suspects and present proof … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devi : A light in the dark.

Milan has it all. Caring parents, good grades, and friends (or acquaintances, as he prefers to call them). But everything he knows collapses when he becomes the sole suspect in the brutal murder of his parents, with every piece of evidence pointing toward him. Milan must unravel the lies and secrets behind the murder. But the deeper he digs, the harder it becomes to trust anyone — even himse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Crack.

In 2022, in the fictional realm of Nantang Village in the NanTu District, a fire broke out at the sales center of a residential project called The Inner Paradise, This tragic incident leads to the mysterious death of a female sales agent, and the true culprit aims to pin the crime on Kalin Liu, a female agent who happened to be at the scene. From the moment she stepped into the sales center, her r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realization.

Seven murders planned. Seven religious tableaus designed. One killer who calls himself the Messiah. You are the lead investigator on the most disturbing serial case your city has ever seen. A killer with surgical precision is staging victims as works of sacred art—and a cult of 500+ followers worships him online. Your only weapon? The contradictions witnesses can't hide. How It Works I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critical Interrogator: Messiah Hunt.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 53 reviews

There they stood all steeped in shame, another victim claimed in my name. The Murder Hotel is an interactive Murder Mystery Adventure with a huge twist: A scissors wielding demon is the murderer and you have to blame one of the human guests, forging a plausible theory how they could have done it. Feel free to call me Gastfenger. I'm the demonic hotelier, at your service. Oh, you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Murder Hotel.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

96% User Score Based on 73 reviews

A murder mystery visual novel with a romantic twist. The killer is randomly chosen at the start of each playthrough, and you may unknowingly fall in love with them. How will your story come to its end? Will you bring the killer to justice, fall in love with them, or die at their hands? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drops of Death.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 2,335 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 14 reviews

A Detective Is Born If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

FRAGMENTS is a 2D, psychological, twisted piece of interactive fiction set in the very near future. You play as Evan, a young guy wrestling with his own mind as to whether he did, or did not do a serious crime. Should he fail to get to the bottom of the truth via reconstructions of some of his most traumatizing memories, he risks spending the rest of his life behind bars. Two detectives stand in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments.

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.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

94% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loretta.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

63% User Score Based on 593 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?.

Womb of Worms is a short horror game where a terrifying ancient god manifests itself through worms and maggots, looking to be reborn through someone's body. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Womb of Worms.

EVERY ITEM HAS A STORY. EVERY SHIFT HIDES A SECRETWelcome to the night shift at a seemingly ordinary Lost & Found office. Examine mysterious belongings, uncover hidden clues, and process passenger records as the line between routine and nightmare. Follow the rules, question the truth, and remember, the system is always watching. RETURN. REPORT. ARCHIVE.Three simple choices. One ordinary j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Hours: Lost and Found.

10 days from becoming human. One night from becoming a suspect. Harm no human for 1,000 days, and you can become one. Baek Yeoul, a gumiho (kumiho), the nine-tailed fox of Korean folklore, has lived by that vow. As an investigator on Seoul's Hidden Side, she settles disputes among spirits, passes for human, and keeps her hunger in check. Then, with the end of her vow in sight, a series of murders… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine Tails, Ten Nights.

You are an analyst for a private investigation agency in Ashford. You do not go to the crime scene. Your desktop holds photographs, footage, readable evidence transcripts and databases. Your job is to turn those records into a defensible report. Interpret the evidence. Make the judgment.Open marked evidence, read source-based transcripts, compare fingerprints and voices, and check names and plate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hired Eye.

"Whispering Eclipsia is a gripping first-person psychological horror detective game. Step into the shoes of Inspector Keshav to solve a series of ritualistic murders, survive reality-bending loops, and uncover the dark secrets lurking in the shadows of Woodslane." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Eclipsia.

A Golden Age Whodunnit Wrapped in Noir and Neon Step into the silk shoes of sharp-witted beat reporter Birdie Malone as she goes deep undercover as glamorous Hollywood icon Clara Bow. The stage is set at Stonecliff Manor, the palatial, cliffside Californian retreat of eccentric billionaire Xavier Montague Stone and his dazzling starlet wife, Vera. Under the cover of a lavish high-society masquera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon Blossom.

“Intervene in Tsumimi’s stream” through comments and Mega Chats, then use your deductions to change their fate in this 15-day psychological horror adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Chat Ritual – TSUMIMI TIME.

Feature List Unique Emotion Palette (Choice Matter, up to 15 dialog choices in the Demo)  Relationships System (9 romance targets) Own your Schedule (up to 9 events to choose per Day) Extensive Glossary Multiple Playthroughs (4 Death Ending and 1 General Ending in the Demo) About the Game...Everyone suspects you. Become the villainess everyone thinks you are. Manipulate people using … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STARCULT Night Twisted Age.

Interrogate a friend accused of murder in Mota Must Die... a psychological visual novel where belief decides whether someone lives or dies If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mota Must Die.

A psychological detective thriller. Everyone has already decided who did it. You don't have to. Investigate a double death, question everyone who loved them, and discover how much you can trust your own mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unclosed Case.

Cannibal Date is a story-driven visual novel about pursuing a relationship with a woman suspected of being a cannibal, all while a wary detective keeps you under close watch. Win her over, make friends across the city, uncover hidden secrets, and gather clues for the detective. Through dialogue choices and interactions with the people around the city, you’ll build (or ruin) relationships, dig up s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibal Date.

Erased memories, scattered clues. What will you uncover, and what will you leave buried?The Missing Threads is a strategic detective adventure where you become an amnesiac investigator. In a race against your own fading mind, you must reconstruct both the truth behind the case and your own lost past within a limited number of investigative opportunities. Your mind is still unstable. While you can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Missing Threads.

In the wake of a life-altering tragedy, a troubled police detective finds himself spiraling as he searches for justice. The deeper he delves into the most important case of his life, the further the line between fact and delusion blurs. Will you uncover the truth, or be consumed by it? A slow-burn horror narrative with psychological themes, branching paths, and multiple endings. 14+ fully v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grave Regrets.

️ Welcome, detective.  A series of ritualistic murders is shaking Obsidian City and as the bodies pile up, the dark truth remains elusive—will you uncover it before it's too late? Here is an Alpha Demo for Obsidian Moon, a text-based detective adventure-simulator that puts you in the shoes of a 1930s homicide detective. This is your chance to play early, provide feedback, and help us shape t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obsidian Moon.

Reflections in Amber is an updated and extended version of a short detective visual novel that placed in the top 10 at the Ukrainian Visual Novels Jam 2022. Journey to the secluded village of Brightmere, lost in a sea of forest and fog. Together with the seasoned detective Redbreast, you must unravel the truth behind the sudden death of a local resident. Using an old supernatural camera, you’ll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reflections in Amber.

A young woman goes missing in a coastal town. You take the case because you were never going to be able to refuse it — twelve years ago your sister disappeared here, and nobody has said her name out loud since. Four routes, four answersDifferent details open different lines of investigation. These aren't variations on one ending. They're separate accounts of what happened to both women. One of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veils of the Past.

Welcome to the dark and compelling world of "Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir," where the lines between a simple mystery, a deep-rooted conspiracy, and a chilling supernatural thriller blur. Step into the shoes of a down-on-their-luck detective and navigate through the shadowy streets of a city that hides more than it reveals. Your wits, deductive skills, and choices will uncover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir.

Akolyta is a first-person horror adventure with a focus on storytelling. You will play as detective Marshall Gregory Prime and follow his journey towards justice in the City of Gorenwille for which there is a high price to pay. The game is currently in development. KEY FACTS 1st Person Horror Adventure Non-Linear Story Custom Soundtrack Original and Gritty Story Developed in CryENGINE V If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akolyta.

「Dorasyeoda」 takes place in the Joseon dynasty. Did I just say Joseon? Well, now it should be called the New Joseon! New Joseon, ruled by the one and only God, has Narin as their national religion. What had happened to Joseon? On a peaceful day on October 3rd in Joseon, the descendant of God made his appearance to the world. ‘As the Almighty takes care of our nation, all subjects must look up t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dorasyeoda.

Introduction A beautiful elf girl will become the bride of the castle. But the master is a monster. The castle is full of mysteries, There are switches and puzzles, The castle not only has scary clowns chasing you, There are also various ghosts and monsters. You can choose to escape the castle alone, Or choose a companion, Or escape with all your companions, Or live to be the bride of the castle, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 月圆之堡 Castle of Full Moon.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 84 reviews

The first revenge-themed game focusing on the theme of anti-bullying in schools, its storyline spans 10 years. With nearly 500 minutes of gameplay, over 100 branching storylines, and 42 endings, we've painted a cruel and dark picture of school life. In the game, every choice can lead you to drastically different truths and consequences—reversals upon reversals. You think you're close to the truth,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil School.

In the early 2000s, a web of abuse, corruption, and secrecy stretched across continents. Behind private estates, luxury lifestyles, and influential circles lay crimes hidden from the public eye. You heard the rumors. Everyone did. Corruption. Power. Something inhuman. But the official story never added up, and the people asking the right questions stopped asking. Now it's your turn. A Dark Det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apestin Explorer.