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Shadows of GrimsboroughGrimsborough—a city once at peace—is now being devoured by the rising shadow of a new power. When William Caulfield, an influential businessman and key backer of a major clean energy initiative, vanishes without a trace, the silence begins to feel less like calm… and more like control. 【 Story 】You will take on the roles of Max and Sam, independent journalists hired by Lydi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth Beneath the Shadows.

Run a detective agency, investigate Anomalous cases, and uncover the truth behind your mentor's death. After the death of operative Ash Gray, all she left Lin Mo was a scorched ring and a single message: Ash to ashes. To uncover the true cause of Ash's death, Lin Mo leaves the secret organization "Vesper" and travels to her hometown, Collins City, to reopen the Ash Detective Agency… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Ash.

You work as a detective specialized in the art of interrogation. You're given cases to solve and people to interrogate, together with your loyal partner, Charles. Interaction with other entities is based on written or spoken words. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interrogator 2.

You are Burst Croaker Stevens Jr., a disgraced frog detective who makes his living solving barbaric, dramatic, satirical, funny or tragic cases. The stranger the case, the bigger the reward. Sorrentine's past is darkly hilarious, or perhaps hilariously dark, but as a good frog detective, you'll take your haunches where no other police legend has gone to solve mysteries from the past that will fee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Croak and Solve.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear With Me: The Lost Robots.

※This is a quirky comedy adventure game with the style of a mystery ADV. Before purchasing, we recommend trying the free demo, which offers about one hour of gameplay, to see if the atmosphere suits you. ■ Every deduction is wrong. Every. Single. One. And yet somehow this game made me feel things. Self-proclaimed genius detective Nanko has a 0% accuracy rate and a 100% confidence rate. Every… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Wrong Detective.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 632 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

"A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamplight City.

INTRODUCTIONDainichikoukoku, a country much like Japan in the early 1900s. At a time when the sound of military boots could be heard, the army established the secret intelligence department "Theatres". Among the personnel gathered to serve as spies, the protagonist, Hachiya, is among them. In front of the corpse of the man who was supposed to be his superior - with a face as gloomy … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hornet the Vanguard.

Lord Robert Anderson has been found murdered in his secluded country manor. Summoned by his loyal butler, an old comrade of your father from the Great War, you arrive in the dead of night to uncover the truth. Everyone appears distraught, yet behind polite smiles lie secrets, grudges, and carefully hidden motives.You don’t yet know who committed the crime or why but you do know one thing: You have… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clue: Murder By Death.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Cat Detective Albert Wilde is a 1930s noir-inspired detective game with humanoid animal characters. How does Albert Wilde solve the strangest quantum mystery in a murder case? Find out in this 6-7 hours silly and hilarious classic detective adventure tribute to the golden age of noir movies INTERROGATE, SUSPECT, DEDUCE Use your years of experience of interrogating and drinking at bars to chat with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Detective Albert Wilde.

Direct Investigation (직접조사)Seoul, 2035. In a city where the line between real and fake has all but dissolved, one man's job is to draw it again. Seoul, 2035. Autonomous taxis glide by in silence. The fluorescent lights of unmanned convenience stores burn until dawn. On the giant outdoor screens, AI persona celebrities smile without blinking. People no longer bother to verify whether the voice on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Direct Investigation.

The city is quiet… at least on the surface. Beneath the neon glow and dirty alleyways beats a pulse of fear, uncertainty — and something far worse. When a brutal stabbing shakes the local community, you are assigned to the case — a detective known for persistence, sharp intuition, and an eye for details others tend to ignore. Travel through dimly lit streets painted with gold reflections an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chrome Shadow.

 Pineapple Legend  Visual Novel Find the Golden Pineapple in 6 surprising chapters and one Prologue Investigate among 20 different cases Solve a dozen puzzles Collect over 200 cards Explore the city of Takitani Catch around sixty fish Garden in your own backyard Equip a variety of accessories and gear Eat food (sometimes weird...) Increase your affinity with other charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineapple Legend.

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.

In Northern Finland, no one can hear you die. Death Comes Skiing is a comedic point-and-click murder mystery set in the ruthless world of Nordic winter sports. The events take place in Northern Finland, on a desolate mountain near the Norwegian border. A retired Finnish cross-country ski team meets for the weekend to celebrate their past victories, but one by one the old ski legends start dying u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Comes Skiing.

Play as a contractor for a mysterious organization in a new mystery point and click. You're tasked to review tapes and complete reports about strange situations. Find clues, connect dots, choose what you want to believe and influence the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Window Of Perspectives.

TIME TO SOLVE CRIME! You're Mystery City's greatest... well, almost only detective. Your job is to investigate the crimes that plague the city, so that your moustached detective-cop partner can interrogate suspects. (And oh dear, there's a lot of crimes and suspects....) Look for clues - some obvious, some strange, some unfairly hidden away... What, did you think it's always a fair deal for a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowded Mysteries.

You're Hired!"Welcome to Rosetta North, a family of elite truth-seekers, where we're as good at snooping around as we are at writing about it. That is the other side of investigative journalism, after all. Here, community, transparency, and mutual accountability form the very essence of what we do. We invite you, a free agent, into the fold as a part of our tight-knit society. Settle in, ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Reluctant Redemption of Verity Lux.

Super and extra-natural phenomena around the world are officially disavowed. In the United States, these phenomena are unofficially investigated by an elite squad of agents known as the Federal Disaster Organic Response Agency, FEDORA. These are their stories…This two punch, two game pack based in the Outbreak Universe, explore the before and after of the Outbreak with new eyes. FEDORA Files: What… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak The Fedora Files What Lydia Knows.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

84% User Score Based on 265 reviews

Set in the glitzy world of Hollywood in the late '70s, Confidential Killings have you investigate a series of gruesome murders that seem connected. There are rumours about a mysterious cult behind them...  Explore the crime scenes, use your detective skills to deduce what's going on! Wishlist on Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2797960/Confidential_Killings On some browsers you may ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Confidential Killings.

Magret and FaceDeBouc - "The buddy-buddy case" Discover the pilot episode of a potential point-and-click adventure game series that will keep you entertained for hours on end!Step into the shoes of an extraordinary detective duo and journey through a captivating and humorous cartoon universe. Inspector Magret, a distinguished and upright green-necked duck, is forced to team up with Inspector FaceD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magret & FaceDeBouc "The buddy-buddy case".

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

98% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Every year, Aurea pits its most dazzling stars against one another to see who will make it to the very top. The annual Desire Hierarchy is a fight for the position of Actualized, a title that can make your every dream come true. For decades, the Hierarchy has loomed over the city, and the Maslovs who host it have enjoyed their place at the top. But this year, things are different. It has been 12 m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Specter's Desire.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

95% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews

A narrative-driven adventure with a mystery-solving detective gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chicken Police – Paint it RED!.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 240 reviews

The Zodiac Trial has begun, and everybody's life is on the line! Will these 12 jurors be able to solve the mysteries and cooperate, or will they resort to betrayal, deception, and violence? Get out alive or die, die again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Zodiac Trial.

Federal Cadet is a single-player police simulation and investigation game where you begin your career as a cadet in the Pinewood Police Department. Patrol a small American town, respond to radio calls, issue citations, inspect scenes, collect evidence, question witnesses and suspects, and work your way toward increasingly sensitive cases. Play as a young recruit newly assigned to the Pinewood … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Federal Cadet.

A NOIR GAMEBOOK WHERE MISREADING GETS YOU KILLED. Magnate Victor Ashford vanished from his own office, locked from the inside. A Swiss bank letter on the desk, a glass mark that shouldn't be there, and four people with reasons to lie. You are the detective. No dice, no luck: what closes the case is what you noticed. NOW IN ENGLISH. STILL WRITTEN IN PORTUGUESE. The game was written in Brazilian … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suas Escolhas - O Caso do Magnata Desaparecido.

"From a drop of water a logician could infer the possibility of an Atlantic or a Niagara without having seen or heard of one or the other. So all life is a great chain, the nature of which is known whenever we are shown a single link of it." - Sherlock Holmes" Book of Life A detective adventure about drawing big conclusions from small clues. Every object, statement, and inconsist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Disappearing Municipality Worker.

Imagine waking up on the dock of a floating village in the middle of a vast lake. You don't know who you are or why you're there. People recognize you and call you names, but no one knows your name. What you realize, as you continue your search, is that you find yourself in the midst of a war for power, one that you may be the architect of. You'll have to confront your inner self and harness your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacustris - The War over Water.

The lone game developer thought, sipping his cold coffee: "What if I made a classic noir detective game, but with some twists? A little jazz in the background. A few bad jokes. Maybe throw in some characters with actual feelings, just for fun. Have them go through some real life shit. How about that?” And so, Man of Nollyn was born. Not all detectives wear fedoras and trench coa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Man of Nollyn.

[Synopsis] Project Judgment is a story-driven detective adventure game where the narrative unfolds as you complete quests. Play as Cain, a detective who has lost his memory. Travel from city to city, solve cases, and uncover the truth behind your forgotten past. And then… The more cases you solve, the closer a blue-eyed crime syndicate draws near.  What secret lies within you, bearing those… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Judgment.

Neo Naarm. The not too distant future. The population has embraced technology to augment their senses and connect them to the ExoNet, an online layer of reality visible only to its users. Corrupt corporations encourage augmentation to distract the citizens from the city's decline as it continues down a late stage capitalistic spiral. You are Grant Grover, private detective. You are un-augmented, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Grant Grover Anthology.

The moon shines as the midnight wind blows through the half-opened window. A stern figure sits in a brown leather chair and lights up a cigar. A rustle of newspaper and a gleam in the figure's eye... A new case has presented itself, and it's detective is ready. Patty "Pat" Irvin sweeps out of his chair and collects his things. His thirst for solving crime is about to be sated. What i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What?!.

There was an aye-aye behind the bar, staring at me horribly. Or maybe its face just froze that way. I was waiting for my client at ten at night in a dusty, dirty town in the middle of nowhere. Clouds out here were apparently one of the thirty million newly unemployed. There was a missing woman and my client was about to hire an amateur private detective with the world's most technologically advanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jay Schilling's Edge of Chaos.

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.

「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.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Featured globally on Google Play, the game ranked No. 4 worldwide and No. 1 in China on the “Popular Upcoming” chart during Steam Detective Fest in January 2026. The Early Access version includes 90% of the full game's content. Only the ending is still in development and will be completed and added during Early Access. The game features full voice acting and subtitles, seven locations, and ten cin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Sherlock: Shadow Stalker.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

88% User Score Based on 34 reviews

A grizzled private eye in a sci-fi adventure takes a murder case no one else will touch. He’s seen it all before, but nothing’s prepared him for a conspiracy that leads off-world. Something big is about to happen. Whatever it is... it goes live at midnight. The top lawyer of showbiz is shot dead, and that’s where private eye Simm Gurnett steps in. Something’s rancid big time, so much so that eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Saturn.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

81% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Need more stress in your life? Meet Laura Silver, a paranoid and insomniac detective tasked with researching Slavic mythology. Do you know anything about the Vodnik? Neither does she. Unfortunately, her incompetence won't be your biggest problem in Czechoslovakia. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misadventures of Laura Silver.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

91% User Score Based on 760 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

July, 1935. A murder has been committed aboard the SS Hook, eight hours out from New York.Only one problem: you did it.Can you get away with murder? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overboard!.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

Play as a 1950s reporter investigating crimes by using your word building skills to interview, interrogate, convince, deceive & debate your way to a solution! Draw letters tiles onto a rack, then place them on the board to make a word that connects with those already placed to advance the plot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossword City Chronicles.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

94% User Score Based on 167 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

Take on the role of Lord Winklebottom, detective giraffe, as he investigates the murder of his childhood friend, the axolotl Admiral Gilfrey, in this point and click murder mystery adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Winklebottom Investigates.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

77% User Score Based on 222 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 15 reviews

Demetrios is a full-length adventure game inspired by Broken Sword and packed with cynical humor. 8 to 12 hours of fun! Bjorn Thonen, a slob of an antique dealer living in Paris, is robbed one... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure.

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.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

81% User Score Based on 475 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

What Is This? A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. Explore underground... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Case of Distrust.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

87% User Score Based on 502 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

The Bear With Me - Collector's Edition contains all three episodes, telling the whole story of Amber and Ted. It also includes the original soundtrack, a digital art book and full puzzle and script design documents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear With Me.

An ‘Ace Detective.’ A rookie who’s way too energetic. And somewhere out there... someone who sells perfect murders for a fee. Aaron Drake has a near-perfect clearance rate, a title he didn't ask for, and as of today — a new partner/mentee. Robin Watson passed the detective exam with the top score and has decided that means she's ready for anything. …She is NOT ready for anything. B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aaron Drake: Ace Detective.

London, November 1889. A freezing autumn night blankets a city on the brink of social revolt during the turbulent elections. Deep within the elegant, high-society walls of Seraphim House, an anonymous dead body is found. The door to his private study is locked firmly from the inside. You are a young inspector freshly arrived at Scotland Yard from the countryside. Being the only detective left at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MurderAt.

What is Marked?Dust, blood, and lies. Salvation’s Edge, 1899 — a dying town where you’re a killer, a thief, and a fraud — handed a dead man’s badge and told to solve a murder. Do they deserve redemption? Do you? Or will everyone forever be MARKED? Inspired by classic Click-and-Point adventures, Marked combines a riveting narrative with a realistic visual style. Immerse yourself in the gritty, r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marked.

You thought you’d left the life of a Private Investigator behind when you opened your own bar. But when an old friend is murdered, you’re dragged back into the world of crime and intrigue. Charm and interrogate your customers, piece together clues, and uncover the truth across five murder cases. As long as the liquor flows, one of your customers is bound to have the answers you seek. Questi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Night Last Call.

OverviewTerminal Tales is an anthology of six complete parser-based text adventures, lovingly crafted in the tradition of classic interactive fiction. Each game offers a unique story, setting, and set of challenges—from investigating a government cover-up at an abandoned research facility to diving into a drowned cathedral in search of ancient technology. Type commands like LOOK, GO NORTH, TAKE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terminal Tales: An Interactive Fiction Anthology.