Games like The Descendant
Looking for games like The Descendant? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with State of Mind, The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day or Blacksad: Under the Skin.
1 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, stability76% User Score 887 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews"State of Mind" is a thrilling game set in 2048 Berlin, where technology has taken over public sectors and surveillance is ubiquitous. The protagonist, Richard Nolan, wakes up in a hospital to find his family missing. As Richard investigates their disappearance, he becomes embroiled in a global conspiracy threatening humanity's future. The game explores the dichotomy between a dystopian reality and a digital utopia.
View Game2 View Game65%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, grinding66% User Score 2,005 reviewsCritic Score 65%1 reviews"The Uncertain: Last Quiet Day" is a post-apocalyptic adventure game where you play as an inquisitive engineering robot, RT-217NP, exploring intriguing locations and uncovering the truth about the long-extinct human race. The game features diverse puzzles, fateful decisions, and thought-provoking discussions to enhance the mysterious atmosphere and immerse you in the storyline. Your choices and problem-solving skills will determine the outcome of this captivating narrative.
View Game3 View Game75%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, optimization81% User Score 2,946 reviewsCritic Score 63%4 reviewsIn Blacksad: Under the Skin, you play as John Blacksad, a hard-boiled detective in a world of anthropomorphic animals. The game is a classic film noir style 3D adventure, where you'll investigate a series of murders in a corrupt city while dealing with your own inner demons. Through exploration, puzzle-solving, and dialogue choices, you'll uncover a deep and engaging narrative that delves into themes of racism, corruption, and the human condition.
View Game4 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, replayability87% User Score 5,680 reviewsCritic Score 77%2 reviews"Deliver Us The Moon" is a Sci-Fi thriller set in a depleted Earth, where you are Earth's last astronaut on a mission to the moon to investigate a lost energy source and save humanity. Accompanied by a sinister small robot named ASE, you'll explore abandoned facilities, gather clues, and uncover secrets to determine the fate of mankind. The game tackles real-world themes, including the energy crisis and topical issues.
View Game5 View Game60%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, optimization63% User Score 1,894 reviewsCritic Score 30%6 reviews"Fort Solis" is a single-player horror simulation game boasting phenomenal visuals and an exceptional atmosphere, as players uncover the mystery behind a remote mining base through the emotional performances of Roger Clark, Troy Baker, and Julia Brown. However, the experience is marred by numerous bugs and grinding segments, while also incorporating unexpected moments of humor throughout the gripping narrative. The game encourages players to survive the night and escape in the morning, with immersive storytelling at its core.
View Game6 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability89% User Score 3,310 reviewsCritic Score 75%65 reviews"The Medium" is a horror game where players control a psychic medium who can explore both the real and spirit worlds simultaneously. Players use their psychic abilities to solve puzzles, uncover disturbing secrets, and avoid the monstrous Maw. The Deluxe Edition includes an original soundtrack and an art book inspired by Polish surrealist Zdzisław Beksiński.
View Game7 View Game69%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregameplay, replayability68% User Score 1,136 reviewsCritic Score 70%7 reviews"The Bunker" is a live-action point-and-click game, filmed in a decommissioned nuclear bunker, with a cast from well-known productions like The Hobbit and Penny Dreadful. Players follow the story of John, the last survivor in the bunker, as he struggles to recover repressed memories and unlock the dark secrets of his past. The game features writing from the creators of The Witcher, SOMA, and Broken Sword.
View Game8 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, stability76% User Score 2,124 reviewsCritic Score 80%2 reviewsBuzz About the GameYOU ARE SHERLOCK HOLMES, AND THIS IS YOUR INVESTIGATION! Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. Suspected in a case involving theft, fraud and double-crossing, Sherlock Holmes will undergo a descent into hell in what will doubtlessly become one of his …
View Game9 View Game69%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding73% User Score 2,174 reviewsCritic Score 60%4 reviews"Lifeless Planet" is a single-player mystery action-adventure game with an intriguing old-school sci-fi story and stunning visuals. As an astronaut searching for life on a distant planet, you discover an abandoned Russian town and evidence of past human life, leading to questions about time travel and Cold War hoaxes. Despite its impressive atmosphere, the game is plagued by bugs, lack of optimization, and grinding gameplay, with low replayability but high emotional impact.
View Game10 View Game71%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, optimization78% User Score 5,152 reviewsCritic Score 63%22 reviews"Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter" is an immersive adventure game that allows players to take on the role of the famous detective. The game combines investigation, action, and exploration, and includes features such as freely exploring different neighborhoods, interrogations, and combat. Each decision made affects the overall story, leading to a unique and exciting experience.
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