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Games like The Grid Detective

Games like The Grid Detective

Looking for games like The Grid Detective? Here are top casual puzzle recommendations with a mystery and thriller focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Nonogram Duel, Micro Mystery Investigator: Noir Edition or Sudokiller.

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  1. NONOGRAM DUELTest your logic: interpret the numeric clues, spot the cells to fill in and complete the grid. No luck needed here: every puzzle can be solved by deduction alone. Play solo, team up with a friend or with the Computer, or challenge them in a real-time local match. All in a relaxed atmosphere, accompanied by classical and jazz music. SINGLE PLAYER: 770 PUZZLES + CHALLENGES + INFINITE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nonogram Duel.

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  2. THE CITY IS FULL OF LIARS. CAN YOU FIND THE TRUTH?Welcome to Micro Mystery Investigator, the ultimate deduction challenge for fans of logic puzzles and classic detective fiction. Put away your revolver—your sharpest weapon here is your mind. Forget scripted stories that you play once and forget. MMI is an engine of infinite mystery. Every time you hit "Start Investigation," the game pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Micro Mystery Investigator: Noir Edition.

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  3. Sudokiller is a cozy mystery puzzle game inspired by sudoku-style logic. Players use clues to place suspects on a grid, reconstruct the crime scene, and deduce who the killer is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sudokiller.

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  4. Silent Signals is a screen-based detective thriller where your only weapon is your mind. You step into the role of an ethical hacker, hired to investigate the digital remains of missing persons, erased emails, corrupted logs, and locked directories. Each case is self-contained (like a digital cold case file) and demands logical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to connect fragmented … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Signals.

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  5. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    THE WORLD'S FIRST ROGUELITE POINT-AND-CLICK Step into the shoes of an Inquisitor in a dystopian cyberpunk world... Enter a Megabuilding and solve the immersive, procedurally-generated murders within. Talk to witnesses, collect evidence, identify the culprit and unmask the truth! WHAT IS THIS GAME? This is a very-early proof-of-concept working prototype for the game, which I'm uploading here t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyberpunk Inquisitor.

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  6. Line Loops - Logic Puzzles is a relaxing and challenging logic game, where you try to form a single continuous loop to solve a puzzle. Use the numbers as clues to loop through thousands of unique logic puzzles. Can you solve them all? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Line Loops - Logic Puzzles.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Patterna is a logic puzzle game for people who think that HexCells is far too easy. It features a highly customizable random level generator, a level editor, more than 70 levels, and an enchanting minimalist soundtrack by Alex Cottrell. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patterna.

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  8. Happy NuclearHappy Nuclear is a challenging puzzle investigation game that tests your thinking skills. Players take on the role of a detective who becomes involved with a terrorist organization planning to destroy the world with nuclear bombs. You must use logic and problem-solving skills to investigate and stop this organization before it's too late. Gameplay MechanicsPlayers need to identify th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Happy Nuclear.

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  9. REPROCESS is a cyberpunk single-player interrogation game with social deduction mechanics, evidence cards, apparatus readings, emotional pressure, and false leads. Question suspects, expose contradictions, build a case map, and decide whether the system uncovered the truth — or produced a false positive. You are an investigator working inside a system that classifies people, bodies, memories, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPROCESS.

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  10. Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of Holloway Bay.

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  11. When the phone rings in the Feline Forensics department, that can only mean one thing... it's time to get your toe beans dirty. In this soft-boiled detective puzzler, assume the role of a crime-crushing noir tabby who's all out of catnip, and utilize your wisest whisker to uncover the truth of this meowseum mystery. Famously known as the museum's most valuable exhibit, the gemstone's true wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery.

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  12. A new puzzle. Every day. In a place that feels like home.Puzzle Cottage is a calm, hand-made collection of sixteen daily logic puzzles wrapped in a warm, hand-drawn cottage. Every morning brings a fresh board for each puzzle — and every board is solvable by pure reasoning, never guessing. Pour a coffee, settle in, and think. And when you would rather not think alone, there is a porch out front wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Cottage.

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  13. Casual isometric point and click murder mystery game Procedurally generated mansion, suspects, weapons, and motives Locked rooms deepen the mystery, find the keys and unlock the secrets Two visual play styles: full color or black & white noir ambiance 1 real time hour to solve the crime. No saves. Step Into the Role of a Classic Detective: Interview Intriguing Guests – Question uni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death in the Manor.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Cyber Warrior is a hacking simulator where you play as an agent of the Cyber Bureau of Intelligence, a federal agency responsible for solving virtual crimes. Over the past few months, a group of hackers known as The Dark Omega Ωrganization has stolen millions of dollars and now it's your mission to track them down one by one and recover the stolen money:                  You'll navigate the dept… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyber Warrior.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 272 reviews

    Logic Town is a challenging coffee-break puzzle game based on Einstein Puzzles (AKA Zebra Puzzles). Solve the puzzles to redecorate various scenes in a Seaside Town. Each new location unlocks a new puzzle theme! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Logic Town.

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  17. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    90% User Score Based on 124 reviews

    Tired of boring common square levels? Finally there is a brand new minesweeper with different game modes! Each level is a part of collection. Complete collections to obtain keys and gain access for more episodes. Achieve higher levels to unlock new items, chests, pets and much more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minesweeper: Collector.

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  18. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    91% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Uncover the lives, losses, and stories of two musicians from opposite sides of the tracks as they become superstars, fall in love and fall apart in this 90s narrative puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riley & Rochelle.

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  19. Welcome to Fatal Logic, a deductive puzzle game where logic is your only weapon against a mounting body count. If you love unraveling mysteries, piecing together clues, and playing detective, prepare to test your mind to the absolute limit. What started simply as a fan project that got way out of hand has evolved into a full experience. This game is heavily inspired by the brilliant Murdoku books… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Logic.

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  20. In Alice // In the Firewall, you are plunged into the neon-lit mainframe of an Aegis Corp facility. Operating through your digital avatar, Alice, your job is simple: breach impenetrable security gates, override automated defense subroutines, and reconstruct the missing memory fragments buried deep within the grid to escape the lockdown. StoryJust another high-stakes contract. Until the firewa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice in the Firewall.

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  21. 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.

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  22. A glowing ball of light bounces through the dark. Your job is to guide it home.Chromafall is a neon physics puzzle game where you place mirrors and obstacles to redirect a bouncing ball of light toward glowing receptors. Simple to learn, endlessly satisfying to master. Drop obstacles onto the play field, watch the ball ricochet off your carefully chosen placement, and feel the rush when every rec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chromafall.

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  23. A storm-lashed island, a nursery rhyme that foretells death, seven prodigies, serial murders, modern locked-room mysteries, classic locked-room mysteries, astrology, a jigsaw of flesh and blood, a survivor—and one lie told only so you would see this story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kuon Island Nursery Rhyme Murders: Case Notes.

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  24. 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.

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  25. FLIPSWEEPER is a fast-paced, grid-based logic puzzle. Use numbered clues to deduce which tiles must be light and which must be dark. Conquer 40 generated puzzles, unlock vibrant themes, earn star ratings, and collect 90+ achievements in this dangerously addictive brain-teaser! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLIPSWEEPER.

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  26. Password Puzzles If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What's the Password?.

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  27. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A puzzle game where the question is always the same: Which hand? But the deeper you go into solving the riddle, the more new rules reveal themselves. Don’t be afraid to fail and start over — only through trial and error will you discover the correct path. Features: Many rules to explore Gradually increasing difficulty Simple controls, but a challenging puzzle to solve If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Which hand?.

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  28. Gameplay The Purple Peacock is a 2D point-and-click adventure that blends noir storytelling with intricate puzzles and hidden secrets. As a classic 2D point-and-click adventure, The Purple Peacock features inventory-based puzzle solving, interactive dialogue, environmental exploration, and carefully placed clues. It emphasizes story-driven investigation, character interaction, and a richly detai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Purple Peacock.

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  29. Welcome to the Department Of Obviously Overcomplicated Opening Operation Research Service — D.O.O.O.O.O.R.S., a research institution dedicated to the noble yet unnecessary science of opening and closing doors. As a newly appointed intern researcher, you will operate an old CRT monitoring terminal to remotely command Test Subjects through a series of rigorous yet absurd “door control science” expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project DOOOOORS.

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  30. Game Title: Delta-4: Terminal ProtocolGenre: Sci-Fi Survival • Interactive Fiction • Terminal Simulation Developer: Ignivar Technology Solutions About the GameThe year is 2139. Earth is gone. You awaken aboard the X-Delta-4, a refugee ship built from scrap and computer parts — drifting aimlessly toward Mars. A catastrophic hull breach has wiped out the crew. The only functioning system left is a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delta 4 Terminal Protocol.

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  31. A modern-day narrative mystery where players explore a seemingly ordinary laptop to uncover hidden layers of conspiracy, surveillance, and stolen data. Blending investigative gameplay with branching choices and a grounded tech-thriller tone. Uncover the secrets hidden in plain sightWhen you pick up an old laptop at a local car boot sale, you’re not just getting a bargain - you’re inheriting a dig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project NexOS.

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  32. Hashiwokakero (Hashi) is a type of logic puzzle published by Nikoli.This is a Hashi implementation. Hashiwokakero is played on a rectangular grid with no standard size, although the grid itself is not usually drawn. Some cells start out with (usually encircled) numbers from 1 to 8 inclusive; these are the "islands". The rest of the cells are empty. The goal is to connect all of the isl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hashi Infinite.

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  33. “This isn't a story about justice. It's a story about surviving the system.” Step into the cold corridors of LUNA-V, a powerful tech company where ambition is currency and silence is survival. In Elara, a dark visual novel filled with manipulation, mystery, and moral choices, you play as Elara, a young recruit who quickly realizes that behind the polished walls of her new workplace lies a web of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elara.

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  34. 喜欢悬疑、推理、解谜的玩家,请将《春泥》加入你的愿望单吧~ 《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。 2018年中秋前夕,刑警程佑接到报案,动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入,案件的疑点层层浮现,将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动,深埋的真相即将揭开......   你将扮演秦南省耀青市从海县分局刑警大队的刑警程佑,与警队的同事苏缙一起展开调查。在破案的过程中,朋友、法医、主播等各路人马将助你一臂之力。 看似普通的林家伤人案背后疑点重重,将你卷入隐藏多年的连串迷案之中。   通过物证分析台处理证据,整理线索至警务簿并进行推理还原。 问询证人时分析证词并识破谎言;利用“微讯”与多名角色对话,获取蛛丝马迹。   深入街巷,探查关键地点,解锁多样谜题,体验沉浸式的案件追踪过程。 每一个案件都有充满悬念的烧脑谜题,谜题… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 春泥 Soil of Rebirth.

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  35. Investigate procedurally generated hidden relationships in a casual mystery game. Explore, find clues, deduce, infer, solve the puzzle, and unravel the true meaning. Relationship Anarchy is a top-down 2D procedurally generated mystery game about finding out who is having what kind of a relationship with whom in little towns.  It also explores connected and diverse relationships in a curi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relationship Anarchy.

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  36. Rule: In the jingor face, click the left mouse button to open the grid in sweeper mode, and to mark mines when switching to mine marking mode. Of particular interest is the mines on the other side of an edge in the jingor face. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to jingor mine.

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  37. When truth drowns in crimson tides, only the keenest eyes can pierce the veil. 【Prologue: Veil of Shadows】 The adventure begins when young explorer Ada receives a mysterious selfie from her sister. Though the missing girl smiles brightly in the photo, the strange island in the background radiates an ominous aura. Driven by her months-long search for her vanished sister, Ada embarks on a perilo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Island:Missing Amy.

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  38. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    28% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    A murder mystery blended with sudoku-style logic. Explore suspicious rooms, examine weapon evidence, and piece together clues through sharp deduction to reveal the killer. Play alone or work online with up to 4 detectives to solve the case together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CluDoku.

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  39. 「ギルド探求団へようこそ!」このゲームは、ギルドに登録された冒険者たちの情報を復旧させる『推理パズルゲーム』です。 過去1000日の『記録』を振り返りながら、本ギルドに登録された、 ・78人の冒険者 ・20隊のパーティ が現在どのような構成で、どのような結末を迎えたのかを推理で特定して暴きましょう! あなたの頭脳と、かわいいアシスタントだけが頼りです。 それでは──良い旅を! ゲーム実況・配信について 体験版・製品版ともに歓迎です! 配信中のスーパーチャットなども大丈夫です。 基本的に、誹謗中傷や作品の世界観を壊すものでなければ、エピローグ以降も含めて全編OKです。 なお、本ゲームの実況・配信により生じたいかなる損害について、当開発チームは責任を負いません。 また、報告も不要ですが、もし可能なら「ゲームタイトル」と「ゲームのURL(このページ)」を、動画の… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ギルド探求団へようこそ!.

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  40. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A hidden object mystery game. Help Thelma Fantastic find missing objects, discover important clues, and solve mysteries. All generated with randomization for endless fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thelma Fantastic.

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  41. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Following the death of a family matriarch, the surviving heirs return from abroad to their childhood home in The Berkshires. But in addition to the family’s Victorian mansion, sprawling acreage, and millions of dollars, they’ve also inherited something much more sinister. A spooky masked figure appears and warns the siblings that they will be the next victims of a grizzly family curse dating back … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder Is Game Over: The Blackinton Curse.

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  42. 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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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    100% User Score Based on 152 reviews

    Nurikabe World is a relaxing logic puzzle game where you solve puzzles by creating islands and connecting rivers to create beautiful sceneries. Nurikabe World reimagines the classic Japanese pen-and-paper puzzle Nurikabe as a 3D game, where islands spring to life with trees and structures. Either play handcrafted puzzles, immerse yourself in the flow of infinitely generated maps or create and shar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nurikabe World.

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  44. 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.

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  45. 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.

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  46. Puzzle Machine is a collection of 4 different logic games with thousands of predefined puzzles in 10 levels of difficulty each. Play without time limit and solve 3 randomly selected puzzles in a row to unlock the next level of difficulty. Play more and more puzzles at your preferred level of difficulty. Who does what?There are always 6 people and you have to find out what they eat, what hobbies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puzzle Machine.

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  47. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    63% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Welcome to Amsterdam. It’s 1988 and things couldn’t be worse. Amsterdam is a city awash in illicit drugs, sex trade, and organized crime. Someone turns up dead every day, usually in the infamous Red Light District, where every vice is for sale. This night is different: The dead body is not just another unidentified stiff doomed to obscurity. He’s a disgraced cop’s last ticket back onto the force. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Death in the Red Light.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 325 reviews

    Discover a cryptic language of world-changing words Learn the rules as you go and uncover how each new word has its own special ability to change the world around you in deep and surprising ways. Expand your vocabulary through 15 distinct worlds, each one exploring a new mechanic and completely shaking up the way you solve puzzles. Master their mind-bending effects With approachable mechanics and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LOK Digital.

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  49. Test your logic and unveil the hidden images in this pixel art puzzle game! Each level presents a blank canvas surrounded by mysterious numbers. These hold the key to a pixel art image waiting to be discovered. Use your logic and deduction skills to strategically paint the grid, one pixel at a time. Each color choice reveals a piece of the puzzle, bringing the hidden image to life. Key Featu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Math Pixels.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    73% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Nonograms is a relaxing puzzle game where you use logic and creativity. Your goal is to reveal hidden pictures by filling in specific grid cells, based on numerical clues provided for each row and column. The games in this genre are also known as Picross, Griddlers, Pic-a-Pix, Hanjie, etc. 20 free + 1000 DLC puzzles Gargantuan puzzle grids up to 35x35 All puzzles are 100% logically s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nonograms.

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