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Games like The Investigator's Descent

Games like The Investigator's Descent

Games like The Investigator's Descent

Looking for games like The Investigator's Descent? Here are top action recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with JACK STYLER, Get Even or The Cadet Files : Scene Unseen.

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  1. Following the escape of a mutant virus from NASA, Jack's determination to rescue his wife leads players through a captivating narrative. Armed to the teeth with a reliable pistol, grenades, and the formidable AK47, Jack defies the cautious stance of the FBI and ventures alone into the heart of the extraterrestrial threat. Experience the intensity of both first and third-person shooter … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JACK STYLER.

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  2. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    77% User Score Based on 912 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 29 reviews

    "Take a deep breath..." Try to remember: a girl, a chair, a bomb. Just keep... calm. Follow the voice into the depths of your memory. Relax... and search for the darkest memories in the deepest recesses of your mind. Can you find her? The clock is ticking... And this is just a part of the treatment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Get Even.

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  3. Against Time Challenging Mystery Solving Game The Cadet Files: Scene Unseen is a unique interactive detective game crafted for enthusiasts of mystery and detective genres. As a trainee agent on the verge of graduation, you dive into a world of intricate crimes and captivating mysteries. This game blends critical thinking, observation, and interactive storytelling, offering an immersive experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cadet Files : Scene Unseen.

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  4. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 284 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    Step into the shadows in Thief VR. You are Magpie, a cunning thief orphaned by Baron Northcrest and shaped by the streets. Use VR mechanics to steal, evade, and outsmart the City's forces. Your goal? A relic in Northcrest's vault, which uncovers a far greater artifact with a powerful legacy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow.

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  6. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    68% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    In a small village in the northern United States, there are several extraterrestrials who mimic local residents. Your task is to determine who is who and eliminate the aliens. Assisting you in this perilous endeavor are an old pickup truck and a camera. I Want to Believe is a first-person action game with elements of detective work, simulation, stealth, freedom of action, and driving. A 2x2… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Want to Believe.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    64% User Score Based on 487 reviews

    FEATURES: Created by a solo developer. Utilize your microphone to communicate with a supernatural entity. Remember, your microphone is always listening. The louder you are, the scarier events the game will prepare for you. 3 endings, each solely in your hands. Will you manage to unravel the mystery, or not? Or perhaps you'll uncover a secret ending? At the very end, detective Wyatt will draw his … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supernatural.

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  8. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    65% User Score Based on 208 reviews

    WELCOME TO SAN ADRINOYour name is Scott Price and you just started your first shift as police officer in a small city of San Adrino. You moved here from a bigger place where street gang fights are everyday life. SO LET ME ASK YOU... Why did a policeman like you – the one who was doing well in a big city suddenly wants to take a chance in a place like this? What are you looking for here? What is yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Police Shootout.

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    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    Prognostic is a supernatural horror about a medium who solves cases for the police. It combines horror elements with detective work. An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prognostic.

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  10. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    81% User Score Based on 6,653 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 26 reviews

    MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murdered: Soul Suspect.

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  11. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    Alan Sharp is a First Person mystery horror story-driven video game, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles and open-world investigation. Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Sharp.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    69% User Score Based on 710 reviews

    Become an Accountant - a hired mercenary who keeps the books balanced by any means necessary. This time though, you are the intended target. Take a journey through New Houston in the year 2056 and follow one man's tale of redemption as he escapes Transience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transience.

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  14. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    62% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 39%Based on 7 reviews

    Sanity of Morris - psychological horror adventure. Discover clues but stay away from the light, or you'll be caught. Try to stay sane in the search for your father, consumed by conspiracy theories about the government and aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanity of Morris.

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    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    72% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    700 years from now, Agent Silverman is a renowned Exorcist on the case of a missing person. His investigation leads him to a small ghost town called "Town of Machine". Uncover unspeakable horrors and fight the grotesque monstrosities that lurk in this forsaken place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Town of Machine.

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  16. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization
    73% User Score Based on 172 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    A detective mystery set in the political powder-keg of Barcelona in 1977. You play Jorge, a retired policeman who uses a wheelchair, struggling with a difficult past. Alone on your balcony, you watch the world pass by through binoculars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flower Collectors.

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  17. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    Inspired by classic point-and-click adventure games of the past, Who Stole My Beard is a casual game suitable for all ages! Your beard has been stolen! You and your loyal dog Leo must investigate the people and places of Beardsville to solve the crime. Uncover conspiracies, find new beards, and don't forget to pick up the groceries in this charming town of bearded intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Stole My Beard?.

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  18. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 2,961 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    Observer is a first person perspective horror game that focuses on a dark, atmospheric environment and deep story telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observer.

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  19. Special Offer A Special Gift for Our O.A.C - World Begins Players! As a thank-you to our amazing community, all existing owners of O.A.C - World Begins will receive Universe Conflict completely free! Existing O.A.C - World Begins players will be notified soon on how to claim their free copy of Universe Conflict. Please don’t forget to follow the announcements. Important Notice: This opportu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe Conflict.

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  20. The Shadow Syndicate is a stylized noir stealth-action game set in 1930s Brooklyn. Sneak, fight, and uncover a dark conspiracy using supernatural powers. Explore a vibrant city, play mini-games, and solve mysteries in this thrilling cinematic experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Syndicate.

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  21. Doomed Detective Game is a first-person detective action game. In this game, you take on the role of a detective who arrives in the town of Redrock to investigate a very mysterious crime. The town is populated with residents, and one of them is blatantly lying and hiding the fact that they are the culprit! Your task is to explore the town, find evidence, talk to the residents, and uncover th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOOMED Detective Game.

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  22. PAUL JONES: THE RETRUBITION Paul Jones was just a family man. Until the three major crime families of the city took something from him that could never be returned. Now, there is no Paul Jones, there is only Mr. Jones, seeking bloody vengeance. Immerse yourself in this Third-Person Shooter experience, where Action, Adventure, and Neo-Noir atmosphere collide. Every bullet is a promise, and every s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Jones: Retribution.

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  23. Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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  24. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    64% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    A stranger in an unfamiliar land, you discover a mysterious device that appears to allow you to listen to the spirits of those who once inhabited this place. The device picks up the voice of a man named Lee who claims to be the sole survivor on this planet.With Lee’s guidance, you are led to follow a trail of clues taking you deep into the physics-defying depths of the planet known as the lungs; a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sylvio: Black Waters.

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  25. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    The DreadOut Remastered Collection includes the original cult-favourite DreadOut, and DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreadOut Remastered Collection.

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  26. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 1,755 reviews

    Psycho Patrol R is a mecha FPS hybrid policing and punishment simulator set in the decaying state of Pan-Europa. You play as an officer of the European Federal Police, a V-Stalker pilot of Psycho Patrol, a special unit tasked with counter-psychohazard operations and neural meltdown prevention using cutting edge criminological frameworks. The battleground of the 21st century is the human brain, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycho Patrol R.

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  27. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 407 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Darkest Files.

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  28. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    90% User Score Based on 15,154 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Shadows of Doubt is a detective stealth game set in a fully-simulated neo-noir metropolis. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and it’s up to you to catch them by any means necessary, with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Doubt.

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  29. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    67% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Pixel Noir combines classic RPG gameplay with a noir detective story. The game is currently in limbo after failing to meet its Kickstarter goal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pixel Noir.

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  30. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Victim Complex: Part 1 is an early Demo for the upcoming full game release, scheduled for Q4 2025. Search Steam for Victim Complex to add the Full Game to your wishlist, see more demos, and get updates on progress! Victim Complex is a first person, narrative-driven horror experience. Play as hack medium Jack Lognare, who has stumbled on his first legitimate haunting. Will you try to help the sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victim Complex: Part 1.

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  32. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

    Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    84% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    An adventure game about a series of kidnappings, a murderous conspiracy... and being handsome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Hell With The Ugly.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    72% User Score Based on 1,090 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

    Draugen is a first-person psychological horror adventure, set amongst the deep fjords and towering mountains of Norway’s awe-inspiring west coast. The game is a dark and disturbing journey into the pitch black heart of Norwegian national romanticism, as seen through the eyes of an American nature photographer, botanist and entomologist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draugen.

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  35. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    60% User Score Based on 173 reviews

    Police Shootout: Prologue is a turn-based FPS game. Start your policeman’s career, solve cases, gain experience, and begin your adventure in San Adrino now! WELCOME TO SAN ADRINO Your name is Scott Price and you just started your first shift as police officer in a small city of San Adrino. You moved here from a bigger place where street gang fights are everyday life. SO LET ME ASK YOU... W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Police Shootout: Prologue.

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    46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Silverwing is an action flight game where you build an array of powerful spaceships to combat enemies across space and a diverse set of planet landscapes. Use your piloting skills and a 6 degrees-of-freedom flight system to defeat enemy fighters, bombers, turrets, and capital ships. Play through a fully voiced 20+ mission campaign with multiple endings based on your mission choices. As you progre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silverwing.

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  37. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, character development
    82% User Score Based on 57 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    A 2D action-adventure where you can hit your crazy co-workers with a keyboard and shoot your evil bosses with emails. Survive the struggles of working life and fulfill your lifelong quest to be CEO! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Company Man.

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  38. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 199 reviews

    Emma Jones is an ex-firefighter who has become a private detective; her partner is Franky, a cat. Together, they must explore the city and solve a murder mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Tin Roof: The Cat That Wore A Fedora.

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  39. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 732 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 2 reviews

    Cut your way to the oil-splattered underbelly of TransCorp to put an end to their vicious budget cuts once and for all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Budget Cuts 2: Mission Insolvency.

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  40. 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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  41. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 1,872 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 18 reviews

    Norco is a Southern Gothic point & click narrative adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of a distorted South Louisiana. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother's death. In the hopes of finding him, you must follow a fugitive security android through the refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches of suburban New Orlea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NORCO.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Scorch is a noir-inspired stealth, first-person shooter. Takedown thugs as you try to break away from your former life. Stalk the shadows, gather evidence, and get out of town. Scorch is first and foremost a stealth game before it is a shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCORCH.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    84% User Score Based on 224 reviews

    It's winter break 1994 and schools out at Harthorn High School, but not all is silent in its empty classrooms and dark hallways... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harthorn.

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  44. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Lockheart Indigo is an 8-bit psychological thriller. A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lockheart Indigo.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 82 reviews

    Planet B24 is a first-person horror quest. In this game, you are abducted by aliens to put their terrible experiments on you. You have to solve puzzles and escape from the aliens so that they do not catch you. Get out of this damn planet to return to planet Earth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Planet B24.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 2,456 reviews
    Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

    Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous will keep you at the edge of your seat regardless of how you play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intravenous.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    63% User Score Based on 168 reviews

    A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection. As Jack tries to figure out the identity of the girl and clear his name, the disillusioned detective finds himse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Face Noir.

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  48. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    73% User Score Based on 168 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    "Inspector Schmidt - A Bavarian Tale" is a third-person detective RPG, set in rural Bavaria in 1866. As the young Medical student Valentin Schmidt you will travel to Wolpertshofen in order to write a report of the peoples' living situation for the King, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the small Bavarian village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Bavarian Tale: Totgeschwiegen.

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  49. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 1,942 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    The Sinking City is a game of investigation genre taking place in a fictional open world inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The player incarnates a private investigator in 1920s, who finds himself in a city of New England, Oakmont Massachusetts. It's currently suffering from extensive waterflood, and its cause is clearly supernatural. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking City.

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  50. Fatal Nights is a first-person survival horror mystery set in a quiet 1990s town where something is very wrong beneath the surface. You play as Mason, a novice paranormal investigator who arrives after answering a strange rental listing near a rumored haunted house. What begins as a simple investigation quickly turns into something darker when the town is shaken by a brutal murder, strange sighti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatal Nights.

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