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Games like The McCarthy Chronicles: Episode 1

Games like The McCarthy Chronicles: Episode 1

Games like The McCarthy Chronicles: Episode 1

Looking for games like The McCarthy Chronicles: Episode 1? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The McCarthy Chronicles: Episode 1, Mystical Riddles: Snowy Peak Hotel Collector's Edition or Face Noir.

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  1. 92%Game Brain Score
    92% User Score Based on 59 reviews

    A film-noir inspired, supernatural detective story. Rick McCarthy is a private detective marred by a secretive and destructive past. He is pulled into a world of blood sacrifice and invocation.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The McCarthy Chronicles: Episode 1.

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  2. Your journalist friend went missing while investigating weird happenings in a mysterious hotel. You are the only one who can save her and uncover the truth before it’s too late. Are you up for the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystical Riddles: Snowy Peak Hotel Collector's Edition.

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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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  4. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    In a world where nothing is as it seems, join Caleb Marduk in a race against time to find his daughter. Explore Harvester City's slums, meet demons and legendary creatures, escape the summoners of The Cult and delve into Marduk's shadowy past in the first episode of his adventures. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cult: Marduk's Longest Night.

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  5. You are a detective about to enter the island where the crime of the century happened. Disturbing crimes were hidden behind power and influence. Explore, collect evidence, connect clues, and expose the truth that real monsters are never supernatural, they are people protected by power. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apestin Explorer.

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  6. Uncover a chilling mystery in this Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure. Search eerie scenes, solve puzzles, and survive a deadly movie come to life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime Shadows: Stolen Spotlight Collector's Edition.

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  7. Dive into this Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game — a story-rich, point-and-click mystery that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and suspenseful discovery. You’ll scan beautifully detailed scenes for cleverly concealed items and put your brain to the test with engaging mini-games. It’s a genre where curiosity is rewarded, and every object found brings you closer to the truth! Step into a see… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Echoes: Remnants of the Past Collector's Edition.

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  8. An adventure game like no other. A detective story in the vein of Film Noir. An unusual path into a paranormal realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NoseBound.

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  9. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Overview The Jester and the Madman is a story-rich point-and-click adventure game steeped in eerie atmosphere, over-the-top pulp fiction, and creeping cosmic dread. It’s a standalone sequel to Curse of the Old Gods, continuing the journey of former FBI agent Rick Moreton, now joined by a new protagonist, nurse Holly Bardot. After thwarting the deranged Professor Clayton’s occult experiment in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Jester and the Madman.

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  10. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 364 reviews

    A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Rites of Arkham.

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  11. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Trapped on a space station with the Keychain Killer you must unravel this mystery, or it will be your last. Collect evidence, interrogate suspects and solve puzzles to stand a chance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder On Space Station 52.

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  12. 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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  13. 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.

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  14. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews
    Critic Score 75%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.

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  15. 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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  16. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 500 reviews
    Critic Score 38%Based on 1 reviews

    Acting as Adam Wolfe, an investigator of the paranormal, you will discover a hidden world under the modern San Francisco. In this city, ghosts, artifacts, secret orders and curses are just some of the things that Adam will come across working on his most important case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adam Wolfe.

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  17. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    One fateful night, Lynn Reinweiß, a young noble girl and vampire fanatic, wanders into the town of Lugenberg, home to many non-human creatures. There, she finds herself in the offices of the vampire detective Arne, and requests his assistance in looking into her father's actions. Yet before long, tragedy strikes, and Lynn's world begins to forever change... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case Book of Arne.

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  18. 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.

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  19. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 1,421 reviews

    A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Monster Inside.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    The Secret of Retropolis is a VR narrative game of a new kind, a blend of classic point-and-click adventure with immersive cinematography. Embody the witty protagonist of a film noir plot. Meet unforgettable characters. Solve puzzles. Lose yourself in the retro-futuristic atmosphere. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Secret of Retropolis.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    87% User Score Based on 489 reviews

    FANTASTIC HIDDEN OBJECT PUZZLE ADVENTURE GAME FROM THE CREATORS OF ENIGMATIS AND GRIM LEGENDS! Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences. BUY ONCE - … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noir Chronicles.

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    48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    ️ 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.

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    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Your camera sees what your eyes cannot. Explore eerie liminal spaces, capture spirits before they capture you, and unravel a haunting mystery. But beware—the deeper you go, the more the world distorts, and some ghosts will do anything to remain unseen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GHOST CAM.

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  24. Step into a noir-inspired world of mystery, humor, and the supernatural in 9 Lives, a visual novel where your choices shape the story. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and navigate branching dialogue in a stunning black-and-white art style. Will you crack the case or get lost in the shadows? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Lives.

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  25. Fight. Solve. Survive. Dreadarion is a PC VR survival horror game built in Unreal Engine 5 for players who demand more than jump scares. Explore a derelict villa, solve physical puzzles with your own hands, manage scarce resources, and fight to survive a nightmare rooted in an ancient story. ️ The StoryNight after night, the same dream. A suffocating forest where the trees seem to watch. A dere… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadarion VR.

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  26. You got unchained. Between the Apostolorum Country and the Shapeless Dimension, your goal will be to travel between worlds and interrupt the Festival of Abundance. For this you should improve in combat and agriculture including managing a farm and exploring a religious medieval world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demiurge Sacrifice.

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  27. sprkls.exe is a cute, melancholic story-driven adventure that unfolds entirely on your desktop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPRKLS.exe.

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  28. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Paranormal detective Harry Walters investigates the mysterious case of the missing Gilman family. Following rumors of supernatural events, he visits their abandoned home for clues. He uncovers disturbing memories and a hidden hatch leading to a mysterious area beneath the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Lurks Below.

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  29. 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.

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  30. 17%Game Brain Score
    17% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Dr. Yaga Lost House is a first-person horror game where you play as a Video Content Creator exploring a haunted, abandoned house. Uncover dark secrets, solve puzzles, and survive the paranormal horrors left behind by Dr. Yaga. Can you escape the nightmare? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

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  31. Spirit Warden Spirit Warden is a narrative puzzle game set in a dystopian future where nature has widely reclaimed its control of world. You play as a spirit, Ashe, who has awoken with no memory of her past. Ashe is tethered to the world only by a soul-bond with a young girl traveling alone with a dog. Compelled by an innate urge to help the child, Ashe accompanies her on the long journey ahead. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Warden.

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  32. An interactive mystery game. You play as a private detective trying to solve the disappearance of 18-year-old Zoey Leonard. Using the phone she left behind, you'll investigate her friends, family, and Zoey herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Elmwood Trail.

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  33. 38%Game Brain Score
    38% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy is a point-n-click adventure. Put yourself in the shoes of Eurico, an ex-pizza delivery guy and unpaid apprentice of legendary occult detective Dog Mendonça, as you uncover the mysteries of the supernatural underworld. Together with your team of paranormal detectives you'll delve into the bizarre, wacky, and humorous world of Dog Mendonça & P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy.

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  34. ABOUT THE GAME: Inspired by the Recontact Istanbul Eyes of the Sky, Late Shift and The World After game as a concept. Mystery of Blood and Feud is a game that made for a university final - graduation project in two semesters in the Istanbul Bilgi University, Digital Game Design Department. We used mostly Adventure Creator asset to create the system of the game.  The game were done by three student… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Blood and Feud.

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  35. Was Veronica West’s death an accident… or a cold-blooded murder? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Reckoning: Silvermoon Isle Collector's Edition.

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  36. Investigate a deadly conspiracy in Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator. Search for clues, sneak through dangerous locations, solve environmental puzzles, and make choices that shape the fate of a corrupt 1950s border city. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Descend into Madness You are a private detective, drawn into the heart of a nightmare. A high-security prison, once a symbol of impenetrable justice, is now a macabre tableau of horror. A prisoner has vanished, leaving behind a trail of blood and a haunting silence. As you delve deeper into this labyrinth of despair, you'll uncover a truth far more sinister than any escape. This isn't just a pri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Prison.

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  38. IMPORTANT NOTE The game's main focus is on exploration, as the tension slowly builds to create an even more immersive experience. The storyline is revealed through surreal visualization and implicit contextual details. Don't forget that this is a complex and unusual game in many ways. Whispers in The Void is a first-person psychological thriller. Explore a mysterious mental hospital in an atmosp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Void.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    70% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Enter a house where every clue feels wrong. Investigate a brutal crime scene, uncover hidden evidence, and use your detective tools to piece together a disturbing truth buried beneath the silence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rehaunted.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    93% User Score Based on 179 reviews

    From the illustrators behind the comedy horror webtoon Erma, Erma: The Game is a point-and-click adventure game, where you play as the titular character Erma. As your science fair project goes explosively awry, you must find the pieces that have scattered throughout your hometown and gather them to rebuild your project. Along the way, you'll come across the wayward townsfolk who have found the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erma: The Game.

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  42. ABOUT ME Hey, Steam! I'm Filipe, and I quit my job during the pandemic to pursue my childhood dream. Started the development with some freelancing gigs by the side, but since last year, I've been 100% dedicated to Gloomy Juncture, living off my life savings. For better or worse, every single "thing" in Gloomy Juncture is done by me. RECOGNITION Gloomy Juncture has already received mul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloomy Juncture.

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  43. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    72% User Score Based on 118 reviews

    Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol is a first-person survival horror game inspired by Junji Ito's psychological horror and eerie aesthetics. This work centers on the twisted potential of human nature and fear of the unknown, taking you on a journey of survival where memory and mystery intertwine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 43 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

    A game you can read. A book you can play.YOUR HOUSE is a text-driven mystery game where reading is not a break from the gameplay — reading is the gameplay. Every sentence, image, sound, object, and strange detail inside the house may hide a clue. To move forward, you’ll need to read carefully, connect ideas, interact with words, solve puzzles embedded in the text, and unlock the secrets of a mans… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOUR HOUSE.

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  45. 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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  46. An urban fantasy 2D point & click adventure set in Taipei, where the supernatural lurks beneath reality. You play as a paranormal investigator with abilities of her own. Unravel a brutal case of human sacrifice, piece together the clues, interview witnesses and try to keep your head—literally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

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  47. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    72% User Score Based on 209 reviews

    "Lost Lullabies - The Orphanage Chronicles" is a Co-Op horror game set in 1980, inspired by the real stories of an orphanage ruined by a fire in 1960 Lowell. Playable with 1-4 players, the goal is to identify and expel malevolent spirits alone or with your team.STORYIn the foggy woods on the outskirts of Lowell town, you'll find the quiet Lowell Orphanage. It's surrounded by old stories and spooky… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles.

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  48. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    98% User Score Based on 3,456 reviews

    - Chapter 1 Demo - A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride. Play Chapter 1 here on Itch... Then check out the full game on Steam! A Pulp Adventure Thriller from the minds that brought you Peridium and Crawl. An engrossin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Drifter.

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  50. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 860 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

    In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer.

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