Games like The Mind of Marlo
Looking for games like The Mind of Marlo? Here are top action recommendations with a comedy focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Silent Age, Bear With Me or DISTRAINT.
1 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsmonetization, grinding91% User Score 9,971 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviewsIn The Silent Age, players assume the role of Joe, a maintenance worker in the 1970s who discovers a time-travel device. He uses it to explore the past and future, uncovering a conspiracy and attempting to save humanity. The game features point-and-click puzzle mechanics, with players solving problems by interacting with the environment and using items from their inventory. The story is presented in a minimalist, film noir-inspired style with a haunting soundtrack.
View Game2 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, humorgrinding, stability87% User Score 502 reviewsCritic Score 68%2 reviews"Bear With Me" is an episodic noir adventure game where Amber, helped by her teddy bear sidekick Ted E. Bear, searches for her missing brother amidst a series of fires and suspects in the illustrated Paper City. The game features a unique 2D art style, clever dialogues full of puns, and various puzzles to solve. Be prepared for a gritty, yet humorous journey with a mysterious arsonist on the loose.
View Game3 View Game84%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgrinding, replayability90% User Score 2,266 reviewsCritic Score 65%2 reviewsDISTRAINT is a single-player horror role-playing game with an intriguing story, sensational graphics, and atmospheric music. As protagonist Price, players seize an elderly woman's property to secure a partnership, only to face the consequences of losing one's humanity. The game features simple but effective gameplay, with side-scrolling 2D graphics, minimalist interface, and puzzles, offering a two-hour journey through a unique, dark, and grim world filled with dark humor.
View Game4 View Game71%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, grinding71% User Score 572 reviews"Belladonna" is a single-player horror arcade game now available on itch.io, previously exclusive to Steam. As a corpse girl rising from the dead in a gothic, twisted setting, uncover the mysteries of your own death and reanimation. The story follows a doctor and his wife dealing with the tragedy of their child's death, leading to a dark obsession and Belladonna's descent into despair. Experience sensational graphics, masterful music, and a chilling atmosphere in this gothic adventure.
View Game5 View Game90%Game Brain Scorehumor, graphicsreplayability, grinding95% User Score 4,330 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviewsIn "Frog Detective 1: The Haunted Island" , players assume the role of the famous investigator, The Detective, as they explore a 3D world to solve the mystery of a sloth's ghostly encounters. Meet a cast of quirky characters, gather clues, and enjoy an original soundtrack, all while experiencing an estimated one-hour gameplay time. This family-friendly game features a frog detective and promises a great time filled with laughter and intrigue.
View Game6 View Game73%Game Brain Scorehumor, storyoptimization, replayability81% User Score 1,725 reviewsCritic Score 65%14 reviews"Maize" is a single-player mystery action game with fantastic mechanics, great graphics, and a phenomenal soundtrack. The game, which describes itself as an "absurd world" filled with sentient corn, offers an immersive and humorous experience with environmental puzzles and a colorful cast of characters. However, optimization is missing and replayability is limited. Explore an abandoned farm and underground research facility while uncovering the intriguing story of what the corn really want.
View Game7 View Game86%Game Brain Scorehumor, storyreplayability, grinding95% User Score 678 reviewsCritic Score 78%12 reviews"Stick it to The Man!" is a quirky 2D adventure game where you, as hard-hat tester Ray, gain the ability to read minds and modify the world with stickers. After a strange accident, Ray must clear his name, fight against a conspiracy, and deal with bizarre characters in a darkly comic story. Use your wits, stickers, and imagination to navigate through the intricate puzzles and save the day.
View Game8 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, humorstability, grinding82% User Score 2,494 reviewsDeponia: The Complete Journey is a humorous, point-and-click adventure game set in a weird and wacky world. Players control Rufus, a selfish and reckless guy living on the junk-covered planet Deponia, as he tries to reach the expensive floating cities in the sky. The game is a compilation of the original Deponia, plus its two sequels: Chaos on Deponia and Goodbye Deponia. Join Rufus in his chaotic journey full of quirky characters, creative puzzles, and satirical humor.
View Game9 View Game82%Game Brain Scoregraphics, storystability, replayability85% User Score 905 reviewsCritic Score 76%6 reviews"Bulb Boy" is a horror-adventure puzzle game where you play as a boy with a light bulb for a head. Explore your home to uncover the mystery of a monstrous invasion, using your abilities to solve puzzles and evade enemies. The game features hand-drawn art and a unique, creepy atmosphere.
View Game10 View Game92%Game Brain Scorehumor, storygrinding, replayability95% User Score 1,753 reviewsCritic Score 83%2 reviewsIn "Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard," players take on the role of the famous Frog Detective to solve a mysterious crime. The town's celebration for the Invisible Wizard has been ruined, and it's up to the Detective to find out who is responsible. With a lighthearted and quirky tone, players will search for clues, interview suspects, and use their detective skills to solve the case in this one-hour adventure. Recommended for those who enjoyed the first Frog Detective game, "The Haunted Island."
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