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Anachronox
2001Role Playing
Looking for games like The Space Bar? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a comedy and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Anachronox, Under a Killing Moon or Twilight Oracle.
Anachronox is a single-player Science Fiction Role Playing game with an intriguing story, good game mechanics, pretty visuals, and a good soundtrack. You play as Sylvester 'Sly Boots' Bucelli, a down-on-his-luck private investigator, who along with a cast of six other unlikely heroes, embarks on a quest to save the universe from destruction. The game is set on an abandoned alien artificial planet and is known for its humor and grinding, but also has a reputation for being buggy.
View GameIn "Under a Killing Moon" , you play as Tex Murphy, a detective in a rich, intriguing mystery movie set in 2042. With four CDs of unparalleled graphics and sound, this comedy thriller offers full freedom of movement and interaction with fascinating characters. Boasting top-notch Hollywood talent, the game features an intuitive interface, extensive built-in hints, and 16-bit 22Khz sound, making it an immersive experience unlike any other.
View GameIn Twilight Oracle, play as Leo, a student with special abilities, to explore a desert island and alien ocean in search of the fabled Oracle. Solve puzzles, enjoy humor-filled dialogue, and collaborate with friends who have unique powers to uncover your school's dark past. Discover the wonders and mysteries of this strange world, both on land and in the sea.
View GameIn "Tex Murphy: Martian Memorandum," players assume the role of a private detective investigating a missing person case that leads to a conspiracy on Mars. The game features a combination of adventure and puzzle-solving elements, with a unique film noir style and 3D rendered graphics. Players must interrogate suspects, examine evidence, and solve complex puzzles to unravel the mystery and save the day.
View Game"Gemini Rue" is a cyberpunk adventure game set in a dystopian future. The game follows the interconnected stories of Azriel Odin, a former assassin searching for his brother, and Delta-Six, a prisoner in a mysterious medical facility. Using a combination of action and puzzle-solving, players must navigate the gritty world and uncover a conspiracy involving mind-wiping and organ harvesting.
View Game"Insecticide" is a single-player mystery shooter game with a good plot and plenty of humor. As Detective Chrys Liszt, you'll explore a futuristic world of mutant insects and solve puzzles, collect clues, and interrogate suspects to uncover a gripping mystery. Utilize unique insect abilities and specialized bug weaponry to navigate the action-based platforming and weapons-based combat.
View Game"Guard Duty" is a point-and-click adventure game with two playable characters in different time periods. Tondbert, a medieval castle guard, must rescue the kidnapped princess, while Agent Starborn, a future resistance member, fights to overthrow evil and save humanity. With over 6000 lines of voice acting and detailed animations, the game features a compelling story that intertwines the two characters' fates.
View GameIn "Maniac Mansion" , you help Dale and his friends rescue Sandy from Dr. Fred by exploring the mansion, solving puzzles, and uncovering its mysterious past. With multiple ways to solve the mystery and a cast of quirky characters, this point-and-click adventure promises hours of humor and intrigue. The game features no typing, allowing you to easily point, click, and interact with the environment. Discover the secrets of the meteor, the strange inhabitants, and the weird objects in this comedic and slightly spooky rescue mission.
View GameIn "Unusual Findings," a nostalgic 80s-themed game, Vinny, Nick, and Tony stumble upon an alien spaceship crash near their town while trying to descramble a pay-per-view adult channel. As specific town members start getting murdered, the trio must explore various locations, gather clues, and interact with peculiar characters to unravel the mysterious extraterrestrial events. Join them in this thrilling adventure filled with humor, suspense, and 80s pop culture references.
View Game"Whispers of a Machine" is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir point-and-click game, where you play as Vera, a cybernetically enhanced agent investigating murders connected to AI superintelligence development. Equipped with the nano-substance Blue, Vera can develop unique abilities based on her psychological state. As the investigation unfolds, Vera faces her past and questions her beliefs, while the player can choose her augmentations and approach to the case.
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