Games like The Trace

Matthew is a less successful private detective, trying to make his career take off. One day, he took a child kidnapping case. However, as he continues to investigate, but found that a terrible fact is gradually surfaced, and will be able to expose a group of ongoing appalling experiments. But is this the whole picture of things? Does he really know the truth? Under the surface, things may be hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trace: Murder Mystery Game.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

73% User Score Based on 251 reviews

The ex-priest James Murphy answers a mysterious call for help from his friend Cristoforo. The disappearance of a briefcase containing compromising documents convinces James that his friend is a victim of something sinister. The Vatican's involvement inspires James to get to the bottom of this mystery... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows on the Vatican Act I: Greed.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Organized crime is taking over Metro City. As a detective in the 83rd precinct you must use your Mahjongg skills to unearth clues and bring the criminals to justice. Don Diamante, the city's undisputed godfather, must be located and brought in. Collect and match evidence tiles to pinpoint perpetrators. Special clue tiles reveal hidden information and mini-games throughout allow you to interrogate,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahjongg Investigations: Under Suspicion.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Alien Function is a point and click adventure game by Stand Off Software. It features classic style point and click gameplay as well as a computer simulator and hacking mechanics. It's the fourth game in the Sir Typhil's Tale series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien Function.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

97% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Germany, 1582. Renowned artist Theobald Breitsam is found dead in his workshop, surrounded by occult symbols and hundreds of black feathers. His body is covered in wounds - but not by any blade. By something that should not be possible. The city council already has a suspect accused of witchcraft and wants a verdict before panic spreads.Conrad is the city's executioner. His job is to carry out the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silver Crow.

You are about to enter the memory of Wang Xie, the protagonist, and explore the village from her perspective. During this period of time, which only lasts for twenty-two hours, you can talk to the villagers, investigate the rumors, and trigger the events, so as to piece together what has actually happened on “that night” with the clues. However, what hides beneath this seemingly peaceful village i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Maiden: Blossoms of the Past.

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.

Would you like to play a game of deduction?Before you are the testimonies from the 3 suspects of a murder case.Among them is a lying murderer...X: Obviously, the culprit is Y.Y: I'm not the culprit.Z: X and I are not the culprit.Could you quickly tell who the murderer was?The job of a detective reaper is simple: get testimonies from the suspects, deduce the culprit, and execute them with your own … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detective Reaper Invites.

19%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

24% User Score Based on 29 reviews

You play the role of Red Johnson, a private detective who is trying to find his place in the corrupted city of Metropolis. Discover the city, its unique atmosphere and get to know the rules quickly if you want to survive! It's up to you to look for clues, interrogate the witnesses and put the evidence together in order to find the perpetrator.You'll also have to use your logic to solve the differe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Johnson's Chronicles: 1+2 - Steam Special Edition.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

This detective isn't sent to work on simple cases! You will face confusing testimonies, false leads, and frightening discoveries. Bring the criminals to justice! “Mystery Detective Adventure” is an adventure game in the genre of Hidden Objects, with plenty of mini-games and puzzles, unforgettable characters and complicated quests. In a new bizarre world, the problems stayed the same. Murders, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Detective Adventure.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 39 reviews

Controls Z - A button (Interact) X - B button (Cancel) Enter - Start (Pause) Inspector Waffles Early Days is a new game for Game boy color and PC, and it's  the prequel of Inspector Waffles, the adventure/detective game released in 2021.  This time, follow Waffles in his first days as a Inspector and prove to everyone that you are more than just a rookie. Find clues, report to your partner and so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inspector Waffles Early Days.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

61% User Score Based on 36 reviews

The Agency is an episodic mystery kinetic novel. In a fictional dystopic sci-fi steampunk world still recovering from the destruction of a recent global war; a young man travels to the Imperial capital city to seek better fortunes for himself. Upon his arrival he is recruited in a private investigators agency and is soon embroiled in a case that will change his life forever! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Agency: Chapter 1.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 73 reviews

In this classic point-and-click adventure, Sarah does not remember how she got to Antiquonia, but she has plenty of time to unravel the puzzle of her past as she explores the town where the Internet is not welcome. A beautiful adventure with high-resolution 2D graphics and a lovely soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Intruder In Antiquonia.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

74% User Score Based on 114 reviews

You, as Nancy Drew, are on the set of a controversial remake of the famous 1930's film Pharaoh! The studio original movie released with an alternate ending due to the untimely death of Lois Manson, the film's star, and became a box office smash. Now, Nancy Drew is undercover on the set to get to the bottom of suspicious press leaks and uncanny accidents that have the production schedule in jeopard… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!.

A non-linear FMV detective story following Marcus and his story to help his girlfriend understand why he's been acting so strange. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Tell the Truth.

Every hacker starts somewhere. Usually, it's a blinking cursor and a bad idea. H3LL0 H4CK3R throws you in with nothing but a terminal and your wits (and a hint system for those that need it). No hand-holding. No tutorials written by people who've never seen a command line. Just you, the machine, and a network that's begging to be compromised. Crack systems. Cover your tracks. Build your legend—or … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HELLO HACKER.

In the early 2000s, a web of abuse, corruption, and secrecy stretched across continents. Behind private estates, luxury lifestyles, and influential circles lay crimes hidden from the public eye. You heard the rumors. Everyone did. Corruption. Power. Something inhuman. But the official story never added up, and the people asking the right questions stopped asking. Now it's your turn. A Dark Det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apestin Explorer.

In Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator, investigate a noir-inspired conspiracy through neon-lit streets, motels, bars, warehouses, and ruined landmarks. Decide how far you’re willing to go to uncover the truth. Investigate the Case Use Detective Vision to uncover hidden clues, inspect crime scenes, and reveal secrets others want to keep buried. Combine evidence in your case journal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noire Police Detective: Gangster Drama Simulator.

Forensic – M.E. Protocol is a detailed forensic investigation simulator where players take on the role of a medical examiner tasked with solving nine independent criminal cases. Each case presents a large, fully explorable crime scene filled with clues, hidden evidence, and multiple narrative threads to analyze. The game emphasizes slow, methodical investigation with no time limits, encouraging pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FORENSIC: M.E. Protocol.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 31 reviews

"Can you think like a killer? In this short murder mystery find details in evidence, interpret criminal behaviors and prove your worth to the FBI as new detective Desmond." (Steam) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Big Hollow: 1982.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Connected clues lead to a single truth Connected Clue is an isometric mystery adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century detective novels. Investigate crime scenes, gather evidence, and use your reasoning to uncover the hidden truth. A daring bank robbery shakes the city. The culprits escape with a fortune in cash and a priceless treasure from the vault. As rookie detective Diana, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connected Clue.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

35% User Score Based on 329 reviews

Hunker down at your London flat at 221b Baker St. The year is 1896, and Scotland Yard has called Sherlock Holmes with an urgent request for help. A young painter has been found murdered and rolled up in a remarkable Persian carpet. Along with Watson, you must investigate the peculiar crime, exploring crime scene locations in search of missing clues. Interact with suspects, and analyze police repo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Persian Carpet.

This is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure: a story-driven, point-and-click experience designed for players of all skill levels. You will explore detailed locations, search for carefully hidden objects from a list, and solve a variety of logic puzzles and mini-games that help move the story forward. Observation, curiosity, and attention to detail are the keys to progress. When people begin drowni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Myths: Whisper of Depth Collector's Edition.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

An uneasy atmosphere grips Star Haven High School. Mysterious incidents targeting girls begin to unfold one after another, and rumors soon spread of things more suited to urban legends. And it is up to Beni Akesuzu as the head of the detective club to get to the bottom of these incidents. But even she has a secret: she’s a secret agent for Bancho, a secret organisation specialising in dealing wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Sirius.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

98% User Score Based on 367 reviews

A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.  Inspired by The Roottrees are Dead! You're a detective on a case with a twist: the evidence is already in your hands. From the start, you're given a binder of documents and a single objective: solve the my… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Case of Fraud.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Unravel the Knotgud disaster in this point and click deduction mystery. Explore the kingdom of Knotgud, interrogate townsfolk, and investigate with magical tools. Use your discoveries to piece the events together word by word in your scroll of truth to find out, Who Summoned It? The Kingdom of Knotgud needs you! A terrible creature has been summoned and torments the land! Thankfully Riki Rockto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Summoned It?.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A troubling missing persons case soon snowballs into an investigation of a shadowy criminal enterprise and vast conspiracies that even affect your own family. Will you be able to solve the mystery while protecting those dear to you? Will your fledgling romance survive full knowledge of your past? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Altered Bloodlines.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

85% User Score Based on 940 reviews

Stun gun, Baton, Handcuffs: Prepare the detective for a police adventure season! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime City: Hidden Object.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 228 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

"168 remaining until the end of the world..." Humanity is approaching its end. A sudden dismemberment murder of the leader of a religious nation that advocates an apocalyptic ideology... Five adventure games are combined into one, centered around a suspenseful story full of mystery and intrigue. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHUTEN ORDER.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 5 reviews

When 8-year-old Charlotte May is reported missing from Dahlia View, retired detective Robert Conway launches his own investigation into her disappearance. Lead the investigation and uncover dark secrets in a story-driven observational thriller from the creators of The Occupation and Ether One. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dahlia View.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

75% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Detective Rainy Night is a psychological horror narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective: Rainy Night.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

"Blossom" is an immersive case-solving game. Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise... As a junior student at Qilin Normal Univers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 子归 - Blossom.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

76% User Score Based on 51 reviews

It's up to you to stop the legendary Weeping Woman from terrorizing the children of San Cristobal! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Legends: The Weeping Woman Collector's Edition.

Year 2068, Lupa Corps, a company specialized in creating domestic artificial intelligence, is about to revolutionize the world with its new creation, Minerva. You are a detective and you receive a call to investigate a murder. Upon arrival, you realize that the victim was a well-known hacker wanted by justice. At that moment a story begins where nothing is what it seems. DETECTIVE Minerva Case i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETECTIVE - Minerva case.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 2,527 reviews

Point and click, hidden objects, escape room game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora Hills: Chapter 1.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

62% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Turlock Holmes.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Enter the shadowy streets of mid-1900s Europe as a vengeful protagonist, only to find your nemesis slain by another's hand. Framed for a crime you didn't commit, unravel the mystery of your enemy's demise while navigating a web of deceit and betrayal. With each playthrough, discover new killers and methods, all while racing to clear your name. Will you solve the case, or become the next vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kill The Clock.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

73% User Score Based on 146 reviews

Critic Score 57%Based on 3 reviews

A live-action mystery FMV game, where you make decisions for a father that must rescue his teenage daughter from an eclectic cult before their final night at the Isle Tide Hotel. Save Eleanor Malone by making decisions, collecting clues, solving puzzles and unlocking hidden scenes and endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Isle Tide Hotel.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

The Collector's Edition includes: - Investigate a ghostly theft in the Bonus Chapter - Replay your favorite HOPs and mini-games, earn achievements, and unlock the Secret Room - Collect jigsaw pieces and journal pages to reveal even more content - Enjoy exclusive wallpapers and music - Never get lost with the strategy guide If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Investigations: Becoming.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 80 reviews

'LumineNight' is a mystery adventure game set in the city of Summerset, USA, in the 1950s. You can play as Detective Kelvin Foster and his only daughter, self-proclaimed Detective Selen Foster, to unravel the secrets of a series of unresolved murders over a decade. Players need to investigate, solve puzzles and codes, infiltrate, interrogate, and deduce the truth, all based on the following fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LumineNight.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

74% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Can you defeat the bad guys & find hidden objects in your crime investigation? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsolved Case: Above the Law.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music

84% User Score Based on 4,110 reviews

Hunt a killer & solve the mysterious criminal case. Crime scene investigation If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Story: Investigation.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 1,602 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 35 reviews

Paris in the spring. Shots ring out from a gallery… A robbery… a murder… and the beginning of another epic, original Broken Sword adventure. From multi-award winning Revolution Software comes the latest explosive episode in this classic series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murde… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

61% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A mission to find a group of missing skiers goes downhill fast when a town’s secrets hit the fresh mountain air! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: The Last Resort.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 161 reviews

Defuse a Toxic Plot and Reveal the Truth Behind Kate Drew’s Death! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: The Silent Spy.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 141 reviews

The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind Ravenhearst Manor, yet pages are missing. Locate and assemble diary pages to unlock the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

93% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective From The Crypt.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Detective point-and-click adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Chamber.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

73% User Score Based on 155 reviews

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Samaritan Paradox.