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.

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.

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.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

97% User Score Based on 122 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.

◆ Update Status (as of June 3, 2024) ◆ We heard your feedback that the game felt too luck-based, and so we have rolled out an update on May 27 that addresses balancing issues and tweaks luck-based features of the game. On June 3, we have also released an update that added the ability to redraw cards at the start of each case, which allows players to have a better ability to strategize and take con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Detective Reaper Invites.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

94% User Score Based on 178 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.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 33 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.

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.

71%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, atmosphere

71% User Score Based on 84 reviews

A world famous castle, the mysterious, unexplained death of a romantic king, and anonymous clues pointing to a whole web of dark conspiracies—what more does a savvy journalist need for a gripping story—maybe one with Pulitzer potential? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery of Neuschwanstein.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

49% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Strange events are taking place in an isolated medieval monastery, set high in the Alps. Monks are vanishing without a trace, mysterious persons are being sighted running through the dark passages of the monastery in the still of the night, Templars have now been assigned to stand watch and there are even reports that a statue in the center of the village is crying the tears of blood! Strange even… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Angels Cry.

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.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

64% User Score Based on 466 reviews

The Hope Lake Boarding School was abandoned long ago, when one of its teachers drowned by accident. Many years later, all of the female students began to disappear, one by one. Visit the place where it all began. Try to pick up the maniac's trail and put a stop to his crime spree. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hope Lake.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

88% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Locate enough hidden clues to solve the crimes in the town of Huntsville and become a Master Detective! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Huntsville.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story

44% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Welcome to the Manor, detective! Ready to start your investigation? It looks like we have a problem that only you can help us with. The owner of Mystery Manor, the enigmatic and elusive Mister X, has disappeared, leaving the residents all to themselves to solve all the mysteries of this strange place. This is where you come in, detective. Despite the façade, there are many rooms full of hidden o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Manor: hidden objects.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Cat's Request is a fantastic point-and-click adventure in which you play as Ash the alien cat and his virtual assistant. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat's Request.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

35% User Score Based on 294 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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Quotes"I loved every minute of the demo" Lucas Pope, Return of the Obra Dinn "Delivers layers of clever puzzles and satisfying reveals all the way through to the end" Jeremy Johnston, The Roottrees are Dead “Roottrees fans will really enjoy sleuthing in The Ratline” EvilTrout, The Roottrees are Dead.  “If you love the Golden Idol games, you'll love the Ratline” Will Acker… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ratline.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dementia along with its effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 40 reviews

It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and everyone is woken up by signs of a MAGICAL ROBBERY! Players take on the role of Kabili as you tumble out of bed and work to solve your first ever mystery as a newly accredited arcane investigator.  Along the way, you'll meet your new investigative co-workers, question suspects, and search for evidence at the scene of the crime. Ultimately, you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Investigations.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

Detective Reiji Tokisaka is back to face down a mystery that spans decades if not centuries. With the aftermath of his last case weighing on his soul and a long-silent cult resurgent, can he solve the crime—or will it become his curse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shell Part II: Purgatorio.

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.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

73% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Explore the mystery behind a once-loved and hugely popular children's toy, also known as Muzy, in this terrifying horror adventure game. Several reports detail frightening incidents connected to accidents. Your job is to solve the puzzles and find the cause of these unsettling occurrences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MUZY.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

92% User Score Based on 130 reviews

Welcome to Etrom - The Astral Essence’s 20th Anniversary Edition, an immersive point and click action RPG set in a dark future where societies are not only divided by walls, but also laws, secrets, and the treacherous Void Lands. In a dark futuristic Middle Ages, between arcane rituals, endless wars and bloody fights with techno-mystical blades, you will play the role of Etrom, a former HWD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Etrom 20th Anniversary Edition.

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.

85%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

85% User Score Based on 68 reviews

You are on your first solo ghost hunt, under the watchful instructions of Bear and Jen from the O.P.G paranormal team. Use real gadgets in a real location, a house investigated by the developers on the request of three different owners. It is a case worthy of a video game, so welcome to Incubus. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incubus: A ghost-hunters tale.

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.

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.

18%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

19% User Score Based on 48 reviews

A series of mysterious ritual murders covered the foggy streets of London, which young detective James Voodoo will have to investigate. While investigating these mysterious murders, James Voodoo faces the mystical phenomena, which covered the city. When progressing in case investigation, James realizes that these murders are just the small part of the global conspiracy, which threatens the whole w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taken Souls: Blood Ritual Collector's Edition.

35%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Deluded is the latest live action crime thriller game by New IDEA Games, it's an experimental fusion of narrative FMV (Full Motion Video), point and click investigation and quick time event (QTE) based interactive games. You play as a detective and try to solve a case with your the assistance of Susan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deluded.

67%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Chief Engineer Jonathan Finch had gone missing after a powerful railroad tunnel explosion and the ensuing investigation has forced the company to freeze all work on the track. As the main investigator, you discover that the collapse may not be related to natural events, but rather a mysterious and ancient civilization. Can you dig up the truth in this hidden object mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sacred Almanac Traces of Greed.

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.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Mystery of Camp Enigma Discover the top secret military base of Camp Enigma. A hidden away island military communications base where few people have ever heard of. Everything was operating as usual until mid August when the entire army personnel disappeared and communication went silent. Where did the army personnel go? Was there an accident on the base? Is there a more sinister motive at play? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Of Camp Enigma.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

62% User Score Based on 1,380 reviews

The award winning crime investigation game is now on the Google Play Store! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Criminal Case.

77%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

77% User Score Based on 115 reviews

When the kingdom is shaken as children are being kidnapped, the court alchemist and best detective decides to take matters into her own hands. Using elixirs and shapeshifting magic, you have to stop the dreadful sound of the deadly symphony. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Quest 5: Symphony of Death.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

94% User Score Based on 167 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 6 reviews

Take on the role of Lord Winklebottom, detective giraffe, as he investigates the murder of his childhood friend, the axolotl Admiral Gilfrey, in this point and click murder mystery adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lord Winklebottom Investigates.

65%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Capture the spirit of a dead witch before she claims another victim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shtriga: Summer Camp.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

83% User Score Based on 181 reviews

Emma's soul is free. But her ghost has delivered a dire warning: evil still lurks in Ravenhearst Manor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Return to Ravenhearst.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

90% User Score Based on 196 reviews

Solve puzzles, gather clues, and complete objectives in this thrilling adventure game where you hack into computers and reveal their deepest, darkest secrets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Greyhat: A Digital Detective Adventure.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

83% User Score Based on 317 reviews

Metaphobia is a dark mystery detective story, inspired by classic adventure games from the 90's. The game has been created with passion not credit cards so it is completely FREE TO PLAY. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metaphobia.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

77% User Score Based on 222 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 15 reviews

Demetrios is a full-length adventure game inspired by Broken Sword and packed with cynical humor. 8 to 12 hours of fun! Bjorn Thonen, a slob of an antique dealer living in Paris, is robbed one... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

54% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Return Null, a Point & Click Adventure, is set in a distant dystopian society under an oppressive force where you play the role of Jack Drebin; husband and soon to be father whose life is on the verge of chaos. Episode 1 sets up key characters and a plot that escalates into an intense finale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return Null: Episode 1.

96%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Stillwater is a visual novel with 7,000 words & two endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stillwater.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

69% User Score Based on 324 reviews

On a cold November night in a desolate estate deep in the mountains an innocent life has prematurely perished and its up to the player to find out who did it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Detective's Novel.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

62% User Score Based on 242 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 15 reviews

From Frédérick Raynal, the creator of Alone in the Dark and pioneer of survival-horror, 2Dark is a grim journey of stealth and courage into the heart of corruption. Plagued by a string of child abductions, darkness hangs over the once-picturesque city of Gloomywood like a curse. As former detective Mr. Smith, use your cunning to infiltrate six bastions of cruelty. Uncover the secrets of the derang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2Dark.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

62% User Score Based on 39 reviews

"The Vigilant Villa" is a plot-to-text AVG reasoning adventure game, the classic Blizzard Mountain Villa mode, the game progress is driven by your reasoning and choice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vigilant Villa.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

53% User Score Based on 542 reviews

The party Sherlock Holmes and his trusted friend, Dr. Watson, have been invited to turns into tragedy: a murder is committed right before their very eyes. Our famous detective is on the case immediately, but the list of suspects is getting no shorter, while other crimes are being committed. Will you succeed in uncovering the truth before other innocent people suffer? Experience an amazing plot, wr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes: The Silver Earring.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 150 reviews

This is to be the first of three episodes in a Victorian-era mystery point and click adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Slaughter: Act One.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

60% User Score Based on 146 reviews

Jessika committed suicide, and it’s up to you to find out why she did what she did by prying into her digital past. What at first seems to be a job like any other quickly develops into a dark drama with twists and turns. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jessika.