Games like Twelve Absent Men

Please note: This game centers around storytelling, dialogue and choices, so please don't expect other gameplay mechanics to be in the focus of this game! The game is free now! Enjoy the special gaming experience that was so melodramatic, it gave one of the reviewers nausea! (Okay, this game is obviously not for everyone ... There is a lot that Jack Hayes has to deal with. His past is like a ghos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack Hayes: The Lazarus Sign.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

97% User Score Based on 98 reviews

The chart-topping indie hit Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One comes to Steam, with a slew of enhancements and new features! Step into court as Nina Aquila, rookie defense attorney in this thrilling VN/adventure game hybrid, and fight for justice in a world where all anime genres exist at once! This game replaces the earlier episodic releases and is a collected version of Chapters 1-3 of the "N… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Season One.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

In HOOD rpg, join Leonard and Lyzol on their chaotic journey as they escape from jail and dive headfirst into the gritty underbelly of the big city. Navigate through the bustling streets and shadowy alleys, where they’ll meet an eclectic cast of characters—each with their own quirks, motivations, and skills. Laughs around every corner! FeaturesWORKS WITH STEAMDECK Turn-Based Combat RPG Engage i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOOD RPG.

The human microbiome, activated by an ancient virus, develops self-awareness, creating a conflict between the microbial consciousness and human self-awareness. The protagonist's father is controlled by the awakened microbiome, setting off a series of tragedies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microbial Awakening: Genesis.

"War, Crown and Bleeding Animals" is a story-driven RPG game from a female perspective. Players determine the fate of the kingdom through crucial decisions, power struggles and scene puzzles, experiencing moral dilemmas and multi-ending narratives in power struggles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to war crowning and bleeding animals.

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.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Nina Aquila is back for her brightest, boldest, most magical adventure yet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nina Aquila: Legal Eagle, Chapter IV - Sacred Feathers.

When language itself is under threat, one detective steps up to stop the madness. When eccentric scientist Professor Santusov reaches out in panic, it’s not just about some fancy time machine. His real invention, the Speakbreaker, can rewire the human brain to erase all languages—except Russian. And someone’s planning to use it. To stop this linguistic apocalypse, our detective must travel across… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Guard - The Red Menace.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 116 reviews

Cat Detective Albert Wilde is a 1930s noir-inspired detective game with humanoid animal characters. How does Albert Wilde solve the strangest quantum mystery in a murder case? Find out in this 6-7 hours silly and hilarious classic detective adventure tribute to the golden age of noir movies INTERROGATE, SUSPECT, DEDUCE Use your years of experience of interrogating and drinking at bars to chat with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Detective Albert Wilde.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

The town of Monroe is world famous birthplace of a revolutionary technology, that enabled cloning of the human race. With the development of this technology and its wide application, the entire town is in its heyday. The production of clones in the company “DNA Revolution” takes on gigantic proportions and the dealers sell cloned celebrities and personalities all over the world. These clones act a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Hayseed - The Cloning Madness.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

When the Golden Sneeze is stolen from the Museum of Ancient History, it’s up to you, Detective Hank, to catch the thief. That will not be easy, as the culprit changes every new game. Puzzle your way through this steampunk themed, interactive whodunnit visual novel and bring the thief to justice! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Hank and the Golden Sneeze.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Methods: The Canada Files is a mystery visual novel set three years before the events of Methods. In the last few stages of the Canadian detective competition, Detective Larika Downs is determined to discover the truth at all costs! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Methods: The Canada Files.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 240 reviews

The Zodiac Trial has begun, and everybody's life is on the line! Will these 12 jurors be able to solve the mysteries and cooperate, or will they resort to betrayal, deception, and violence? Get out alive or die, die again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Zodiac Trial.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Project Pastorate is a visual novel set in the land of crime and sin that needs to be cleansed. Such tasks are taken up by the Devoters, the special service whose main purpose is to preserve the safety of the country, and the Pastor — leader of this post-apocalyptic community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Pastorate.

Point-and-click adventure in the classic Sierra/LucasArts style, packed with Spanish humor and satire of the paranormal subculture. Verbal duels against believers, two full arcade minigames hidden inside. Spanish audio and text only. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to La gran aventura de David Santiso.

A Golden Age Whodunnit Wrapped in Noir and Neon Step into the silk shoes of sharp-witted beat reporter Birdie Malone as she goes deep undercover as glamorous Hollywood icon Clara Bow. The stage is set at Stonecliff Manor, the palatial, cliffside Californian retreat of eccentric billionaire Xavier Montague Stone and his dazzling starlet wife, Vera. Under the cover of a lavish high-society masquera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dragon Blossom.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Detective Inna Duke is a noir story-driven visual novel where you team up with lieutenant Inna Duke and her partner corporal Fernal to investigate the mysterious abduction of the popular streamer Oleh Hamston. But will you manage to track down the poor hamster in rainy city? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective INNA DUKE.

Game Title:Born in the Toilet Short Overview: Born in the Toilet is a uniquely styled mystery RPG inspired by the "reborn" original web novel genre. Players take on the role of an abandoned baby left in a toilet, embarking on an adventure through a mysterious high school. Through exploration, puzzle-solving, and interacting with NPCs, uncover the truth about your origins, find someone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 生于厕所 Born in the toilet.

Feature ListGAMEPLAY FEATURES: The game contains 3 unique cases for you to crack, with different themes and characters. Over 20+ unique fully voiced sock puppets await your sharp intellect through your questioning. Connect your own microphone and do your own dialogue, with the socks wobbling up and down as you speak. A dynamic notebook collects all important pieces of information, to give … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sockpuppet Noir.

From multi award-winning Revolution Software and legendary director Charles Cecil comes the latest genre-defining adventure. Remembering a murderous clown, a deadly explosion and a life-changing adventure, intrepid George Stobbart and fearless journalist, Nico Collard, are summoned by an eccentric academic to help decipher a mysterious medieval manuscript. But they arrive to find themselves in the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword - Parzival’s Stone.

A Nostalgic Blast of Retro Adventure Gaming! About This GameStep back in time to the year 1990 with MIGHTY 1990, a game that feels like it was plucked straight from the late '80s and early '90s, but with just the right touch of modern polish. Combining the best elements of text-based adventures, point-and-click mechanics, and a sprinkle of RPG charm, this humorous and nostalgic journey will tickl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MIGHTY 1990.

Guide the brilliant (but easily distracted) Sherblock and his stalwart companion Blockson through a madcap mystery where you control the outcome! Will you solve the case or plunge the city of Fogtown into hilarious chaos? When pub owner Mrs. Hud faces mysterious sabotage on her storeroom of fancy liquors, her beloved establishment is faced with the threat of closure. Sherblock and Blockson lea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Rum Case in Fogtown.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A dead Santa Claus right before Christmas is never a good sign. Interrogate the North Pole suspects to solve the murder and figure out how to save the festive season in this short dark comedy visual novel whodunnit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuletide Regicide.

A darkly comic life-sim where players manage a small-town doctor's daily life, solving puzzles to treat patients, navigating village activities, and choosing whether to follow the law or indulge in crime and chaos on the path to fortune. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Very British Summer.

You're Hired!"Welcome to Rosetta North, a family of elite truth-seekers, where we're as good at snooping around as we are at writing about it. That is the other side of investigative journalism, after all. Here, community, transparency, and mutual accountability form the very essence of what we do. We invite you, a free agent, into the fold as a part of our tight-knit society. Settle in, ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Reluctant Redemption of Verity Lux.

In 2022, in the fictional realm of Nantang Village in the NanTu District, a fire broke out at the sales center of a residential project called The Inner Paradise, This tragic incident leads to the mysterious death of a female sales agent, and the true culprit aims to pin the crime on Kalin Liu, a female agent who happened to be at the scene. From the moment she stepped into the sales center, her r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realization.

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.

Game Conten In this troubled times, you and your uncle relied on each other for survival, but overnight, he mysteriously disappeared, leaving only emptiness behind. Following that, your family's wealth was stolen, and you were forced to depend on others, with your life's balance suddenly tilted. However, fate seemed not to have intended to let you off so easily. Before you could recover from t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 残雪凝辉录-Truth in Turbulent.

It all starts with Captain Disaster answering a distress call from a mysterious ship... but it ends up with a planet desperate to rekindle its geothermal energy source, and the long-lasting legacy of an intergalactic empire long consigned to the history books. The planet houses a secret that none of its inhabitants are aware of... Captain Disaster and The Two Worlds of Riskara features a contex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captain Disaster and The Two Worlds of Riskara.

Code.Breaker() is a cyberpunk visual novel about technology, crime, and trying to survive in a world ruled by corporations.Setting 2083, Free City-State of Seattle. Augmentations are commonplace, most people at least having a brain-computer interface chipped in. Sentient Androids live amongst the population, together with genetically modified humans and cybernetically enhanced people. The corpora… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code.Breaker().

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

A satire visual novel RPG with lots of wacky characters If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elite School Roof Club.

Cliff Rockslide is the owner of Butterfly Valley’s largest news streaming service with a massive number of seven subscribers. Your job is to help him grow his channel by recording everything even remotely exciting with your camera. The quiet little town is about to experience the biggest news event it has ever witnessed, outranking even the unfortunate incident regarding a badger and the town’s m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Local News with Cliff Rockslide.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Now available for free, discover a mystery story set in the world of Methods: The Detective Competition. Red July, an up-and-coming celebrity detective, is challenged by The Illusion Killer — a serial killer who patterns his murders after optical illusions. However, in the course of solving the murder, Red July's famous method — which lets her instantly solve any crime — stops working. Now the rac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Methods: The Illusion Murders.

Film noir, explosions, and... a hamster? Join grumpy old Johnson and the spectacularly dimwitted intern Billy on the most absurd investigation of the century. Save the world from the furry menace! Will Johnson and Billy save the world? Will Fluffy enslave humanity? Or will it all end with him simply being put back in his cage? This city fears me. I saw its true face... And it smelled like sawdust.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defective Detectives.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A young woman called Lyu Xuan wakes up one night with her chest covered in blood and a mysterious black hole in the palm of her hand. She’s got absolutely no clue as to what’s going on – and to make things even more strange, riches start pouring from her hand. From then on, many monsters will come to her, hoping to control that source of wealth… Explore a strange world that breaks all con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raining City: Millions Recollections.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A murder mystery where you are the main suspect! An ambassador on a peace mission has been killed on board the Clawville Express. Time progresses as you sniff out clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and interrogate passengers. Can you solve the case before the train reaches the last station? Or else. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

95% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game developed by C&D Games in China. This Game is a remake of a mobile game originally released in China in 2015. Enjoy a fully localized experience crafted entirely by a talented Chinese team! ◆In a modern, fictional courtroom, players will defend clients, delve into mysteries, uncover the truth behind murder cases, and exonerate the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trials of Innocence.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burden of Truth.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

93% User Score Based on 45 reviews

A lighthearted game about love and murder. Assume the role of a royal successor to the throne, who is definitely not very good at their job or the brightest bulb there is, in their quest of finding the love of their life in the upcoming royal ball - select one of the 9 ladies to be your Cinderella. Fun times. But beware! There is an assassin coming for your life disguised as one of the ladies! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finding Cinderella.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

93% User Score Based on 27 reviews

You: once young and intelligent, beaming with passion and ambition, have been crushed, ground down, melted and pressure-injected into a cog-shaped mold in the industrial dehumanization machine we call first world finance capital. Your pleasures are now few: - On most days, you are granted a quarter of an hour to consume any fast casual cuisine available within a two block radius of your office… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Please Leave Me Alone, I Need to Poop.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Story: Sunday, September 12, 2010. When a dead body is found at the Kaseki Residence, once home to a world-renowned paleontologist, rookie officers Keiichi Genba, Himatsu Mizu, Rei Shirayuki and Dr. Shinketsu Kikai are tasked with investigating the scene. Not only do they need to uncover the identity of the victim and reconstruct the events leading up to his untimely death… ...they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GENBA no Kizuna.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

StoryA grisly murder took place at the offices of Lilien Entertainment, home of famous VTuber "Kuripa," resulting in the death of its founder. The killer can only be one of the company's six employees. What's weird, though, is that multiple employees all claim to be Kuripa's real face, saying they were streaming at the time of the murder—which is, of course, impossible. As prosecutor Ju… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Real Face of a VTuber.

Genre:Visual Novel / Interactive storySetting:Welcome to Hotel Perkkow, a mysterious enclave situated in the heart of Romania, just a whisper away from the legendary Dracula's castle. In the present day, this establishment stands as a testament to a world where mythical creatures coexist harmoniously with humans, blending medieval and gothic atmosphere with elements of the fantastic and the modern… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Perkkow and the Two Vegetarian Werewolves.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 25%Based on 1 reviews

The hero moves to a new city because of life circumstances. Upon entering university he makes new friends, he is horrified to discover that one of them is a murderer... And your decisions alone will determine the outcome of this story! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunlight Scream.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 1,171 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 47 reviews

Apollo Justices Legal Journey Begins Anew If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 1,815 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 8 reviews

Aviary Attorney is an adventure game in the style of the Ace Attorney series. The player takes the role of a defence lawyer, and must investigate crimes and then defend their clients in court. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aviary Attorney.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

58% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

The Innsmouth Case is a Horror Text Adventure inspired by H.P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Innsmouth Case.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 2,590 reviews

Solve puzzles, collect clues, explore the swamp, interrogate suspects... and uncover the mystery! Detective Grimoire is a charming and mysterious adventure, featuring a variety of strange and unique interactions with the bizarre residents of the swamp, a compelling and challenging murder mystery to solve, and an original award nominated soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Grimoire.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

83% User Score Based on 77 reviews

In this short comedy visual novel, you're an unpopular transfer student who begins a new life at a Japanese high school. You quickly get drafted into the school's most secret after-school club... but could it be that the seemingly innocent members of the Murder Club are hiding a dark secret?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After School Murder Club!!.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Burn Me Twice is a narrative adventure that combines investigation segments to explore the town of Düstenburg with trials that test your knowledge about the case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Me Twice.