Games like Vanova's Stories

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.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Untangle thrilling mysteries by exploring the merciless and lawless Wild Western town of Brimstone. You and your friends need to collaborate, interrogate the town's residents and piece the clues together to solve the mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the West.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 25 reviews

The careless romance and glamour of the Roaring ‘20s in America are over; poverty and crime run rampant in the grimy streets of the Great Depression. Jack Finch, a reclusive but hard-nosed detective, has sworn he’ll never work with another partner again. But his boss doesn't much care about him vowing to work alone – and soon he finds himself teamed up with the newly graduated police dog Archie. H… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finch & Archie.

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.

Shadows of GrimsboroughGrimsborough—a city once at peace—is now being devoured by the rising shadow of a new power. When William Caulfield, an influential businessman and key backer of a major clean energy initiative, vanishes without a trace, the silence begins to feel less like calm… and more like control. 【 Story 】You will take on the roles of Max and Sam, independent journalists hired by Lydi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truth Beneath the Shadows.

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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

A narrative puzzle game about love and choices. Dive into a world where every small decision changes lives. See how choices link together and shape the stories of two people. Embark on a journey through time and discover how your actions make a big difference in their lives.Welcome to follow our X: @CottonStudio  SYMPHONY OF TWO SOULS Reviver presents a series of emotionally rich scenes, foll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reviver.

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.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

92% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bear With Me: The Lost Robots.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

97% User Score Based on 89 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.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 430 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 8 reviews

What Is This? A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. Explore underground... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Case of Distrust.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

100% User Score Based on 37 reviews

When a pair of strangers arrive at his home late one night, Detective Noxley reluctantly emerges from his self-imposed exile. What he uncovers next will put him at the center of a conflict that will change the future of his entire nation. Solve the case and save the day as Sevyn Noxley, a private investigator living in a fantastical world of anthropomorphic animals. Help the citizens of the cap… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Detective: A Friend from the Shadows.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Prepare your PIPE and finest tobacco or a warm cup of TEA and get ready for long sleepless nights... just like back in GOLDEN AGE of point and clicks with Lucas art adventures like Monkey island, Full throttle or Indiana Jones...only this time FROZEN COLD.Story driven adventure, hand drawn characters, smart puzzles, and witty humor, wrapped in unique graphical style. YEARS in the making.Fully … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLAKE the Legend of Snowblind.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 2,609 reviews

Freya Fellow had been murdered... by an unfinished painting?! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tangle Tower.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

68% User Score Based on 246 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 9 reviews

Crime O'Clock is an investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime O'Clock.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

Unleash your inner detective in The JerryMaya Detective Agency, a puzzle platforming adventure for kids and families! Based on the beloved Swedish children’s books, this interactive mystery game invites young detectives to solve crimes, uncover clues, and explore the quirky town of Valleby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The JerryMaya Detective Agency.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A story-rich, conversation-heavy investigative visual novel with point & click elements where you play as Moses & Plato, two clueless detectives embroiled in a wild case while traveling on the famous luxury train, the Clawville Express. When the client you are supposed to protect, an ambassador on a peace mission, is murdered, you become the main suspect! Be the slyest fox detective and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville.

MAGRET AND FACEDEBOUC - "THE BUDDY-BUDDY CASE" Discover the pilot episode of a potential point-and-click adventure game series that will keep you entertained for hours on end! Step into the shoes of an extraordinary detective duo and journey through a captivating and humorous cartoon universe. Inspector Magret, a distinguished and upright green-necked duck, is forced to team up with Inspector Fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magret & FaceDeBouc “The buddy-buddy case”.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

89% User Score Based on 168 reviews

Your first day as a police clerk... unveils a tapestry of mysteries! You play as Justina Smith, a newly hired clerk at the Azure City Police Department, as she finds out the truth behind a series of suspicious crimes. Work with the eccentric detectives Ernest Hunt and Sophie Swift as you investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and discover the secrets hidden among the paper trails.Five int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Perjury.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 363 reviews

Two detectives, one deadly experiment. Only together you can survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parallel Experiment.

Hidden Animals Find: Detective Neko is a relaxing hidden-object game featuring beautiful, cozy visuals. Join Detective Neko and Watson as they search for animals across various maps and solve mysterious cases. Neko and Watson follow countless clues to uncover the truth behind each case. As they search for animals and familiar rivals hidden throughout different parts of the city, what awaits the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Animals Find : Detective Neko.

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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Help Arthur and Susan solve three mysterious cases in this funny, original and cozy point & click indie game. 30 captivating characters, each one with their own tales, motives and secrets. Each one is a puzzle on its own. Each one has a different text font and around 100 combination of body poses and face gestures that we have diligently defined, even if you'll only see a fraction! More than 100… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arthur & Susan: Almost Detectives.

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.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

78% User Score Based on 444 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 8 reviews

As a police detective tasked with bringing down a dangerous terrorist group, you fight on two fronts: interrogating suspects & managing your team and its reputation. With time running out, how far will you go to stop these criminals? Manipulation, threats or even torture? Does the end justify the means? Interrogation is a narratively immersive convo-puzzle game that challenges common preconception… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interrogation: You will be deceived.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Experience the unique puzzles and critically-acclaimed stories enjoyed by tens of millions of players. Investigate cryptic clues, unravel a mystery, and solve puzzles in beautifully illustrated adventures! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure Escape Mysteries.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

93% User Score Based on 516 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

A beautifully pixelated point-and-click thriller set in ancient China where you play as the legendary detective Di Renjie. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

95% User Score Based on 250 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

Inspector Waffles, a witty detective cat, has been called to investigate the murder of Fluffy, beloved CEO of Box Furnitures. In this point-and-click adventure game, interrogate, gather clues... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inspector Waffles.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 632 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 11 reviews

"A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lamplight City.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

90% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

The Magister is a murder-mystery card-battler RPG. Build and customise your deck to fight in battles, or use 'Tactical Diplomacy' to pacify those who stand in your way. Gather clues and discover motives as you investigate the death of your predecessor and unmask the guilty culprit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Magister.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 1,704 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Solve Pixel Puzzles to find clues. Use those clues to interrogate witnesses. Work your way to the truth... ...and uncover the mystery of Murder by Numbers! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murder by Numbers.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 134 reviews

The Truth Is Pretty Out There If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occult Crime Police.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

90% User Score Based on 2,033 reviews

After death, it’s time to clean up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobodies: After Death.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

74% User Score Based on 506 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 4 reviews

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot: The First Cases.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

63% User Score Based on 593 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

An eccentric FMV murder mystery with a twist: someone has poisoned Uncle Marcus. Uncover the truth in the yearly family quiz and try to save him before it is too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?.

You follow a small group of friends brought together by a shared mission: to find someone they’ve lost. As they search across Haifa’s streets, homes, and hidden corners, they’ll confront not only external obstacles but also their own emotional scars. In each richly illustrated scene, you’ll investigate the environment for clues, some of them - objects that hold personal meaning and fragments of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haifa.

When the ballerinas mysteriously vanish from the theater, Detective Montgomery Fox jumps into action! Question various character, question them and write clues to your diary. Visit dozens of locations and search through hundreds of hidden objects and items while you solve riddles and play mini-games in this hidden object adventure game! Set for a journey, meet different characters, find clues an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Montgomery Fox: The Case of the Missing Ballerinas.

The year is 1910 and you have arrived in the Town of Almanac with a key, a letter, and a missing friend. You were a detective once. Now you are running someone else's agency, taking on cases to pay the rent, and trying to figure out what happened to the person who sent for you. Your colleague had stumbled onto something, and someone in this town made sure no one else would learn what that was. K… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Almanac: Detective Agency.

In Symbols, you step into a series of mysterious cases where truth is scattered across fragments — hidden in documents, environments, and conflicting perspectives. Whether you play alone or with a partner, every discovery matters. In co-op, each player uncovers different clues, forcing you to communicate, question, and connect the pieces to move forward. Follow leads, examine every detail, and un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symbols.

Embark on an extraordinary adventure in, ‘Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged’, an extensively enhanced version of the multi-award winning, all-time classic original. While investigating a ruthless drug gang, journalist Nico Collard unexpectedly comes across an ancient artifact. Little can she know that the ornately carved obsidian stone will lead her, and her adventuring companion George… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged.

You are SU, a girl from the future with the extraordinary ability to travel through four-dimensional space. Scattered across different eras and parallel universes are fragments of your past, and it's up to you to piece them together. Embark on a mind-bending adventure, gather crucial clues, solve intricate puzzles, and use your deductive reasoning to uncover the profound mystery of your life. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abnormal1999:Hyperspace.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 5,302 reviews

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open, in a narrative mystery adventure where nothing is quite as it seems. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Detective: The Secret Salami.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 131 reviews

Chase down criminals, spy on bad guys and solve cases! Change into a disguise or recruit a team member - your choices matter! Enjoy multi-genre gameplay and watch thrilling episodes. Games and stories from the endlessly intriguing modern day India! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Dotson.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into “Nine Noir Lives”. Enjoy a classic point-and-click adventure game, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nine Noir Lives.

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.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

91% User Score Based on 326 reviews

Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deed: Dynasty.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding

97% User Score Based on 550 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 8 reviews

Brok is an innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BROK the InvestiGator.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 1,437 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 8 reviews

Sci-Fi Nordic Noir featuring a cyber-augmented detective in a post-AI world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of a Machine.

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.