Games like Venice After Dark

"Whispers of a Machine" is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir point-and-click game, where you play as Vera, a cybernetically enhanced agent investigating murders connected to AI superintelligence development. Equipped with the nano-substance Blue, Vera can develop unique abilities based on her psychological state. As the investigation unfolds, Vera faces her past and questions her beliefs, while the player can choose her augmentations and approach to the case.

Mindcop is a single-player adventure game where you have 5 days to solve a murder mystery in Merrylin Crater Camp. Use your unique Mindcop abilities to explore suspects’ thoughts through real-time puzzle gameplay, make strategic time-based choices, and uncover hidden truths in a non-linear whodunnit with spectacular graphics, an excellent soundtrack, and a hilarious twist.

Chicken Police is a single-player mystery point-and-click game with an interesting plot, set in a unique "animal noir" world called the Wilderness. It offers masterful gameplay, fabulous visuals, perfect music, and a hilarious sense of humor. With classic point-and-click elements and visual novel-style dialogue, Chicken Police delivers a mature, gripping story with a unique atmosphere.

Detective Grimoire is a puzzle-based detective game with a fully voiced and animated cast. Players explore beautiful digitally painted environments, interview suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover the secret of a murder at a mythical creature tourist attraction. Indie Statik praises it for its focus on enjoyable gameplay and superior design compared to other crime games.

"Lamplight City" is a detective adventure game set in a 19th-century city grappling with poverty and crime. As private investigator Miles Fordham, you must solve five cases, interrogating suspects and gathering evidence while dealing with the ghostly presence of your deceased partner. Your choices and methods will impact your reputation and relationships as you seek justice and uncover the truth.

In "BROK the InvestiGator," play as a hard-boiled detective who's also a sentient alligator. Solve crimes, interrogate suspects, and navigate a film noir-inspired world in this unique blend of adventure and beat 'em up gameplay. With rich storytelling and a variety of challenges, uncover the truth and uphold justice in a city full of corruption and danger.

In "The Forgotten City," travel back to a cursed Roman city where everyone dies if one person sins. To solve the mystery and save the city, players can investigate characters, exploit a time loop, and make moral choices. The game features an open world with historically accurate art, costumes, and customs, and offers multiple endings based on players' decisions. Players can customize their character's gender, origin, and backstory.

In Chicken Police - Paint it RED!, you are a former detective in a noir-style animalistic world, solving a complex case of murder and kidnapping. Use your wits and negotiation skills to gather information and solve the case, meeting a diverse cast of characters along the way. The game features a unique art style, intricate dialogue system, and a jazzy soundtrack to set the mood.

"Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One" is an open-world detective adventure where players step into the shoes of a young Sherlock, solving mysteries and building reputation. Utilize deception, violence, or deduction to tackle problems, and explore diverse locations for clues. The game offers a unique look at Sherlock's early years, showcasing his arrogance and naivety before he becomes the legendary detective.

"Echoes of the Fey: The Fox's Trail" is a visual novel with a high fantasy setting and detective fiction elements. Play as a private investigator with unstable magic powers, solving cases with over 100 choice points that impact the story's outcome. The game features side-scrolling segments, voice-acted characters, and a 25+ song soundtrack. Multiple endings are determined by your choices throughout the game.