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“You have been cordially invited to join Ebenezer Stoneshire for cocktails and dinner at Stoneshire Manor on the night of October 13." You received an invitation to dinner at Stoneshire Manor with your old friend, Ebenezer. On the night, the guests arrive one by one. No one is familiar with each other, but all mutually know Ebenezer. After a short while of awkward conversation—and with no sign of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Murder at Stoneshire Manor.

YOUR GOD IS DEAD, and you’re the unlucky soul tasked with figuring out who killed em.  As sheriff, you are working to uncover the truth behind this tragedy before your parish’s rage boils over and makes the situation even worse. There’s someone or something on the loose that can kill a god, and it’s hard to know who to trust nowadays. You know you can rely on your horse, your gun, your faith, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WHO KILLED GOD?.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Hello fellow adventurers! I'm on my way to Sligo, Ireland to investigate the disappearance of famous writer, Amelia Goldstone. Some say she simply wanted to disappear. Others say she was kidnapped by fairies. All I know is I need to get over there quickly to find out what happened. Along the way, I'll have to explore Irish culture and mythology and talk to the locals in order to solve this mystery… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marcella Moon: Secret on the Hill.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 217 reviews

Embark on an intriguing seaside getaway you’ll never forget in On Your Tail, a sleuthy story-driven 3D life sim of relaxation, investigation, and knowing how to play your cards right. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Your Tail.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 150 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 7 reviews

Reforge a blacksmith's village on an isle of the land's finest artisans! Step into the boots of an expert smith for a crafty adventure filled with mystery and charm. Explore the land of Ellian, and prove that a hammer, anvil, and your wits can overcome any challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to While the Iron’s Hot.

School shenanigans, curious capers, and magical mishaps await in Thaumaturge, P.I. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Blackmire House of Magical Disciplines is a prestigious school for young mages. The sprawling grounds and endless halls have long held secrets and treasures. With all the unusual happenings going on at the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thaumaturge, P.I..

Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

96% User Score Based on 1,981 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,954 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

When spookiness strikes a luxury campsite, the one and only Duck Detective is summoned to quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 2,943 reviews

The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

79% User Score Based on 330 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember! Do not let it to find you! Do not let it to find you... Do not.. Le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

Welcome to "Death by Deduction", a unique combination of logic puzzle (similar to Minesweeper) and classic country-house whodunit, set amidst the opulent backdrop of 1970s England. In the wake of the enigmatic demise of an eccentric millionaire, your investigative journey leads you to a solemn gathering at a sprawling English manor. Explore the manor and uncover pieces of evidence by m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death by Deduction.

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.

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.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

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.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

88% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 9 reviews

A wholesome pixel art platformer. Cook magical delicacies from a vast collection of ingredients in your own shop. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique witchy world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magical Delicacy.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

92% User Score Based on 297 reviews

Available Now! About the Game You've overslept, missing the first lecture of the day! Your class assignment is due, but what time were you supposed to meet your study group again? These are everyday little problems that require some problem-solving, minor sleuthing, and resolution! Little Problems is a refreshing departure from the typical narrative of grandiose conflicts and complex vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Armed with her golden gun and with her companion, Dot Williams, in tow, the pair chase the trail of the insidious Murdoch Foyle. Foyle has escaped the gallows once again, with Phryne on his trail. Can Miss Fisher and Dot decipher his clues and stay on his trail? Or will they be tricked into pursuing a false lead, causing the trail to run cold? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Miss Fisher and the Deathly Maze.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

99% User Score Based on 2,640 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 1 reviews

In the exciting series finale, The Detective and Lobster Cop are tasked to solve the conundrum of a sheriff-less county. But not all is as it seems here, when a surprisingly simple solution to the case reveals a sinister scheme. Maybe crime is real after all... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 1,917 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 14 reviews

A story-driven survival game set in 1970's Quebec in which Carl Flaubert, a private detective sent to the fictional Atamipek Lake to investigate a deceptively simple case, must solve the mystery surrounding the region while surviving the harsh Northern Canadian winter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kona.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

96% User Score Based on 912 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Enigmatis: The Mists of Ravenwood is a critically-acclaimed, beautifully crafted casual adventure game rich with horror, plot twists and shadowy intrigue. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets shrouded in the mists of Ravenwood Park! What happened to the abandoned camper covered by enormous claw marks? What lurks in the park’s shadows? Will you be able to solve the mystery… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Play a thrilling hidden object adventure and solve the mystery of Neverville. The runestone of light that has protected the town of Neverville for centuries is missing. With nothing to protect the town, an evil fog has surrounded the people inside. You are the daughter of Cygnus Rastlin, the greatest mage and guardian of Neverville. Find out who is lurking in the fog! Is it the notorious necromanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries of Neverville: The Runestone of Light.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

69% User Score Based on 216 reviews

Stop the mysterious killer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime Secrets: Crimson Lily.

DateJournal combines a dating simulator with a board game and minesweeper. Meet gorgeous girls, give them gifts, ask them out on dates, and level up your skills to win their hearts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DateJournal.

The Case is Open. The Clock is Ticking. Can You Unmask the Wanted?Step into the charming, colorful world of DETECTIVE 26, where every new game is a fresh, intriguing mystery waiting to be solved. This is your personal, quick and cozy investigative board game - designed to be the perfect blend of relaxing strategy and rewarding achievement. Whether you have five minutes between tasks or a quiet eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective 26.

Cosmo Blue – A Space Odor Mystery is an isometric, C64-style pixel adventure focused on exploration, light puzzles, and retro arcade challenges. After a wild Moon party, you wake up on Saturday morning craving a strong cup of coffee—only to realize that something you brought home, something with a legendary reputation, has gone missing. What starts as a quiet weekend quickly turns into a race to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmo Blue - A Space Odor Mystery.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

77% User Score Based on 56 reviews

The year is 1995. A young heiress named Victoria Mason has gone missing.As the newest hire at the Gumshoe Detective Agency, you’ve been assigned your very first case, and all you’ve got to go on is a clunky desktop, a dial-up connection, and a handful of suspicious files. You'll dig through emails, websites, chat logs, and glitchy software in search of the truth. With every document you decrypt,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gumshoe Detective Agency: The First Case.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

56% User Score Based on 257 reviews

Get ready for a thrilling blend of adventure, mystery, and history in the latest installment of the award-winning Nancy Drew game series - Nancy Drew®: Mystery of the Seven Keys™! THE MYSTERY This all-new 3D game experience transports players to the heart of the historic city of Prague as they assume the role of famous detective Nancy Drew. Tasked with uncovering the truth behind the theft of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven Keys.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

87% User Score Based on 698 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 5 reviews

Fruitbus is a cute culinary adventure, set in an open world where taste is everything. Upgrade your trusty truck and visit a whole world of new destinations together. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fruitbus.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

89% User Score Based on 116 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.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 226 reviews

Join the all-night ghost vigil at Harwood House. As part of the 'OPG' paranormal team, explore the haunted buildings and investigate sightings of ghosts, long reported around the area of Wolfenden. Grab the ghost hunting gadgets and solve the mystery surrounding this abandoned building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fall: Ghost Vigil.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 354 reviews

Left in the Dark: No One on Board is a hidden-object puzzle-adventure game with a grim, mysterious ambiance and plenty of scares! Private Detective knew this case was going to be strange as soon as she read the letter from the Mayor of Port Providence, in which he asked her to board a ship that went lost at sea years ago, then recently reappeared with no sign of the crew or cargo. Detective is at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left in the Dark: No One on Board.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

85% User Score Based on 1,022 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

Imagine waking up after a powerful storm as the sun goes down. You find yourself just outside a small town on the side of the road. A shiver runs down your spine as your body remembers the recent dramatic events that your mind cannot or will not recall… Will you dare to solve the ages-old mystery of Maple Creek? What ancient evil lurks in the seemingly peaceful, pastoral lands of Vermont? Find a m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 336 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace. There is also a deeper, more adventurous path in which you can complete complex puzzles to restore life changing events of the patient's histo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ether One.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 673 reviews

A casual adventure with hidden objects and logical puzzles. The action of the title takes place in the 1950s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Clues: The Secret of Serpent Creek.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

91% User Score Based on 676 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

Find your missing fiancé in the deepest parts of the ocean in a forgotten underwater city that hides many spine-chilling secrets and an ancient evil that is hiding in the deepest chambers of the once idyllic city of Eden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyss: The Wraiths of Eden.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

89% User Score Based on 427 reviews

9 Clues 2: The Ward is the second installment of Tap It Games' casual adventure series with hidden object puzzles, set in the 1950s America in which a young detective and her partner respond to a distress call from a psychiatric hospital on a secluded island. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9 Clues 2: The Ward.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

61% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Discover the secret of the mysterious woman in white in this hidden-object game. Based on the 1860 novel by Wilkie Collins, the game takes you into the pompous world of ancient British nobility! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Victorian Mysteries: Woman in White.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 1,576 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 26 reviews

Dust off your coffee machine and prepare your warmest smile to meet your customers again in the second episode of the much loved coffee brewing and heart-to-heart talking simulator; Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

96% User Score Based on 672 reviews

Street psychics. Their blinking neon signs are everywhere, promising love and wealth and happiness. They make a fortune preying on the gullible and milking them dry. So when these victims begin dying and leaving confused spirits behind, it can only take a genuine psychic (and her wayward spirit guide) to clean up the mess. From seedy downtown nightclubs to penthouse apartments to a luxury yacht on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackwell Deception.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

86% User Score Based on 358 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Find the missing woman lost in a mysterious Carnival of Horrors. Investigate two worlds: the one you know and an alternate plane existing behind the Hall of Mirrors. Discover the secret of an ancient being known as the Evil One. Reveal the story of star-crossed lovers and stop the Evil One from breaking its magical chains and invading our world.While traveling through dimensions, you will solve cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Arcana: The Carnival.

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.

Pine Creek is a survival horror game inspired by: • 80s sci-fi and horror classics • Stranger Things, The X-Files, and Signs • Resident Evil, Alien: Isolation, and Outlast Blending the tension-filled gameplay of modern stealth horror with the creepy atmosphere of classic sci-fi and survival horror. Pine Creek combines an authentic ’80s vibe, immersive cinematics, and environmental puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Creek.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

READY TO RUN YOUR OWN PUB?Step into the world of The Pub Life Simulator Prologue and turn a small, run-down shop into the bar of your dreams. Serve amazing drinks, keep your guests happy, and grow your business with smart decisions. START FRESH, CLEAN UP, AND OPEN YOUR PUBYour first task is to tidy up the place. A clean and welcoming environment is the key to attracting customers. Use your init… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pub Life Simulator: Prologue.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

In Caveman Stories you control a caveman who, at the beginning of an ice age, got lost from his tribe and now must fight to survive and find a way back home. Face large and powerful enemies, survive the frosty nights by building shelters and try to unravel the plot behind the extreme cold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caveman Stories.

Embark on a charming journey with our lovable cat in "The Cat." Face mental challenges as you help the feline overcome rotating platforms in his search for the ball of wool. With hand-drawn graphics, giving the game a unique aesthetic and captivating puzzles, thus testing the player's skill, this is an engaging experience. Get ready to jump, spin, and explore in search of the ultimate … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cat.

the Stationary Traveler and the Consciousness Transfer Machine is an easy to pick solo writing/role playing game designed for the Colin's Fortune Telling Cards deck. The player embodies a character who explores different places, and tells the story of his adventure. As the game progresses, cards determine the course of the story and the events that will punctuate the adventure. The game can be pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stationary Traveler & the Consciousness Transfer Machine.

Discover the secrets behind a magical deck of cards, find The Countess, and stop her curse before it claims another victim. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Legends: The Queen of Spades.

The Hints and Hijinx Game Jam launches on February 15th! The Hints and Hijinx system is a purpose-built solo mystery system that's easy to design mystery games for, & puts the power of deduction in the hands of the player! This is done by a clue gathering mechanic, where the player needs to overcome a challenge or complication with one of their skills at thirteen different locations. On failures, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hints and Hijinx.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

92% User Score Based on 355 reviews

Find clues, solve crimes in a giant city If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MicroMacro: Downtown Detective.