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Looking for games like What?!? Here are top casual role playing recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with What?!, Tatari or The Cadet Files : Scene Unseen.

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  1. The moon shines as the midnight wind blows through the half-opened window. A stern figure sits in a brown leather chair and lights up a cigar. A rustle of newspaper and a gleam in the figure's eye... A new case has presented itself, and it's detective is ready. Patty "Pat" Irvin sweeps out of his chair and collects his things. His thirst for solving crime is about to be sated. What i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What?!.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Tatari is a first-person adventure game where you take the role of a detective assigned to a disappearance case. As a police detective, you are sent to investigate from the last place the person of interest was seen. From there, you will find yourself experiencing some paranormal behavior that your logical mind can’t seem to get hold of. You will follow the evidence to a village that has been … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tatari.

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  3. Against Time Challenging Mystery Solving Game The Cadet Files: Scene Unseen is a unique interactive detective game crafted for enthusiasts of mystery and detective genres. As a trainee agent on the verge of graduation, you dive into a world of intricate crimes and captivating mysteries. This game blends critical thinking, observation, and interactive storytelling, offering an immersive experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cadet Files : Scene Unseen.

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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    88% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    One computer. One room. And records that were never erased. Search. Can you uncover the whole truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Results Found.

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  5. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Secrets of Blackrock Manor: Escape Room.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Conscience is a noir detective mystery where you play as a private investigator hired to uncover the truth behind Jack Beckham's death. Initially ruled as a suicide, Jack’s father believes otherwise and hires you to search Jack’s apartment for clues to reveal what really happened. Investigate and explore Jack’s apartment, searching every room, shelf, and drawer for evidence and clues. Insp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conscience.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 363 reviews

    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 villainy. It invites players to delve into … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Problems: A Cozy Detective Game.

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  8. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 8,391 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 7 reviews

    Using the new governmental security program that has the power to survey the online presence of every person in The Nation, you investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You.

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  9. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    89% User Score Based on 331 reviews
    Critic Score 89%Based on 1 reviews

    Far into the future, in the year 1999: David, a systems operator, runs from his troubles by taking a job on a space station. After arriving, his mundane work turns into a struggle for his very life as he makes a shocking discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Station.

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  10. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    78% User Score Based on 450 reviews
    Critic Score 64%Based on 6 reviews

    Mainlining is a new take on the traditional point and click adventure. The entire game takes place on the simulated desktop of the protagonist's computer. Assuming the role of an MI7 agent, the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mainlining.

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  11. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    HiThis game is solo developed by myself. So if you encounter any issues, bugs or translation errors, please contact me via discussions or email (you can find my contact email in the Steam Support or setting page within the game). Thx~ About the GameYou are a guard appointed by His Majesty, partnering with an imp to post bounties and send heroes to investigate strange occurrences and deal with mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A guard walks into a tavern.

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  12. This is a third person shooter FPS game with dream scenes, where players take on the role of a 90s police officer searching for evidence on the map to solve puzzles and eliminate monsters. In the game, players can shoot and eliminate monsters, and wander in a bizarre world to find inspiration. The game has six different scenes and over ten different types of monsters. Keyboard WASD moves, spaceb… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Millennium Police.

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  13. "Mute" is a live-action mystery game. Its distinctive black-and-white visuals justify the "Colorless" title, while the "Silent" concept is revealed through gameplay. From a third-person perspective, you will make critical choices, engage in deductive reasoning to communicate for the protagonist, and perform quick-time reactions to survive a murder mystery. Deductio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mute.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 227 reviews

    Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chroma Zero.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Game OverviewThis is a first-person psychological narrative game. Your choices shape the story, reveal the heroine's past, and open a path toward the people around her. StoryNoele is a police officer whose biggest monthly expense is treating her chronic neck pain at a massage parlor. Late in the fall, a strike erupts at a toy factory. Cursed dolls begin appearing in an abandoned tower… And a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stiff Neck.

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  16. "Gazing down upon a world raging with torment and evil, the archangel Azrael sheds a tear. And where his sorrow touches, even greater destruction erupts..." WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU, THIEF! The dawn of the third millennium. But instead of an age of great happiness and human perfection, the earth has plunged into hellish chaos. The only hope lies in the ancient past, in the legendary ener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azrael's Tear.

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  17. Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective: The Test.

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  18. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    WELCOME TO ANOTHER ONE OF 100 CATS SERIES GAME Join the cutest adventure in the world full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of special themed locations as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Test your attention and observation skills in this cozy and delightful hidden object game. Each cat is more charming than the last, and every discovery … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 Crime Cats.

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  19. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    96% User Score Based on 51 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 6 reviews

    The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus has vanished, but the show must go on! Death Trick: Double Blind is a non-linear detective game where an unlikely duo must gather clues, question suspects, and reveal contradictions to unravel the mystery of the missing magician! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Trick: Double Blind.

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  20. 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.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 184 reviews

    This is a light puzzle game of pretty girls, so help the girls solve their problems! Then you can interact with the pretty girls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aurora.

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  22. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    86% User Score Based on 726 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    Tales of the Neon Sea is a retro-styled pixel-art adventure, developed by Palm Pioneer and published by Zodiac Interactive. [Media 2154696] Set in a fully realized cyberpunk cityscape where... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of the Neon Sea.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    91% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Cyclone is a puzzling first-person action-platformer from the creator of the hit Portal modification, Blue Portals. Solve a series of perplexing puzzles by placing gravity-bending vortexes in the world. Launch objects, redirect projectiles, and fling yourself across the room to reach the exit! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclone.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    86% User Score Based on 487 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

    On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Europa.

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  25. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 252 reviews

    NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonCode.

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  26. View Game
    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 929 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 4 reviews

    Rumu is an intimate, narrative-driven adventure that follows the path into sentience of a robot vacuum cleaner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rumu.

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  27. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Take on the role of Detective Kobayashi, the one and only genius detective who has a reputation for solving any case, however dark or difficult...if he isn't playing games at the office or awkwardly hitting on girls, that is. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Kobayashi.

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    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.

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  29. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    60% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    The Wake is a record of past wounds opened at a three-day funeral. The journal is encoded with a simple substitution cipher that the player must break in order to reveal the writer's psyche and discover the contradictions that define him. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother.

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  30. 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.

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  31. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    A fun loving & eccentric New York billionaire has hidden the will to his vast fortune somewhere in New York City! His family only has 17 hours to locate the will or their Grandpa's entire estate will be given to his cat and dog. You are the world famous Mystery P.I. and the family has hired you to track down the clues hidden all over NYC. Seek & Find over 2100 hidden objects in 25 amazing NY loca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery P.I. - The New York Fortune.

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  32. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 574 reviews

    Help Sherlock Holmes, the famed detective, investigate the legend of a supernatural hound on the fog-shrouded moorland in England of the 19th century. Immerse yourself into the dangerous world of diabolical curse and discover the truth of the monstrous creature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sherlock Holmes and The Hound of The Baskervilles.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.

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  34. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Join Antiquities expert Mia Faircroft as she visits the beautiful Austrian town of Treffenburg in search of a fabled antique collection that once belonged to a famous matriarch named Lady Ophelia Harcourt. But Mia knows there’s a story behind every antique, and when she finds that some details aren’t adding up, she’ll dig through every nook and cranny to uncover the Harcourt family’s secrets. Join… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faircroft's Antiques: Treasures of Treffenburg.

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  35. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 2,961 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    Observer is a first person perspective horror game that focuses on a dark, atmospheric environment and deep story telling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observer.

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  36. This is a world made up of flowers and dreaming worlds. You were born into this world as someone's helper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Rose.

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  37. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Solve, evolve, and let go. After Light Fades is a magical sokoban-style puzzle journey about grief, memory, and transformation. You play as Alice, who, after the loss of her partner Aura, discovers seven artefacts tied to powerful memories. To heal, she must revisit the places they once shared and cast each artefact into an abyss, where each world reflects a stage of Alice’s emotional journey. As … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Light Fades.

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  38. an erotic anime game about a mysterious nurse. Solve puzzles, unlock hot scenes, earn achievements, and dive into a world of temptation and fantasy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hentai Sexy Nurse.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Search for clues in this idle detective RPG that lives quietly in the corner of your screen. Investigate crime scenes, gain clues, upgrade your stats, and grow stronger across ascensions while you go about your day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desktop Detective.

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  40. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Dyer Expedition is a puzzle adventure game with light Lovecraftian horror elements and a story inspired by Lovecraft's 1931 novella At the Mountains of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyer Expedition.

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  41. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 77 reviews

    Localization NotesThe English and Japanese languages have not yet been implemented. We are currently working on the localization of Buy a Croquette! into English and Japanese, and will release the update announcement as soon as it is completed. Stay tuned! About UsDiscord server code: ysbxSfYaQs Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” to visit our homepage. Follow us to get… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buy a Croquette!.

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  42. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    65% User Score Based on 757 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 9 reviews

    Rue Valley Digital Deluxe Edition includes: - Rue Valley - Rue Valley - Digital OST - Rue Valley - Digital Artbook - Rue Valley - Supporter Pack If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 懊悔谷.

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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    JOIN US ON DISCORD! About the Game Get ready to enter a network of futuristic puzzles where every room challenges your intellect. In Cube Mind, every element in the environment is more than just decoration — it’s a strategic tool you must learn to master. Activators Trigger mechanisms, open doors, and reshape the level by placing cubes with precision. These smart switches react to your actio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cube Mind.

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  44. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Detective Worden is a narrative-driven word puzzle game set in a noir world, inspired by Wordle and classic detective fiction. Each word brings you one step closer to the truth. A mysterious informant sends you cryptic clues in the form of single words. Through deduction, pattern recognition, and a touch of intuition, you'll sift through layers of language to piece together the full picture. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Worden.

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  45. Aeon Tempus is a cinematic action‑adventure steeped in real history. You play a time‑traveling researcher solving mysteries across ancient civilizations—uncover artifacts, navigate political intrigue, and rewrite the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeon Tempus.

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  46. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    PULMO is a casual puzzle game where you control a lone character in a world full of faceless crowds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PULMO.

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  47. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    In a Bit of Tales is a unique horror anthology game featuring seven spine-chilling stories delivered in an omakase-style experience. Explore haunting dreams, mysterious cults, ghostly schools, and more! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In a Bit of Tales.

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  48. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

    ADD TO YOUR WISHLIST About the Game Embark on a mysterious and relaxing adventure alongside the brave Indica Macjones as you search for the fabled Holy Grail. Along your journey, you’ll meet charming furry companions, solve ancient puzzles, and explore hidden, magical locations where secrets are waiting to be uncovered. As the leader of this expedition, you’ll need to study ancient maps, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Furry Adventure Club and the Holy Grail.

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  49. Through forensic investigation, confront paranormal phenomenas! 2D × Cinematic・Realistic forensics investigation simulation game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tokyo Psychodemic.

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  50. When you open this dreamy magic book, you will follow our steps and explore the endless fantasy world! As a curious beginner, you need to constantly improve your insight, find the mysteries of the world, and feel the flow of time and space. "Where Wh..?" is a puzzle-solving game with LowPoly art style, but this time, it takes you into a three-dimensional world and lets you embark on an a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where wh..?.

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