Games like Zero Sum Game

Once There Was, Once There Wasn't "Welcome to your story. I’m your host, the Witch. Who would you like to play as?"  "Wait, what?" "Don’t mind the King. He’s easily confused, poor soul. You can pick whichever path intrigues you." "I’m lost." "No, dear, you’re cursed. By me." From the makers of Eldritch Detective: The Case of the Startled Salon, Zero Sum Game, and Le Cirque Des Souvenirs comes a ne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once There Was, Once There Wasn't.

THE CASE Nine years ago, the celebrated neurologist Dr. Alistair Blackwood vanished from his own institution, the Blackwood Sanatorium. At the same time, the last of his young patients in a "revolutionary" pediatric neurology program were quietly discharged. The police investigation went cold. The building was left to decay. But the locals say the crying never stopped. Hired by an anonym… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amygdala Protocol.

In the city Nollyn, where money is what counts and what rules, is the private eye, Vin Virosa. He returns from years of hiatus as he's requested a case investigation from the president of Wilsons Corporation, the electric power corporation of the city. But as the investigation continues, something doesn't seem right... Unique backgroundEye of Nollyn isn't about an ingenious hero in a trench coat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eye of Nollyn.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

The Case of Maneki is a Detective game about a Maneki Neko, or lucky cat, following his adopted guardian to find the truth that is hidden between a series of gruesome murders. You play as Kichiro and Nobutoshi, the detective and the apprentice of the city. With murders being committed at every corner, it is up to you to solve this case that traces back to years ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Case of Maneki.

Welcome to The Lost Study — a study no one remembers anymore. The Lost Study is a story puzzle escape-room game that recovers a forgotten study by solving puzzles.  By collecting stories and refilling the study, you can restore The Lost Study. Depending on what story you choose, you can play different protagonists, different genres of games. Stories are all stories of the same world.  Som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Study.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

93% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Embark on a supernatural point-and-click adventure in which you are confronted with the most difficult decision of your life ... and death... Madrid, 1960. A chilling incident unfolds at the city's old zoo, leading to a mysterious death that propels a soul to the threshold between the world of the living and the afterlife. But when the transition goes awry, the soul arrives with the memories of Ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of the Afterland.

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.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Dagdrøm is a classic point-and-click adventure, where you travel across desert dunes towards The Great Tower to find questions, answers and most importantly: something to drink. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dagdrøm.

Year 2068, Lupa Corps, a company specialized in creating domestic artificial intelligence, is about to revolutionize the world with its new creation, Minerva. You are a detective and you receive a call to investigate a murder. Upon arrival, you realize that the victim was a well-known hacker wanted by justice. At that moment a story begins where nothing is what it seems. DETECTIVE Minerva Case i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETECTIVE - Minerva case.

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.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Going to a masquerade ball, you rarely suspect anything amiss. But, since you are a detective, your intuition does not fail you and something magically evil will indeed happen in Venice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: Wings Of Revenge Collector's Edition.

Ten Worlds, Ten Inexplicable TalesA cabin hidden deep within a forest. A deserted cinema still screening films in the middle of the desert. A submarine lost beneath a lightless sea. A wedding you can never reach on time... Universal Weirdness 2 is a 2D hand-drawn point-and-click puzzle adventure. Travel through ten distinctly different worlds, searching for clues across rooms, ruins, forests, ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universal Weirdness Season 2_宇宙怪谈2.

Mind WithinCrafted by Helix Interactive Studios Mind Within is a psychological adventure game that takes you deep into the human mind—where imagination, memory, and trauma intertwine. Navigate surreal dreamscapes, solve layered puzzles, and face haunting manifestations of the subconscious as you uncover a deeply personal story of resilience and recovery. You play as a young protagonist trapped w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Within.

Paranormal detective Harry Walters investigates the mysterious case of the missing Gilman family. Following rumors of supernatural events, he visits their abandoned home for clues. He uncovers disturbing memories and a hidden hatch leading to a mysterious area beneath the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Lurks Below.

A gripping detective series filled with mystery and riddles awaits you! Shocking news: supernatural beings are living among us! Sometimes, however, they don't hide well enough. Ribeira Lima, the ocean siren, has become the public's favorite in Rio, but the audience never imagined that her role in their lives is much bigger. After all, she is the only one who knows how to soothe the ocean with her … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic City Detective: Wrath of the Ocean Collector's Edition.

Step into the fantastical world of Parina and embark on an exhilarating journey through realms of magic and mystery! Sharpen your senses as you delve into this captivating hidden object adventure, where every scene is brimming with treasures waiting to be discovered. With over a dozen enchanting levels, prepare to put your keen eyesight to the test like never before! Features Compelling StorylineD… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parina's Demon Lair Adventure.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

99% User Score Based on 5,616 reviews

Detective Larsen has received an odd request: Bring someone from the afterlife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from the Shadows.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

99% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Oh hello there, dearie.. (WARNING: This game includes flashing that may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy.) You are a little old lady who needs to clean your big magical cellar. Learn colorful spells, meet strange NPCs, and uncover the secrets of the dungeon. You die 100s of times and lose your memories in order to learn dark magic. it's cute! feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Babushka's Glitch Dungeon.

A point-and-click adventure about memory and escape. Perfect for fans of point-and-click puzzle or escape-room games, and for explorers who enjoy pixel art, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. StorySoul of Recollection is a pixel-style point-and-click adventure game. On a quiet yet unfamiliar night, you awaken in a classroom, stripped of all memories. Every locked door and scattered obje… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul of Recollection.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Particle Hearts is a 3rd-person adventure game where you explore a world made entirely of particles. Use special abilities to manipulate those particles, solve puzzles, avoid detection, and navigate this sinister and beautiful land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particle Hearts.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 249 reviews

The wait is finally over - True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3 concludes the acclaimed thriller trilogy, bringing the complex story to an emotional end. Featuring gripping point-and-click gameplay, more cutscenes and puzzles than ever, and the series’ trademark haunting atmosphere. Try the free demo - face your first nightmare risk-free! Main Features: - The chilling finale to the True Fear trilog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 3.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, monetization

81% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Enter a magical world filled with legendary Fairy Tale characters. Become the greatest wizard. Help a young witch break an evil curse and save the Fairy Tale kingdoms! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spellchanted 2D Hidden Object Puzzle Adveture Tile-Matching.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Welcome to the Valley of Shadow. In it, you will experience a REAL harrowing journey of loss through the eyes of the developer. Experience the depth of grief as he visits the places of his childhood and discovers where love and acceptance come together. Experience the dramatic retelling of a traumatic event in the lives of the developers, three siblings, through the eyes of one as he attemp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley of Shadow.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

98% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Six of them wanted out. Six of them wanted in. Now, all twelve of them are trapped in a prison where a fate worse than death awaits them. Can they survive the wiles of Empathy Systems? What dark secrets lurk behind that institution? It is for the future when none may tread. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decide 4 God.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Adventure game full of magic, puzzles and cute characters, featuring a young witch-in-training and a talking ghost-squirrel! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Button Witch.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

73% User Score Based on 155 reviews

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Samaritan Paradox.

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.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

94% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Tide Up is a rather dark and gloomy adventure game. Accompany the girl in a dreamlike world of wonder. Collect the pearls scattered around the world and help the girl escape! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tide Up.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

78% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Discover the truth behind the myth and save the children! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fairy Tale Mysteries: The Puppet Thief.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 120 reviews

The city of Stalagshire exists as a haven to both humans and dragons alike. To Rimentus, a young dragon hatched within the city, it is the only home he has ever known. Beneath its peaceful facade however, simmering unrest has slowly begun to boil over. When Stalagshire's Festival of Peace is interrupted by arson and the destruction of Caketropolis - the city's first interspecies cafe - all preten… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mystery of Caketropolis.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Astrid wakes up in Purgatory and has to make peace with her death. Only problem is... she doesn't remember anything! Point and click your way through adventure based gameplay mixed with visual novel storytelling, and solve the mystery of our heroine's untimely demise. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pitstop in Purgatory.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 4,353 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 30 reviews

Discover Paradise Killer on the official PlayStation website - trailer, versions, story details, game features and more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Killer.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

71% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Help Iris light the beacons! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drawn: Dark Flight.

This game is a pixel-style horizontal-scroll detective reasoning game developed by Fanta Games. The total game length is approximately 10-15 hours. Official QQ Group: 130335284 Story BackgroundThe year is 2057. You have stepped aboard the "Victoria," a retro-luxury train operated by the Nie Corporation and renowned as the journey that "never stops."Yet, this voyage, intended … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 消失的第四天.

Solitary You wake up in a silent, white room. No clues. No instructions. No color. Only a chair, a bed, a table — and a voice that doesn’t seem too concerned with your confusion. Solitary is a short first-person psychological experience about isolation, routine, and the slow unraveling of reality. Designed with minimal UI and ambient storytelling, the game leads you through a series of surreal s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solitary.

Hidden Portals: Eternal Balance is a Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game — a story-rich, point-and-click experience that blends exploration with puzzle-solving. You'll search for cleverly concealed objects in beautifully illustrated scenes and solve a variety of brain-teasing mini-games. It’s a relaxing yet mentally engaging way to immerse yourself in a fantasy world filled with secrets and surpri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Portals: Eternal Balance Collector's Edition.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Your death was just the beginning The Grim Reaper has secrets to share about your untimely demise. Nothing is as it seems, and your death was far from natural. Listen Step into a medieval audio drama brought to life by a cast of professional voice actors, including Neil Bell (Dune, Peaky Blinders). Immerse yourself in an intricate web of character-driven storylines that unfold simultaneousl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Memoriam.

Discover Omanah, a mysterious and contemplative journey inspired by Myst-like classics, blending free exploration with the immersive atmosphere of a walking simulator. In Omanah, set out to explore 9 unique worlds, each filled with secrets and puzzles to solve. Enjoy total freedom of movement in realistic environments designed for immersion and wonder. The accessible and varied puzzles are random… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omanah.

Waking up in the dark forest, you have lost your memory, and you are led forward by three hints in the palm of your hand. As a bunny girl, you come to a circus in the forest, only to find yourself in a world full of unknown fears. The non-human spectators in the audience, the ubiquitous rules, and the alien monsters that can appear at any time make your path to survival challenging. You have to tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 规则怪谈：欢迎来到森林马戏团.

Detective Butler and the King of Hearts is a linear murder mystery visual novel, with emphasis on a fast-paced, character-driven narrative. The story is divided into 15+ chapters, each with its own mystery, while at the same time asking you to piece together a deeper mystery that spans across all chapters. No prior knowledge of the Detective Butler storyline is required to enjoy the game. Esti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective Butler and the King of Hearts.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Let's unravel the mysteries of the Doll's House with witch Patchouli! Embark on an adventure in the mysterious and beautiful doll's House, find items, solve puzzles, and find the whereabouts of her beautiful lover - Alice. Experience a relaxed and fun story, and discover the secrets of the witches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Patchouli's Adventure In Dolls House.

Astonishing escape room puzzle adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Box 5: Elements.

Continue the adventure of The Enchanted Worlds in this much longer point-and-click style puzzle adventure game. Search for the enchanter who has been trapped for years within the enchanted world of the last book you discovered! Find clues, solve puzzles, and uncover tools along the way needed to unlock and explore vast, exotic worlds and rescue the enchanter. Uncle Henry has started to search for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rescue the Enchanter.

Immerse yourself in an intriguing world of mystery and darkness with "Fragmented Momories: Escape Room." You take the role of Robert Williams, a retired former police officer, whose life is shrouded in shadows after a fatal car accident that haunts his nightmares. In a desperate attempt to find answers and relief, Robert seeks the help of Dr. Emily Harris, a trusted therapist. Howev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragmented Memories: Escape Room.

This game consists of the best mini-games and item search scenes from DominiGames! Santa's Toy Factory is on holiday overload (happens every year, get used to it). In an effort not to let his co-workers down, one of the elves has refused to take a sick day (elves getting colds, imagine that), and now there's a vexed 10-year-old kid walking the streets of the city with a very (very!) dangerous arti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Fables: The Magic Snowflake Collector's Edition.

Eldritch Detective: The Case of the Startled Salon A new mystery befalls Khelathra-Ven when a device that causes unbearable fear is set off during one of Yasmine Benamara's writers' salons. The Myrmidons are busy with another, more pressing emergency, so Second Augur Lawson drops the case at the doorstep of noted consulting sorceress and occasional detective Shaharazad Haas. Rather than take on th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Detective: The Case of the Startled Salon.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Return to the Lost Temple in the land of Panmorphia and enchant the amulet! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panmorphia: Enchanted.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

An adventure psychological horror game which explores the themes of life and death in a unique way. Help a girl in the capsule to find her memories and escape from a mysterious world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DE:VOID.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Tarakan is a puzzle mystery adventure, inspired by escape room style games. Take control of a submarine and visit multiple coastal laboratories. Solve puzzles as you go to unlock the tools you need to solve the mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tarakan: Point and Click Adventure.

With only 5 minutes left until the deadline, the real nightmare has just begun.You play as Jian Xun, a 25-year-old scriptwriter drowning in deadline anxiety. Every time you wake up in your cramped, cyberpunk-style room, the piercing mechanical alarm clock is dead set at 11:55. This is not just high-pressure occupational anxiety; it's a life-and-death struggle for the dominance of consciousness. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFINITY DEADLINE.