Games like Underdog Detective

Road to Empress is a cinematic palace adventure blending live-action footage with interactive gameplay, where every choice deeply impacts the unfolding drama. Set in a richly detailed Eastern imperial court, players navigate intrigue, betrayal, and hidden secrets to rise from obscurity to power. With multiple story branches and high stakes, survival hinges on charm, wisdom, and courage.

"Late Shift" is a FMV game where player choices determine the outcome of the story. You play as Matt, a student who gets caught up in a high-stakes London heist at a famous auction house. With multiple branching storylines and 7 different endings, your decisions will shape the course of the night.

"Erica" is a single-player thriller point-and-click game with an amazing story, splendid visuals, and beautiful music. The game allows players to explore the enigma of Delphi House and affect the action on-screen through interactive storytelling, with multiple endings based on choices made. However, the game is weighed down by bugs and can feel very grinding at times. Overall, it offers a unique atmosphere and a wholesome story, making it a must-play for fans of cinematic experiences.

"428: Shibuya Scramble" is a visual novel adventure game that features live-action footage and still photography of real actors and locations in Tokyo. The game presents five interconnected stories that unfold in parallel, with choices made by one character affecting the others. With multiple endings, bonus modes, and hidden scenarios, players can explore the chaotic aftermath of a kidnapping in Shibuya and unravel the tangled fates of five individuals.

"The Bunker" is a live-action point-and-click game, filmed in a decommissioned nuclear bunker, with a cast from well-known productions like The Hobbit and Penny Dreadful. Players follow the story of John, the last survivor in the bunker, as he struggles to recover repressed memories and unlock the dark secrets of his past. The game features writing from the creators of The Witcher, SOMA, and Broken Sword.

The Wolf Among Us is an episodic graphic adventure game based on the Fables comic book series. Play as Bigby Wolf, the sheriff of a hidden community in New York City, as you investigate a series of grisly murders. Use your wits, strength, and detective skills to navigate a world where fairy tales and legends are real, and every decision you make affects the story.

Dispatch is a superhero workplace comedy set in modern-day Los Angeles where you play as Robert Robertson, a former hero turned dispatcher. Manage and rehabilitate a roster of ex-supervillains while navigating office dynamics and rebuilding your mech-suit for revenge. Every decision shapes relationships and the outcome of intense, strategic emergency deployments.

In "Subsurface Circular," play as a detective investigating disappearances among robotic workers on a subterranean monorail. Solve dialogue puzzles using a unique vocabulary-based inventory system to uncover the world's secrets. This polished, one-sitting game features a graphical twist on classic text-based adventures and includes an original soundtrack, art gallery, and unlockable developer commentary.

In Aviary Attorney, players assume the role of a 19th-century anthropomorphic bird attorney. Through point-and-click gameplay, they investigate cases, question witnesses, and present evidence to solve courtroom dramas. With hand-drawn art and humor, this game offers a unique take on visual novel adventure games.

"Crystalline" is a single-player romance role-playing game with an intriguing story and good mechanics set in a fantasy world powered by magical crystals. The game features exceptional visuals, an excellent soundtrack, and plenty of humor, but it is also plagued by bugs. Players will journey through an expansive world, shaping their story and relationships with hundreds of decisions, as they uncover the mystery behind their arrival in this emotional adventure.