Games Like Alfred Hitchcock - Vertigo

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.9%, Thriller 18.6%, Detective 16.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Choices Matter 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cinematic thriller that mirrors Vertigo's focus on branching narratives and intense, character-driven psychological drama.

The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Cinematic 19.4%, Detective 19.3%, Psychological 16.7%, Choices Matter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on a protagonist navigating a fractured psyche to solve a mystery, making it a direct thematic sibling to Vertigo.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Cinematic 38.3%, Choices Matter 24.1%, Thriller 19.2%, Adventure 12.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of supernatural mystery and emotional, interactive storytelling that feels like playing through a psychological film.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Cinematic 53.4%, Choices Matter 33.9%, Adventure 5.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%, Story Rich 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-production value and complex choice-based mechanics that directly influence the psychological trajectory of the story.

This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.

Why similar: Thriller 32.1%, Investigation 28.3%, Dark 12.6%, Choices Matter 9%, Psychological 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the intersection of technology and psychology, requiring players to reconstruct memories to solve a complex investigation.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 43.3%, Choices Matter 28.1%, Adventure 16.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: An investigation-heavy narrative game that emphasizes social manipulation and uncovering dark secrets in a way that echoes Vertigo's investigative depth.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 57.9%, Adventure 14.5%, Dark 12.4%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines investigative detective work with psychological horror, forcing players to question their own sanity as the mystery unfolds.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Cinematic 15.7%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.7%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-inspired detective story that excels in narrative pacing and difficult moral choices.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Investigation 48.5%, Detective 33.9%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Action-Adventure 4.7%, Story Rich 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, cyberpunk thriller that dives deep into the minds of others, mirroring the memory-exploration themes found in Vertigo.

Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Why similar: Thriller 23.3%, Investigation 19%, Detective 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Psychological 14%

Why You'll Like It: A noir detective thriller that uses futuristic technology to investigate crime scenes and uncover deep-seated conspiracies.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 21.6%, Thriller 18.8%, Psychological 11.8%, Choices Matter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more open-ended approach to investigation while maintaining a strong focus on the protagonist's personal history and trauma.

A new kind of detective game that allows you to think and investigate freely. Discover clues surrounding 12 strange and gruesome deaths and build your own theory. Pick your suspect, deduce the motive, unmask the awful truth.

Why similar: Investigation 23.9%, Thriller 20.5%, Detective 20.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Dark 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique, deduction-heavy investigative experience that rewards careful observation and logical synthesis.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 72%, Exploration 11.8%, Adventure 11.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Story Rich 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes atmospheric environmental storytelling and investigative mechanics to uncover a dark, surreal mystery.

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

Why similar: Thriller 30.6%, Detective 25.4%, Investigation 25.1%, Adventure 7.1%, Exploration 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful adaptation that focuses on classic detective tropes, puzzle-solving, and character interrogation.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Adventure 23.8%, Investigation 15.4%, Thriller 14.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective thriller that balances a dark, gritty atmosphere with dual-timeline investigation mechanics.

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.

Why similar: Thriller 20.9%, Investigation 20%, Detective 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Psychological 13.7%

Why You'll Like It: A futuristic visual novel that emphasizes detective work and moral choices within a dystopian setting.

Erica is a live-action, FMV thriller that puts you directly at the heart of the mystery. Your choices, your consequences.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.3%, Thriller 21.3%, Detective 15.9%, Cinematic 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A live-action interactive thriller that relies on player choices to determine the outcome of a mysterious and dark plot.

Loretta is a psychological thriller that makes the player an accessory to the heroine’s crimes, leading her through a self-crafted nightmare. Loretta’s story revolves around a woman handling betrayal, her husband’s infidelity, and reclaiming her agency during the socially tumultuous 1940s.

Why similar: Thriller 30.8%, Interactive Fiction 21.5%, Psychological 18.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Choices Matter 8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological thriller that forces players to make choices that shape the protagonist's descent into madness.

YOU are a psychiatrist, trying to solve a murder whilst treating the unusual patients of the recently deceased Doctor Dekker. Type a question - patients reply in full screen video and have questions for you too but be careful what you say. Your words determine their eventual fates, and your own!

Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Psychological 19.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Dark 16%, Choices Matter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An FMV-based psychological mystery that requires players to interview patients to uncover the truth behind a series of murders.

A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.

Why similar: Thriller 21.8%, Detective 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Investigation 15.5%, Psychological 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy thriller that captures the tension of a neighborhood investigation with a cinematic presentation.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Thriller 40.2%, Adventure 30.5%, Exploration 18.5%, Singleplayer 6.9%, Story Rich 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in narrative-driven mystery that relies on dialogue and character development to build tension.

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Thriller 70.8%, Adventure 18.7%, Exploration 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%, Story Rich 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric adventure that deals with religious mystery and psychological elements in a dark, unsettling way.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Dark 29.2%, Adventure 27.3%, Exploration 27.2%, Story Rich 8.3%, Singleplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric narrative experience that explores themes of memory and tragedy through a series of surreal vignettes.

Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight.

Why similar: Choices Matter 28.9%, Detective 21.9%, Dark 16.1%, Adventure 15%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the detective and psychological aspects of the character, emphasizing the impact of choices on the narrative.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Investigation 39.3%, Detective 29.3%, Thriller 17.2%, Exploration 6.1%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An open-ended detective game that forces players to piece together a cold case through meticulous investigation and exploration.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Thriller 54%, Cinematic 15.6%, Adventure 11.5%, Dark 9.1%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that masterfully blurs the lines between reality and fiction, much like the narrative structure of Vertigo.

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Detective 49.2%, Adventure 43.5%, Singleplayer 5.2%, Story Rich 2%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal detective mystery that blends occult themes with deep investigation and a dark, mature narrative.

THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

Why similar: Investigation 24.1%, Detective 20.7%, Psychological 16.4%, Cinematic 11.2%, Dark 10.7%

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Adventure 91.7%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Story Rich 2%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional point-and-click mystery that leans into gothic horror and dark family secrets.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 75%, Adventure 12.9%, Dark 5.7%, Third Person 3.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to investigate their own murder, providing a unique perspective on detective work and the afterlife.

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Thriller 29.8%, Detective 28.7%, Psychological 15.1%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Dark 9.3%

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Investigation 27.9%, Dark 11.2%, Choices Matter 11%, Exploration 5.8%

Set against the backdrop of a catastrophic thunderstorm raging over New York City, Overclocked explores an archetypical, yet actual condition of mankind: violence. This psychological thriller mixes frightening fictional thriller elements using innovative narrative structures.

Why similar: Psychological 49.2%, Adventure 49%, Story Rich 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that uses a unique narrative structure to piece together a violent mystery through patient interviews.

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Thriller 23.7%, Investigation 22.5%, Detective 19.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Dark 8.5%

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Interactive Fiction 19.2%, Thriller 16.5%, Psychological 14.8%, Dark 10.2%

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Thriller 28.8%, Detective 27.8%, Investigation 21.1%, Choices Matter 7.3%, Adventure 7.2%

The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Thriller 31.7%, Investigation 26.8%, Psychological 19.7%, Adventure 7.7%, Dark 7.4%

A worn out detective with his demons to fight and a homicide case to solve. Deluded is an interactive crime thriller movie with point-and-click investigation and adrenaline pumped quick time events.

Why similar: Thriller 20.2%, Investigation 18.1%, Detective 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Psychological 11.5%

A narrative puzzle-thriller that blurs the lines between games and books, reality and fiction, puzzles and storytelling.

Why similar: Thriller 27.6%, Investigation 24%, Detective 20.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 5.9%

The ABC Murders is an adventure and investigation game adapted from the classic Agatha Christie novel. You are the famous private detective Hercule Poirot and, once again, you find yourself up against a mysterious serial killer who goes by the name of "ABC".

Why similar: Detective 38.4%, Investigation 33.7%, Choices Matter 14.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Third Person 4.8%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Detective 65.1%, Adventure 34.9%

You’re torn between a girl who is obsessed with you and a creature. Whose words can lead you out of this endless loop? Trust the right person in the right cycle to get closer to the exit, or be misled by facades, complicating your next loop.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.2%, Thriller 19.5%, Dark 16.8%, Choices Matter 13.7%, Psychological 13.1%

There are things that often fail on nothing but themselves. Is there even a way out? Playing Kafka is a narrative adventure full of impenetrable schemes, insidious plot twists and conversations that slip out of hand. Based on Kafka’s life and his work, developed with Kafka experts.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29%, Psychological 19.7%, Drama 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Adventure 9.9%

HINGE is a psychological horror VR adventure. You suddenly find yourself in an abandoned skyscraper, devoid of all your senses and memories. The laws of physics are distorted, and time has collapsed. The only way out is to step into the terrifying unknown and piece together the fragmented clues

Why similar: Thriller 23.2%, Investigation 21.3%, Cinematic 17.2%, Detective 16.1%, Dark 9.5%

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Investigation 40.7%, Cinematic 33.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Exploration 8.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

In Fear I Trust is a critically acclaimed first-person horror adventure. Explore eerie locations, solve puzzles and unravel the dark truth behind a secret soviet experiment in this story-driven psychological thriller.

Why similar: Thriller 38.2%, Investigation 29.6%, Psychological 13.8%, Dark 7.5%, Exploration 5.3%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Detective 75.2%, Adventure 22.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29%, Psychological 25.9%, Dark 25.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Singleplayer 3.7%

Almost My Floor - point & click detective in a frightening atmosphere of sinister nightmares. Each step may end up fatal. Solve the mystery of the house #9 residents or go crazy. Labyrinth of endless floors will not let go of their victim without a fight.

Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Dark 21.3%, Psychological 21.3%, Choices Matter 13.5%, Adventure 9.8%

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Adventure 100%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Detective 32.2%, Interactive Fiction 29.4%, Dark 14.9%, Adventure 9.2%, Exploration 7.3%

You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!

Why similar: Cinematic 27.1%, Psychological 22.3%, Dark 19.2%, Thriller 14.8%, Adventure 12.4%

Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.

Why similar: Thriller 43.5%, Interactive Fiction 22.5%, Dark 14.6%, Adventure 7.6%, Exploration 6.1%

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Interactive Fiction 30.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.2%, Choices Matter 11.3%, Exploration 6.7%

Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.

Why similar: Thriller 26.6%, Investigation 21.5%, Detective 19.4%, Interactive Fiction 16.7%, Choices Matter 5.7%

Neve is a non-linear interactive fiction in which your decisions can completely change the course of story. Manage your team, race against time and unravel the mysteries surrounding your ship's crash in this suffocating retrofuturistic thriller that will have you hooked from the first second.

Why similar: Thriller 27.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.4%, Psychological 15.5%, Dark 10.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.9%

Sanity of Morris: a psychological horror adventure game. Your flashlight reveals the clues you need to stay sane in the search for your father. Discover the truth. Could aliens be real?

Why similar: Thriller 37.5%, Detective 34.5%, Cinematic 15.8%, Adventure 5.6%, Action-Adventure 4.4%

Infiltrate, rule and rescue the mind of the father of Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud, in this surreal and obscure adventure. Take control of his inner voice, choose his destiny, solve clinical cases, save or condemn your patients, all whilst trying to save Freud from himself.

Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Investigation 29.4%, Psychological 19.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.3%, Adventure 5.6%

Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.

Why similar: Investigation 31.8%, Detective 23.2%, Interactive Fiction 19.7%, Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 6%

Prepare to experience the original man-on-the-run thriller in a completely new way! There are secrets to be discovered, locations to be explored and - above all - an incredible tale to be told in this ground-breaking interactive novel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.7%, Adventure 31%, Narration 24.7%, Thriller 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%