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Games Like Arcane Investigations

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Detective, Puzzle, Point & Click.

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It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and there's been a MAGICAL CRIME! Investigate the crime scene, question suspects, and defend the accused through unique cross-examination puzzles in this "Phoenix Wright" inspired mystery comedy.

Reviews: Positive — 100% — of 44 reviews
Released: 2025-04-18
Developer: What's All That Racket
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    Windows

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    73% matchVery Positive88% of 73 reviews2023
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    74% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2022
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews2026
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    70% matchPositive95% of 22 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    71% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    69% matchNo user reviews
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    68% matchNo user reviews2026
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    67% matchNo user reviews
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