
Arkham Detective is an immersive and captivating psychological thriller that unfolds within the eerie and otherworldly universe crafted by the master of cosmic horror, H.P. Lovecraft.
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Arkham Detective is an immersive and captivating psychological thriller that unfolds within the eerie and otherworldly universe crafted by the master of cosmic horror, H.P. Lovecraft.

Silhouette: Chapter One
Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.
Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.
Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Crime 19%, Thriller 14.7%, Narration 12%, Investigation 6.9%
A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.1%, Detective 14.7%, Thriller 11.2%, Narration 8.9%, Story Rich 6.7%
The Wolf is Dead is a murder mystery game. When the Big Bad Wolf is found murdered at a party for his biopic, you're called in. Interrogate suspects, investigate the scene of the crime and use this to travel back in time and reconstruct the events of the evening. Who killed Alexander Wolff?
Why similar: Detective 28%, Crime 25.7%, Narration 17.1%, Story Rich 6.8%, Puzzle 6.5%
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: Lovecraftian 46.4%, Detective 19.3%, Narration 7.8%, Story Rich 5.4%, Horror 5.3%
DESOLATIUM is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.5%, Detective 17%, Narration 13.6%, Thriller 12.6%, Exploration 5.2%
Necropolis Suite, is an immersive narrative-driven cosmic horror game about discovery, knowledge, and the meaning of transcendence. Can you escape the terror that lurks in the suite?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.1%, Detective 23.3%, Thriller 8.6%, Story Rich 6.5%, Investigation 5.5%
Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.
Why similar: Crime 18.5%, Narration 17.7%, Detective 17.6%, Thriller 13.3%, Investigation 6.2%
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: Detective 24.9%, Crime 21%, Thriller 18%, Story Rich 6.4%, Investigation 6.1%
After yet another night of brooding over his wife's murder, Detective Edgar receives a mysterious letter. A music star asks to investigate her own murder. Interrogate the suspects, search for clues and find out what happened. Will you be able to unravel the truth from the lies?
Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Narration 23%, Thriller 18.5%, Investigation 7.9%, Story Rich 6.6%
A call. A secluded mansion cloaked in mystery. A family with deadly secrets. Federal investigator Scott Watkins answers a tip about a missing woman but what he uncovers inside the Monteiroz estate will change everything. Who can you trust? What really happened here How far will you go for the truth?
Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Thriller 19.9%, Crime 13.4%, America 11.3% ★, Puzzle 5%
DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26%, Detective 17.5%, Narration 12.4%, Thriller 9.9%, Exploration 5.5%
The noir detective game where you can bribe people for puzzle hints.
Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Crime 20.6%, Thriller 18.9%, Investigation 7.1%, Story Rich 6.8%
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: Lovecraftian 30.8%, Detective 21.8%, Narration 14.7%, Story Rich 6.3%, Investigation 6.1%
Become a Crime Scene Investigator, gather evidence, and connect not obvious facts which will lead you to solve the crime and find the guilty! Don't let criminals get more innocent victims!
Why similar: Crime 24.4%, Detective 21.5%, Narration 14.7%, Thriller 8.9%, Investigation 8%
Driving home, hoping to make it back for the winter holidays, a fierce snowstorm forces you to stop at a gloomy motel near a small town. Will you manage to escape this place, uncover what lurks behind its walls, and live to tell the world the chilling truth?
Why similar: Crime 20.5%, Detective 20.2%, America 19.5% ★, Thriller 15.2%, Narration 11.8%
In 1991 Ruth Choi was murdered, it was whittled down to 6 suspects, but the case was never solved. Watch interviews, go through evidence and build your case. A game where you are never told who the killer is, unless you convict them. Use your own deductive skills to find out, who killed Ruth Choi.
Why similar: Crime 31.4%, Detective 29.7%, America 9.8% ★, First-Person 6.7%, Stylized 4.8%
There’s no way out for Alex Young who wakes up to find herself locked in a strange mansion filled with puzzles, traps, and cameras following her every move. Whether she and her companions live or die, and find the truth behind their abduction, is up to you in this first-person mystery thriller.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.4%, Detective 15.5%, Thriller 14.9%, Exploration 5.7%, Story Rich 5%
A series of mysterious murders takes place in a small provincial town. Detective Cooper must unravel a tangle of mystical, chilling events to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.3%, Detective 18.5%, Narration 14.4%, First-Person 5.6%, Horror 5.6%
A first-person investigative thriller where your family is kidnapped and you must carry out various demands from the kidnapper in order to prolong their lives. However, if you are sharp, you might also uncover clues to track down their location and devise a rescue plan.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Thriller 20.1%, Crime 17%, Investigation 6.3%, Story Rich 6.2%
How did this person die?! Use your deduction skills to find out! In this first-person view detective game, you will role-play as a medical examiner through several real-life, weird cases. Inspect the crime scene to gather clues, collect intelligence, examine the corpse and perform an autopsy.
Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Detective 17.6%, Thriller 12.1%, Narration 12%, Investigation 8.2%
The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.4%, Detective 29.8%, Adventure 8.1%, Investigation 4.6%, Mystery 3%
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 24.7%, Crime 20.4%, Thriller 12.8%, Narration 12.4%, Investigation 6.8%
Dread: The Cold Case: First-person psychological horror blending investigation and intense melee combat. Scavenge, improvise, and survive using everything at your disposal against unimaginable horrors.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.6%, Crime 19.6%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 6.4%, First-Person 4.9%
Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.1%, Crime 18.2%, Thriller 16.6%, America 11.7% ★, Story Rich 5.7%
When Sirens Fall Silent is a dark psychological thriller set in 1990s Italy. Play as Mila, a troubled policewoman drawn into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the case unravels you must not only save her from herself, but from being swallowed by a vortex of violence and confusion.
Why similar: Crime 19.4%, Detective 19%, Thriller 17.6%, Narration 14%, Investigation 6.3%
Dark Memories is an episodic psychological horror game based on road thriller, slasher, and survival thriller genres. You are currently viewing the prologue episode of the Dark Memories anthology.
Why similar: Crime 19.1%, Detective 19%, Thriller 14.9%, Investigation 7.6%, Puzzle 6.3%
The camera doesn’t lie, but the truth isn’t always obvious. Photograph traces, gather evidence, link clues on the board, search police databases for key info, and identify the culprit and the next attack site. Each case is a standalone mystery waiting to be solved.
Why similar: Crime 23.7%, Detective 22.4%, Narration 16.2%, Investigation 9.2%, Psychological 5.2%
Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.
Why similar: Crime 22.4%, Detective 18.9%, Thriller 18.7%, Narration 15.1%, Investigation 7%
"Ambitious" is a third person puzzle solving game based on the myth system written by Lovecraft. It tells the story of the demise of a fictional border town in Britain in the last century, as well as a deeper mystery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.6%, Thriller 21.4%, Detective 10.8%, Narration 9.2%, Puzzle 5.9%
A story-rich detective mystery set in 1930s England. Investigate a murder inside a sprawling manor, interrogate suspicious residents, and make meaningful choices to uncover the truth — before Scotland Yard arrives.
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Crime 19.2%, Narration 15.7%, Thriller 12.9%, Investigation 7.1%
Become Shepherd, an inquisitor sent to a suspicious village. Unveil the secrets of a world filled with fear, and make an inevitable choice. In this visual novel mystery, your decisions change the world. Can you survive the desperate horror?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32%, Detective 21%, Thriller 15.3%, Investigation 7.2%, Story Rich 5.9%
Immerse yourself in the mystical atmosphere of Slavic folklore and post-Soviet aesthetics. Escape the system, seek the truth among half-forgotten myths and urban legends. In this madness, every clue is part of someone else’s game, and your past is the greatest mystery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.3%, Detective 23.3%, Narration 14.6%, Thriller 13.2%, Exploration 6.1%
A narrative-driven detective thriller. Reed and partner Grant investigate a murder case that resets through a time loop. Gather clues, interrogate witnesses, build timelines in the mind palace, and uncover the truth through deduction and multiple endings.
Why similar: Crime 26.8%, Detective 25.5%, Thriller 15.7%, Investigation 7.3%, Story Rich 7%
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.9%, Detective 20.3%, Thriller 13.6%, Narration 13.5%, Story Rich 6.1%
A serial killer is on the loose. Only you can stop him! In CrimeBot 2, you analyze crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and connect the clues to solve cold cases around the world. The truth is hidden in the details.
Why similar: Crime 22.9%, Detective 22.7%, Thriller 18.8%, Narration 14.3%, Investigation 8.6%
UnSeen : you won't see death coming. A first person horror game about immersion, where truth and madness are never far away. Be careful... fear is on your feet.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.1%, Narration 17.7%, Horror 7.4%, Exploration 7.2%, Story Rich 5.7%
Journey to the far corners of the Earth and unearth ancient horrors in this Lovecraftian narrative puzzle adventure and sequel to 2020’s critically acclaimed Call of the Sea.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 36%, Narration 18.6%, Investigation 8.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, Puzzle 7%
Investigate a murder inside a building as a detective. Interrogate AI-powered residents, uncover hidden evidence, and analyze clues with your team. Every case is unique, with randomized stories and dynamic suspects. Can you catch the real killer?
Why similar: Crime 26.1%, Detective 25.3%, Narration 14.9%, Investigation 9.5%, Story Rich 5.8%
Uncover the secrets of Arkham in a dark cosmic horror adventure. Solve puzzles, cross hidden dimensions, and use the Eye of Kadath to reveal the impossible. Knowledge comes at a price... are you willing to pay it?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.5%, Detective 16.8%, Narration 12.9%, Investigation 6.4%, Puzzle 6.3%
You wake up on a cold floor in an unknown house, missing a kidney, and realize you’ve been kidnapped. Your one goal is to escape at any cost. Choose where to go, where to hide, and how to build your path to freedom. Every decision brings you one step closer to escape.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Thriller 17.2%, Crime 16.6%, Narration 15.6%, Investigation 5.4%
Explore this haunted mansion as a detective, discover chilling secrets with your UV flashlight and fight to stay sane before the mannequins gets you.
Why similar: Crime 24.3%, Detective 23.9%, Narration 8.6%, Investigation 6.8%, First-Person 6.6%
A horror game about escaping from a mysterious place after a chilling encounter in the woods. Explore, stay quiet, and make tough choices as you search for a way out.
Why similar: Narration 22.5%, Thriller 21.7%, Crime 18.2%, Horror 6.4%, Exploration 6.1%
Christopher arrives at his grandmother's countryside home late at night for a seemingly ordinary visit. But soon after reuniting, he begins to notice something isn't right. The familiar setting warps into a place of unease, and the mystery that unravels is far more complex than anyone could expect.
Why similar: Thriller 19.2%, Narration 18.9%, Detective 18.1%, Story Rich 6.9%, Exploration 5.4%
Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.
Why similar: Detective 42%, Crime 23.3%, Investigation 8.6%, Story Rich 5.3%, Mystery 5.1%
Mysterious murders are happening in the area where Dave lives. In an attempt to draw attention to these horrific events, he decides to make a short film. As his project becomes known, frightening events begin to happen around him.
Why similar: Narration 21.6%, Crime 19.6%, Thriller 19.2%, Horror 6.2%, Exploration 5.8%
Someone committed murder in the village. The detective arrives at the crime scene. Help him find the murderer.
Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Crime 21.1%, Thriller 19.7%, Exploration 9.2%, Puzzle 8.8%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.6%, Narration 13.9%, Puzzle 8.1%, Story Rich 7.9%, First-Person 6.3%
Solve a variety of perplexing cases in the sleuthing shoes of Detective Hindsight - who gets help from Phoebe: a young orphaned girl with dreams of being a storyteller and powers to look into the past. Uncover the truth with her sketches done in crayon. The catch? She can't draw very well.
Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Thriller 14.9%, Crime 11.6%, Investigation 10.5%, Puzzle 7.7%
Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.4%, Detective 22.9%, Thriller 22.6%, Story Rich 7.4%, Horror 5.2%
Sound is your only hope for survival in this first-person psychological horror game. Investigate the mysteries of an apartment block in 1960s America terrorized by a cosmic horror, as you try to save your lost mentor… and yourself.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32%, Narration 14.5%, Thriller 13.7%, Investigation 8.5%, Story Rich 6.5%
A prankster is loose at the Harvest Grove autumn festival. Find the culprit before things get out of hand.
Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Crime 18.5%, Thriller 18%, Puzzle 7.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
Enter into a Horror Adventure Lovecraftian-inspired story. As your sanity begins to erode, and armed with only a oil-lit lantern, work to unlock and uncover the secrets of the ship. Yet be aware, for something ancient and unknowable stirs within the suffocating darkness of the ship's maw...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.7%, Puzzle 9%, Stylized 8.7%, First-Person 8.6%, Horror 8.5%
Family curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.2%, Thriller 18.4%, Detective 17%, Narration 11.7%, Puzzle 5.5%
San Francisco is shaken by a chain of horrible murders. You are the only one that can bring to justice a masked arsonist calling himself the Plague Doctor. Are you strong enough to face the challenge?
Why similar: Crime 21.8%, Detective 20.7%, Narration 16.1%, Thriller 15.3%, Investigation 6%
You'll witness unprecedentedly chilling events as you try to uncover the dark secrets lurking within a cursed mansion alongside Alexia. This village has never returned any of its visitors. Will you be able to escape the clutches of this cursed village?
Why similar: Thriller 24.9%, Detective 24.4%, Exploration 6.2%, Horror 6.1%, Puzzle 6%
1799. Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre in this historical murder mystery based on the novel by Catherine Lheureux. A classic Point & Click adventure featuring an all-star French voice cast (Martial Le Minoux, Patrick Borg…) with english subtitles.
Why similar: Narration 21.5%, Crime 20.8%, Detective 20.2%, Thriller 17.3%, Investigation 9%
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: Detective 17.7%, Crime 16.9%, Thriller 16.1%, Narration 15.4%, Investigation 5.8%
Unknowingly revealing a great secret about human history, will Edmond be able to live with this secret? 13:ORIGIN is a story-based adventure and puzzle game full of suspense and excitement, where you can progress by solving puzzles. Here is the first chapter of the journey.
Why similar: Thriller 19.2%, Detective 18%, Narration 16.1%, Investigation 6.1%, Story Rich 5.6%
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: Detective 25.8%, Investigation 11.2%, Thriller 10.7%, Narration 9.3%, Story Rich 6.9%
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: Detective 21.2%, Crime 20.6%, Thriller 18.4%, Investigation 8.1%, Story Rich 6.2%