Games Like Back to the Dawn

The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 46.9%, RPG 14.3%, Strategy 12%, Simulation 9.6%, Singleplayer 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive prison escape simulation that shares the core objective of planning and executing a breakout through crafting and strategy.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Choices Matter 19.1%, RPG 17.4%, Story Rich 15.6%, CRPG 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for choice-driven narrative RPGs with a heavy emphasis on detective work and internal dialogue.

Survive the galaxy's toughest prison and rise to the top of a space gang! Explore, fight, craft, trade and learn convicts' stories to escape the facility. Space Prison is a turn-based tactical survival game with deep strategy and social RPG elements.

Why similar: Strategy RPG 52.5%, RPG 26.9%, Simulation 8.7%, Strategy 7.7%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the setting and survival-RPG mechanics of the seed game, focusing on navigating a dangerous prison hierarchy.

Play as a Prisoner or a Guard with up to 12 players(or alone) in an online prison game. Loot, Craft, and make your way to the exit, or investigate and arrest wanted players as a guard!

Why similar: Detective 47.2%, RPG 21.3%, Strategy RPG 15.4%, Strategy 6.1%, Simulation 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title directly explores the life of an inmate, focusing on the strategy and social maneuvering required to survive behind bars.

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: RPG 31.2%, Multiple Endings 28.6%, Story Rich 28.3%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully combines social survival mechanics with a deep, branching narrative set in a restrictive, high-stakes environment.

Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.

Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Choices Matter 13%, Investigation 12.8%, CRPG 12.4%, RPG 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective RPG that emphasizes player choice and investigation over combat, similar to the detective elements in the seed game.

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: Detective 22.4%, CRPG 14.4%, Investigation 11.9%, Choices Matter 11.7%, RPG 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that focuses on investigation and social manipulation within a rich, story-driven world.

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 20.6%, Story Rich 14%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy mystery game where your choices and investigations have long-lasting consequences on the surrounding community.

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Crime 22.7%, Investigation 19.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused detective experience that emphasizes gathering evidence and outsmarting opponents in a narrative-driven format.

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 39.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Story Rich 13%, Drama 10.8%, Mystery 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A strong detective adventure that focuses on piecing together evidence to solve complex crimes in a narrative-heavy format.

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Choices Matter 29.2%, Multiple Endings 21.9%, Story Rich 19.3%, Simulation 6.7%, Strategy 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the oppressive, dystopian atmosphere of the seed game while forcing players to make difficult moral choices to survive.

Hero's Adventure:Road to Passion is a wuxia open-world RPG. You will commence your journey as an underdog in the tumultuous Martial World and will be met with a wide array of choices as you navigate your own heroic saga.

Why similar: RPG 29.9%, Multiple Endings 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Drama 11.8%, Strategy 5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art RPG that offers immense freedom in how you interact with the world and its factions, leading to multiple endings.

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Why similar: RPG 32.8%, Pixel Graphics 22.4%, Story Rich 17.8%, Drama 12%, Strategy 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful pixel-art RPG that focuses on character development and strategic turn-based combat within a deep, story-rich world.

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Investigation 28.7%, Pixel Graphics 23.2%, Story Rich 21.3%, Mystery 19%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art narrative adventure that excels at building a mysterious, atmospheric world filled with secrets and crime.

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 51.4%, RPG 11.7%, Mystery 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Investigation 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique detective game where you must listen to audio logs to solve crimes, mirroring the investigative focus of the seed game.

Breakout 13 is a thrilling narrative game with interactive cinematic experience. Based on true stories. Embark on a revealing journey as you attempt to break free from a negligent correctional institute and carve out your own path to justice. Each decision you make shapes the story.

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Strategy RPG 21.4%, Choices Matter 15.4%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, RPG 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive narrative game that deals with themes of confinement and rebellion, focusing heavily on branching choices.

The game world is set in a turbulent state and the mighty Tang-Man declines. The threats from the old enemies keep coming one after another.As a nobody, will you choose either to leave yourself out of it or to fight for Tang-Man's future and turning the tide? The journey of yours,is unpredictable.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.6%, RPG 23.2%, Multiple Endings 23.2%, Drama 15.4%, Strategy 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This RPG features a complex system of choices and multiple endings that reward players for navigating social and political landscapes.

Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

Why similar: Crime 26.6%, Detective 23.2%, Choices Matter 12.9%, Story Rich 10.2%, RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: A crime-focused RPG that centers on investigation and the consequences of your actions in a small, contained environment.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: RPG 44.2%, CRPG 21.6%, Story Rich 19.5%, Strategy 6%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical RPG that blends crime, investigation, and deep character interactions in a gritty, high-stakes urban setting.

Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches.

Why similar: Detective 22%, RPG 21.5%, Crime 18.9%, Mystery 12.3%, Simulation 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hacking-based detective simulation that requires you to dig for secrets and evidence in a modern, dystopian setting.

Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.

Why similar: RPG 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based RPG that emphasizes survival, exploration, and the weight of your decisions in a hostile, isolated environment.

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 26.9%, Crime 25%, Detective 17%, Choices Matter 8.5%, Simulation 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This pixel-art game captures the gritty, crime-ridden atmosphere of a city while forcing you to manage your reputation and survival.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 29.7%, Multiple Endings 22.2%, Story Rich 16.2%, Simulation 11.4%, Indie 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential game about navigating a restrictive system where every small choice impacts your survival and the lives of others.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Story Rich 15.7%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Mystery 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that features deep character-driven choices and a compelling detective-style investigation.

Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Crime 18.1%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: A detective RPG that uses a retro pixel-art style to tell a gritty story of crime and investigation.

Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Story Rich 15.9%, Mystery 12.5%, RPG 11.9%

Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.2%, Drama 19.5%, RPG 18.4%, Story Rich 17.3%, Simulation 6%

UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

Why similar: RPG 47.4%, CRPG 35%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Indie 3.7%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore isometric RPG that features survival elements and complex character building within a claustrophobic, underground setting.

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 28.9%, Choices Matter 23.5%, RPG 16.5%, Story Rich 12.5%, Mystery 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative adventure that emphasizes social manipulation and investigation, where your choices permanently alter the story.

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 12.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Mystery 8.4%

Prison Notes is a RPG with text-based ADV and cultivation elements. You act as a young migrant worker, wrongly imprisoned in the prison known as "The Coral Reef".What challenges and adventures are awaiting? Will you finally find a way out? Your choices and actions will decide the end of your story.

Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Strategy RPG 16.3%, Crime 14.7%, RPG 12.5%, Story Rich 10.3%

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: RPG 31.7%, Choices Matter 23.7%, CRPG 21.9%, Story Rich 16.5%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that forces you to make difficult choices within a rigid, oppressive system where your decisions define your path.

The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic, post-apocalyptic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

Why similar: CRPG 27.8%, Choices Matter 25.9%, RPG 18.7%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Story Rich 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore RPG that offers extreme freedom in how you approach quests, with a heavy focus on political intrigue and survival.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Pixel Graphics 20.2%, Mystery 14.7%, Adventure 7.9%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure with pixel art that focuses on uncovering dark secrets in a small town.

Take back your identity in Muffles’ Life Sentence- a darkly quirky RPG set in a prison where inmates are remade to match their crimes.

Why similar: Crime 29%, RPG 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 18.9%, Story Rich 18.5%, Indie 3.8%

In order to improve the efficiency of selecting talents, the Chicheng police specially developed a test system-the true detection system, with the black robe company. As a tester, you need to complete the cracking of the case under the rules of the system.

Why similar: Detective 37.5%, RPG 15.1%, Story Rich 12.7%, Drama 12.5%, Mystery 9.2%

《学生时代》是一款可自由构筑的校园人生模拟器。你将在高度还原的中国校园中，从入学一路走到高考，与多个性格鲜明的同学一起成长，互相陪伴。你的养成和选择，不但会决定你的人生，也会影响到朋友们的未来。

Why similar: Multiple Endings 32.6%, Drama 30.4%, Story Rich 28.7%, Strategy 8.3%

Far Away is a visual novel full of dark humor depicting immersive storylines rather than romantic drama. You will play as Krosa, a typical girl who experiences gang conflicts, crimes, conspiracies, and family grudges in the port city of Bedjan.

Why similar: Crime 22.5%, Choices Matter 21.6%, Investigation 18.6%, Story Rich 15%, Multiple Endings 13%

《觅长生》是一款想要还原真实修仙世界的开放世界角色扮演游戏。 在这里，你可以体验到从零开始一步步积攒修为突破境界的逆天修仙之旅，也可以体验到那些充满修仙味的故事和剧情。当然也少不了寻求奇遇、探索秘境，更可以和游戏中的角色互动，与人为善或是杀人夺宝全都由你自己抉择。

Why similar: RPG 31.9%, Drama 22.4%, Strategy RPG 21%, Story Rich 11.3%, Strategy 5.1%

Prepare the next monarch by finding her hobbies, training her for battle, and befriending the citizens she'll one day protect. Dive into an all-new parenting-simulator-RPG adventure, where every decision you make will not only affect the future of your daughter but that of an entire empire!

Why similar: Multiple Endings 24.6%, Choices Matter 23.7%, RPG 17.1%, Story Rich 11.6%, Drama 10.7%

A young single man returns to his hometown and takes over the family's matchmaking business. Matchmaking Inc. is a modern-themed RPG designed for men that combines gameplay elements of simulation management and text adventure.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.9%, Multiple Endings 20.5%, RPG 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 17.9%, Story Rich 16.8%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Detective 35.8%, Story Rich 17.5%, RPG 13.2%, Drama 11.8%, Mystery 10.4%

Soulflow is a 2.5D fantasy-detective game that offers a unique experience with its graphic style. In this story-based role play game, players must gather information from others during the day and try to solve the murders in the neighborhood to stay free.

Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Crime 12.1%, Multiple Endings 11.6%, Choices Matter 11.5%

The player will play the role of an older unmarried young man Lao Wang, because of the lack of money for marriage in thinking of ways to accidentally be attracted by the pop-up ads of an online game endorsed by a certain celebrity, and the gears of destiny began to turn at that moment.

Why similar: CRPG 42.6%, RPG 22.8%, Multiple Endings 19.9%, Story Rich 14.7%

昏君误国，怨声载道，无数野心家暗起反心。在京城一家青楼的掩饰下，你培养手下、积攒钱财、收集情报、建立人脉，等待兵变夺权的最好时机……《风信楼》是一部拥有海量选项和丰富剧情的高自由度养成游戏——百种不同结局，尽在你的选择之中。

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.5%, Multiple Endings 20.3%, Drama 18.8%, Story Rich 14.3%, RPG 13.8%

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 33.8%, Story Rich 26.5%, RPG 24.3%, Adventure 7.6%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Following the previous one, “Fate Seeker II” character development, thinking and exploration and other elements. You can experience real-time combat without switching scenes, and feel the delightful martial arts anytime.

Why similar: RPG 46.3%, Investigation 21.2%, Drama 16.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.8%

古风悬疑推理AVG《再见断刀》——在与世隔绝的山庄之中，接二连三地发生了骇人命案。只有通过细致入微的调查，抽丝剥茧的推理，才能定一个是非清白，还一个天理公道。 然而，在逐渐浮出水面的真相之下，似乎还有暗流涌动……

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Multiple Endings 11.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Investigation 9.8%

Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.

Why similar: Detective 28%, Choices Matter 15.3%, Story Rich 12.1%, Multiple Endings 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.

Why similar: Crime 24.3%, Detective 24.1%, RPG 11%, Story Rich 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Home Behind 2 is a Roguelike RPG which set in Scaria, a country engulfed in a ten-year civil war. Lead a patchwork group of revolutionary fighters into the depths of the government's territory as you struggle to overthrow a brutal authoritarian regime!

Why similar: RPG 38.1%, Story Rich 21.9%, Strategy 11.9%, Simulation 11.2%, Adventure 10.4%

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: RPG 71.9%, Adventure 19.6%, Singleplayer 8.5%

'Warm Snow' is a Rogue-like action game with a background set in a dark fantasy world, where the eerie 'Warm Snow' holds sway. You will play as the Warrior 'Bi-an' on a crusade against the Five Great Clans, in order to save a world teetering on the brink of destruction.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 29.4%, RPG 29.2%, Story Rich 26.2%, Adventure 5.7%, Indie 3.5%

Demonic Mahjong is a Roguelike deckbuilding game inspired by the timeless mechanics of Mahjong. Masterfully use the tiles in your hand to craft powerful combinations, reach staggering high scores, and develop strategies that are uniquely your own!

Why similar: Strategy 40.8%, Drama 40.5%, Funny 7.6%, Sexual Content 6.3%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Legal Dungeon is a game about organizing Police Investigation Documents. The player must review and provide an Investigation Verdict on reports ranging from petty theft to murder, in eight different criminal cases. Weigh the value of people’s lives to unlock all the collectables.

Why similar: Detective 42.9%, Simulation 24.6%, Adventure 18.9%, Indie 13.6%

《龙胤立志传》是一款融合门派经营的开放江湖武侠游戏。在各大门派割据一方的神州之上，你可以自由驰骋，历经奇遇，修炼神功，踏上行侠仗义或行凶作恶之路，也可以经营自己的门派，攻城略地，称霸一方，最终谱写一段独一无二的武林传奇。

Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Strategy RPG 28.4%, Drama 12.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Simulation 9.1%

The Matchless Kungfu is an open world sandbox RPG game based on a WuXia background. You can play any martial arts role you imagine in this wild world. Travel through the great wilderness, or be the leader of the group. The most important thing is, build your own story and live the experience!

Why similar: Strategy RPG 47.5%, RPG 31%, Strategy 8.5%, Indie 5%, Singleplayer 4.7%

MINDS BENEATH US is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.4%, Multiple Endings 20.8%, RPG 20.3%, Story Rich 20%, Adventure 5.2%

Immigration Enforcement Case #112: You are under arrest. Unless your friends can cross a broken America, retrieve your identifying documents and stay out of trouble... this is the end of the American dream for you.

Why similar: RPG 24.9%, Pixel Graphics 24.6%, Drama 17.2%, Choices Matter 16.2%, Simulation 8.5%

"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.

Why similar: RPG 47.3%, Strategy RPG 14.5%, Strategy 9.1%, CRPG 7.9%, Simulation 6.6%