- #1 Crime Investigator
97% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: BBGS Productions
Windows
Investigate the evidence, expose the lies and bring the perpetrator to justice! In Crime Investigator, you take on the role of an experienced investigator who has to solve brutal murders and complex crimes.
Why similar: Crime 64%, Casual 13.8%, Dark 10.9%, 2D 5.2%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #2 Escape Plan
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Fuzzy Visions
Windows
Work out from the unique narrative mechanic who to trust, avoid, attack, threaten, bribe communicate, craft, discover, strategise, talent spot and build a gang. All towards planning your way out of prison.
Why similar: Crime 50.8%, Strategy 26.9%, Top-Down 8.2%, Choices Matter 8%, 2D 3.3%
- #3 Drug Dealer Manager
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Exiles StudioPub: Movie Games S.A.
Windows
Build your drug empire in an isometric crime tycoon game. Hire dealers and create supply chains. Avoid or bribe the officials. Spy and fight your competition to take over city districts. Command in real-time with active pause. Be the cartel king!
Why similar: Crime 58.3%, Strategy 21.2%, Casual 8.8%, Capitalism 5.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #4 Ragamuffins: Feline Fencers
95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Pocket Money GamesPub: Deathtrap
Windows
Unique item shop meets card battle game... with cats... with hats.
Why similar: Crime 29.2%, Strategy 21.2%, Inventory Management 14.2%, Casual 11.9%, Capitalism 8.9%
- #5 Hidden Clues
94% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Crack the cases! The murders are escalating in the city! Follow the clues to crack the cases and arrest the killers!
Why similar: Crime 56.7%, Strategy 24.4%, 2D 7.6%, Casual 6.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #6 Cocaine Dealer
94% matchVery Positive82% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Stone/Spark Games
Windows
A clicker/management drug dealing simulator. Get your product cut and wrapped quickly and out on the streets. Build your crew, expand your operation, and climb the supply chain. Stay ahead of the cops, keep your crew in line, or pay the price.
Why similar: Crime 39.9%, Inventory Management 17.2%, Strategy 12.8%, Capitalism 7.8%, Top-Down 7.1%
- #7 This Is the Police
92% matchVery Positive82% of 11,135 reviews2016
Dev: Weappy StudioPub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 12.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
This Is the Police is a strategy/adventure game set in a city spiraling the drain. Taking the role of gritty Police Chief Jack Boyd, you'll dive into a deep story of crime and intrigue. Will Jack reach his retirement with a nice stack of bills, or will he end up broken ... or worse?
Why similar: Crime 48.5%, Strategy 20.2%, Noir 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.6%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #8 Omerta - City of Gangsters
93% matchMixed67% of 2,388 reviews2013
Dev: Haemimont GamesPub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Omerta - City of Gangsters is a simulation game with tactical turn-based combat. Taking the role of a fresh-from-the-boat immigrant, with dreams of the big life, the player will work his way up the criminal hierarchy of 1920’s Atlantic City.
Why similar: Crime 76.5%, Strategy 21.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%, Atmospheric 0.5%
- #9 Pimpalot
89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: EgoTrip Media
Windows · Linux
Strut into Pimp-A-Lot, where you build your empire from the streets up. Customize your slick old-school pimp, recruit hos, connect clients, and stack that paper. Buy businesses, throw hands with rivals, and show the city who runs the game... 'cause respect ain’t given, baby, it’s earned.
Why similar: Crime 58.7%, Strategy 14.9%, Top-Down 9.8%, Casual 8.8%, 2D 6.7%
- #10 Chicago 1930 : The Prohibition
91% matchMixed70% of 173 reviews2017
Dev: SpellboundPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side!
Why similar: Crime 58.8%, Strategy 41.2%
- #11 Gangster Empire: Vendetta
90% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2020
Dev: SimProse Studios
Windows
Ever secretly wanted to run your own Mafia organization, playing the role of a ruthless mob leader? Now you can with Gangster Empire: Vendetta!
Why similar: Crime 52.2%, Strategy 32.2%, 2D 6.6%, Choices Matter 3.1%, Casual 2.9%
- #12 Angels That Kill - The Final Cut
91% matchMixed45% of 33 reviews2015
Dev: Rising Sun Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Angels That Kill - The Final Cut is a dark, first person adventure game that tells the story of two men as they uncover the truth behind a murder that has shaken the city. Play through both sides of the story and discover the truth behind the murder.
Why similar: Crime 48.5%, Noir 17.2%, Casual 13.4%, Dark 9.1%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #13 Detective: Ritual of the Sea
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: InterStudioPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Step into the shoes of an experienced detective and uncover dark secrets while solving criminal cases. In this thrilling detective world, you'll face stressful decision-making moments, reconstruct crime scenes, and utilize cutting-edge technology for evidence analysis.
Why similar: Crime 43.4%, Strategy 17.6%, Casual 10.1%, Dark 9.6%, Noir 8.6%
- #14 Hidden Clues: Gang Wars
88% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
New York is in need for daring detectives!
Why similar: Crime 63.4%, Casual 20%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%, Indie 2.1%
- #15 Hidden Clues 2: Miami
87% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
The murders are rampant in Miami! Follow the clues to crack the cases and arrest the killers!
Why similar: Crime 63.4%, Casual 20%, 2D 10.3%, Singleplayer 4.3%, Indie 2.1%
- #16 Classified: Death in the Alley
86% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Seven Sails Games
Windows
Do you have what it takes to uncover the killer? Find out in this hidden object game with evidence processing and suspects interrogation!
Why similar: Crime 58.6%, Casual 21.9%, 2D 7.9%, Story Rich 6.1%, Singleplayer 3.7%
- #17 Bharat Police
85% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BharatPoliceGroup
Windows
Lead a police force in noir India. Manage officers, respond to emergencies, and upgrade your team. Navigate crime, corruption, and deep-rooted social tensions. Every decision has consequences.
Why similar: Crime 48.9%, Strategy 16.1%, Noir 11%, Choices Matter 8.3%, Casual 6.1%
- #18 Blockade: A Game of Blocks
86% matchNo user reviews2023
Dev: nocoded, LLC
Windows · Mac
Blockade is a puzzle game that takes a different approach towards the match-3 strategic puzzle solving genre. Break your way through 500 levels of intense blockades, daily puzzles, customizable time trials, infinite play-through, and more! Can you break through the blockade?
Why similar: Strategy 36%, Casual 21.9%, Minimalist 19%, Choices Matter 8.8%, 2D 8.7%
- #19 UNDERNEATH
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bearstick
Windows
UNDERNEATH is a fast-paced, stylized Metroidvania situated in a poor, underground city. Collect trash & loot, explore an expansive urban wasteland, engage with fascinating characters, and make choices that will affect how Emma's story will end--for better or worse.
Why similar: Crime 34.3%, Inventory Management 19.2%, Capitalism 11.1%, Noir 10.5%, Dark 7.6%
- #20 Flict
81% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2026
Dev: Promeduz
Windows
A minimalist strategic puzzle game where you navigate grid-based levels with limited movement points and vision, to solve challenges that demand tactical thinking and foresight.
Why similar: Strategy 38.3%, Casual 23.3%, Minimalist 19.9%, 2D 8.4%, Atmospheric 4.8%
- #21 Killer Sudoku
83% matchVery Positive88% of 130 reviews2020
Dev: Studio Goya
Windows · Mac
In Killer Sudoku, every puzzle features cages that tell you the sum of the numbers inside. This extra information leads to beautiful logic that you will master as you progress through our handmade puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 38.7%, Casual 24.4%, Minimalist 21.2%, 2D 8.9%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #22 Time Killers: Spot Race
84% matchMostly Positive77% of 26 reviews2017
Dev: Space Fractal
Windows
Spot Race is a little simple pair based puzzle game, which can been played when you are short in time.
Why similar: Strategy 34.9%, Casual 21.1%, Minimalist 20.4%, 2D 7.8%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #23 Pax Narcotica: Trafficker
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stone Spark GamesPub: Games Operators
Windows
Become a cartel boss and take over the US drug trade. Build smuggling networks across the country and negotiate sales with crime groups. Recruit soldiers to protect your shipments and expand your territory. Bribe police and politicians to protect your interests and disrupt your rivals.
Why similar: Crime 42.7%, Strategy 13.8%, Minimalist 10.1%, Top-Down 7.8%, Capitalism 7.8%
- #24 Mafia Clicker: City Builder
82% matchMixed52% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: Autotelic Games LLC
Windows
Run a Mafia Crew and Build up your City! Try to turn your entire City into a Mafia Empire!
Why similar: Crime 40.8%, Strategy 30.9%, Casual 17.9%, 2D 5.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #25 My Hotel
81% matchMixed44% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: BrainSwapperPub: CreativeForge Games
Windows
Step into the 1950s with My Hotel. As the new owner of a mysterious hotel, revive its glory through stylish renovations, solve hidden secrets, and master faction intrigues. A captivating blend of history and adventure awaits.
Why similar: Crime 41.1%, Strategy 18.4%, Noir 11.6%, Choices Matter 7.7%, Casual 6.1%
- #26 The Unsolved
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Abdulaziz
Windows
The Unsolved is a detective story-driven game where you step into the shoes of an investigator, gathering clues, interrogating suspects, and connecting evidence to solve complex murder cases. Your goal is to uncover the identity of a serial killer who has left a trail of destruction in your life.
Why similar: Crime 37.7%, Strategy 15.4%, Noir 13.1%, Top-Down 11.2%, Casual 8.6%
- #27 Newton's Cradle Puzzle Game
79% matchPositive85% of 27 reviews2020
Dev: Peter Hijma
Windows · Mac · Linux
Newton's Cradle Puzzle Game is a minimalistic, relaxing & challenging puzzle game.
Why similar: Strategy 44.7%, Casual 25.6%, Minimalist 10.8%, Indie 6.4%, Stylized 3.6%
- #28 The Hardest Game in Town
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Pierluigi Pesenti
Windows · Mac · Linux
The most difficult math game will make you scream. Match numbers in a matrix to form correct math operations.
Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, Casual 24.4%, Minimalist 20.9%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 3.8%
- #29 Data Trader
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kinetic Sparks
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sort, analyze and sell dangerous data in a cyberpunk city. Every file you trade affects factions, the economy — and your fate.
Why similar: Crime 51.1%, Strategy 26.7%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Story Rich 7.1%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #30 Infection
78% matchPositive93% of 14 reviews2020
Dev: ZGame Studio
Windows
Infection is a relaxing and minimal puzzle game. Infect all the cells by virus to get success in each level. Correct operation sequence and timing is the key to success.
Why similar: Strategy 50.2%, Casual 28.7%, Minimalist 11.2%, Indie 7%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #31 The Deed
76% matchVery Positive90% of 3,740 reviews2015
Dev: Pilgrim AdventuresPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 55.1%, Dark 8.5%, Casual 8.1%, Story Rich 6.5%, Choices Matter 5.4%
- #32 Beyond the Invisible: Evening
78% matchMixed59% of 31 reviews2017
Dev: Graphium Studio
Windows
At the edge of the forest lies a small Woodville town. One day the town became shrouded in mist and no one could pass through. Citizens began to disappear, one by one and fear gripped the town. Unravel the mystery of the Shadows and free the town from their dreadful fears!
Why similar: Crime 40.2%, Strategy 14.3%, Noir 13.3%, Casual 9.9%, Dark 8.5%
- #33 Grim Fate: Cloverleaf Bay
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: GW2Games
Windows
Immerse yourself in a polished VHS style psychological horror experience, with an atmospheric first person view, branching dialogues, environmental clues, a mystery to uncover and some things that aren't quite right that will keep you questioning what's real and what's not.
Why similar: Crime 57%, Dark 9.4%, Casual 6.9%, Story Rich 6.9%, Choices Matter 6.4%
- #34 City of Gangsters
75% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,548 reviews2021
Dev: SomaSimPub: Kasedo Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In this management tycoon game, you’ll start a criminal operation from nothing and grow it into a well-oiled money machine! Build speakeasies and illegal distilleries. Manage production chains and resource distribution. Leverage favors, chase down debtors, and bribe the police to look the other way.
Why similar: Crime 58.9%, Strategy 15.8%, Inventory Management 7.6%, Noir 6.1%, Capitalism 5.9%
- #35 Command Line Mazer
76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Zhi Wong
Windows
Command Line Mazer is a casual strategy game using Unix-like command-line interface. You will command virus to gather resources while avoiding being caught by anti-virus.
Why similar: Strategy 53.9%, Casual 26.9%, 2D 10.2%, Singleplayer 6.5%, Indie 2.5%
- #36 Ogasm Simulator
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: OG Interactive
Windows
From broke donor to city powerbroker earn money through unconventional private clinics, expand your influence, and shape population growth as the city shifts between love, fear, and chaos.
Why similar: Crime 58.2%, Strategy 30.6%, Choices Matter 7.2%, Singleplayer 2.5%, Indie 1.5%
- #37 When Wolf Fades
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HoolignomesPub: Watt Studio
Windows
A noir crime management strategy where you play as the Wolf in Granny’s clothing. Hold your criminal empire together, unravel the city’s mystery, balance resources, recruit a gang through character cards, and survive 30 days without being exposed — or killed.
Why similar: Crime 48.7%, Strategy 21%, Noir 10.2%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #38 BLEND
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Dylan Lacelle
Windows
An online and LAN party game of blending in and deception for 2-9 players
Why similar: Crime 32.3%, Strategy 26.1%, Casual 15.7%, Minimalist 12.7%, Noir 7.4%
- #39 Moves
73% matchPositive84% of 43 reviews2019
Dev: Paulo Pinheiro Game Dev
Windows
Moves is a minimalist puzzle game where you must use your mathematical skills to solve tricky puzzles.
Why similar: Strategy 43%, Casual 30.4%, Minimalist 19.3%, Indie 7.3%
- #40 Cannabiz: Weed Shop Owner
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Revolt GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Build, customise, and grow your cannabis empire from a tiny shop to a booming city-wide business! 🌿💼
Why similar: Crime 50.6%, Inventory Management 19.9%, Capitalism 11.2%, Strategy 10%, Atmospheric 4.1%
- #41 The Doulos Study
74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2019
Dev: Jesse Leyk
Windows
The Doulos Study is a Bible quiz game. It is designed to help improve your understanding of the Bible. Have fun learning with over 90 Bible related questions, and play 4 different game modes.
Why similar: Strategy 51.6%, Casual 29.9%, 2D 11.1%, Indie 7.5%
- #42 Unitied
72% matchVery Positive98% of 53 reviews2019
Dev: Peter Hijma
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unitied is a minimalistic & relaxing puzzle game
Why similar: Strategy 35.2%, Casual 22.8%, Minimalist 17.4%, 2D 5.7%, Indie 5.5%
- #43 Once King
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 遗忘王冠
Windows
Once King is a story-focused puzzle adventure game. Step into the sealed mysterious land, collect clues and crack puzzles to discover the deliberately erased past and uncover the truth of the vanished figure.
Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Casual 20.5%, 2D 11.2%, Story Rich 10%, Singleplayer 7.3%
- #44 INVESTMENT HERO
73% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: SexyPolygonGames
Windows
In INVESTMENT HERO you will learn investing and increasing your capital in a beautiful, minimalistic way. Work hard, trade stocks or create a business with real estate - but do not go bankrupt!
Why similar: Strategy 65.1%, Top-Down 18.8%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Singleplayer 6.2%, Indie 3.1%
- #45 ParallHex
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Waezen Games
Windows
ParallHex is a puzzle game where you'll navigate increasingly challenging levels. Solve puzzles simultaneously in two distinct worlds, interconnected by your every move.
Why similar: Strategy 40.2%, Minimalist 28.4%, Casual 17.4%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 5.8%
- #46 Russian Prison Tattoo Simulator
70% matchPositive91% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Talentless Person Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Become a tattoo artist in Russian Prison. Get introduced to tattoo iconography and special meanings of Russian Prison tattoos
Why similar: Crime 51.4%, Strategy 16.7%, Noir 9.7%, Choices Matter 7.4%, 2D 5.4%
- #47 Blobble Wars 2
70% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Tusk and Paw Games
Windows
Mouse-based physics strategy game. Take the other team's towers before they can take yours! Features 50 unique levels and four difficulty modes.
Why similar: Strategy 41.7%, Casual 26.2%, Top-Down 18.1%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 4.8%
- #48 ENDS
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Concrete Realm Games
Windows
Immerse yourself in an authentic gritty experience set on the ruthless streets of London.
Why similar: Crime 77.7%, Choices Matter 10%, Story Rich 4.4%, Singleplayer 4%, Atmospheric 2.7%
- #49 Bowlatro
66% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: Reasy
Windows
Bowlatro is a rogue-lite bowling game where every run offers new challenges. Unlock powerful relics, purchase different items, experiment with modifiers, and master unique balls that alter gameplay. Ascend through increasingly difficult modes and customize your strategy for each game!
Why similar: Strategy 58%, Casual 33.8%, Singleplayer 8.3%
- #50 KUNTEYNIR
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: OPG EUPHORE
Windows
The setting is the Russian outback, the courtyards, garages, and entryways where underground hip-hop was born. Here, instead of outer space, there are residential areas, instead of fantasy, there's harsh reality, and instead of abstract blocks, there are fragments of the urban environment.
Why similar: Crime 41.1%, Casual 23.1%, Minimalist 21.7%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #51 Cozy Crime
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Doc Tonberry
Windows
Cocaine meets cute. Relax, cultivate, and care in this cozy crime isometric turn based simulation. Begin as a small time peddler growing a few crops and rise to control major drug corridors. Distribute your goods at a plethora of locations. Roll based negotiations and combat.
Why similar: Crime 56.6%, Casual 12.7%, Strategy 11.9%, Inventory Management 9%, Capitalism 8.6%
- #52 Geocells Quadcells
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2019
Dev: Scott Chinchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Quadcells is a quirky logic puzzle game and is the second game in the Geocells series.
Why similar: Strategy 47.5%, Casual 27.6%, Minimalist 14.6%, Indie 6.7%, Singleplayer 3.6%
- #53 echo
71% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Casual Stuff
Windows
Echo is a puzzle game, where a clone reflects all your moves. Your goal is to solve puzzles and find out how to destroy your clone.
Why similar: Strategy 37.2%, Top-Down 18.1%, Casual 15.6%, Minimalist 15.4%, 2D 9.2%
- #54 UniOne
69% matchPositive92% of 25 reviews2017
Dev: PlayColorfulGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Unione. is a minimal color-render puzzle with beautiful abstract shapes. Your goal is to render all nodes to same color in limit steps.
Why similar: Strategy 40%, Casual 32.1%, Minimalist 22.3%, Indie 5.5%
- #55 Empire of Sin
67% matchMixed48% of 6,252 reviews2020
Dev: Romero GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Empire of Sin is a new strategy game brought to you by Romero Games and Paradox Interactive that puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago.
Why similar: Crime 66.2%, Strategy 20%, Noir 10.7%, Singleplayer 2%, Atmospheric 1.2%
- #56 Rapture - World Conquest
68% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2017
Dev: Tundra Games Ltd
Windows · Mac
Rapture - World Conquest is a fast paced real-time strategy game that puts you in the celestial shoes of a jealous god. Guide your followers through the ages and vanquish the unbelievers in the surrounding kingdoms. Send your armies to take over regions and expand your realm.
Why similar: Strategy 61.7%, Casual 34%, Indie 4.2%
- #57 Aberration
67% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: TiernanGames
Windows
Aberration, a point & click thriller experience that will lead you down a rabbit hole of suspense, fear and misdirection. Roam through the creaking halls of an abandoned mansion, with secrets buried in the walls. Trudge through a muddied farm property and find what's hidden amongst the hay.
Why similar: Crime 49.1%, Casual 18.7%, Dark 9.1%, Stylized 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.3%
- #58 PEG
67% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2017
Dev: Arzola's
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Blue eats blue. Red eats red. Until one of each remains. A puzzler that is deceptively simple but hard to master.
Why similar: Strategy 32.4%, Casual 25.8%, Minimalist 22.6%, 2D 7.1%, Indie 6.6%
- #59 Geocells Tricells
68% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2018
Dev: Scott Chinchen
Windows · Mac · Linux
Tricells is a tranquil logic puzzle game and is the first game in the Geocells series.
Why similar: Strategy 47.1%, Casual 27.3%, Minimalist 15.3%, Indie 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%