Games Like Blacksad: Under the Skin

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: Noir 18.5%, Detective 18.1%, Comic Book 11.8%, Point & Click 10%, Multiple Endings 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same gritty, noir-inspired atmosphere and focuses heavily on narrative choices and character-driven investigation.

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Noir 22.1%, Crime 16.8%, Detective 15.8%, Cats 14%, Point & Click 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a similar anthropomorphic animal cast within a dark, noir-drenched detective story.

Tails Noir is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Noir 23.4%, Detective 18.8%, Investigation 14.9%, Point & Click 11.6%, Cinematic 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art noir adventure that captures the same sense of mystery and urban decay found in Blacksad.

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 30.8%, Crime 18.7%, Investigation 14.2%, Mystery 9.9%, Point & Click 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for deductive investigation mechanics, requiring players to piece together clues to form conclusions.

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 27.3%, Noir 21.1%, Choices Matter 16.5%, Story Rich 11.6%, Point & Click 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the deepest detective role-playing experience available, focusing on complex dialogue and internal investigation.

An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 13.5%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Cartoony 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title uniquely blends point-and-click investigation with beat-'em-up mechanics, featuring an anthropomorphic protagonist.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Noir 23.4%, Crime 21.1%, Investigation 9.4%, Mystery 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at capturing the 1940s noir aesthetic while focusing on interrogation and crime scene investigation.

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: Noir 29.8%, Detective 21.5%, Investigation 16.2%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern noir detective game that uses advanced investigation tools to solve complex crimes in a dystopian setting.

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 19.1%, Comic Book 17.3%, Noir 13%, Point & Click 12.3%, Detective 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the detective side of Batman while utilizing the same choice-driven narrative structure as Blacksad.

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: Detective 18.8%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 13.8%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deductive puzzle game that tasks players with observing scenes to solve complex murder mysteries.

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Noir 23%, Crime 17%, Cats 14.1%, Detective 13.2%, Investigation 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming noir detective game featuring a cat protagonist that leans into the classic point-and-click investigation style.

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 29.6%, Choices Matter 23.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 10.7%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure where player choices and social manipulation are the primary tools for investigation.

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?

Why similar: Detective 20.8%, Noir 17.7%, Crime 14.7%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully animated mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and solving environmental puzzles.

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Why similar: Noir 18%, Crime 14.8%, Detective 14.1%, Investigation 11.9%, Point & Click 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that requires real-world research and logical deduction to solve cases in a cyberpunk setting.

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Cats 32.5%, Choices Matter 15.6%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 12.7%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on crime, it shares the atmospheric, story-rich, and anthropomorphic character elements of Blacksad.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 40.6%, Mystery 18.9%, Puzzle 10.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Noir 8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in investigative deduction that rewards keen observation and logical reasoning.

Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.

Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 12.4%, Crime 11%, Point & Click 10%

Why You'll Like It: A classic mystery game that focuses on gathering clues and mapping out connections to solve crimes.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Crime 18.6%, Detective 16%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 10.6%, Multiple Endings 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that allows players to gather evidence and build their own case in a surreal setting.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 20%, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 14.6%, Emotional 10.9%, Mystery 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that features a strong, investigative protagonist and a dark, compelling narrative.

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: Detective 41.3%, Choices Matter 18.3%, Story Rich 13.7%, Exploration 13.7%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An investigation-heavy game that blends detective work with a dark, Lovecraftian atmosphere.

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Noir 26.9%, Detective 18%, Cats 14.8%, Point & Click 13.5%, Cartoony 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous yet classic noir point-and-click adventure featuring a cat detective in a gritty city.

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: Choices Matter 14.9%, Detective 14.6%, Multiple Endings 13.1%, Crime 11.9%, Cinematic 10%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic thriller where choices and quick-time events drive the investigation of a serial killer.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Noir 22.3%, Point & Click 16.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Dark 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk detective adventure that allows players to solve cases through multiple methods and paths.

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: Choices Matter 25.8%, Multiple Endings 21.9%, Cinematic 19.4%, Story Rich 13.9%, Emotional 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven narrative game that includes significant investigative sequences and branching story paths.

Welcome to a world of intrigue and suspicion. Where humans and robots contend with escalating tensions and mutual distrust. And where gangster felines scheme their way to the top of the food chain. Welcome to the Tales of the Neon Sea!

Why similar: Noir 20.8%, Detective 16.7%, Investigation 16.2%, Point & Click 12.8%, Emotional 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk point-and-click game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and investigative exploration.

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 40.5%, Mystery 14.9%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a tense, investigative experience where players must balance sanity and evidence gathering.

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: Point & Click 24.1%, Detective 17%, Noir 9.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Choices Matter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality point-and-click adventure with deep character interactions and a dark, supernatural mystery.

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Noir 17%, Crime 11.7%, Cats 11.1%, Detective 10.9%, Point & Click 9.8%

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Point & Click 23.9%, Crime 20%, Detective 18%, Mystery 11.3%, Noir 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, mature detective game that follows two investigators across different time periods.

A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.

Why similar: Noir 19.7%, Crime 15.7%, Detective 14.2%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 9.8%

London, 1964. An ancient ruby is stolen from the British Museum. At the crime scene: a raven feather. Is somebody trying to follow in the footsteps of The Raven, the legendary master thief who disappeared years before?

Why similar: Detective 39.5%, Point & Click 29.8%, Mystery 17.7%, Adventure 13%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that captures the feeling of a 1960s mystery novel.

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: Point & Click 37.6%, Mystery 19.7%, Detective 17.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive detective mystery that relies on deep investigation and historical research.

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 21.9%, Crime 20.3%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 9.4%, Point & Click 9.1%

In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22%, Comic Book 18.5%, Point & Click 17.8%, Story Rich 14.3%, Detective 14.2%

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 31.8%, Noir 23%, Detective 16.8%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.

Why similar: Noir 16.5%, Crime 16.2%, Detective 13.1%, Cats 12%, Cinematic 11.3%

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: Noir 17.2%, Crime 14.2%, Detective 13.3%, Investigation 11.4%, Logic 8%

Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Noir 35%, Detective 22.4%, Point & Click 9.8%, Adventure 8.4%, Story Rich 6.9%

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: Crime 37.7%, Detective 19.9%, Point & Click 11.1%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Cats 6.6%

Hack into crime scenes, look for evidence, analyze data, interrogate criminals, track suspects and deal with the consequences of your decisions. This is a dark and brutal detective story with a Black Mirror-esque atmosphere of digital dominance and the narrative structure of a US crime procedural.

Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Point & Click 17.5%, Choices Matter 15.6%, Multiple Endings 12.2%, Story Rich 9.7%

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Cats 15.5%, Detective 14.3%, Investigation 12.3%, Point & Click 9.5%, Multiple Endings 7.7%

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: Detective 24.6%, Crime 23.5%, Cinematic 14.5%, Choices Matter 14.4%, Mystery 10.9%

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 37.1%, Point & Click 17.2%, Mystery 10.7%, Crime 8.9%, Puzzle 8.2%

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 20.7%, Crime 18.8%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 8.7%, Choices Matter 8.2%

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 32.2%, Detective 31%, Choices Matter 13.3%, Multiple Endings 12.8%, Story Rich 10.8%

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 37.6%, Crime 17.1%, Noir 14.9%, Mystery 10.5%, Atmospheric 5%

Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.

Why similar: Noir 17.9%, Comic Book 14.7%, Crime 13.9%, Detective 13.1%, Investigation 10.7%

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Point & Click 16.8%, Crime 15.3%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Investigation 10.3%

Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.

Why similar: Noir 26.8%, Crime 19.8%, Detective 18.8%, Point & Click 12.7%, Mystery 8.1%

Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Emotional 20.6%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%

LumineNight is a story-driven detective adventure. Play as Detective Foster and his daughter to solve a series of murders spanning a decade. Interrogate suspects, infiltrate locations, solve puzzles, and gather evidence from crime scenes. Uncover the dark truth behind these killings.

Why similar: Detective 19.5%, Noir 19%, Investigation 9.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Point & Click 9.4%

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Crime 21%, Detective 19.6%, Emotional 11.4%, Cinematic 10.7%, Mystery 9.9%

Can you trust your own mind? Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller of a new kind, playing with the limits between reality and fantasy. Freely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s universe.

Why similar: Investigation 27.4%, Detective 24.1%, Cinematic 17.3%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Dark 9.2%

Tiny Bunny is a non-linear horror visual novel. Those, who have heard the voice of the forest, are beyond help.

Why similar: Choices Matter 23.2%, Story Rich 20%, Dark 19.6%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Point & Click 16.4%

Crime O'Clock is a hidden objects investigation and time exploration game with a deep storyline. Investigate cases through time and evolving maps by unveiling a multi-eras linked story. Will you be observant enough to solve the mysteries? Crime waits for no man!

Why similar: Crime 16.4%, Detective 14.8%, Comic Book 13.6%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 9.2%

Lose yourself in Phoenix Springs – a modern point-and-click set in a mysterious neo-noir world. It begins with an investigation: find your brother Leo. You already know where it ends.

Why similar: Noir 22%, Detective 15.7%, Comic Book 13.1%, Investigation 10.4%, Point & Click 8.9%

Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.

Why similar: Detective 16.9%, Point & Click 13.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Cinematic 10.6%, Mystery 9.3%

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: Noir 22%, Investigation 12.7%, Detective 12.1%, Choices Matter 8.8%, Multiple Endings 8.8%

A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.

Why similar: Detective 20%, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 17%, Point & Click 15.2%, Puzzle 7.5%

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 27.3%, Investigation 17.3%, Mystery 12.7%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Story Rich 8.8%