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Games Like BROK the InvestiGator

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

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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?

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% — of 1,259 reviews
Released: 2022-08-26
Developer: COWCAT
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.2 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 86%

Overview

BROK the InvestiGator is a unique hybrid that seamlessly blends traditional point-and-click investigation with beat-'em-up combat and RPG-style character progression. These recommendations focus on games that capture its specific blend of noir-inspired detective storytelling, anthropomorphic character design, and meaningful player choice.

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    97% matchVery Positive94% of 2,509 reviews2020
    Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: HandyGames
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    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: Detective 26.2%, Cats 23%, Point & Click 17.1%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Story Rich 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a similar noir detective atmosphere starring anthropomorphic animals in a gritty, story-driven world.

  2. #2 Tails Noir
    96% matchMixed67% of 3,409 reviews2021
    Dev: EggnutPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
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    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: Detective 20%, Dystopian 18.1%, Investigation 14.8%, Point & Click 12.9%, Visual Novel 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy detective game featuring anthropomorphic characters and a dark, dystopian narrative.

  3. #3 Tangle Tower
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 6,076 reviews2019
    Dev: SFB Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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 32%, Point & Click 20.4%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Mystery 10.6%, Investigation 9.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished point-and-click investigation experience with a focus on quirky characters and clever puzzle-solving.

  4. #4 Blacksad: Under the Skin
    95% matchVery Positive83% of 6,816 reviews2019
    Dev: Pendulo StudiosPub: Microids
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!

    Why similar: Cats 16.9%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 11.9%, Point & Click 11.8%, Emotional 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic match featuring a hard-boiled animal detective navigating a noir-inspired mystery.

  5. #5 Inspector Waffles
    94% matchVery Positive95% of 291 reviews2021
    Dev: Goloso Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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: Cats 24.7%, Detective 23.5%, Point & Click 15.9%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming noir detective game starring a cat that captures the classic point-and-click investigation feel.

  6. #6 The Wolf Among Us
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 39,110 reviews2013
    Dev: Telltale
    Windows
    Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Detective 27.9%, Point & Click 16.1%, Choices Matter 13.4%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Story Rich 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A quintessential noir detective experience featuring anthropomorphic fables where choices significantly impact the story.

  7. #7 Nine Noir Lives
    93% matchVery Positive88% of 153 reviews2022
    Dev: Silvernode Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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: Detective 24.1%, Cats 19.5%, Point & Click 18.9%, Cartoony 10%, Cute 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A humorous and well-written point-and-click adventure featuring feline detectives in a noir setting.

  8. #8 A Space for the Unbound
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,476 reviews2023
    Dev: MojikenPub: Toge Productions
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

    Why similar: Cats 24.9%, Dystopian 18.4%, Emotional 18.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, Mystery 11%

    Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional story-rich adventure that shares the pixel-art charm and narrative depth found in BROK.

  9. #9 Unavowed
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,565 reviews2018
    Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 31.3%, Detective 21.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Story Rich 11.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A high-quality point-and-click adventure that emphasizes RPG elements and impactful choices throughout the narrative.

  10. #10 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
    91% matchVery Positive87% of 1,363 reviews2019
    Dev: Mografi
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    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: Detective 29.9%, Emotional 15.9%, Mystery 15.2%, Visual Novel 13%, Story Rich 9.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a young detective in a mystery-filled world with a strong emphasis on investigation and narrative choices.

  11. #11 Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 126,799 reviews2019
    Dev: ZA/UM
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

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    Why similar: Detective 29%, Choices Matter 17.8%, Point & Click 12.8%, Story Rich 12.8%, RPG 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides the deepest detective RPG experience with complex skill checks and profound branching dialogue choices.

  12. #12 Tales of the Neon Sea
    90% matchVery Positive86% of 4,916 reviews2019
    Dev: YiTi GamesPub: Thermite Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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: Dystopian 17.6%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 15.1%, Cats 14.9%, Point & Click 13.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed point-and-click adventure that blends investigation with environmental puzzles.

  13. #13 Lamplight City
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 844 reviews2018
    Dev: Grundislav GamesPub: Application Systems Heidelberg
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 34.9%, Point & Click 26.1%, Mystery 17.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Atmospheric 6%

    Why You'll Like It: A detective adventure game where your choices determine the outcome of cases, mirroring the investigative freedom of BROK.

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Point & Click 22.2%, Mystery 15.4%, Cartoony 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A charming, sci-fi point-and-click adventure with a strong focus on mystery and character interaction.

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    Windows
    Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Visual Novel 22.5%, Mystery 17%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Masterfully combines courtroom drama with investigation gameplay and a rich, character-focused story.

  17. #17 Kathy Rain
    87% matchVery Positive92% of 3,954 reviews2016
    Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    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: Point & Click 97%, Detective 1.2%, Mystery 0.7%, Adventure 0.4%, Story Rich 0.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A compelling detective story that excels at atmospheric point-and-click investigation and character-driven mystery.

  18. #18 Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
    85% matchVery Positive81% of 472 reviews2022
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%

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    Why similar: Point & Click 20.2%, Detective 20%, Mystery 12.3%, Choices Matter 10.9%, Investigation 9.8%

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  19. #19 Cats and the Other Lives
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,505 reviews2022
    Dev: Cultic Games
    Windows
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    Part interactive fiction, part Felis domesticus adventure, “Cats and the Other Lives” explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen.

    Why similar: Cats 31.3%, Point & Click 15.6%, Investigation 13.3%, Emotional 11.7%, Story Rich 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused game centered on a cat observing a family, offering a unique perspective on story-rich mystery.

  20. #20 Eastward
    83% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
    Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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: Soundtrack 42.3%, Story Rich 14.5%, Cute 11.4%, RPG 11%, Atmospheric 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG with beautiful pixel art and a strong story that echoes the adventure elements of BROK.

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  23. #23 Beyond a Steel Sky
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    Why similar: Dystopian 23.2%, Detective 21.9%, Point & Click 14.7%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Visual Novel 11%

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    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,034 reviews2025
    Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac
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  28. #28 Detective Grimoire
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,355 reviews2014
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Point & Click 20.2%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Mystery 10.2%

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    79% matchVery Positive80% of 1,700 reviews2021
    Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Anshar Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%

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  30. #30 BROK - Natal Tail, A New Christmas
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 132 reviews2024
    Dev: COWCAT
    Windows · Mac

    A Christmas tale set in the world of BROK the InvestiGator, presented as a visual novel.

    Why similar: Dystopian 22.2%, Cats 18.2%, Detective 14.7%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Cartoony 10.1%

  31. #31 Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery
    75% matchVery Positive98% of 59 reviews2026
    Dev: Nobody Crown
    Windows

    There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?

    Why similar: Cats 26.6%, Detective 25.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Visual Novel 11.1%, Investigation 9.9%

  32. #32 Primordia
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,401 reviews2012
    Dev: Wormwood StudiosPub: Wadjet Eye Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

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    Why similar: Point & Click 48.4%, Dystopian 18.9%, Story Rich 10.3%, Adventure 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%

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    76% matchVery Positive81% of 385 reviews2024
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  34. #34 Moses & Plato - Last Train to Clawville
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 100 reviews2026
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  35. #35 BROK the InvestiGator - Prologue
    77% matchVery Positive97% of 305 reviews2020
    Dev: COWCAT
    Windows

    The very first PUNCH & CLICK! Brok is 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: Beat 'em up 20.4%, Detective 13.9%, Investigation 12.6%, Point & Click 11%, Dystopian 10.6%

  36. #36 Shardlight
    78% matchVery Positive90% of 793 reviews2016
    Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
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    Why You'll Like It: A grim, dystopian point-and-click adventure that captures the darker tone of BROK's world.

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    Dev: Spickasoft
    Windows

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    Windows
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  42. #42 Tails Noir: Prologue
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    Dev: EggNutPub: Raw Fury
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    Dev: bitter
    Windows

    A bitter RPG where every enemy has their own unique minigame, and where there are two sides to every soul: Main and Invert!

    Why similar: Soundtrack 49.2%, Choices Matter 18%, Story Rich 12.3%, RPG 10.7%, Cute 6.9%

  48. #48 BEAST CRIMES
    73% matchMixed64% of 64 reviews2022
    Dev: LINK
    Windows

    Crimes across the times. Are you able to solve them all?

    Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 16.7%, Visual Novel 13.7%, Choices Matter 10.4%, Investigation 9.6%

  49. #49 Impostor Factory
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 12,622 reviews2021
    Dev: Freebird Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

    Why similar: Emotional 26.3%, Mystery 17.8%, Story Rich 15.6%, RPG 12.1%, Cute 11.5%

  50. #50 Dynopunk
    69% matchVery Positive93% of 525 reviews2023
    Dev: Tomato Fantasy GamesPub: 101XP
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    An ironic adventure with cyberpunk aesthetics set in a world where humans have been replaced by dinosaurs. Become a top-notch repair shop mechanic: fix gadgets, have heart-to-heart talks, and offer drinks to your customers — everything to fulfill your ultimate dream.

    Why similar: Point & Click 28.3%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Choices Matter 20.4%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%

  51. #51 Gibbous - A Cthulhu Adventure
    71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,288 reviews2019
    Dev: Stuck In Attic
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Crazy cultists. Cthulhu. A talking cat. Gibbous takes you on an expansive, traditionally animated, hand-painted adventure. Play as three protagonists and explore a lushly rendered Lovecraft-inspired world, unraveling ancient conspiracies. A comedy cosmic horror adventure made in Transylvania!

    Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Cats 17.8%, Story Rich 17%, Cute 14.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%

  52. #52 Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 2,058 reviews2022
    Dev: Grace BruxnerPub: worm club
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.

    Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 19%, Soundtrack 15.9%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 12%

  53. #53 Button City
    70% matchVery Positive92% of 173 reviews2021
    Dev: Subliminal
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Button City is a cozy narrative adventure game about a fox and his friends banding together to save their local arcade! Explore a diorama world, play exciting arcade games, complete quirky quests and meet cute animal friends.

    Why similar: Point & Click 45.7%, Cute 17.2%, Story Rich 16.1%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Adventure 8.3%

  54. #54 Beyond Galaxyland
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 340 reviews2024
    Dev: Sam EnrightPub: United Label
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Beyond Galaxyland is a thrilling adventure-RPG combining cosmic exploration, strategic turn-based combat, and epic boss battle events across a vast solar system. Join Doug and his gun-toting guinea pig on an exhilarating quest to save Earth, itself.

    Why similar: RPG 29.2%, Story Rich 24.8%, Atmospheric 17.7%, Adventure 15.2%, Action 13.1%

  55. #55 Break Wolf
    66% matchVery Positive99% of 161 reviews2025
    Dev: RE Atelier
    Windows

    "Have we all been acting waywardly?" An Adventure RPG that deals with the life and death of wayward humans, striving to escape a syndicate that creates monsters.

    Why similar: Choices Matter 29.6%, Story Rich 20.4%, Cute 17.1%, Atmospheric 15.2%, RPG 10.8%

  56. #56 Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo: Closure Edition
    66% matchVery Positive99% of 225 reviews2025
    Dev: GallaPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Help the cursed souls of Limbo escape their endless time loop in the afterlife. As Kulebra, a newly-deceased snake, witness their grief and guide them toward closure through point-and-click puzzles, light stealth, and empathy-driven boss encounters.

    Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Emotional 19.9%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, Cute 8.5%

  57. #57 Paradise Killer
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 4,418 reviews2020
    Dev: Kaizen Game WorksPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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: Detective 22.4%, Investigation 18.7%, Point & Click 15.4%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Mystery 11%

  58. #58 Crime O'Clock
    68% matchMixed69% of 505 reviews2023
    Dev: Bad SeedPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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: Detective 24.1%, Investigation 20.5%, Point & Click 15.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Choices Matter 10%

  59. #59 Cat Island Petrichor
    66% matchMostly Positive74% of 89 reviews2026
    Dev: LuminousNotePub: Mango Party
    Windows

    As a cat, explore a nostalgic Japanese summer island filled with strays. Solve puzzles, uncover mysteries, and share an intimate, unhurried adventure with the heroine.

    Why similar: Cats 31.2%, Emotional 19.5%, Cute 12%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 9.1%

  60. #60 Threefold Recital
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,507 reviews2025
    Dev: Everscape GamesPub: indienova
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...

    Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Visual Novel 15.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Cartoony 13%, Story Rich 8.5%

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