Games Like Cat Detective Albert Wilde

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: Noir 16.1%, Crime 15.3%, Detective 12.7%, Cats 11.5%, Cinematic 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic 3D adventure perfectly mirrors the noir atmosphere and anthropomorphic detective themes found in Albert Wilde.

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 28.1%, Detective 21.9%, Cats 14.9%, Comedy 14.6%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming point-and-click mystery featuring a cat detective that balances humor with a classic noir investigation style.

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 20.3%, Crime 19.1%, Detective 16.8%, Cinematic 12.8%, Cats 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the hard-boiled noir aesthetic with animal characters and a strong focus on interrogation and dialogue.

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 21.4%, Crime 19.5%, Detective 14.3%, Cats 12.7%, Investigation 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated detective game starring a cat, focusing on crime-solving and noir-inspired storytelling.

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 27.6%, Noir 21.5%, Investigation 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 8%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous, narrative-focused detective game that shares the lighthearted yet investigative spirit of Albert Wilde.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Investigation 15.2%, Comedy 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and charming detective game that emphasizes the absurdity and humor of being an animal investigator.

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%, Noir 24.7%, Cinematic 14.6%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential noir mystery featuring anthropomorphic characters that shares the gritty, investigative tone of the seed game.

It’s the 1920s and the world’s foremost detective is about to embark on his most challenging case yet. Thankfully, in this world that’s not quite like our own, there’s nobody better to crack the case than the great detective and gentleman giraffe, Lord Winklebottom.

Why similar: Crime 25.8%, Detective 22.9%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 7.5%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical detective mystery featuring a giraffe investigator that captures the eccentric animal-character charm.

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 22.6%, Crime 16.8%, Noir 16.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Exploration 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully illustrated detective game that focuses on interviewing suspects and piecing together a complex mystery.

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 28.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Investigation 15.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven game that explores a family mystery through the perspective of a house cat.

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 29.7%, Story Rich 19.9%, Exploration 14.3%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Mystery 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich exploration game with animal characters that balances dark humor with an atmospheric, character-driven plot.

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 33.5%, Noir 22.3%, Story Rich 20.2%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Exploration 7%

Why You'll Like It: While more complex, it offers a deep, surreal detective narrative that touches on quantum themes and existential philosophy.

There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!

Why similar: Crime 16.1%, Noir 15.7%, Cinematic 15.1%, Detective 13.8%, Investigation 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic point-and-click mystery set on a train that captures the classic detective investigation vibe.

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 25.7%, Detective 20.8%, Investigation 19%, Story Rich 10.2%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game with a surreal atmosphere and deep lore that appeals to fans of unconventional mysteries.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.2%, Story Rich 21.9%, Exploration 19.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Mystery 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-rich adventure featuring animal characters that centers on uncovering a dark, unfolding mystery.

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 21.9%, Investigation 19.2%, Crime 17%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant detective game that focuses on logical deduction and piecing together complex, interconnected events.

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 16.3%, Detective 15.2%, Investigation 15%, Walking Simulator 14%, Cats 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired detective game set in a cyberpunk world that emphasizes investigation and atmospheric storytelling.

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: Lore-Rich 16.8%, Detective 16.8%, Cats 15%, Investigation 14.7%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused game that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and detective work.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Story Rich 21.2%, Mystery 16.6%, Adventure 11.9%, Comedy 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery game that involves manipulating the environment and time, appealing to fans of quantum-themed puzzles.

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Noir 23.9%, Detective 19.6%, Investigation 16.1%, Comedy 11%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn noir detective adventure that focuses on investigation and supernatural mystery.

A poignant narrative-driven game about rejection, belonging and the meaning of home. It follows the story of a newly adopted shelter cat whose space in the home is taken by a copycat. Bring the tissues.

Why similar: Cats 31.6%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, Story Rich 12.4%, Third Person 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An emotional, narrative-driven adventure that centers on the life and perspective of a cat.

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Noir 21%, Detective 17.7%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a noir-inspired setting.

The Sexy Brutale — a never-ending masked ball featuring intrigue, murder and the (quite possibly) occult! Relive the same mysterious day where the guests at the casino mansion are being murdered by the staff over and over again...

Why similar: Detective 39.9%, Mystery 17.9%, Story Rich 16.2%, Adventure 11.7%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A time-loop mystery game that requires careful observation and investigation, sharing the puzzle-solving focus of the seed game.

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 18.1%, Cinematic 17.9%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art detective game that explores themes of identity and mystery through an anthropomorphic lens.

Immerse yourself in the bizarre art style and the surreal world of Cat Museum, a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure game. Solve the strange puzzles with your mischievous cat, and unveil the truth behind the mysterious museum.

Why similar: Cats 56.8%, Exploration 16.5%, Adventure 13.8%, Mystery 11%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, hand-drawn adventure that leans into the strange and psychedelic side of cat-themed storytelling.

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Noir 23%, Investigation 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.8%, Story Rich 6.3%

Catie in MeowmeowLand is a classical humorous point-and-click adventure game. Help little Catie get back home from the bizarre cat world of MeowmeowLand!

Why similar: Cats 39.4%, Comedy 20.2%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Story Rich 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click adventure that features whimsical cat-themed puzzles and a dreamlike atmosphere.

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: Noir 21.5%, Detective 20.6%, Cats 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 11.3%, Investigation 8.8%

The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Noir 18.9%, Investigation 15.3%, Story Rich 11.6%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery that involves investigating strange occurrences in a remote, atmospheric setting.

Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Detective 25.6%, Interactive Fiction 21.1%, Exploration 14.9%, Story Rich 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that blends exploration and puzzle-solving with a lighthearted, stylized approach.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 17.6%, Lore-Rich 16%, Investigation 15.1%, Cats 13.3%, Story Rich 8%

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 18.2%, Crime 17.5%, Detective 15.5%, Investigation 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A visual-novel style detective game that uses a comic-book aesthetic to tell a gritty noir 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 19.6%, Crime 16.6%, Detective 14.6%, Cats 12.4%, Investigation 11.6%

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery. Also there's a wizard.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 16.7%, Walking Simulator 15%, Comedy 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.9%

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 17.6%, Crime 17.3%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 12.4%, Lore-Rich 11.8%

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

Why similar: Detective 22.9%, Investigation 17.9%, Comedy 17.5%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Exploration 8.8%

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Detective 37.8%, Comedy 19.4%, Story Rich 16.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Adventure 8.6%

Portal with cats - Become entangled in a quantum puzzle adventure! Mittens gains the incredible power to be in two places at once. Explore twisted test chambers, make mischief and evade capture by a whisker! 🐈🐈‍⬛

Why similar: Cats 34.6%, Story Rich 16.5%, Exploration 14.2%, Third Person 13.5%, Sci-fi 12.7%

Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.

Why similar: Noir 18.4%, Detective 16.8%, Cinematic 16.8%, Investigation 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 23.4%, Investigation 14.9%, Comedy 14.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.4%

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 24.5%, Cats 22.1%, Investigation 19.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%

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 22%, Cinematic 21.5%, Detective 19.3%, Story Rich 8.7%, Exploration 7.7%

Murder, mystery, puzzles and cats.

Why similar: Crime 35%, Cats 29.7%, Story Rich 13.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Adventure 6.4%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 21.7%, Story Rich 13.2%, Lore-Rich 11.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Exploration 10.8%

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 24.1%, Noir 20%, Investigation 11.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Exploration 8.8%

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Detective 23%, Crime 21.5%, Investigation 14.3%, Comedy 10.8%, Exploration 10.2%

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 22.6%, Noir 18.7%, Third Person 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%, Story Rich 8.5%

MUTROPOLIS is a lovely sci-fi adventure set on the abandoned Planet Earth. Play as Henry Dijon (hero, nerd, detective) in search of a legendary lost city. Uncover weird ancient artifacts. And PLEASE don’t get obliterated by an ageless evil. You’ve been warned.

Why similar: Detective 35.6%, Third Person 15.8%, Mystery 11.9%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Adventure 8.7%

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: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Cats 18.3%, Third Person 15.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Story Rich 9.4%

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: Comedy 20.9%, Interactive Fiction 20.8%, Story Rich 20.5%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Mystery 11.7%

Cat's Request is a fantastic detective story about an extraterrestrial cat named Ash and his virtual assistant, living in a metropolis governed by artificial intelligence.

Why similar: Investigation 40.8%, Exploration 17.1%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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: Story Rich 23.6%, Cats 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Comedy 11.5%, Adventure 11.2%

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 28.6%, Detective 21.1%, Adventure 13.5%, Cinematic 11.3%, Story Rich 9.2%

A murder mystery where you are the main suspect! An ambassador on a peace mission has been killed on board the Clawville Express. Time progresses as you sniff out clues, eavesdrop on conversations, and interrogate passengers. Can you solve the case before the train reaches the last station? Or else.

Why similar: Crime 24.8%, Detective 19.6%, Investigation 17.4%, Cats 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%

A short exploration game about poking around a convenience store and finding a gift with the help of its owner. But sometimes the perfect gift finds you.

Why similar: Adventure 36.8%, Noir 25.5%, Cats 17.3%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Exploration 7.5%

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Cats 40.1%, Third Person 13.5%, Exploration 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Adventure 8%

Fishing at the Lake Full of Cats is a puzzle solving, cat collecting, fishing game where you uncover the secrets of Silly Lake in a quest to fish up every last one of its pointy eared denizens.

Why similar: Cats 56.6%, Comedy 25.2%, Adventure 13.6%, Indie 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

A Bleaker Predicklement is a hilarious AND mysterious point and click adventure game. Explore smoggy alleys, meet suspicious characters and help Bertram as he finds himself framed for a murdering he did not commit!

Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Comedy 20.3%, Adventure 16.7%, Mystery 13.1%, Story Rich 11.1%

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Noir 20.6%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Story Rich 7.7%

Explore a unique and connected world. Understand its fragile balance, uncover its deepest questions, and find more than just the answers.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Exploration 13.2%, Mystery 11.2%, Comedy 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.3%