Games Like Chicken Police: Into the HIVE!

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 20.9%, Crime 16%, Detective 15.7%, Dark Humor 10.5%, Point & Click 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the same iconic noir atmosphere, anthropomorphic cast, and investigative mechanics.

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 19.7%, Crime 15.7%, Detective 14.2%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the anthropomorphic noir detective experience with a gritty, cinematic narrative.

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 22.1%, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 11.4%, Visual Novel 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stunning pixel-art noir detective game featuring an anthropomorphic protagonist navigating a dystopian world.

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 25.3%, Crime 18.7%, Detective 15.2%, Investigation 10.9%, Point & Click 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet serious noir detective game starring a cat investigator in a world of animals.

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 19%, Noir 15.4%, Crime 12.9%, Point & Click 11.4%, Visual Novel 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished detective game with a distinct art style and clever puzzle-based interrogation mechanics.

The hottest bird lawyering game to come out of 1840s France! Join Jayjay Falcon and his witty apprentice, Sparrowson, as the two take on clients, interview witnesses, collect evidence, and deliver justice to the guilty.

Why similar: Detective 39.8%, Visual Novel 28%, Mystery 16.4%, Story Rich 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar cast of anthropomorphic animals in a witty, stylized detective narrative set in 19th-century France.

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 22.3%, Soundtrack 21.1% ★, Point & Click 15.6%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic point-and-click investigation with beat-'em-up elements in a unique animal-filled world.

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 24.6%, Noir 24%, Point & Click 13.4%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive noir detective story featuring fairy tale characters in a gritty, modern urban setting.

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 20.6%, Investigation 17.9%, Crime 14.5%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 11%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional detective game that focuses on piecing together complex mysteries through careful observation and deduction.

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 17.3%, Detective 17.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 12.5%, Surreal 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A delightful point-and-click mystery featuring a giraffe detective in a 1920s-inspired anthropomorphic world.

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 26.1%, Noir 19.1%, Story Rich 15.2%, Surreal 11%, Point & Click 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for detective narrative depth, offering unparalleled dialogue and a surreal, introspective atmosphere.

Bear With Me: The Lost Robots is an all new prequel chapter featuring Amber’s brother Flint and the callous detective Ted E. Bear. Take to the gritty and bustling undergrounds of Paper City, discovering new characters and rich lore leading up to the events of the first 3 episodes of Bear With Me.

Why similar: Noir 29.1%, Point & Click 14.7%, Story Rich 9.4%, Visual Novel 9.3%, Detective 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, noir-inspired point-and-click adventure featuring a teddy bear detective and a gritty atmosphere.

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 19%, Detective 16.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Surreal 13%, Point & Click 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk detective game that blends noir themes with intricate puzzles and a distinct visual style.

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 26.4%, Noir 22.8%, Investigation 19.1%, Point & Click 10%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and well-written detective game that leans into the absurdity of animal investigators.

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 18.7%, Crime 15.9%, Point & Click 12.8%, Investigation 11.5%, Visual Novel 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A lighthearted but engaging mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and gathering clues.

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 20.6%, Crime 17%, Detective 17%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern detective game that requires real-world research and sharp investigative skills to solve cases.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 37.7%, Mystery 17.8%, Puzzle 13.9%, Story Rich 11.1%, Noir 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deduction that challenges you to solve a massive mystery through unique visual investigation.

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 32.1%, Detective 22.6%, Point & Click 16.7%, Puzzle 10.2%, Story Rich 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous and stylish point-and-click noir mystery featuring a feline detective in a city of cats.

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 24.3%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 14.6%, Point & Click 12.6%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn point-and-click adventure with a strong detective narrative and a unique setting.

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventure game.

Why similar: Soundtrack 16.6% ★, Point & Click 14.1%, Detective 12.9%, Dark Humor 11.6%, Puzzle 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A well-written, atmospheric mystery adventure that focuses on uncovering a conspiracy in a small town.

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: Noir 20.9%, Crime 17.5%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 15.1%, Point & Click 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, murder-mystery point-and-click adventure that captures the classic feel of detective investigations.

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 20.6%, Point & Click 14.7%, Investigation 12.3%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery that focuses on supernatural elements and investigative exploration.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Noir 42.2%, Point & Click 29.2%, Detective 16%, Story Rich 8.1%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, noir-drenched sci-fi adventure that emphasizes strong narrative and investigative puzzle-solving.

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: Noir 24.9%, Detective 23.1%, Investigation 19.5%, Point & Click 10%, Mystery 9.1%

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 96.2%, Detective 1.3%, Noir 0.8%, Mystery 0.8%, Story Rich 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that captures the moody, investigative spirit of 90s point-and-click games.

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 18.3%, Crime 14.3%, Detective 14%, Investigation 11.6%, Visual Novel 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel-style detective game set in Munich that focuses on deduction and narrative-driven investigation.

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 15.6%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 12.2%, Point & Click 12.1%

Immerse yourself in a dramatic yet charming and witty world of evidence-gathering, deduction and courtroom battles with this double-pack of the adventures of rookie lawyer Ryunosuke.

Why similar: Detective 30%, Visual Novel 20.6%, Mystery 14.8%, Drama 13.2%, Story Rich 11%

Why You'll Like It: A premier detective and courtroom visual novel series that excels in character-driven storytelling and mystery solving.

One hundred detectives compete against each other in a crime-solving competition.

Why similar: Detective 14.9%, Crime 13.8%, Investigation 13%, Dark Humor 11.1%, Point & Click 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced visual novel that pits you against other detectives in a series of complex murder mysteries.

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%, Crime 13.1%, Detective 12.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Investigation 10%

Detective Gallo is a point&click comic-noir adventure that is entirely hand-illustrated and hand-animated, and whose protagonist is a feathered and grumpy private eye struggling with a very tricky case, bizarre characters, and puzzles that will put his insight and patience to the test.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.1%, Detective 40.9%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired point-and-click adventure featuring a cynical bird detective in a colorful, stylized 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: Noir 24.7%, Investigation 15.9%, Point & Click 14.2%, Surreal 12.5%, Mystery 10.6%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Noir 24.4%, Crime 21.6%, Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 11.5%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric detective game that emphasizes connecting clues and building a case board to solve crimes.

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 19.1%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 16.1%, Point & Click 14.3%, Puzzle 10.3%

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

Why similar: Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Puzzle 13.8%, Story Rich 11.8%, Crime 8.2%

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 19.3%, Noir 17.9%, Visual Novel 9.6%, Mystery 9.5%, Investigation 9.5%

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

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 11.6%, Crime 9.8%, Story Rich 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 22.8%, Detective 22.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Drama 11.1%, Puzzle 10.9%

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 18.4%, Crime 18.1%, Detective 15.4%, Investigation 13.1%, Lore-Rich 12.5%

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 29.7%, Point & Click 20.3%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 12.7%, Dark Humor 12.4%

A pointy-clicky comedy corporate thriller. Solve puzzles, get to know your colleagues, and unravel a sinister global conspiracy. All in a day's work.

Why similar: Point & Click 48.5%, Story Rich 20.6%, Mystery 17.1%, Puzzle 10.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

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 19.7%, Point & Click 13.1%, Investigation 12.4%, Dark Humor 10.9%, Mystery 9.5%

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Detective 19.3%, Investigation 16.1%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Point & Click 10.3%, Stylized 8.9%

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 20.4%, Crime 18%, Mystery 12.4%, Puzzle 10.2%

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 24.5%, Detective 18.4%, Investigation 12.3%, Stylized 11%, Point & Click 10.3%

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 29.3%, Point & Click 18.5%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Story Rich 14.3%, Stylized 12.5%

A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.

Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Crime 19.3%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Point & Click 9.8%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Noir 19.2%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 8.6%

When dinosaurs were brought back to life, none wanted to be a cop, so humans made you: Dinocop. Investigate the guests of the Cretaceous hotel to crack a meaty case that will confront you with your most profound existential dilemma. Who brought human meat to the dinosaur rights convention ?

Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Dark Humor 9.7%

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: Detective 26%, Investigation 25.6%, Point & Click 19.5%, Story Rich 11.3%, Mystery 8.6%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Crime 19.1%, Detective 16.8%, Noir 15.2%, Investigation 13%, Point & Click 10.4%

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 25.7%, Noir 23.6%, Point & Click 18.2%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 9.3%

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: Detective 21.2%, Dark Humor 17.7%, Point & Click 15.9%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Puzzle 13.3%

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 25.6%, Visual Novel 17.1%, Story Rich 14.5%, Puzzle 14.5%, Mystery 10.7%

Chapter Two of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

Why similar: Noir 35.1%, Detective 14.5%, Crime 11.3%, Point & Click 11.2%, Surreal 10.8%

Pancras is a neurotic cop investigating a case of mysterious kidnapping in the town of Lupany. Help him find out, who’s behind the abduction of two orderly citizens!

Why similar: Point & Click 21.9%, Detective 17.6%, Puzzle 16.4%, Dark Humor 16.1%, Stylized 14.3%

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 24.7%, Crime 18.3%, Detective 18.2%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 7.9%

A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Investigation 18.8%, Crime 18.8%, Point & Click 12.2%, Mystery 10.3%

Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.

Why similar: Noir 26.9%, Detective 19.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Story Rich 10.6%, Mystery 10.3%

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 17.9%, Crime 14.9%, Detective 14.6%, Investigation 12.6%, Mystery 7.7%