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 19.7%, Crime 15.4%, Detective 14.5%, Point & Click 8.9%, Visual Novel 8.3%

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 20.5%, Crime 16.2%, Detective 14.4%, Investigation 12%, Point & Click 10.1%

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 19.8%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 10%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%

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 24.9%, Crime 18.8%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 10.9%, Point & Click 9.3%

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 18.2%, Noir 14.7%, Crime 12.6%, Point & Click 10.9%, Visual Novel 7.2%

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 38.2%, Visual Novel 26.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, Adventure 3.9%

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

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 23.9%, Noir 23.6%, Point & Click 13%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Story Rich 10.9%

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

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: Soundtrack 22.6% ★, Detective 17%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Visual Novel 9.7%

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

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 18.3%, Crime 14.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Point & Click 11.3%

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 17.6%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 12.3%, Surreal 10.7%

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 26.5%, Noir 19.7%, Story Rich 15.4%, Surreal 11.4%, Point & Click 10.9%

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 29.3%, Point & Click 14.5%, Story Rich 9.2%, Detective 9.1%, Visual Novel 9%

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

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 17.5%, Crime 15.5%, Point & Click 12.1%, Investigation 11.2%, Visual Novel 9.7%

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

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 19.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Detective 16.4%, Surreal 13.4%, Point & Click 12.3%

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 25.6%, Noir 22.2%, Investigation 19%, Point & Click 9.7%, Mystery 8.6%

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

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 19.6%, Crime 16.6%, Detective 15.9%, Investigation 13.9%, Point & Click 10.1%

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

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 18% ★, Point & Click 13.8%, Detective 12.7%, Puzzle 10.3%, Mystery 9.4%

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

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 30.5%, Detective 21.2%, Point & Click 15.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

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 22.9%, Detective 16.7%, Investigation 14%, Point & Click 11.8%, Mystery 8.6%

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

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 20.6%, Crime 17.6%, Detective 16.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Point & Click 11.4%

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

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 37%, Mystery 18.1%, Puzzle 14%, Story Rich 10.7%, Noir 6.9%

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

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 17.6%, Crime 14.1%, Detective 13.3%, Investigation 11.3%, Visual Novel 7.6%

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

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 19.5%, Noir 16.3%, Point & Click 13.8%, Investigation 12%, Puzzle 10.5%

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

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 24.1%, Detective 22.5%, Investigation 19.3%, Point & Click 9.8%, 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%, Detective 1.3%, Noir 0.8%, Mystery 0.8%, Puzzle 0.3%

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

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 40.8%, Point & Click 27.7%, Detective 15.2%, Story Rich 7.7%, Adventure 4%

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

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 25.3%, Investigation 15.4%, Mystery 12.6%, Puzzle 12.5%, Point & Click 11.7%

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 30.5%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Mystery 15.6%, Story Rich 11%, Dialogue Heavy 8.5%

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 15%, Crime 14.5%, Investigation 13.5%, Point & Click 9%, Dark Humor 8.7%

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

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 51.9%, Detective 36%, Adventure 12.1%

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 24.3%, Investigation 15.9%, Point & Click 13.8%, Surreal 12.3%, Mystery 10.7%

Detective Inna Duke is a noir story-driven visual novel where you team up with lieutenant Inna Duke and her partner corporal Fernal to investigate the mysterious abduction of the popular streamer Oleh Hamston. But will you manage to track down the poor hamster in rainy city?

Why similar: Noir 26.8%, Detective 20.3%, Crime 14%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Puzzle 8.6%

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 21.7%, Detective 18.5%, Puzzle 9.3%, Mystery 8.6%, Visual Novel 8.4%

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 20.5%, Point & Click 13.6%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 9.5%

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 23.2%, Crime 21.9%, Detective 20.9%, Point & Click 10.8%, Puzzle 9.1%

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

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

Why similar: Crime 15.9%, Detective 15.3%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 10.8%, Visual Novel 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 18.8%, Crime 18.7%, Detective 15.3%, Investigation 13.3%, Story Rich 9.9%

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 29.5%, Point & Click 20.2%, Mystery 13.6%, Story Rich 12.5%, Puzzle 9.9%

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 20.9%, Crime 14.8%, Detective 14.1%, Point & Click 12.4%, Investigation 11.4%

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 18.3%, Detective 16.7%, Investigation 14.5%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 8.4%

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 19.4%, Investigation 17%, Crime 17%, Point & Click 14.5%, Puzzle 10.7%

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 20.5%, Crime 18.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%, Mystery 9.9%

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 19.7%, Noir 18.3%, Mystery 10.1%, Investigation 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.6%

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 28.9%, Puzzle 20.5%, Mystery 19.7%, Story Rich 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.7%

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 23.8%, Detective 22.4%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 11.1%, Visual Novel 10%

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

Why similar: Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 16.4%, Puzzle 14.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Crime 9%

Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!

Why similar: Detective 15.9%, Investigation 11.9%, Dark Humor 9.7%, Point & Click 9.5%, Mystery 9.2%

An impossible locked-room murder: Captain Mortuga lies dead beside an ancient cauldron aboard the world’s strangest submarine, crewed by sketchy suspects. A handcrafted point-and-click with sharp humour and tricky puzzles. Dive into the next mystery from the creators of Tangle Tower & Crow Country.

Why similar: Crime 15.5%, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 11.7%, Point & Click 9.8%, Visual Novel 7.8%

An open-and-shut case of petty vandalism balloons into a far-flung mind-control conspiracy involving former child stars, the media, the mafia, the government, the internet, and the bright side of the moon. Telltale's episodic classic, lovingly remastered by members of the original development team.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, Detective 23.3%, Puzzle 18.9%, Story Rich 12%, Dialogue Heavy 8.4%

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 28.8%, Point & Click 18.2%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Story Rich 13.8%, Stylized 11.9%

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 21.6%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 16.5%, Point & Click 12.2%, Visual Novel 10.4%

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 24.2%, Point & Click 18%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Dark Humor 15.7%, Puzzle 15.4%

It all started with a simple robbery. When that thread was pulled, a tapestry of mysteries was revealed. Solve cases and outsmart criminals in a detective story full of lies, confessions, and maybe even a murder or two.

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 16.2%, Crime 14.3%, Visual Novel 11%, Point & Click 9.2%

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 31.1%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 11.3%, Dark Humor 8.1%

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 36.6%, Detective 24.2%, Point & Click 10.4%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 6.5%

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 24.3%, Detective 18%, Investigation 12.3%, Mystery 10.5%, Stylized 10.5%

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 25.8%, Noir 24%, Point & Click 18.1%, Mystery 13.6%, Story Rich 9.3%

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Crime 21.3%, Investigation 20.9%, Detective 18.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Mystery 10.6%

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 20.7%, Detective 16.7%, Puzzle 15.9%, Investigation 13.4%, Stylized 13.1%

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: Investigation 25.6%, Detective 25.3%, Point & Click 18.9%, Story Rich 10.9%, Mystery 8.8%