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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 22.1%, Crime 16.8%, Detective 15.8%, Cats 14%, Point & Click 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest thematic match, featuring a hard-boiled animal detective in a gritty, noir-drenched 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 27.5%, Crime 19.4%, Detective 16.3%, Cats 14.1%, Point & Click 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and witty noir detective game starring a cat that mirrors the buddy-cop humor and investigative style of the seed game.

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 21.5%, Noir 17.7%, Crime 14.1%, Point & Click 11.6%, Conversation 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, stylized art direction and a focus on eccentric character interactions during a murder investigation.

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 46.6%, Visual Novel 31.3%, Story Rich 11.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines animal characters with a humorous, period-piece detective narrative that feels spiritually aligned with the seed game.

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 25.8%, Noir 25.5%, Point & Click 12.7%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the noir detective aesthetic with anthropomorphic characters and high-stakes, choice-driven storytelling.

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

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the adventures of the iconic feathered detective duo.

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 21%, Detective 17.5%, Conversation 13.2%, Point & Click 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A moody, pixel-art noir detective game that explores themes of social inequality through an anthropomorphic lens.

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 42.2%, Point & Click 26.6%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid of point-and-click adventure and beat-'em-up that features an animal protagonist in a grim, investigative setting.

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 34.8%, Noir 30.6%, Point & Click 11.8%, 2.5D 7.8%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, hilarious detective game that leans into the absurdity of an animal investigator solving crimes.

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 31.9%, Noir 23.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Point & Click 11.8%, Visual Novel 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for noir-inspired, dialogue-heavy detective games with deep, philosophical, and atmospheric storytelling.

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 36%, Point & Click 22.2%, Dark Humor 15%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 6%

Why You'll Like It: A witty, episodic investigation game that excels at blending supernatural mystery with lighthearted, character-driven comedy.

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 28.4%, Point & Click 17%, Dark Humor 15.7%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the humorous, pixel-art investigative style of its predecessor with even more charm and clever writing.

One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.

Why similar: Noir 39.6%, Point & Click 24.5%, Story Rich 10.4%, Dark Humor 8.2%, Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir adventure that balances dark, stylized themes with absurd humor and a distinct, memorable visual identity.

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%, Detective 20.8%, Point & Click 13.9%, Cats 13.8%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A cat-themed noir adventure that leans heavily into comedy and classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

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 22.3%, Crime 18.4%, Conversation 16%, Point & Click 13.8%, Visual Novel 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, hand-drawn mystery game that focuses on interviewing suspects and piecing together clues in a confined location.

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 28%, Detective 20.4%, Point & Click 12.9%, Conversation 12.2%, 2.5D 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully hand-drawn detective game that blends noir tropes with supernatural mystery and humor.

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 28.4%, Detective 23%, Crime 22.4%, Point & Click 13.2%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the detective genre that emphasizes investigation and research within a stylish, neo-noir setting.

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 45.2%, Point & Click 23%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, Southern Gothic point-and-click game that prioritizes surreal storytelling and a unique, moody aesthetic.

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 25.1%, Crime 20.1%, Detective 19.7%, Point & Click 12.6%, Cinematic 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, point-and-click murder mystery set on a train that captures the lighthearted side of the detective genre.

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Story Rich 27.6%, Point & Click 24.6%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy cyberpunk game that focuses on dialogue, manipulation, and uncovering deep conspiracies.

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 41.8%, Point & Click 25.6%, Detective 15.6%, Adventure 6.3%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential noir point-and-click adventure that excels at building a rainy, atmospheric, and cynical world.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 54.4%, Story Rich 11.4%, Noir 10.3%, Puzzle 10.1%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: While mechanically different, it offers a similarly intense focus on deduction and a striking, monochromatic art style.

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 44.5%, Crime 25.1%, Point & Click 8.4%, Story Rich 6.1%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more grounded, mechanical approach to the detective genre, focusing on gathering clues and making deductions.

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 33.4%, Detective 18.9%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Point & Click 11.8%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric, choice-driven detective RPG that focuses on investigation and deduction rather than combat.

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 96.6%, Detective 1.4%, Noir 0.9%, Adventure 0.4%, Story Rich 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, 90s-inspired detective story that captures a similar sense of investigative dread and atmospheric mystery.

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 27.4%, Noir 22.1%, Point & Click 20.6%, Adventure 7.2%, 2.5D 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi noir detective story that features a protagonist with unique abilities to solve complex crimes.

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 35.4%, Point & Click 18.2%, Dark Humor 15%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused game that uses a cat's perspective to explore family secrets and atmospheric drama.

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 33.7%, Detective 30.9%, Point & Click 12.1%, 2.5D 7%, Story Rich 5.7%

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

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 24.7%, Noir 23.3%, Visual Novel 11.8%, Point & Click 10.6%, Story Rich 8%

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Crime 19.6%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Conversation 11.4%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that emphasizes detective-style logic and debate, perfect for fans of the conversation-heavy gameplay in the seed.

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 24.8%, Detective 16.4%, Crime 16.3%, Cats 13.6%, Point & Click 13.1%

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 37.1%, Detective 15.1%, Crime 11.4%, Point & Click 10.5%, Dark Humor 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct art style and a focus on atmospheric, narrative-driven exploration in a unique world.

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 34.9%, Detective 23.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Point & Click 9%, Story Rich 6.9%

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Noir 48.8%, Point & Click 24.9%, Detective 19%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, hard-boiled detective adventure that stays true to the tropes and atmosphere of 1930s noir cinema.

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 24.6%, Detective 17.9%, Crime 17.5%, Point & Click 10.7%, Hidden Object 10.1%

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 31.1%, Detective 25.9%, Point & Click 17.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Puzzle 6.3%

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 22.7%, Detective 17.1%, Crime 16.9%, Visual Novel 9.5%, Conversation 9.4%

A complete remake/remaster/rehash of the award winning Flash game: A Case of the Crabs! Play as smart-ass detective, Nick Bounty, in this hilarious point & click adventure and hunt down a nefarious counterfeit crab ringleader!

Why similar: Noir 32.8%, Point & Click 19.5%, Detective 17.3%, Cinematic 12.3%, Adventure 8.4%

The Secret of Retropolis is a VR narrative game of a new kind, a blend of classic point-and-click adventure with immersive cinematography. Embody the witty protagonist of a film noir plot. Meet unforgettable characters. Solve puzzles. Lose yourself in the retro-futuristic atmosphere.

Why similar: Noir 36.7%, Detective 27.3%, Point & Click 16.9%, Story Rich 8.5%, Puzzle 6.4%

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 33.5%, Noir 25.2%, Detective 19.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Play as a sharp-witted detective in late 19th-century Leipzig, Germany, in this retro pixel-art point & click adventure. Search for clues, question suspects, and piece together evidence on your deduction board to solve four gripping murder cases.

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Crime 25.6%, Point & Click 18.4%, Conversation 11.1%, Story Rich 6.1%

The Slaughter is a noir point-and-click adventure set in Victorian London, laced with adult themes and dark humour. Follow the trail of a killer through atmospheric London locations and surreal dream worlds, meeting a cast of interesting, insane and eccentrically British characters along the way.

Why similar: Noir 33%, Detective 22.7%, Dark Humor 17.3%, Crime 8.9%, Atmospheric 5.5%

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 32.8%, Detective 30.5%, Point & Click 17.8%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%

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 23.7%, Crime 20%, Conversation 15.6%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Point & Click 9.4%

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 46.2%, Detective 35.6%, Adventure 18.2%

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 30.3%, Noir 28.2%, Point & Click 19.2%, Story Rich 7.8%, Atmospheric 5.1%

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: Detective 21.2%, Point & Click 20.8%, Dark Humor 19.1%, Story Rich 10.9%, Puzzle 8.5%

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 26.2%, Detective 25.5%, Point & Click 14.1%, Hidden Object 12%, Story Rich 7.1%

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at!

Why similar: Detective 34.9%, Point & Click 21.7%, Dark Humor 14.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

Why similar: Crime 27.4%, Detective 25.9%, Point & Click 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Conversation 8%

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 27.4%, Detective 22.3%, Dark Humor 16.5%, Conversation 16.2%, Cinematic 9.7%

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: Detective 26.2%, Crime 25.7%, Point & Click 17.2%, Dark Humor 10.8%, Story Rich 5.4%

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 30.1%, Crime 17.3%, Visual Novel 15.9%, Point & Click 14.4%, Story Rich 7.4%

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 33.8%, Point & Click 15.1%, Detective 10.5%, Visual Novel 10.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

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 23.8%, Detective 21.6%, Noir 19.8%, Point & Click 12%, 2.5D 10.8%

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 31%, Story Rich 17.7%, Cats 16.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%

A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.

Why similar: Detective 38%, Point & Click 23%, Visual Novel 22%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 2.9%

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%, Detective 18.8%, Clicker 17.6%, Dark Humor 17.1%, Puzzle 8.8%

Join the crazy police detective Francis in his search for a kidnapped cloned beauty and go through countless escapades with him in this classic point & click adventure full of comedy.

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Point & Click 22.2%, Clicker 17.9%, Dark Humor 12.9%, Conversation 10.3%