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

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the unique noir aesthetic and buddy-cop dynamic of the original game.

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 22.4%, Crime 16.3%, Detective 15.8%, Cats 13.8%, Point & Click 10%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar noir setting with anthropomorphic animals and a heavy focus on investigative detective work.

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 26.2%, Crime 18.2%, Detective 15.7%, Cats 13.5%, Point & Click 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the animal-noir detective vibe with its charming pixel art and classic point-and-click investigation.

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 20.9%, Detective 17.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Point & Click 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply atmospheric, animal-led noir detective story that mirrors the gritty tone 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 21.6%, Noir 17.5%, Crime 13.7%, Point & Click 11.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a highly stylized art direction and a compelling mystery that requires sharp observation and dialogue-based investigation.

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 26.2%, Cats 22.9%, Point & Click 17%, Visual Novel 14.6%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines detective investigation with anthropomorphic characters in a unique hybrid of point-and-click and beat-em-up gameplay.

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 46.5%, Visual Novel 31.3%, Story Rich 11.7%, Adventure 7.4%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the anthropomorphic cast and visual novel style while focusing on courtroom drama and investigation.

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 35%, Noir 30.3%, Point & Click 11.9%, 2.5D 7.5%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a humorous, animal-led detective experience that focuses on deduction and quirky character interactions.

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 29.9%, Detective 20.8%, Point & Click 13.8%, Cats 13.8%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, noir-inspired point-and-click adventure featuring anthropomorphic cats and a classic detective mystery.

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 12.6%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential noir detective story featuring anthropomorphic fables that captures the same dark, investigative energy.

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 24.8%, Point & Click 14.9%, Dark Humor 13.6%, Dark Comedy 12.8%, Visual Novel 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel maintains the charm and detective-focused gameplay of the original while expanding on its supernatural mysteries.

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 23.7%, Story Rich 13.3%, Point & Click 11.9%, Visual Novel 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for dialogue-heavy, philosophical detective games with a strong sense of place and character.

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 22.3%, Dark Humor 14.8%, Story Rich 11%, Puzzle 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A witty, episodic detective game that excels at blending mystery with humor and point-and-click mechanics.

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 27.7%, Detective 20.3%, Point & Click 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, 2.5D 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that captures the classic detective mystery feel with a supernatural twist.

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 24.6%, Detective 20%, Crime 19.1%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Point & Click 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the noir detective genre with a focus on investigation, research, and atmospheric world-building.

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 25.2%, Crime 19.8%, Detective 19.8%, Point & Click 12.7%, Cinematic 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic mystery game that focuses on point-and-click investigation and sharp, witty dialogue.

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 32.4%, Detective 30.7%, Point & Click 17.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized detective game that emphasizes open-ended investigation and deep dialogue in a surreal world.

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 18.1%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Point & Click 13.9%, Visual Novel 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective game that focuses on puzzle-solving and interrogation in a beautifully illustrated environment.

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 39.4%, Point & Click 24.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, Dark Humor 8.2%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game shares the sharp, witty writing and noir-inspired atmosphere found in the seed game.

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 7.4%, 2.5D 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click detective mystery that features a strong noir atmosphere and a focus on character-driven investigation.

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 25.6%, Detective 21.4%, Cats 15.5%, Point & Click 14.5%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a noir-inspired aesthetic with point-and-click investigation in a dense, atmospheric city.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 54.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 10.3%, Noir 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a uniquely stylized art direction and a high-stakes detective investigation that rewards careful observation.

JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.

Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Crime 24.6%, Cinematic 12.2%, Visual Novel 11%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming detective mystery that focuses on narrative, exploration, and uncovering secrets in a stylized world.

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Noir 29%, Crime 22.2%, Detective 21.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16.4%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A noir detective thriller that focuses heavily on dialogue, moral choices, and investigative deduction.

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 27.3%, Point & Click 24.6%, Visual Novel 17.9%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy, cyberpunk noir game that focuses on investigation and the consequences of your choices.

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 24.6%, Detective 21%, Cats 18.2%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Visual Novel 9.3%

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 30.2%, Detective 23%, Crime 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Hidden Object 7.8%

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 28.1%, Visual Novel 14%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-driven, isometric detective game that focuses on investigation and deduction in a futuristic setting.

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 20.6%, Crime 18.8%, Detective 16.8%, Cinematic 12.8%, Cats 12.4%

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 41.6%, Point & Click 25.6%, Detective 15.6%, Adventure 6.4%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir point-and-click adventure with a strong emphasis on detective investigation and atmospheric world-building.

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, point-and-click detective mystery with a strong narrative focus and a classic noir feel.

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 33.2%, Detective 31.1%, Point & Click 12.2%, 2.5D 7%, Story Rich 5.7%

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 48.7%, Point & Click 24.9%, Detective 19%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional noir detective adventure that captures the classic hard-boiled atmosphere of the genre.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.4%, Adventure 15.8%, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A noir-inspired point-and-click adventure that features complex detective work and deep, atmospheric storytelling.

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 24.7%, Detective 16.6%, Crime 16%, Cats 13.5%, Point & Click 13.3%

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 24.9%, Noir 23.1%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Point & Click 10.6%, Story Rich 7.9%

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 34.9%, Detective 14.3%, Crime 10.6%, Point & Click 9.9%, Dark Humor 8.2%

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 45.1%, Point & Click 23.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Adventure 4.6%

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 19.1%, Dark Humor 15.9%, Dark Comedy 14.1%, Point & Click 12.8%, Visual Novel 12.4%

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 34.8%, Detective 23.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Point & Click 9%, Story Rich 6.9%

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 29.7%, Crime 19.1%, Visual Novel 15.7%, Point & Click 12%, Story Rich 9%

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 17.2%, Point & Click 10.7%, Hidden Object 10.3%

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 23.1%, Dialogue Heavy 18.9%, Crime 17.6%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Story Rich 7.3%

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 23.9%, Crime 23%, Point & Click 15.8%, Dark Humor 9.9%, Dark Comedy 9%

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 23.6%, Crime 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 16.3%, Visual Novel 12.6%, Point & Click 9.3%

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: Detective 21.4%, Crime 20.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Point & Click 12.5%, Visual Novel 10.8%

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 32.8%, Noir 25.4%, Detective 19.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 4.2%

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 18.3%, Dark Humor 15%, Story Rich 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.1%

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 22.3%, Detective 16.9%, Crime 16.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%, Visual Novel 9.5%

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 30.4%, Noir 28.1%, Point & Click 19.2%, Story Rich 7.8%, Atmospheric 5%

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 26.8%, Detective 25.9%, Point & Click 10.5%, Visual Novel 9.1%, Dialogue Heavy 8.5%

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 32.7%, Point & Click 19.5%, Detective 17.3%, Cinematic 12.3%, Adventure 8.6%

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 27.2%, Detective 22.2%, Dialogue Heavy 16.8%, Dark Humor 16.3%, Cinematic 9.6%

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 22.8%, Dark Humor 17.2%, Crime 8.8%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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: Point & Click 31%, Story Rich 17.7%, Cats 16.1%, Puzzle 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.2%

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 30.3%, Point & Click 13.6%, Dark Comedy 9.9%, Detective 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.1%

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 17.9%, Detective 16%, Incremental 15.5%, Dark Humor 14.5%, Dark Comedy 13.8%

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%, Point & Click 21.9%, Incremental 18.4%, Dark Humor 12.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.6%

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%, Detective 35.4%, Adventure 18.6%

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Detective 28.8%, Dialogue Heavy 23%, Point & Click 19%, Story Rich 9.3%, Atmospheric 6.6%