Games Like Chinatown Detective Agency

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 17.1%, Crime 14.4%, Detective 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Cyberpunk 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the cybernoir atmosphere and investigative focus of the seed game through its branching narrative and detective mechanics.

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 20.5%, Investigation 18%, Crime 13.6%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the deduction-based investigation that fans of the seed game's research-heavy gameplay will appreciate.

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 18%, Detective 17.1%, Investigation 15.7%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that offers a unique aesthetic and a deep, non-linear mystery to solve.

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: Cyberpunk 38.5%, Point & Click 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Story Rich 6.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cyberpunk point-and-click adventure that features deep world-building and complex investigative puzzles.

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 15.4%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Detective 14.1%, Investigation 14%, Dystopian 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the seed's cyberpunk visual style and combines it with classic point-and-click puzzle solving.

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 19.6%, Dystopian 15.3%, Cyberpunk 15%, Point & Click 11.6%, Choices Matter 8%

Why You'll Like It: A detective simulation game that leans heavily into the cyberpunk aesthetic and digital investigation mechanics.

Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.

Why similar: Detective 15.4%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 12.9%, Point & Click 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a compelling sci-fi mystery that requires careful investigation and evidence management.

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 18.8%, Point & Click 14.6%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Noir 13.8%, Female Protagonist 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi detective story that emphasizes investigation and character-driven narrative in a post-technological world.

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 18.9%, Detective 17.4%, Cyberpunk 16.4%, Investigation 12.2%, Mystery 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG that focuses entirely on investigation and player choice within a futuristic, cyberpunk setting.

Having lost everything, a retired, hardboiled detective, John Cooper, must take his last case to find a missing upper-class girl among the lowest parts of the dystopian city-planet Terrahive. Choose your unique path in this atmospheric narrative future-noir thriller.

Why similar: Noir 18.7%, Detective 14.4%, Cyberpunk 13%, Point & Click 9.4%, Crime 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a gritty, noir-inspired detective experience set in a futuristic world where choices carry significant weight.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 17.8%, Point & Click 14.6%, Mystery 9.6%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A polished point-and-click mystery that features a strong female protagonist and an engaging, investigative plot.

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 21.1%, Investigation 15%, Dystopian 14.7%, Point & Click 12.3%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric point-and-click game offers a surreal, mystery-rich narrative that fans of story-driven adventures will love.

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 21.8%, Noir 18.5%, Point & Click 14.4%, Mystery 10.2%, Dark 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused point-and-click adventure that allows for multiple ways to solve cases, mirroring the agency-driven gameplay of the seed.

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 27.7%, Point & Click 19.3%, Cyberpunk 18.5%, Detective 11.3%, Dystopian 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic cyberpunk point-and-click adventure that features a dark, rainy atmosphere and a gripping detective story.

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Noir 22.3%, Detective 20%, Investigation 16.9%, Point & Click 11.5%, Mystery 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized narrative investigation game that focuses on dialogue and evidence gathering in a noir-inspired setting.

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 17.9%, Detective 14.9%, Crime 14.4%, Investigation 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A comic-book-styled detective game that focuses on deduction and investigation in a noir-inspired environment.

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%, Investigation 17.6%, Dystopian 16.6%, Point & Click 15.1%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of point-and-click adventure and beat-'em-up mechanics that keeps the detective theme front and center.

You are Anna Isobe, a cyborg cop abandoned by progress and thrust into the midst of a global conspiracy. Experience classic point and click gameplay as you travel across the dark future, and make choices that will seal the fate of the world.

Why similar: Dystopian 13.5%, Point & Click 13%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Mystery 8%, Retro 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled point-and-click adventure that captures the cyberpunk aesthetic and investigative tone of the seed game.

Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

Why similar: Noir 20.8%, Crime 18.6%, Detective 17.5%, Retro 7.8%, Mystery 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective RPG that combines classic noir tropes with a retro pixel-art aesthetic.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Investigation 20.1%, Cyberpunk 19.1%, Detective 18.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Dystopian 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity cyberpunk investigation game that puts you in the role of a detective hacking into minds to solve crimes.

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 25.1%, Detective 24%, Crime 22.8%, Point & Click 11.9%, Mystery 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a focused, isometric detective experience that emphasizes piecing together clues to solve complex crimes.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 22%, Detective 16.9%, Mystery 9.2%, Noir 8.7%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality point-and-click adventure that features a compelling mystery and a focus on character-driven investigations.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 77.7%, Story Rich 14.5%, Female Protagonist 4.4%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This tactical RPG offers a deep, cyberpunk detective story with rich world-building and investigative elements.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.5%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Mystery 10.3%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure that features a strong narrative and puzzle-solving mechanics.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.8%, Noir 16.8%, Cyberpunk 14.2%, Dystopian 9.1%, Multiple Endings 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully realized sci-fi point-and-click adventure that focuses on exploration and uncovering the mysteries of a ruined world.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Noir 18.9%, Detective 17.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Point & Click 10.9%, Mystery 8.5%

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 31.5%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 14.4%, Point & Click 14.1%, Noir 7.7%

Russell Stone is a Jewish Rabbi at a poor synagogue in New York City. He is a devout man with a problem. Membership is way down and he lacks the funds to keep his synagogue open. Things are looking very bleak, and he has grown progressively more cynical and bitter with the passage of time.

Why similar: Noir 37.6%, Point & Click 35.5%, Adventure 7%, Detective 6.6%, Story Rich 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A concise, character-driven detective adventure that focuses on dialogue and investigation.

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 18.7%, Detective 17.4%, Noir 14.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Point & Click 10%

Join Kate Walker as she travels to remote locations and time periods in this timeless voyage to discover her true destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.6%, Female Protagonist 18%, Mystery 14.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational point-and-click adventure that excels at atmospheric storytelling and puzzle-based investigation.

Take on the role of Agent Amy Tanner and solve a case in a cyberpunk future, where technology and religion have become one - A classic pixel art point&click adventure.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 17.6%, Detective 17%, Point & Click 13.2%, Dystopian 10%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Crime 22.9%, Point & Click 17.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 11%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused adventure game that features unique supernatural investigation mechanics.

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 17.9%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 14.3%, Point & Click 12.5%, Cyberpunk 10.5%

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 22.1%, Investigation 20.3%, Crime 16.6%, Mystery 11.2%, Dark 6.2%

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.1%, Adventure 12.4%, Retro 11.1%, Mystery 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click mystery that features an innovative multi-character perspective and investigative puzzles.

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 24%, Crime 21.2%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 11.1%

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Mystery 17%, Point & Click 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 10.5%

2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.9%, Noir 21.4%, Cyberpunk 16.2%, Point & Click 10.1%, Multiple Endings 7%

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 17.9%, Detective 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Dystopian 10.9%

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 20.3%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 16.9%, Point & Click 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

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: Cyberpunk 39.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Story Rich 11.7%, Point & Click 11.5%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Crime 21.6%, Investigation 21.2%, Mystery 10%, Point & Click 8.4%

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 21.3%, Noir 15.8%, Crime 13.5%, Point & Click 11.9%, Dialogue Heavy 11.4%

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 24.2%, Noir 20.5%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 11%, Point & Click 10.6%

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 42.2%, Investigation 20.5%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 10.9%, Exploration 7.7%

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Investigation 25.7%, Detective 19.6%, Point & Click 16.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Story Rich 8%

It’s 2065, and you are an interrogator-model android tasked with rooting out deviants among your own kind. You must probe for lies, monitor and exploit emotional spikes, earn the trust of your subjects, and make the final call: release, or destroy?

Why similar: Investigation 16.5%, Dialogue Heavy 16%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, Detective 13.3%, Dystopian 9.9%

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 24.6%, Detective 19.9%, Crime 19.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.7%, Point & Click 11.4%

Play as Tristan and solve puzzles to recover human consciousnesses in the year 2071. Investigate environments, uncover secrets, and make choices that affect the ending. Explore a neon-noir world with a low poly aesthetic inspired by the 90s.

Why similar: Noir 23.8%, Cyberpunk 16.9%, Point & Click 12.9%, Detective 11.2%, Investigation 10.4%

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 21.8%, Dialogue Heavy 19.3%, Investigation 18.3%, Point & Click 15%, Mystery 7.1%

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Crime 17.8%, Investigation 14%, Dialogue Heavy 12.6%, Point & Click 9.3%

A thrilling Western adventure in the alternate 19th century world of Lamplight City! Embark on a harrowing journey across the frontier with Harley Leger and her ragtag posse, encountering bandits, rebels, visionaries, eccentrics, and many more friends and foes on your quest for fame and riches.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.7%, Mystery 16.2%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Retro 10.5%

Immerse yourself in neon, smoke, and high-stakes legal gambles as a Defense Attorney with uniquely Killer insights in this episodic, diabolically stylish visual novel adventure game.

Why similar: Noir 23%, Detective 18%, Cyberpunk 16.1%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Dystopian 10.6%

Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.

Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Dystopian 14.7%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, Point & Click 11%, Mystery 7.6%

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 22.2%, Dialogue Heavy 20.1%, Crime 16.8%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 9.4%

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 30.3%, Detective 22%, Point & Click 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Dystopian 7.5%

Pick up your magnifying glass as writer-turned-detective Penelope Pendrick in this first-person point and click mystery adventure! Three people have suddenly vanished from the sleepy town of Carlisle. Follow the clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to end this case - before it ends you.

Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Detective 20.5%, Mystery 18%, Investigation 15.5%, Story Rich 9.3%

Follow amateur geologist and reluctant detective Nancy Maple to the ghost town of Crimson, Ontario to investigate the discovery of a massive diamond in this retro-inspired, EGA text parser mystery adventure!

Why similar: Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 15.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Retro 10.9%, Detective 10%

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 27.3%, Crime 26.5%, Mystery 13%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Story Rich 8%