
"CINEMA" is an immersive investigative thriller game where player wields control over time and the intricate interplay of cause and effect within the storyline inspired by silent films.
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"CINEMA" is an immersive investigative thriller game where player wields control over time and the intricate interplay of cause and effect within the storyline inspired by silent films.

Thomas Ireham in Crimson Spotlight
A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.

Max Sterling PI: The Grady Case
In this classic Investigative Mystery game, you are hired to find the truth behind Mr. Grady's untimely death. Explore 40+ areas, compile a multitude of evidence, and interview over 30 unique characters to assist you in your search for answers. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?
A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 19.2% ★, Detective 15%, Noir 13.6%, Nonlinear 10%, Dialogue Heavy 9.9%
In this classic Investigative Mystery game, you are hired to find the truth behind Mr. Grady's untimely death. Explore 40+ areas, compile a multitude of evidence, and interview over 30 unique characters to assist you in your search for answers. Do YOU have what it takes to crack the case?
Why similar: Noir 17.5%, Detective 15.2%, Alternate History 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 11.6%, Nonlinear 10%
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