
From the bygone days of 1997, Combustion is a dieselpunk Action RPG inspired by classics of the PSX-era. As rookie cop Calico, you must restore order as a mastermind serial-killer sends a wave of terror across the city.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Noir, Adventure, Crime.

From the bygone days of 1997, Combustion is a dieselpunk Action RPG inspired by classics of the PSX-era. As rookie cop Calico, you must restore order as a mastermind serial-killer sends a wave of terror across the city.

The Unsolved
The Unsolved is a detective story-driven game where you step into the shoes of an investigator, gathering clues, interrogating suspects, and connecting evidence to solve complex murder cases. Your goal is to uncover the identity of a serial killer who has left a trail of destruction in your life.

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Activate your detective skills in this noir-influenced police action RPG. Grab your gun and prepare to face the strangest case of John Souza's career by helping the ghost of a dead mobster get "justice". Hit the streets in search of intel, befriend the scum and beat those who will try to stop you.
The Unsolved is a detective story-driven game where you step into the shoes of an investigator, gathering clues, interrogating suspects, and connecting evidence to solve complex murder cases. Your goal is to uncover the identity of a serial killer who has left a trail of destruction in your life.
Why similar: Noir 27.1%, Detective 15.3%, Crime 15%, 1980s 14.6%, 1990's 11%
Activate your detective skills in this noir-influenced police action RPG. Grab your gun and prepare to face the strangest case of John Souza's career by helping the ghost of a dead mobster get "justice". Hit the streets in search of intel, befriend the scum and beat those who will try to stop you.
Why similar: Noir 27.7%, Detective 23%, Action RPG 16.8%, Crime 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 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: Detective 20.3%, Noir 18.3%, Crime 17.6%, 2.5D 14.4%, 1990's 11.2%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Noir 30.1%, Crime 20.9%, Investigation 8%, Story Rich 5.8%
Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Noir 31.2%, Detective 24.4%, Crime 19%, Investigation 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.
Why similar: Noir 33.6%, Detective 28.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Crime 8.4%, 2.5D 8.2%
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Noir 31.3%, Detective 27.5%, Investigation 13.6%, Action RPG 10.3%, Story Rich 6.6%
A videogame about being a real estate salesman in the 80s
Why similar: Noir 29.2%, 1980s 17.3%, Crime 17.2%, Detective 16.2%, Investigation 9.9%
Neon lights. Cold coffee. One case at a time. In One Way Mirror: AI, each investigation is AI generated and every suspect can talk back. Interrogate, connect the clues, break alibis, and expose the killer before the truth slips away into the night. Every question matters. Every lie has a tell.
Why similar: Noir 28.8%, Detective 24%, Crime 13.2%, Investigation 12.7%, Action RPG 12.5%
Willow returns in a psychological detective game where nothing is as it seems. As fear grips the town, she must face twisted truths, confront her past, and uncover dark secrets. A slow burning story of suspicion, silence, and survival.
Why similar: Noir 26.3%, Detective 15.3%, Crime 14.6%, 1980s 14.5%, 1990's 10.8%
Detective vintage game. Ask questions, search for clues, and items. Objects can tell stories too. In your notebook, you will mark who is lying and who is telling the truth.
Why similar: Detective 34.8%, 1980s 19.9%, Noir 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Old School 10.2%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 33.1%, Detective 26.1%, Crime 20%, Investigation 13.9%, Story Rich 6.7%
Explore the world of the dieselpunk society of robot-bugs in The Energy Case. Follow Detective "Dec" in solving the murder of a scientist, who was working on cleaner energy sources, and maybe join the energy transition for a cleaner, greener future!
Why similar: Noir 34.6%, Detective 26.1%, Investigation 11.3%, Dystopian 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
A retro-style action-platformer that blends the stealth shootouts of Rolling Thunder with the raw brawling of Double Dragon. The result? A thrilling 2D spy adventure set in the 1960s — packed with fists, bullets, and classic arcade energy!!
Why similar: Noir 25.2%, 1980s 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Detective 9.9%
Play as Donovan Blake, a tormented detective consumed by a mysterious curse. Fight through eerie environments, enemies, and powerful bosses as you uncover the truth behind the darkness in this 2.5D noir-inspired Beat 'em Up.
Why similar: Noir 26.7%, Detective 16.7%, 1980s 14.9%, 2.5D 12%, 1990's 11.3%
The year is 2033. Your name is Tex Murphy, Private Investigator in San Francisco. You've been hired by the beautiful daughter of a university professor to uncover the facts about his death. As you begin your investigation you uncover the deaths of several prominent members of the scientific community.
Why similar: Noir 33.3%, Detective 30.7%, 1980s 13.5%, Dystopian 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.
Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Investigation 18.6%, Crime 17.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this fast-paced cyberpunk adventure.
Why similar: Noir 23%, Detective 19%, 2.5D 16.5%, Crime 15.5%, Investigation 10.1%
Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.
Why similar: Noir 24.8%, Detective 19.9%, Crime 17.7%, 1980s 12.8%, Investigation 10.2%
Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Crime 21.1%, Noir 20.3%, Investigation 13.4%, Story Rich 8.7%
A short interlude from the world of The Slaughter.
Why similar: Noir 33.6%, Detective 24.2%, Crime 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Investigation 6%
An open world cyberpunk retro RPG. Start a new life as an agender mercenary who moves to the dark and neon lit streets of Kaanalos City. Freedom awaits you in Neopunk. Solve a murder. Buy apartments. Deliver pizza. Who will you be?
Why similar: Noir 25.3%, Detective 17.8%, Crime 16.4%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dystopian 12.6%
Play as Kenneth, a private detective, and Blue, a runaway searching for answers. Explore the megacity of Republica in a semi-open world, solve criminal cases, make decisive moral choices, and uncover the truth behind Blue’s past.
Why similar: Detective 25%, Noir 24.5%, Dystopian 12.7%, Investigation 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Play as a corrupt detective on the mob’s payroll, and cover up their crimes. Read files, collect information and obscure evidence to frame an innocent bystander, who was at the wrong place, at the wrong time. After all, crime pays.
Why similar: Noir 42.2%, Detective 25.1%, Crime 12.4%, Investigation 7.4%, Story Rich 6.5%
Play as Lloyd Arch, the young private detective known for being total dick, and unravel the mystery of the Black Scar Serial Killer in this visual novel adventure, but remember that the truth tends to hurt the most.
Why similar: Noir 24.3%, Detective 23.6%, Crime 19.8%, Investigation 12.9%, Dystopian 12.5%
This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Crime 20.8%, 1980s 17.3%, Investigation 12.7%, Story Rich 8.8%
A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!
Why similar: Noir 30.9%, Detective 30.5%, Crime 19.5%, Investigation 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
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 26.4%, Detective 21.7%, Crime 16.7%, Investigation 11.6%, Dystopian 11.1%
Prove that you are a smart detective. Determine the course of the story with interactive dialogues. Bring together the pieces of the case with a detective board based on multiple choices and decision-making. Solve the mystery behind the evidence you find. Interrogate people. Close the case.
Why similar: Noir 28.6%, Detective 22.5%, 1990's 14.1%, Investigation 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 34.3%, Detective 32.1%, Investigation 16.8%, 2.5D 10.4%, Story Rich 5.7%
DETECTIVE The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.
Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Crime 26.1%, Noir 22.3%, Investigation 12.2%, Story Rich 7.9%
A noir first-person murder mystery set in a gloomy 1947 Pacific Northwest city. Play as the renowned Detective D.W. Dagger to help solve his latest case. A violent murder, a possible suicide, and a handful of suspects. Can you deduce what happened?
Why similar: Noir 36.7%, Detective 28.1%, Crime 18.3%, Investigation 14.7%, Story Rich 2.1%
Use your investigating skills to solve Zephyr City’s most heinous crimes through the eyes of infamous detective Nick Spade. This steampunk noir city is a rats nest of secrets and lies. Do you have what it takes to earn the title The Ace of Spades?
Why similar: Noir 27.1%, Detective 21.6%, Crime 18.2%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Investigation 11.3%
Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is...
Why similar: Noir 28.3%, Detective 21%, Crime 15.8%, Investigation 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Noir 34.5%, Detective 27.3%, Crime 19.8%, Investigation 10.7%, Story Rich 7.4%
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Noir 38.3%, Detective 30.8%, Investigation 15.2%, Crime 8.7%, Story Rich 6.5%
A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.
Why similar: Detective 26.5%, Noir 22.7%, Crime 19.3%, Investigation 12.4%, 1990's 11.1%
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 37.3%, Detective 25%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Dystopian 8%, 2.5D 7.5%
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 34.8%, Detective 21%, Crime 19.7%, Investigation 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Staffer Reborn is a game of supernatural abilities and logical deduction set in 1960s America. It tells the story of a man trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection caused by his supernatural ability and the investigator who was recruited to help.
Why similar: Noir 26.1%, Detective 21.2%, Crime 13.9%, Investigation 13%, 1980s 10.6%
In this quirky first-person RPG you are a debt collector. Track down debtors, claim their assets, strike deals, deceive, seduce, intimidate. Solve mysteries, uncover conspiracies and dabble in the occult.
Why similar: Noir 26.1%, Detective 19.8%, Crime 16.5%, Action RPG 12.3%, Dystopian 11.1%
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 35.9%, Noir 30.9%, Investigation 16.2%, 2.5D 11%, Story Rich 5.4%
An old case closed due to lack of evidence resurfaces in 1993. Play as a dismissed detective, investigate the case, gather evidence, solve the mystery, and uncover the truth. Bringing justice to the town of Ridgemour and ending the uncertainty is in your hands.
Why similar: Detective 35%, Noir 28.9%, Investigation 12.5%, 1990's 12.5%, Story Rich 10%
Silence is a luxury you don't have. Unravel a dark noir point-and-click mystery where justice and revenge blur. You have exactly 26 moves to reach the end. In this psychological duel, are you the master of your own fate, or just a pawn in someone else’s game?
Why similar: Noir 38.5%, Detective 22.5%, Crime 18%, Investigation 12.1%, Story Rich 8.3%
From the makers of the “Silver Creek Falls” trilogy comes a new episodic mystery-adventure game series known as “The Walsingham Files”. Follow in the steps of the stalwart Detective Sara Fitzgerald as she tackles a new mind-boggling mystery that will keep you at the edge of your seat at all times.
Why similar: Noir 29.9%, Detective 21%, Crime 16.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Cartoony 6.8%
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 32.7%, Detective 23.3%, Crime 12.1%, Dystopian 11.4%, Story Rich 6.7%
From the studio of GunGirl2 and UNLOVED, another masterpiece by the award-winning game maestro Paul Schneider. Wicked Angels is a gritty, mysterious joyride into unholy cosmic nightmares. Grip what's left of your sanity tight in this descent into the abyss.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Action RPG 17.2%, Dystopian 14.9%, 1990's 14%, Investigation 10.8%
Neon Noir is a cyberpunk visual novel with interactive mechanics. It is set in the megalopolis of New Devon in the year 2169, where large private corporations have more power than the government. The player follows the crimes investigated by Colden, a Snatcher.
Why similar: Noir 35.5%, Detective 23%, Crime 15.4%, Dystopian 12.6%, Investigation 11.4%
Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.
Why similar: Detective 33.8%, Crime 23.8%, Noir 18.6%, Investigation 15.9%, Story Rich 8%
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 34.3%, Detective 25.4%, 2.5D 15.3%, Investigation 13%, Story Rich 8.2%
Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.
Why similar: Noir 29.3%, Detective 26.4%, Crime 15%, Investigation 14.4%, 1980s 7.5%
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 29.8%, Detective 20.1%, Crime 15.7%, 1980s 10.9%, Investigation 9.9%
Step into the Abyss is a detective adventure that combines an intriguing, branching storyline, forcing the player to constantly make choices, and a dystopian world ruled by dictatorship. The noir style adds charm, and the unusual approach to gameplay will provide you with a unique gaming experience.
Why similar: Noir 35.8%, Detective 17.5%, Action RPG 15.3%, Dystopian 14.1%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
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 31.9%, Noir 29.2%, 2.5D 10.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Investigation 9.7%
A noir 2.5D platformer in which Satrapo explores a sealed city through a rotating 2D perspective, engaged in an obsessive hunt for the mysterious R. A paranoid tale about desire, featuring eccentric characters and complex three-dimensional labyrinths.
Why similar: Noir 35%, 2.5D 20.7%, Detective 19%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action-Adventure 7.5%
Lacuna: Prologue tasks you – CDI agent Neil Conrad – with investigating the murder of a high-profile victim whose death could plunge the solar system into war. Solve the first in a series of cases that lead you ever deeper into the conspiracy at the core of this captivating 2D sci-fi noir adventure.
Why similar: Noir 35.8%, Detective 27%, Crime 21.3%, Investigation 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Codename Nemesis is an indie, top down, action/stealth RPG set in a 70's Noir themed world with story rich movie styled cinematics and retro low poly, comic book styled graphics.
Why similar: Noir 28.8%, Action RPG 18%, 1980s 15.3%, Crime 14.1%, Story Rich 7.8%
The camera doesn’t lie, but the truth isn’t always obvious. Photograph traces, gather evidence, link clues on the board, search police databases for key info, and identify the culprit and the next attack site. Each case is a standalone mystery waiting to be solved.
Why similar: Noir 29%, Detective 29%, Crime 24.6%, Investigation 16.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%
Joe Kowalski Chronicles: Murder in a flat is a dark neo noir point and click adventure game where you start as a police detective Joe Kowalski and try to solve a murder that happened in Joe's neighborhood.
Why similar: Noir 34.2%, Detective 24.8%, Crime 20%, Investigation 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.4%
Play as Alias Node, a human detective working on planet, Armpit VI. Your assignment? Catch a shifty criminal, wanted for grand theft and murder, before whatever it is, escapes to another world!
Why similar: Noir 31.7%, Detective 23%, Crime 18.7%, 1990's 12.2%, Investigation 11.3%