Games Like Conscience

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Investigation 24.8%, Mystery 15.4%, Puzzle 7.6%, Exploration 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for open-ended investigation, requiring you to piece together a cold case through environmental exploration and document analysis.

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 24.9%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Narrative 12.5% ★, Puzzle 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in deduction, this game forces you to observe static scenes and identify the truth behind complex mysteries.

A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.

Why similar: Detective 25.6%, Investigation 25%, Mystery 13.5%, Crime 9.4%, Puzzle 8%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the deductive focus of Conscience by tasking you with analyzing crime scenes to reconstruct the events that transpired.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 41.1%, Mystery 19.8%, Puzzle 9.5%, Noir 7.2%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the 'detective' genre by using a unique mechanic to piece together the fates of individuals through frozen moments in time.

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Noir 40.1%, Detective 39.5%, Puzzle 7.2%, First-Person 4.1%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural detective simulator that captures the gritty, noir-inspired investigation feel of exploring apartments and gathering clues.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 38.4%, Mystery 20.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Exploration 6.6%, Puzzle 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly atmospheric, narrative-driven investigation experience set in a hauntingly beautiful environment.

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: Detective 25.3%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Crime 9.6%, Stylized 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that rewards thorough exploration and evidence gathering to solve a complex murder mystery.

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Noir 23.7%, Detective 19.3%, Narrative 17.1% ★, Mystery 9%, Puzzle 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated detective game that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a mystery-rich environment.

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Noir 22%, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 15.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Crime 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that emphasizes investigation and story-rich puzzles to uncover hidden truths.

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Investigation 29.8%, Crime 12.3%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a non-linear, clue-based investigation system that makes you feel like a real detective sifting through archives.

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 57.7%, Detective 24.2%, Mystery 8.1%, Adventure 5.9%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir detective adventure that captures the moody, investigative atmosphere found in Conscience.

It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

Why similar: Detective 34.7%, Mystery 17.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Crime 11.8%, Difficult 7%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click detective mystery that captures the indie, investigation-heavy spirit of the seed game.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 45.7%, Noir 16.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Crime 6.9%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines supernatural elements with traditional detective work, tasking you with solving your own murder.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Mystery 23.1%, Story Rich 19.9%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 10%, First-Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it perfectly captures the feeling of exploring a home to uncover the tragic history of its inhabitants.

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 24.9%, Mystery 20.6%, Puzzle 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy mystery game that encourages players to explore and piece together clues in an atmospheric setting.

A dark murder mistery game combined with a visual novel revolving around a disturbing plot. Embark on the frightening adventure of a young priest entangled in a forbidden affair with a beautiful lady who meets a gruesome end. Lust, wrath, murder, despair.

Why similar: Noir 31%, Detective 18.3%, Mystery 12.6%, Narrative 10.5% ★, Investigation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, noir-inspired mystery that emphasizes psychological tension and investigative exploration.

Paris, 1894. Class differences and pervasive racism finally lead to a tragedy. A year later you find yourself on trial, accused of a brutal murder. How far will you go to exonerate yourself? Will you lie? Manipulate the evidence? Frame others? Act insane? Confess? Your imagination is the limit.

Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Mystery 15.6%, Crime 11.2%, Puzzle 6.4%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This unique courtroom drama allows you to investigate a crime and present your findings, focusing heavily on the detective process.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Mystery 27.5%, Atmospheric 16.7%, Story Rich 15%, Exploration 10.9%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric mystery that relies on environmental storytelling and character-driven discovery.

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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: Detective 44.3%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, First-Person 8.1%, Walking Simulator 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk thriller features intense investigative sequences where you delve into the memories of others to find clues.

After his wife draws her last breath, Dragomir is devastated. As a poor man with a drinking habit, he must not only manage to hold a decent funeral, but also stand for himself in a small town that doesn't see him with good eyes.

Why similar: Noir 18.9%, Detective 16%, Investigation 14.6%, Narrative 13.7% ★, Mystery 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure game that blends exploration with a deep, mysterious narrative.

"I am Sorry" is a game where you investigate objects and solve puzzles to uncover the story. Become a janitor, clean the house, and uncover the hidden truths of the story.

Why similar: Exploration 15.4%, Mystery 15%, Crime 14.6%, Atmospheric 14.4%, First-Person 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and uncovering secrets.

THANATOS is a first-person psychological horror mystery game that involves finding clues, solving puzzles, and uncovering secrets to prevent a friend from taking their own life.

Why similar: Puzzle 32.3%, Exploration 21%, Adventure 16.9%, First-Person 14.5%, Story Rich 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle game that utilizes first-person exploration to drive its narrative forward.

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Mystery 19.8%, Investigation 16.8%, Puzzle 13.6%, Exploration 10.1%, Crime 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An escape-room style mystery that requires careful observation and puzzle-solving to progress.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 17.2%, Puzzle 15.7%, Story Rich 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure that rewards players for paying close attention to environmental details and lore.

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: Detective 34%, Mystery 20.9%, Noir 19.8%, Adventure 6.3%, Puzzle 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery that features a compelling narrative and investigative gameplay.

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Mystery 29.9%, Story Rich 16.3%, Atmospheric 15.6%, Exploration 10.3%, First-Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric psychological thriller that uses investigation and environmental storytelling to build its mystery.

You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.

Why similar: Detective 38.4%, Investigation 29.7%, Mystery 8.1%, Story Rich 7.5%, Atmospheric 4.6%

It's a story about a skeptical detective John who's investigating the abandoned's house massacre where group of teenagers were killed. On early night Detective John arriving to the abandoned house to find out what has happened there but suddenly he realized that he is not alone...

Why similar: Investigation 33.5%, Puzzle 18.4%, Indie 9%, Story Rich 7.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-driven indie game that focuses on uncovering secrets in a tense, atmospheric environment.

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Noir 23.8%, Detective 23.4%, Investigation 18.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

Guess the rules, divide shapes, solve puzzles. 49 variants with consistent rulessets.

Why similar: Puzzle 50.8%, Stylized 29.9%, Indie 13.9%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich thriller that incorporates detective elements and a dark, atmospheric tone.

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 35.6%, Detective 28.4%, Investigation 14.3%, Crime 10%, Stylized 5.2%

Summerland is a first-person narrative game about morality and the afterlife. You take control of Matthew, a detective reliving the events of his past, being questioned on his morals along the way. In every door lies another memory, and every memory unlocks another door.

Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Investigation 19.7%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 8.6%, Exploration 7.3%

Blameless is a mysterious first-person adventure with primary focus on puzzle solving and short story. The player will appear in a role of an architect trying to investigate strange happenings, after discovering evidence of an act of violence.

Why similar: Puzzle 24%, Mystery 22.9%, Detective 19.6%, First-Person 9.8%, Adventure 7.9%

Blackthorne's Manor is a first-person mystery thriller, where logic, puzzles, and the supernatural collide. Search for your missing friend, uncover the secrets of Blackthorne Manor, and escape before the house claims you too.

Why similar: Investigation 21.2%, Puzzle 17.1%, Mystery 13.6%, Exploration 11.6%, Adventure 8.6%

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Noir 20.9%, Detective 19.6%, Narrative 14.1% ★, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 9.3%

Keep the Lights On is an atmospheric horror game where you step in the shoes of Edmund Rosental, a private detective, who is tasked with investigating an old abbey and the mystery surrounding it. Will he be able to keep the lights on or will he succumb to the darkness

Why similar: Mystery 31.8%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Adventure 15.8%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 11.5%

The inheritance following his mother’s death turns into a series of mysterious events for Sam. Neighbors are complaining about strange noises and unexplained phenomena in the empty apartment. Intrigued, he decides to investigate what’s going on there himself.

Why similar: Exploration 26.2%, Atmospheric 23.1%, First-Person 17.5%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Story Rich 10.9%

Dark Memories is an episodic psychological horror game based on road thriller, slasher, and survival thriller genres. You are currently viewing the prologue episode of the Dark Memories anthology.

Why similar: Detective 24%, Investigation 20.3%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 9.6%, Crime 8.7%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Detective 61.4%, Story Rich 14.7%, Stylized 10.8%, Dark 7%, First-Person 2.3%

Trapped on a space station with the Keychain Killer you must unravel this mystery, or it will be your last. Collect evidence, interrogate suspects and solve puzzles to stand a chance.

Why similar: Noir 32.7%, Detective 25.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 8%, Exploration 6%

You wake up in a strange place, not knowing who you are, where you are, or how you got here. Trapped in an environment that twists to break your sanity, your only way out is to delve into the unknown and face the horrors of a past your mind is trying to hide.

Why similar: Mystery 18.3%, Exploration 17.1%, Puzzle 14.2%, First-Person 13.7%, Indie 11.3%

You work late at the office not long after the death of a colleague. Throughout the night, all sorts of phenomenon begin to terrorize you, slowly uncovering the death of a fellow colleague. Who killed Joseph Anadam and why must you go through this trial to find out?

Why similar: Crime 32.2%, Story Rich 22.5%, Exploration 12.8%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Dark 9.4%

Metaphobia is an investigative mystery game in the style of classic 1990’s point-and-click adventures. Take control of Richard Elmstat in his journey to solve his father's murder.

Why similar: Noir 33.4%, Investigation 29.8%, Mystery 23.8%, Adventure 6.6%, Indie 6.4%

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Investigation 30.3%, Puzzle 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Exploration 9.6%, First-Person 9.1%

Andarin Weppes is a first person puzzle experience of a man with ever advancing dementia...

Why similar: Puzzle 23.6%, Atmospheric 18.7%, Mystery 15.6%, Exploration 10.1%, First-Person 9.7%

Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.

Why similar: Investigation 27.2%, Narrative 18.4% ★, Mystery 16.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

Grandma never showed up and Grandpa's tragic passing 3 days later left me in anger, confusion and sadness. I couldn't just let this go like it never happened, so I decided to go and find out what happened on my own. Will you survive a first-person psychological horror game and uncover the mystery?

Why similar: Investigation 25.9%, Mystery 22.3%, Atmospheric 12%, Exploration 8.8%, Story Rich 8.2%

A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Investigation 24.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Crime 9.1%, Puzzle 8.9%

Explore the shifting manor of the enigmatic Henri Villemaine and uncover the truth behind his family’s sudden disappearance. Bend reality to recreate the scenes from his diary and expose long-buried secrets. What if your role in this case went beyond that of a simple investigator?

Why similar: Mystery 35.3%, Puzzle 23.4%, Investigation 17.9%, Walking Simulator 7.5%, First-Person 7.3%

Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold.

Why similar: Noir 41.5%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Exploration 11%, First-Person 7.6%, Stylized 6.3%

After an unfortunate accident at Sorley Paper Mill, the facility was abandoned and left to rot. Multiple urban explorers venture into the facility, never to be heard from again. Police eventually walled off the mill in order to keep trespassers out... Or to keep something in...

Why similar: Investigation 22%, Indie 16.9%, Puzzle 13.7%, Mystery 13.4%, Exploration 9.7%

Take the role of a detective from Tokyo who tries to solve the mysterious case of the disappearance of a young camper. You will try to follow the trail of evidence to guide you through an enigmatic and paranormal case connected with a Japanese urban legend. Can you help until the end?

Why similar: Investigation 27.3%, Mystery 17.4%, Puzzle 13.9%, Exploration 9.7%, First-Person 6.6%

Equipped with a flashlight, investigate an abandoned funeral home that's said to be haunted. Find out what really happened to the people who once worked there, and hope that this dark, eerie building doesn't become your final resting place.

Why similar: First-Person 33.4%, Indie 30.7%, Adventure 24.7%, Singleplayer 11.2%

Play as Conrad, the town's executioner. Investigate a mysterious death, gather clues, question suspects and solve puzzles in this classic point-and-click mystery where witchcraft and superstition conceal a far darker truth.

Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Investigation 23%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 9.9%, Crime 8.8%

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Investigation 27.9%, Mystery 22.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Walking Simulator 6.3%

Search, dig deeper, and search again. Can you reach the end of the truth?

Why similar: Investigation 51.2%, Crime 18.4%, Exploration 13.5%, Story Rich 5.2%, First-Person 5.2%

In the quiet of conscience and shadows of sin, four souls find themselves entwined in crimes involving a woman. In this narrative puzzle game, you don the sacred robe of a priest, hear the confessions of sinners, uncover secrets, seek the truth behind their crimes and deliver the final judgment.

Why similar: Mystery 23.2%, Crime 16.3%, Puzzle 15%, Stylized 14.6%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Ashwood Creek, 1985. A child disappears without a trace. A local policeman is drawn into a national park, seeking the truth. Mysterious radio signals beckon him further and further. Investigate, survive and face the unknown in Radiolight— an '80s thriller by solo dev Krystof Knesl.

Why similar: Noir 21.9%, Detective 17.4%, Narrative 15.8% ★, Investigation 15.5%, Mystery 9.2%

A writer has died. His daughter seeks the help of you, Ord Salamon, to find his secret last novel. During the search, questions will emerge. Did her father really kill himself? What is the secret novel all about? What is going on at the island of Fardo?

Why similar: Detective 47.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Puzzle 12.7%, Indie 9.4%

Japan, September 12, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., Ms. Keiko Haraeda collapsed in her room and was found dead. Although the police have ruled that there is no case and closed the investigation, many puzzling points remain, and the family is still calling for information.

Why similar: Mystery 31.7%, Exploration 14.5%, Dark 13.3%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, First-Person 12.3%