- #1 Keyword 2: Nightfall
97% matchNo user reviews
Dev: City From Naught Inc.
Windows
Play detective in this heart-gripping cyberpunk adventure where every dark corner of this intricate vertical city is yours to explore. Interrogate witnesses, investigate murders and even enjoy hotpots! Every choice shapes the outcome, leading you closer to the truth, or deeper into the shadows.
Why similar: Noir 18%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 9.8%, Immersive Sim 6.8%
- #2 Dry Drowning
96% matchVery Positive81% of 507 reviews2019
Dev: Studio VPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.
Why similar: Noir 19.1%, Futuristic 16.5%, Cyberpunk 13.6%, Detective 12.2%, Investigation 10.3%
- #3 Project Titan: The Redacted Files
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GJD-Lodestar
Windows
Join Special Agent Detective Trevor Vanguard as he uncovers a world ending threat in the downtrodden mega city of Dynawatch. Explore, shoot and survive in this Action Adventure Sci-fi thriller and uncover the truth!
Why similar: Noir 26.5%, Cyberpunk 17.3%, Thriller 8.6%, Action-Adventure 8.3%, Puzzle 7.7%
- #4 Neighbors
95% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Max BarsanaPub: Oddlybeast
Windows · Mac
A folk noir detective horror game. An old time detective trying to find out the truth behind a missing girl in a mysterious place.
Why similar: Noir 22.2%, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 11.3%, Hidden Object 10.6%, Narration 8.4%
- #5 TEMPUS
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 79 reviews2022
Dev: k148 Game Studio
Windows
TEMPUS is a puzzle adventure game with time travel. Each time you advance, you will see the island where you live change over thousands of years. You can only travel forward so it is a one way trip, how far will you go?
Why similar: Cyberpunk 17.6%, Detective 16.1%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Narration 11.9%, Investigation 10.5%
- #6 Silhouette: Chapter One
94% matchPositive81% of 16 reviews2016
Dev: Apeirogon Games
Windows
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 20.4%, Noir 14.2%, Investigation 12.6%, Thriller 10.5%, Narration 10.2%
- #7 Nexus PI
93% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Lion Sized Studios
Windows
In a reality stuck in a technologically unadvanced society stricken with the negative impacts of a worldwide climate disaster, you are a uniquely powered private investigator tasked with uncovering advanced technology from another reality with the potential to save your whole world.
Why similar: Noir 23.3%, Cyberpunk 18.9%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 11.4%, Futuristic 5.5%
- #8 Secret Odyssey: Orb of Eternity
92% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: NEXTSQUARESTUDIO
Windows · Mac
Embark on a journey through the Quantum Complex, where ancient wisdom and futuristic puzzles collide. Navigate through hidden chambers and cryptic challenges to unveil a secret that binds reality and technology. Master intricate puzzles, unlock the mysteries, and discover the power of the cyber orb.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.4%, Detective 18.1%, Hidden Object 16%, Puzzle 7.3%, Investigation 6.8%
- #9 Neon Noir
91% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2023
Dev: Borzon Studios
Windows
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 24.1%, Cyberpunk 19.8%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 10.4%, Thriller 10.3%
- #10 Synther
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: NeofuturismPub: No Gravity Games
Windows
Synther is an FPP simulation game with adventure-like, detective elements set in a futuristic, open world. The game is innovative and reminiscent of early 3D games and DOS applications.
Why similar: Noir 28.8%, Cyberpunk 27.2%, Detective 22.1%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Story Rich 6.7%
- #11 Au Revoir
90% matchVery Positive96% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Invisible StudioPub: Nuntius Games
Windows
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 22.5%, Cyberpunk 18.5%, Detective 9.9%, Investigation 7.5%, Sci-fi 7%
- #12 Grimtrace
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: HoodaThunk Games
Windows
A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases
Why similar: Noir 30.7%, Hidden Object 21.7%, Detective 20.9%, Puzzle 8.7%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #13 Murder On Space Station 52
88% matchPositive98% of 46 reviews2024
Dev: Made From StringsPub: Dionous Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 23.7%, Cyberpunk 17.8%, Detective 17.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Thriller 7.2%
- #14 Santo Island Incident
89% matchPositive90% of 31 reviews2022
Dev: Çınar's Art
Windows
MYSTERY - EXPLORING - PUZZLE - Overgrowth took over the whole Santo Island and facility as a result of an unknown incident. Your mission is to find out the source of the incident and solve what's happened at Santo Island.
Why similar: Detective 15%, Investigation 14.4%, Thriller 12%, Hidden Object 9.8%, Mystery 6.9%
- #15 captain midnight
87% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Tim OxtonPub: oxblud
Windows
the tide always wins
Why similar: Noir 22.5%, Detective 17.1%, Immersive Sim 10.1%, Futuristic 9.1%, Investigation 8.8%
- #16 Cross Country Case
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Space Cat StudioPub: Microwavebread
Windows
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 25.9%, Detective 23.1%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 7.9%, Puzzle 6.9%
- #17 Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition
86% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
A judge's body is discovered with a clean cut across his jugular, setting the stage for an intense puzzle of motives and clues.
Why similar: Noir 24.2%, Detective 19.1%, Hidden Object 14.9%, Investigation 9.2%, Thriller 8.9%
- #18 Mind Diver
84% matchVery Positive97% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
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 20.5%, Detective 16.9%, Investigation 12.1%, Thriller 10.7%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #19 Biodome Mystery
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Yakuza Pixel
Windows · Mac · Linux
A psychological thriller set in an abandoned biodome deep in the Amazon desert. Use a photo analyzer to uncover hidden details in old photographs, then align them with their original locations to trigger visions — transporting you to the exact moment the photo was taken.
Why similar: Noir 19.1%, Detective 14.7%, Cyberpunk 14%, Futuristic 10%, Hidden Object 9.8%
- #20 Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
84% matchVery Positive92% of 2,791 reviews2021
Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 19.6%, Cyberpunk 15.2%, Detective 14.9%, Narration 10.6%, Futuristic 9.3%
- #21 Conscience
82% matchVery Positive93% of 168 reviews2024
Dev: Bowker Studios
Windows
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 27.5%, Detective 22.3%, Investigation 14.6%, Mystery 7.8%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #22 Criminal Archives: City on Fire Collector's Edition
83% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2021
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
San Francisco is shaken by a chain of horrible murders. You are the only one that can bring to justice a masked arsonist calling himself the Plague Doctor. Are you strong enough to face the challenge?
Why similar: Noir 20.7%, Detective 16.9%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Narration 11.5%, Thriller 9.2%
- #23 The Dismissed Case: Black Hollow
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skunkworks Studios
Windows
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 25.3%, Noir 20.7%, Investigation 12%, Hidden Object 9.6%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #24 After You
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 106 reviews2020
Dev: k148 Game Studio
Windows
After You is a narrative game with puzzles, but it is not an easy game, here you will not have indicators or tutorials, nor can you save when you want. In After You you need to put all your attention and use paper and pencil to move forward, if you're looking for an easy game, this is not your game.
Why similar: Narration 15.6%, Investigation 14.2%, Detective 13.8%, Hidden Object 12.8%, Puzzle 6.8%
- #25 Curvid Nurntine and the Black Vaccine
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: JigglyPig Games
Windows · Linux
Curvid Nurntine and the Black Vaccine is a gritty cyber-noir point and click adventure. A degenerate private investigator, a missing girl and a suspiciously mandatory vaccine all coalesce in this unfathomably horrific conspiracy.
Why similar: Noir 22.2%, Cyberpunk 16.8%, Detective 14.7%, Futuristic 10.5%, Puzzle 7.2%
- #26 Criminal Archives: Murder in the Pages Collector's Edition
80% matchMixed64% of 11 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
There's no such thing as a perfect crime! You have to solve a series of mysterious murders in San Francisco. It turns out that this bright city has its own dark side...
Why similar: Noir 23%, Detective 19.8%, Hidden Object 15.4%, Thriller 9.1%, Investigation 8.4%
- #27 City Legends: The Witness in the Rye Collector's Edition
79% matchPositive85% of 13 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
The line between life and death is as thin as the autumn breeze. Will you escape, or will Darkwood claim you as another victim of its harvest?
Why similar: Noir 23%, Detective 19.7%, Hidden Object 15.4%, Thriller 9.1%, Investigation 8.4%
- #28 Gloomy Juncture
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Filipe Rodrigues
Windows
A neo-noir psychological thriller with a point & click core. Set in the 90s, the story unfolds in a decaying and morally bankrupt urban setting. Step into the shoes of a mundane janitor on the verge of a breakdown and find yourself entangled in the aftermath of a pivotal gunshot.
Why similar: Noir 20.3%, Detective 12.5%, Hidden Object 11.3%, Narration 10.3%, Thriller 8.3%
- #29 Mystical Riddles: Haunted Portraits Collector's Edition
78% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Can you solve the riddle of the disappearing visitors before you lose yourself in the gallery’s macabre beauty?
Why similar: Noir 25.1%, Detective 17.4%, Hidden Object 15.2%, Thriller 9.3%, Investigation 7.9%
- #30 Whispers of a Machine
78% matchVery Positive93% of 1,957 reviews2019
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 21%, Cyberpunk 19.9%, Noir 16.5%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Futuristic 7.7%
- #31 Yoko Redux: Dreams of a Blue Planet
77% matchPositive89% of 19 reviews2022
Dev: Missing Sentinel SoftwarePub: RedTigerPro
Windows · Mac · Linux
"Who is Yoko?" Unlock the mystery as you control Locke, Jeanne and Primus to discover the secrets of their existence in this point and click, cyberpunk noir adventure.
Why similar: Noir 22.1%, Cyberpunk 19%, Detective 15.7%, Narration 11.9%, Investigation 11%
- #32 Tales of the Neon Sea
77% matchVery Positive86% of 4,825 reviews2019
Dev: YiTi GamesPub: Thermite Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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: Cyberpunk 19.3%, Noir 17.8%, Detective 15.2%, Investigation 12.3%, Narration 9.9%
- #33 My Own Murder
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unseen InteractivePub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
After yet another night of brooding over his wife's murder, Detective Edgar receives a mysterious letter. A music star asks to investigate her own murder. Interrogate the suspects, search for clues and find out what happened. Will you be able to unravel the truth from the lies?
Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Narration 19.4%, Investigation 14.2%, Thriller 13%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #34 DOOMED Detective Game
75% matchMixed46% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Azikton Studio
Windows
Doomed Detective Game is a game in which you will play the role of a detective who has arrived in the city of Redrock to figure out a very mysterious crime. Your task is to explore the city, find clues, talk to the residents of the city and find the killer! P.S: Every city resident is an AI...
Why similar: Noir 22.5%, Detective 14.5%, Hidden Object 12%, Immersive Sim 9.6%, Investigation 8.6%
- #35 Criminal Archives: Alphabetic Murders Collector's Edition
76% matchMixed60% of 20 reviews2023
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Are the murders of three different people connected? Or are we dealing with three different incidents? Cunning and logic are your best weapons in solving this case!
Why similar: Noir 21.9%, Detective 16.1%, Hidden Object 11.9%, Narration 11.7%, Investigation 10%
- #36 The Outer Islands
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cris Robson
Windows
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Investigation 14%, Mystery 10.8%, Story Rich 8.9%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #37 Keyword: A Spider's Thread
74% matchVery Positive82% of 277 reviews2021
Dev: City From Naught Inc.
Windows
Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.
Why similar: Detective 21%, Cyberpunk 16.5%, Immersive Sim 11%, Thriller 10%, Futuristic 7.8%
- #38 The Ratline
71% matchVery Positive92% of 157 reviews2026
Dev: Owlskip Games
Windows · Mac
A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Noir 19.3%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 8.4%, Puzzle 6.7%
- #39 Dark City: International Intrigue Collector's Edition
73% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2022
Dev: Friendly FoxPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
An urgent message brings a world-renowned detective to a New York City engulfed in flames, but the deadly infernos are just the beginning!
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Hidden Object 19.3%, Investigation 13.9%, Narration 12.2%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #40 a permanent echo
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Three More Years
Windows · Mac
Uncover Sabotage, Conspiracy and Counter-Revolution in this cyberpunk detective mystery. Using a mind-probing interface, you explore and act within memories, collect facts, meet agents of change and enormous corporations. Build your case against a person torn between idealism and turmoil.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.5%, Noir 16.2%, Investigation 14.1%, Detective 13.7%, Futuristic 8.7%
- #41 Wrongly Accused
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Elomelo GamesPub: SwopBots Ltd.
Windows
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Investigation 17.1%, Futuristic 11.9%, Puzzle 8%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #42 Escape2088
74% matchMixed42% of 53 reviews2020
Dev: OnSkull Games
Windows
Escape2088 is an old-school escape room game set in a futuristic, cyberpunk world.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.9%, Detective 16.6%, Hidden Object 14.4%, Puzzle 10%, Futuristic 7.4%
- #43 Crossroads: Escaping the Dark Collector's Edition
73% matchMostly Negative20% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A visit to Crossroads becomes a digital nightmare for a gamer struggling with a host of trauma-induced phobias!
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Hidden Object 19.1%, Investigation 14%, Narration 13.5%, Puzzle 9.6%
- #44 Dahlia View
72% matchVery Positive85% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Noir 18.1%, Investigation 13.6%, Thriller 13.4%, Narration 8.4%
- #45 Crosstalk
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Illumina Studios LLC
Windows · Mac · Linux
A cyberpunk narrative adventure about protecting someone who doesn't trust you, in a city that wants her dead. Build trust, navigate hazard zones, make hard choices, and discover how deep the conspiracy goes. Every ending costs something.
Why similar: Noir 26.4%, Detective 21%, Cyberpunk 19.8%, Investigation 10.8%, Thriller 7.9%
- #46 Detect-Dev
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Future Funk
Windows
As Devin and AV1NA, players will use a combination of psychic abilities and advanced artificial intelligence to solve intricate puzzles, interact with a cast of richly drawn characters, and untangle a web of intrigue that threatens the very heart of Neo-Chicago.
Why similar: Detective 19.4%, Cyberpunk 17.3%, Futuristic 14%, Investigation 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%
- #47 Soul Tolerance: Prologue
70% matchMixed65% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: Chaosmonger Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a world where artificial intelligence is all that remains, be a robo-detective, and investigate a mind-bending case. Explore a futuristic Japan brought to life in detailed voxel art, and uncover a philosophical lore through tons of characters. Become AI and dive into the mystery of consciousness.
Why similar: Noir 19.6%, Cyberpunk 17.2%, Detective 15.4%, Investigation 12.5%, Narration 9.8%
- #48 Spade Investigations
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Little Grim Entertainment
Windows
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 20.8%, Detective 16.7%, Narration 11.7%, Investigation 11.6%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
- #49 Mystery Hotel: Hidden Objects
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 79 reviews2020
Dev: Crisp App Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!
Why similar: Noir 26.6%, Detective 19%, Investigation 17.8%, Hidden Object 16.7%, Exploration 5.9%
- #50 Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,367 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 10.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Discover an untold crime story from the mysterious youth of the famous detective Hercule Poirot.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Investigation 15.2%, Narration 13.3%, Mystery 8.8%, Hidden Object 8%
- #51 Strange Investigations: Two for Solitaire Collector's Edition
70% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
Dev: ElephantPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
An investigation into a fellow detective’s death uncovers details of his last case – and now Dana may be the next target!
Why similar: Noir 25.2%, Hidden Object 17.7%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 11.4%, Narration 9.5%
- #52 Meal: Mystery Escape Room
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
Dev: Unyielding Pixel Games
Windows
A lavish dinner. A locked room. And a truth no one wants you to uncover. Meal: Mystery Escape Room is a cinematic puzzle adventure where every solved clue pulls you deeper into a web of secrets. Unravel an unforgettable night through story-driven escape-room challenges.
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Investigation 16.8%, Hidden Object 16.6%, Thriller 9.4%, Puzzle 7.6%
- #53 The House
68% match6 user reviews33% of 6 reviews2025
Dev: DarkSheep Games
Windows
The House is a single player horror and thriller game. As a journalist, you are trapped in a house where the paranormal is on the rise. It's up to you to find photos, notes and tapes and escape the house to survive!
Why similar: Detective 20.2%, Futuristic 13.6%, Thriller 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Puzzle 9%
- #54 Night Pact: Azuru
68% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Víctor Córcoles
Windows
A story-driven first person adventure where you should fight through with your loyal revolver, gather knowledge from the enviroment and solve puzzles to unveil the secrets of a cult and how it fits with you.
Why similar: Noir 34.3%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle 10%, Thriller 9.7%, Investigation 9.4%
- #55 Lacuna: Prologue
69% matchVery Positive91% of 169 reviews2021
Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%
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 25.6%, Detective 19.5%, Cyberpunk 17.6%, Narration 12.9%, Investigation 8.8%
- #56 Frustration
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: My Little StudioPub: That Crazy Game Studio
Windows
Can you catch a serial killer when your own mind betrays you? A detective with dementia hunts a murderer, blurring the line between truth and paranoia.
Why similar: Noir 31.9%, Detective 15.6%, Immersive Sim 15.2%, Puzzle 9.7%, Narration 7.9%
- #57 A Little Time
68% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Thorson
Windows
A Little Time is a first-person interactive story. You play as a young but determined detective investigating a man's disappearance. You will travel to a variety of locations and pick up clues while experiencing the story, dialogue, and atmospheric visuals.
Why similar: Detective 23.1%, Investigation 16.3%, Noir 15.3%, Hidden Object 9.9%, Mystery 8.2%
- #58 Chrysalis: Chrome Butterfly
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gravity Vector Studio
Windows
«Chrysalis: Chrome Butterfly» – a cyberpunk neo-noir thriller. Play as Wendy, an agent with memory gaps investigating a disappearance in Neo-Kyoto. Switch between choreographed combat and detective work to uncover a conspiracy where reality is an illusion. But is the truth worth knowing?
Why similar: Noir 23.8%, Detective 14.5%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Futuristic 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9.9%
- #59 Christmas Stories: Taxi of Miracles Collector's Edition
66% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2022
Dev: Elephant ArPub: BFG Entertainment
Windows
A tough year has put a damper on your town’s holiday cheer. With Christmas just around the corner, it’s up to you and a jolly cab driver named Nick to help townspeople in need and share the true meaning of Christmas with one and all!
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Hidden Object 18.9%, Investigation 13.5%, Narration 10.7%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #60 Hotel of Shadows
66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: Piotr Boruszewski
Windows
Hotel of Shadows is an immersive detective game where you step into the shoes of a rookie investigator in a mysterious hotel. You must find all stoles items and gather them to identify theft. There are 3 investigations where player have to find different, stolen items.
Why similar: Hidden Object 20.9%, Detective 19%, Thriller 10.6%, Investigation 9.3%, Puzzle 9%