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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Interactive Fiction, Adventure, Choose Your Own Adventure, Noir.

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Join Burst as he sorts out the chaos in Sorrentine. With your hips to the beat of jazz and a whole lot of bad luck, you'll have to dive into this fun pixel art world with RPG elements, to solve your adventures in the purest style of the best detectives who are now legends.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: To be announced
Developer: BeyondTales Interactive
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    In the not-so-distant future, a robot witnesses a shocking event and stores the last image it sees in an encrypted memory bank. The player assigned to this robot must scroll through its memories to piece together a visual story and solve the mystery of what happened.

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  2. #2 Demand Dial Exorcist
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    Dev: Tvejzer Games
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    96% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    94% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
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    Windows

    Detective Norman faces one of the longest nights of his career. Alone, he searches for the missing girl, Felicia, only to discover that this case runs far deeper than he ever imagined.

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    94% matchNo user reviews
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    93% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2024
    Dev: Nexus Media
    Windows

    The Gate is an interactive science fiction graphic novel. At various points in the story, you will be asked to make a choice, these choices will take you down different paths in the story. Your objective as you guide the story is to return back to earth. The game features 3 possible story endings.

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    92% matchNo user reviews
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    91% matchNo user reviews2025
    Dev: Braveforge
    Windows

    Investigate a chilling birthday murder in a branching mystery filled with secrets, suspects, and puzzles. Uncover the truth, bend time, and stop the killer before reality begins to unravel.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.9%, Adventure 17.4%, Puzzle 13.7%, Detective 8%

  11. #11 Lacuna: Prologue
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 169 reviews2021
    Dev: DigiTales InteractivePub: Assemble Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

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  12. #12 Lavender Field
    89% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: KamilaFoxGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    An atmospheric visual novel with puzzle elements and a nonlinear storyline.

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  13. #13 Who Killed Mr. White?
    89% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: notagamestudio
    Windows

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  14. #14 The Final Print
    87% matchPositive87% of 39 reviews2025
    Dev: Dummy DetectivesPub: Breda University of Applied Sciences
    Windows

    You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.

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    88% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2022
    Dev: CCSPub: Delight Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    86% matchVery Positive95% of 685 reviews2024
    Dev: JZPS Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 1.3 hrs≥1hr: 37%

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    86% matchNo user reviews2026
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    Windows · Mac

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    84% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: Turnip Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Your crush is missing. They texted you last night. And now you’re reliving the same day over and over. Welcome to Sunset High — where drama, dilemmas, and time loops collide in this narrative-driven, 2D adventure.

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    85% match8 user reviews88% of 8 reviews2022
    Dev: ElephantPub: BFG Entertainment
    Windows

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    84% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    83% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    82% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    80% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Windows

    The Baron's daughter is missing, and you are the man to find her. No problem. With your inexhaustible arsenal of hard-boiled similes, there is nothing you can't handle.

    Why similar: Noir 33.1%, Interactive Fiction 23.2%, Puzzle 8.7%, Detective 8.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.2%

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    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
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    Windows

    Solve five carefully crafted detective cases as Andrew Bell, a private investigator haunted by loss. In the fictional city of Kelsden, every decision matters in this linear, puzzle driven mystery game where time is important.

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    78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Turtletop Software
    Windows

    The first AI detective game that doesn't cheat. Developed by a former Meta AI Engineer. Interrogate suspects using your own words to solve the murder of Harambe. Features procedurally generated cases, consistent hard logic, and a unique stress mechanic. You have 3 hours to find the truth.

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    81% match8 user reviews0% of 8 reviews2020
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    Windows

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    79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: DillyFrame
    Windows

    Bunny Mazes is a 2D maze game where you need to make your way through 50 levels, consisting of 500 mazes, within time limit. Collect time bonuses, avoid dangers and decide what path to go to complete all the mazes.

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    Dev: DUBUS Alain
    Windows

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    78% matchVery Positive88% of 146 reviews2023
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    76% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
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    Windows

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    76% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    75% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    74% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
    Dev: Slater Chae
    Windows

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    75% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%

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    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 117 reviews2024
    Dev: Bohemian PulpPub: Microprose Software
    Windows

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  39. #39 Noir Storm
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Diskeletton Studios
    Windows

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  40. #40 Vanakan
    73% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Erik Khachatryan
    Windows

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    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Floating Stone Studio
    Windows

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    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ludotronics
    Windows

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    71% matchPositive100% of 21 reviews2024
    Dev: Defence Force
    Windows

    Race against time to save a kidnapped teen in 2 hours! Play as a cunning PI, diving into a thrilling mystery. Type commands for retro vibes or use arrow keys to pick actions, crafting solutions to conquer obstacles in this classic-meets-modern adventure. Can you crack the case?

    Why similar: Noir 20.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Detective 13.6%, Adventure 8.2%, Puzzle 8%

  44. #44 Subway Story
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Spawn Cube
    Windows · Mac

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  45. #45 Domum
    71% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Forgotten Code
    Windows

    Unravel the dark past of a once beautiful estate in this disturbing top-down adventure game. Solve puzzles, unlock multiple endings, and experience imagery you will never forget as you determine the fate of those that tormented you.

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  46. #46 Private Eye: The Young Heir
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
    Windows

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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,506 reviews2025
    Dev: Happy Broccoli Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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    70% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    71% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Nexus Media
    Windows

    Operation Blackfox is an interactive graphic novel. At various points in the story, you will be asked to make a choice, these choices will take you down different paths in the story. Your objective is to rescue as many characters as possible. The game features 3 possible story endings.

    Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 25.2%, Adventure 21.8%, 2D 5.3%, Choices Matter 5%

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    69% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    Why similar: Noir 40.6%, Detective 16.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Adventure 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

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    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Neon Finch Games S.L
    Windows

    Spellbound a detective´s tale is a Vr Noir/ Medieval fantasy inspired scape room in wich every time you start a new game every puzzle is randomized making every playthrough unique. Use All of your tools to scape the infinite tower.

    Why similar: Noir 50.4%, Adventure 14.6%, Puzzle 14.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.9%, Choices Matter 3.4%

  52. #52 PolyCity Stories - The Affair
    69% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2023
    Dev: Andi Liddell
    Windows

    The first short story from PolyCity. A point and click adventure delving into the dark and dirty polygonated corners of the City of angles... mostly right angles. The Affair follows a soft boiled/over easy private detective as he unpicks an organised crime syndicate operating across the city.

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    69% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2021
    Dev: Alex FrancoisPub: Brainchild
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    66% match5 user reviews20% of 5 reviews2026
    Dev: Clermont Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

    A 2D pixel-art detective adventure where you investigate a brutal murder in a city drowning in corruption, secrets, and political tension. Search locations, question suspects, collect evidence, and uncover a truth that was never meant to surface.

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  56. #56 Murder Mystery Machine
    68% matchMixed54% of 172 reviews2021
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    Windows

    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?

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    67% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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    66% matchMixed68% of 47 reviews2024
    Dev: Mystery City Games BVPub: indie.io
    Windows

    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.

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    67% matchPositive81% of 26 reviews2021
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    A folk horror graphic adventure about nostalgia, lost futures & decay, designed as an interactive nighttime story to enhance your dreams. Collect hidden objects, help strange inhabitants, solve arcane riddles: find your way home through a ruinous reality haunted by glitches and folkloric creatures.

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