60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Noir, Investigation, Story Rich.
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.
Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure
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.
Nobody Wants to Die
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.
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 19.1%, Detective 14.8%, Cyberpunk 12.6%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Investigation 7.8%
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.
Why similar: Noir 17.7%, Detective 13.9%, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.5%, Dystopian 8.7%
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 22%, Detective 16.1%, Cyberpunk 15%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Dystopian 7%
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: Conspiracy 24.5% ★, Noir 21.9%, Detective 14.8%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, Investigation 4.9%
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 23.8%, Detective 18.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Cyberpunk 13.9%, Investigation 7.4%
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 21.3%, Conspiracy 19.6% ★, Detective 17.9%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Investigation 10.5%
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: Conspiracy 20.4% ★, Cyberpunk 16.3%, Noir 15.9%, Detective 13.7%, Investigation 12.6%
To Hell with the Ugly is an adventure game where you play as Rock Bailey, a gorgeous yet shallow young man, who must investigate and fight his way to freedom after being kidnapped. Alternate between turn-based combats and investigation in this film noir adaptation of the novel by Boris Vian.
Why similar: Noir 26.4%, Detective 20.4%, Conspiracy 17% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.9%, Investigation 9.9%
"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 23%, Cyberpunk 16.8%, Detective 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Investigation 10.4%
In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…
Why similar: Noir 21.5%, Conspiracy 19.8% ★, Detective 18.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Investigation 12.9%
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 25.9%, Detective 20.3%, Cyberpunk 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 14.1%, Investigation 11.6%
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: Conspiracy 26.8% ★, Noir 19.2%, Detective 18.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Investigation 11.6%
Tails Noir is 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 19.2%, Conspiracy 18.8% ★, Detective 16.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Investigation 9.9%
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 20.2%, Noir 19.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Investigation 11.5%, Dystopian 9.1%
Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.
Why similar: Noir 22.5%, Conspiracy 20% ★, Detective 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 12%, Investigation 10.9%
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 20.4%, Detective 15.8%, Conspiracy 14.2% ★, Interactive Fiction 12.3%, Investigation 11.1%
In Neo Naarm in the 22nd century, augmentation technology has run amok. Combining deduction, visual novel and point and click gameplay, play as Grant Grover, private detective, one of the only remaining citizens without augmentations, as he solves crimes across the city.
Why similar: Noir 25.5%, Detective 18.8%, Cyberpunk 18.6%, Dystopian 10.4%, Investigation 9.1%
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 29.9%, Conspiracy 20.7% ★, Noir 20.1%, Investigation 17.7%, Thriller 3.7%
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 27.8%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, Detective 18.6%, Investigation 10.9%, Thriller 9.1%
Biocybernetic Trap — an interactive cyberpunk detective. You are given the quantum diary of a long-dead detective, where reality fractures into parallel versions of the investigation.
Why similar: Noir 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 16.5%, Detective 16.4%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Investigation 9%
Ashes of Paradise is a cinematic visual novel set between a neon city and its underworld, following Ash as she uncovers hidden truths and shapes her path through key choices and emotional moments.
Why similar: Noir 32.6%, Interactive Fiction 25%, Cyberpunk 20.6%, Dystopian 7.4%, Narration 6.4%
Arthur thinks he’s a smart guy. He isn’t. Help him solve puzzles, investigate the town, and uncover the mystery of his friends disappearance in this quirky adventure game inspired by classic cartoons.
Why similar: Conspiracy 25.2% ★, Detective 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Investigation 13.5%, Thriller 9.4%
Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.
Why similar: Conspiracy 28.2% ★, Detective 25.2%, Investigation 16%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Thriller 8.3%
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 23.2%, Detective 21.6%, Conspiracy 20.1% ★, Interactive Fiction 15.1%, Investigation 13.9%
A neo-noir point&click thriller about a delivery service for illegal goods. Play as a Courier who—after hours—has to solve the mystery of his friend's disappearance. Visit various locations, collect clues, navigate branching dialogue options, and hurry as time is not on your side.
Why similar: Noir 28.6%, Detective 20.9%, Investigation 13%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%, Thriller 9.4%
Mysteries of Perception is a detective game where you will see the same scene through the eyes of different characters. Uncover their secrets by analyzing all the clues. Switch perspectives and learn everything about the artifacts of the Distant and the deaths in their wake. Glory to the Stars!
Why similar: Conspiracy 26.9% ★, Detective 22.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Dystopian 13.1%, Thriller 6.8%
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 21%, Noir 19.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Thriller 11.2%
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 21.3%, Detective 17.1%, Cyberpunk 15.9%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Investigation 12.3%
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.
Why similar: Noir 26.5%, Interactive Fiction 20.7%, Detective 18%, Cyberpunk 17.1%, Multiple Endings 5.1%
Seven murders in motion by a killer calling himself the Messiah. Interrogate witnesses, spot contradictions in their testimonies, and build a criminal profile piece by piece in this detective thriller where every word is evidence.
Why similar: Noir 27.4%, Detective 20.1%, Interactive Fiction 19.3%, Thriller 8.5%, Investigation 7.8%
"Your job is to write the death certificate." Investigate a mysterious death in a grand British manor, 1959. Explore eerie scenes and complete forensic documents like death certificates and medical reports. Stylish 1960s detective comic art. Perfect for fans of vintage whodunits.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.2% ★, Detective 19.9%, Investigation 13.6%, Noir 12.8%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%
Detective Penguin is the first and only physics-and-penguin-based detective game on the market. Solve cases in your own way. Interrogate suspects, find clues, or use your flippers to punch your way to the answers.
Why similar: Noir 22.3%, Conspiracy 20.3% ★, Detective 19%, Interactive Fiction 14.4%, Investigation 12%
Murdered sisters, mind altering drugs and flying cities, to a case that goes way further than the banks of this one detective's little neighbourhood in this Indigenous cybernoir detective narrative adventure set in a post-post-apocalyptical future.
Why similar: Noir 26.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.8%, Detective 16.9%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, Investigation 14.7%
The internet is dead. You're a gatekeeper for Zero-Mesh. Filter out AI impostors from humanity's last clean network. Interrogate live LLM agents that think, lie, and bribe in real-time. Use investigation tools to detect deception. Every verdict shapes the Zero-Mesh.
Why similar: Detective 18.4%, Cyberpunk 15.3%, Noir 14.9%, Investigation 14.6%, Dystopian 13.5%
Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.
Why similar: Noir 27.1%, Detective 19.8%, Interactive Fiction 18%, Conversation 8.9%, Thriller 8.4%
A murder mystery interrogation game - where you can ask the suspects literally ANYTHING! Dive into a macabre conspiracy of burgers and billionaires, getting up-close and personal with an eccentric cast of cold-blooded killers - using voice or keyboard.
Why similar: Noir 25.7%, Detective 19.9%, Conspiracy 14.6% ★, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Investigation 12.5%
Step into the shoes of an old-school detective in a neon-lit Victorian city, where ornate buildings conceal dark secrets and the depths of human depravity. Connect the dots and unravel the mystery. Is there any truth to the legends of notorious technovampires? Trust no one. Question everything.
Why similar: Noir 26.4%, Detective 21%, Cyberpunk 19.8%, Investigation 10.8%, Thriller 7.9%
A short Golden Idol-like deduction game about a young girl who is catapulted from her suburban life into the mysterious world of the ancient Maya. Investigate a series of moments frozen in time. Examine clues and solve puzzles to uncover a story full of twists and turns.
Why similar: Conspiracy 33.2% ★, Detective 28.5%, Investigation 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Story Rich 3.5%
Why did the chicken cross the road? Only one squirrel can solve a murder most... fowl. Join Detective Cox as he encounters quirky characters, challenging puzzles, countless mini-games, and a town in disrepair where choices matter but morals don't. Will you be leaving... No Stone Unturned?
Why similar: Noir 32.2%, Detective 26.7%, Investigation 12.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%, Choices Matter 7.8%
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 28.5%, Interactive Fiction 25.3%, Detective 19.4%, Investigation 11.8%, Narration 5.6%
A police artist is plunged into a life shattering conspiracy when his missing brother returns.
Why similar: Noir 25.2%, Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Detective 17.8%, Cyberpunk 15.9%, Thriller 9.3%
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 36.5%, Cyberpunk 29.4%, Detective 28.6%, Story Rich 3.9%, Indie 1.7%
Echoes is a 2D narrative game where you play as Ricky Fox, a detective haunted by the death of his best friend, Arthur. Step into Greenhearth, a small town full of secrets, and make choices that will shape your investigation. Will you crack the case with your sanity intact?
Why similar: Noir 23.8%, Conspiracy 21.7% ★, Interactive Fiction 19.4%, Detective 16.3%, Investigation 9.3%
N1NE: The Splintered Mind is a Cyberpunk narrative-driven game, designed for VR. In the year 2099 you play a resourceful detective as you explore, interact, investigate and interrogate your way to the bottom of a suspicious murder that will take you through the real world as well as Nu.Real.
Why similar: Noir 25.6%, Conspiracy 21.7% ★, Detective 19.9%, Cyberpunk 18%, Dystopian 10.8%
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 25.3%, Detective 16.5%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Investigation 12.4%
A videogame about being a real estate salesman in the 80s
Why similar: Noir 29%, Conspiracy 22.1% ★, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 12%, Conversation 5.2%
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: Conspiracy 25.3% ★, Detective 23.8%, Investigation 15.3%, Interactive Fiction 14.6%, Thriller 9.3%
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Noir 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 17.4%, Investigation 15.2%, Choices Matter 7.5%
Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King is a narrative game set in Shadow City’s underbelly. Assume the role of the Rat King, an underworld mastermind fighting for absolute power. Shape your legend by forging alliances, crushing rivals, and leaving a trail of consequences.
Why similar: Noir 28.5%, Detective 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Cyberpunk 15.3%, Conversation 7.5%
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 31%, Detective 29.7%, Investigation 18.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Adventure 3%
Reflections in Amber is a mystical detective visual novel. Investigate a mysterious death in a remote village alongside Detective Redbreast, who battles the weight of depression. Use an old supernatural camera to uncover hidden paths. Shape the course of the story with your choices!
Why similar: Noir 25%, Detective 17.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Investigation 8.8%, Thriller 7.6%
Investigate the world's first cult in a cryptic mystery adventure that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. We've been keeping an eye on you. Follow us further down the rabbit hole...
Why similar: Noir 22.3%, Detective 17.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.3%, Investigation 12.4%, Dystopian 11.6%
A man has fallen to his death in Metro City. Mysterious circumstances. Luckily, hardcore detective Jason Maxx is on the case. The city is dark, the suspects are weirdos, and the graphics party like it’s 1999. Explore, interrogate. Can Jason solve the mystery, even when absurdity takes over?
Why similar: Noir 26%, Conspiracy 24.8% ★, Detective 20.3%, Investigation 13.2%, Conversation 5.3%
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 26.3%, Detective 19.7%, Cyberpunk 16.7%, Conspiracy 16% ★, Investigation 11.5%
Rearview Mirror is a narrative videogame in which most of the events take place inside a car. From a first-person perspective, the player interacts with the passengers through the rearview mirror.
Why similar: Noir 28.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.9%, Thriller 11.1%, Detective 10.2%, Conversation 8.4%
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 24.8%, Detective 21%, Cyberpunk 16%, Investigation 13.2%, Dystopian 9.6%
Acolyte is a narrative ARG/Detective game that gives you your own Acolyte; a digital assistant you can talk to freely with unlimited dialogue options. Just like a real conversation.
Why similar: Conspiracy 22.4% ★, Detective 22%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Investigation 13.3%, Conversation 9.4%
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 33.6%, Detective 27.2%, Investigation 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Story Rich 3.4%
Experience a race against time written by a former forensic investigation expert. As detective JACK, you are the last hope to rescue the US President's kidnapped daughter. With only 1% battery left on her phone, use authentic detective techniques to find her before the screen goes black.
Why similar: Noir 33.3%, Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Detective 21.9%, Investigation 7.2%, Thriller 5%
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 33.4%, Detective 26.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Dystopian 9.1%, Story Rich 3.3%
