- #1 Detective Dana
97% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Vice Beast
Windows
Detective Dana is a 2D story-rich game about an Arabic police officer investigating murder cases. Investigate the crime scene, interrogate the witnesses, solve the mysteries and uncover the secrets until you catch the criminal!
Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Noir 20.4%, Visual Novel 12.9%, Hidden Object 10.4%, Crime 7.4%
- #2 Tangle Tower
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 5,973 reviews2019
Dev: SFB Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Will you be able to uncover the secrets of Tangle Tower?
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Noir 21.9%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Crime 8.3%, Funny 6.7%
- #3 Conscience
96% 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 31.9%, Detective 28%, Narrative 14.3% ★, Puzzle 6.3%, Stylized 4.7%
- #4 The Monster Inside
95% matchVery Positive88% of 2,060 reviews2017
Dev: Random Seed Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 10%
A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past.
Why similar: Noir 42.2%, Detective 34.9%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #5 The Murder of Ava Monroe
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BUNKWORKS
Windows · Mac
A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.
Why similar: Noir 28.6%, Detective 21.4%, Visual Novel 17.3%, Adventure 14.3%, Puzzle 7.9%
- #6 Detective Agency Gray Tie - Collector's Edition
94% matchMixed65% of 20 reviews2022
Dev: Avi Games
Windows
Solve the case of a stolen antique statuette with detective Amanda. Explore picturesque Amsterdam locations, solve clever puzzles, and enjoy hidden object scenes. Immerse yourself in a detective adventure!
Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Hidden Object 17%, Noir 11.3%, Narrative 10.6% ★, Puzzle 7.2%
- #7 Grimtrace
93% 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 37.7%, Detective 27.7%, Hidden Object 20.2%, Puzzle 8.6%, Adventure 4.3%
- #8 Detective Bass in Fish out of Water
91% matchPositive100% of 12 reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows
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: Detective 29.4%, Noir 27.3%, Crime 10.2%, Funny 9.2%, Comedy 6.9%
- #9 Noir Chronicles: City of Crime
92% matchMixed61% of 231 reviews2018
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Step into the shoes of Alfred Fox, a private eye with a knack for getting into trouble, and confront the danger looming over your old flame, Barbara Le Purr. Using your own intuition and wide investigation techniques you will follow the intrigue and face many, sometimes deadly, consequences.
Why similar: Noir 29.8%, Detective 24%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Crime 10%, Adventure 8.3%
- #10 Criminal Archives: City on Fire Collector's Edition
91% 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 25.2%, Detective 22.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Hidden Object 10.7%, Crime 10.1%
- #11 Word of the Law: Death Mask Collector's Edition
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 33 reviews2022
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Investigate serial crimes and city government secrets! You're the only one who can get on the trail and break the chain of murders. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Noir 26.2%, Detective 21.7%, Visual Novel 11.7%, Hidden Object 10.5%, Crime 8.8%
- #12 Nine Noir Lives
89% matchVery Positive88% of 151 reviews2022
Dev: Silvernode Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?
Why similar: Noir 32.3%, Detective 24.9%, Funny 7.8%, Comedy 6.5%, Cartoony 6%
- #13 Truth Beneath the Shadows
89% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Eros Game Studio 79
Windows
Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Noir 27.4%, Detective 20.8%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Hidden Object 11%, Narration 7%
- #14 Cthulhu Mysteries: Veins of Arkham
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: W&W Innovations sp. z o.o.
Windows · Mac
Cthulu Mysteries: The Veins of Arkham is Lovecraftian narrative mystery, where staying sane is the greatest challenge. Interview the witnesses, gather clues and draw conclusions to solve the most unusual case. Will you be able to handle the truth?
Why similar: Noir 24.9%, Detective 24.1%, Visual Novel 15.1%, Hidden Object 12.9%, Adventure 6.9%
- #15 Whispers of Kelsden
87% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: Sunwake Games
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.
Why similar: Noir 27.5%, Detective 24%, Hidden Object 18.1%, Adventure 16%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #16 Echoes of Madness - The Hawthorne Case
86% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Mr.Bane Games
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.
Why similar: Noir 34.1%, Detective 21.3%, Visual Novel 19.5%, Adventure 13.6%, Narration 7.4%
- #17 Bear With Me - Episode One
86% matchVery Positive87% of 1,003 reviews2016
Dev: Exordium GamesPub: Miyagi Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear.
Why similar: Noir 46.5%, Detective 19.6%, Hidden Object 11.5%, Funny 4.8%, Adventure 4.7%
- #18 Man of Nollyn
84% matchPositive100% of 17 reviews2026
Dev: Slater Chae
Windows
A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.
Why similar: Noir 33.7%, Detective 29%, Crime 12%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Adventure 4.7%
- #19 Yoram - Question Arc
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Team Yoram
Windows
A mansion drenched in heavy rain. Heirs gathered, each eyeing the family fortune. And you—who committed a murder in their midst. As a chain of killings begins, YORAM follows Irene Lindbergh, a murderer hiding her crime, as she searches for the truth buried deep within the estate.
Why similar: Noir 36.8%, Detective 28%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Adventure 14.1%, Indie 0.8%
- #20 Pandorex
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lost Dog Games
Windows
PANDOREX invites you on a mind-bending adventure with an unlikely duo—a sarcastic dodo and his human buddy Harry—on a mission to save the universe. This narrative-driven point-and-click adventure is packed with intriguing puzzles, challenging riddles, and impactful choices that shape your journey.
Why similar: Noir 26.7%, Detective 23.8%, Narrative 16.8% ★, Visual Novel 12.3%, Funny 6.9%
- #21 What have you done, Father?
83% matchVery Positive91% of 140 reviews2024
Dev: Darkania Works
Windows
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 32.2%, Detective 19.6%, Visual Novel 13.8%, Narrative 9.5% ★, Narration 7.2%
- #22 Graywood: Noir Detective
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Bobby & Jeni
Windows
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 32.3%, Detective 27.9%, Narrative 16.9% ★, Crime 11%, Puzzle 6%
- #23 Mystical Riddles: Snowy Peak Hotel Collector's Edition
82% matchMixed58% of 19 reviews2021
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Your journalist friend went missing while investigating weird happenings in a mysterious hotel. You are the only one who can save her and uncover the truth before it’s too late. Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Noir 26%, Detective 20.5%, Visual Novel 12.5%, Hidden Object 11.2%, Narration 8.7%
- #24 Aegis Protocol
81% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Reliq
Windows · Linux
Unravel a conspiracy starting with a single murder in a modern point-and-click adventure, playing as a meme-able duo with questionable methods.
Why similar: Noir 26.8%, Detective 18.5%, Hidden Object 11.2%, Crime 11.1%, Narration 7.5%
- #25 LumineNight
79% matchVery Positive90% of 479 reviews2024
Dev: Spickasoft
Windows
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 30.9%, Noir 26.2%, Visual Novel 15.2%, Adventure 7.9%, Cartoony 7%
- #26 Nerobreak: Cult Fall
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Walther Von Crade
Windows
A neo-noir adventure set in October 1983, as the influence of the criminal gang "Cipher" grows in the city. They are involved in the distribution of illegal substances and causing mass disappearances. A plot-driven retro action film with elements of quest, novella, cyberpunk, and neo-noir
Why similar: Noir 33%, Idler 29%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Adventure 10.2%, Narration 6%
- #27 Hauma - A Detective Noir Story - Prologue
79% matchPositive96% of 23 reviews2023
Dev: SenAm GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
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 25%, Detective 24.2%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Crime 10.1%, Narration 8.6%
- #28 Lymph City Blues
80% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Quillity Studios LLCPub: Quillity Studios LLC
Windows
Take on the role of a detective immune cell named Dan Dendrick in this neo-noir narrative. Track down and uncover the murderer of the mayor of Lymph City using your sleuthing prowess and bring justice back to Lymph City...for no one is immune to justice.
Why similar: Noir 36.2%, Detective 26.9%, Narration 9.3%, Puzzle 8.1%, Crime 7.9%
- #29 Arsenic & Absinthe
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Laborastory 604
Windows
A Bartender point-and-click simulator game mixed with visual novel-style storytelling set in a noir-fabled world. As you have only 7 days to live, to save yourself from a collapsing life, it’s time to investigate, mix the drink and discover the secret recipe of success you deserve all along.
Why similar: Noir 38.2%, Detective 16.2%, Visual Novel 14.9%, Crime 8.7%, Funny 5.5%
- #30 Lavender Field
77% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: KamilaFoxGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
An atmospheric visual novel with puzzle elements and a nonlinear storyline.
Why similar: Noir 44.4%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Narration 12.3%, Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 4.8%
- #31 Animal Mystery Crew
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Digital Umami
Windows
Live your Capybara Detective dream in Animal Mystery Crew! Crack every quirky case through peculiar problems and absurdist intrigue. Use evidence and interrogation to solve the different mysteries in the park!
Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Noir 24.7%, Funny 10.1%, Adventure 7.2%, Cartoony 6.7%
- #32 Arcane Investigations
76% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2025
Dev: What's All That Racket
Windows · Mac · Linux
It's after midnight on the Quartzway Express, and there's been a MAGICAL CRIME! Investigate the crime scene, question suspects, and defend the accused through unique cross-examination puzzles in this "Phoenix Wright" inspired mystery comedy.
Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Noir 26.2%, Visual Novel 15.5%, Funny 8.8%, Puzzle 6.4%
- #33 Lost & Found Agency Collector's Edition
77% matchPositive82% of 11 reviews2023
Dev: Avi Games
Windows
Play this great new hidden object game from AVI Games. Get and fullfill orders from the detective agency “Lost & Found Agency” to search for missing objects. Go to fascinating locations and explore dangerous places, decipher clues and uncover secrets. Find the missing objects and solve crimes.
Why similar: Detective 32.6%, Hidden Object 20.5%, Noir 15.3%, Puzzle 8.9%, Adventure 6.2%
- #34 Shepherd's Plan
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Laborastory 604
Windows
An office point-and-click puzzle game mixed with visual novel-style storytelling set in a noir-fabled world. As you are fired from the job, to save yourself from a collapsing dream, it’s time to investigate, discover the black company’s secrets, and take sweet revenge for the money you deserve.
Why similar: Noir 26%, Detective 22.4%, Narrative 17.7% ★, Visual Novel 12.6%, Hidden Object 8.5%
- #35 Thelma Fantastic
74% match6 user reviews86% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: Weird Pumpkins Studios
Windows
A hidden object mystery game. Help Thelma Fantastic find missing objects, discover important clues, and solve mysteries. All generated with randomization for endless fun.
Why similar: Noir 30.1%, Detective 23.6%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Puzzle 7.2%, Cartoony 6.2%
- #36 The Adventures of Fei Duanmu 端木斐异闻录
75% matchVery Positive90% of 1,760 reviews2017
Dev: 致意
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Play as college student who majors in criminal investigation and solve the weird cases happened right beside him! A visual novel involves puzzle solving, reasoning, humor and of course adventures! English version is available now.
Why similar: Detective 49.3%, Visual Novel 29.1%, Adventure 17.6%, Indie 4%
- #37 Unsolved Case: Above the Law Collector's Edition
75% match9 user reviews22% of 9 reviews2023
Dev: Do Games Limited
Windows
Nothing brings people together as well as a common grief or crime! Can you bravely confront a criminal puppeteer with no legal defense?
Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Noir 24%, Visual Novel 16.1%, Hidden Object 14.7%, Crime 7.4%
- #38 Omertà: Mafia Novel
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Bizi Games
Windows
Noir visual novel set in 1950s New York. Infiltrate a prison, build a smuggling network, and shape fates through tough choices across branching paths.
Why similar: Noir 33.9%, Detective 22.5%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Crime 6.2%
- #39 Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
73% matchVery Positive95% of 2,490 reviews2020
Dev: The Wild GentlemenPub: HandyGames
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.
Why similar: Noir 30.2%, Detective 24.7%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Crime 10.5%, Hidden Object 7.3%
- #40 BUGFIXER INO
73% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
Dev: cyberspace8bit
Windows
PC-98Like command-select adventure/visual novel Witness bugfixer Ino's quest with realistic FM sound
Why similar: Noir 31.6%, Detective 23.4%, Visual Novel 23.1%, Adventure 16.9%, 2D 4.1%
- #41 Loco Motive
72% matchVery Positive93% of 1,115 reviews2024
Dev: Robust GamesPub: Chucklefish
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%
There's been a murder aboard the Reuss Express, and you're the suspects! Prove your innocence in this comedy 'point n' click' murder mystery - packed with twists, laughs, and larger-than-life characters!
Why similar: Noir 24.6%, Detective 21.3%, Narrative 17.2% ★, Crime 9.3%, Funny 6.9%
- #42 The Last Case of John Morley
70% matchVery Positive85% of 261 reviews2025
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
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 32%, Detective 26.6%, Narrative 20.2% ★, Adventure 7.6%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #43 Deep In Hell
72% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Iskra
Windows
God is dead. He was killed. I need to find out which of these filthy horned bastards did it. And I will dig to the truth, no matter what it costs me... A brutal visual novel in a noir style about a detective investigating the murder of a god in hell.
Why similar: Noir 37%, Detective 26%, Visual Novel 20.3%, Narration 10.2%, Adventure 4.5%
- #44 Crowded Mysteries 2: Winter Romance
73% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: BRAVEGIANT LTD
Windows
Unleash your inner detective in Crowded Mysteries 2 Winter Romance, an icy sequel where winter's chill adds a thrilling twist to crime-solving. Have fun as you unravel mysteries, collect clues, and find out what love and broken hearts can make people do, in the snow-covered Mystery City!
Why similar: Noir 30.1%, Hidden Object 16.5%, Detective 16.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Cartoony 8%
- #45 Detective Bass 2: The Case of the Stolen Pearls
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Team Grouper
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 35.9%, Detective 30.7%, Crime 12.9%, Comedy 7.3%, Cartoony 5.2%
- #46 Crowded Mysteries
71% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Brave GiantPub: Silesia Games
Windows
There's a lot of trouble and intrigue in Mystery City... And where there's trouble and intrigue, there has to be a detective capable of tracking down the most elusive of wrongdoers. That's you! You're the detective, I mean. Go and solve some crimes, point-and-click analogue puzzle style!
Why similar: Noir 29.5%, Detective 17.6%, Hidden Object 16.8%, Puzzle 8.7%, Cartoony 8.1%
- #47 James Peris 2: The fountain of eternal drunkenness
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Pavo EntertainmentPub: Erbe Software
Windows
The long awaited new adventure by James Peris, after No License, No Control, Much more of everything! A point-and-click adventure with adult humor and a touch of hooliganism. Totally open gameplay and non-linear puzzles.
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Visual Novel 21.7%, Adventure 14%, Puzzle 8.6%, Cartoony 8.5%
- #48 No Stone Unturned
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Wise Monkey Entertainment Ltd.
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 35.9%, Detective 31.5%, Funny 10.3%, Comedy 7.3%, Adventure 5.5%
- #49 Crime or Punishment
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Scale Issue
Windows
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 42.1%, Detective 27.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Crime 7.3%
- #50 L.A. Noire
70% matchVery Positive86% of 35,916 reviews2011
Dev: Team BondiPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 42.6%, Noir 34.8%, Crime 14.3%, Adventure 6.2%, Puzzle 1.4%
- #51 Detective Agency Gray Tie 2 - Collector's Edition
69% matchPositive92% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Avi Games
Windows
The second part of the detective saga! Help Amanda find the stolen masterpiece in France. Explore mysterious locations, find hidden objects and solve puzzles. The Collector's Edition includes 20 mini-games and additional locations!
Why similar: Detective 29.3%, Hidden Object 15.3%, Narrative 12.6% ★, Crime 10.5%, Adventure 8.4%
- #52 Pluvia - Episode I
68% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2021
Dev: BitLogisPub: BitLogis
Windows
Pluvia is an investigative visual novel based on multiple choices and minigames.
Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Visual Novel 27.4%, Adventure 19.8%, Exploration 9.3%, 2D 4.6%
- #53 Paradise Lofts
68% matchVery Positive83% of 54 reviews2020
Dev: BaMa Media
Windows
PARADISE LOFTS is a slow-burning, noir, hardcore sex romp, set in the fictitious city of Paradise in 1958. A visual novel, point-and-click journey, with loads of mini-games, crazy characters, and multiple solutions to challenges. 8 - 12 hrs.
Why similar: Noir 32.6%, Detective 21.8%, Visual Novel 20.2%, Adventure 10%, Comedy 6%
- #54 Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved
65% matchVery Positive95% of 385 reviews2025
Dev: Armonica LLC
Windows
A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!
Why similar: Detective 42.6%, Visual Novel 22.8%, Noir 17.9%, Adventure 15.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #55 12 Hours to Die
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 226 reviews2020
Dev: Wesley ReitsmaPub: Westeford
Windows · Mac · Linux
A mystery visual novel about six students forced to play a 12-hour long killing game.
Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Visual Novel 26.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Puzzle 8.1%, Narration 5.9%
- #56 Noir Syndrome
69% matchMixed67% of 183 reviews2014
Dev: Glass Knuckle Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Noir Syndrome is a procedurally generated Detective Murder-Mystery with a new story every time! Featuring slick pixel art animations and a jazzy soundtrack, the player is thrown right in to a highly stylized vision of film noir.
Why similar: Noir 52.4%, Detective 29.4%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 2.9%
- #57 9 Lives
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stefano BianchiPub: Rising Tide
Windows
Step into a noir-inspired world of mystery, humor, and the supernatural in 9 Lives, a visual novel where your choices shape the story. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and navigate branching dialogue in a stunning black-and-white art style. Will you crack the case or get lost in the shadows?
Why similar: Noir 32.2%, Detective 19.4%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Crime 10.4%, Adventure 7.8%
- #58 Criminal Archives: Blade of Deceit Collector's Edition
66% 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 33.6%, Detective 28.8%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Puzzle 7.5%, Crime 6.9%
- #59 To Hell With The Ugly
66% matchVery Positive88% of 146 reviews2023
Dev: La Poule NoirePub: ARTE France
Windows · Mac · Linux
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 34.4%, Detective 28.3%, Narration 7.5%, Adventure 6.6%, Funny 5.5%
- #60 Murder Mystery Machine
67% matchMixed54% of 172 reviews2021
Dev: Blazing GriffinPub: Microids
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?
Why similar: Noir 34%, Detective 32.9%, Crime 13.6%, Adventure 9.7%, Puzzle 6.9%