Games Like Dirty Land

Istanbul, after midnight. Black File is a noir detective game: investigate crime scenes, examine evidence in 3D — rotate it, zoom in, read the back — then use what you find to break a suspect's story.

Why similar: Noir 19.2%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 14.5%, Conspiracy 10.8% ★, Point & Click 10.4%

A noir detective game played at your desk. Read evidence photos, CCTV footage and records, compare fingerprints and voices, and fill in the suspect matrix yourself before you accuse anyone. Juggle action points, fees and deadlines across eight cases as a criminal organization closes in.

Why similar: Noir 18.2%, Detective 16.6%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 15.1%, Conspiracy 11.9% ★

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 20%, Conspiracy 15.6% ★, Investigation 13.2%, Detective 13.2%, Crime 12.6%

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: Noir 22.2%, Crime 17.2%, Detective 16%, Investigation 11.3%, Comedy 8.1%

Can you solve a murder with only your wits, cocktail shaker, and silver tongue? Last Night Last Call is a narrative detective game where you mix cocktails, interrogate suspects, gather clues, and shape relationships to solve five murders. Every customer has something to hide.

Why similar: Noir 18.3%, Crime 15.6%, Detective 12.1%, Investigation 11.8%, Point & Click 8.5%

Agents Ray and Reyes are investigating a murder at the Mansion. In a spoof of a classic whodunit, everyone is a suspect and the murderer will be confronted…... If you can find them. Not really a sequel. Not really a prequel. It’s more Thimbleweed Park and just as weird.

Why similar: Noir 22.3%, Point & Click 16.9%, 1980s 15.7%, Detective 8.6%, Investigation 7.3%

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 21.3%, Conspiracy 17.1% ★, Crime 15.7%, Detective 11.9%, Investigation 11.4%

Joe Kowalski Chronicles: Murder in a flat is a dark neo noir point and click adventure game where you start as a police detective Joe Kowalski and try to solve a murder that happened in Joe's neighborhood.

Why similar: Noir 24.2%, Crime 17.3%, Detective 12.8%, Point & Click 11.5%, Investigation 11%

In a dying town where boxing is the last stand of entertainment, you hold the judge’s pen. Bribes, threats, and loyalties will decide whether you live to judge another day… Or get knocked out cold. Split Decision is a tense narrative game where every point makes a difference.

Why similar: Noir 26.3%, Crime 20.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11%, Choices Matter 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

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 25.6%, Crime 18.1%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 10.7%, Point & Click 8.4%

1993, just after Czechoslovakia split in two. Play as reporter Marek and investigate the death of a company director in name only. In Prague, journalist Eva pursues a case of her own. Explore locations, read documents, and uncover where their cases meet in a classic 2D point-and-click mystery.

Why similar: Crime 16.5%, Conspiracy 16.2% ★, Detective 14.9%, Investigation 14.7%, Point & Click 13.2%

Uncover high drama in this whodunnit set in a small-town community theater. Gather clues by investigating the sets, casts and backstage crews of 10 theatrical productions, and piece together the story of each deadly crime.

Why similar: Noir 21.2%, Crime 13.8%, Conspiracy 12.5% ★, Point & Click 11.8%, Detective 10.7%

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: Noir 19.9%, Detective 18.2%, Crime 15.7%, Point & Click 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 7.1%

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 23.5% ★, Noir 18.7%, Detective 12.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Point & Click 10%

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 27.6%, Crime 20.6%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 13.2%, Comedy 8%

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 26%, Crime 19%, Detective 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.6%, Investigation 8.9%

Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.

Why similar: Noir 20.9%, Crime 16.4%, Detective 14.2%, Investigation 11.7%, Point & Click 9.7%

A narrative game set in 1943 Belém, legends are vanishing, and the river’s secrets need a detective. Pink, if you will. As a shapeshifting river dolphin detective that turns into human (almost), uncover a noir mystery where folklore, memory, and conspiracy flow beneath the city.

Why similar: Noir 27%, Detective 18.2%, Crime 16.2%, Investigation 15.9%, Dialogue Heavy 6.3%

A noir adventure beyond time and space. The city of cosmic beings is under threat in two parallel realities - one where the Big Bang was never fired, the other exploding in color and sin. It’s up to you to solve the mysteries of the Bigger Bang in this follow up to the award-winning Genesis Noir.

Why similar: Noir 23.7%, Conspiracy 17.4% ★, Crime 15.6%, Detective 12.4%, Investigation 11.8%

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: Conspiracy 18.5% ★, Crime 15.3%, Detective 15%, Point & Click 14%, Investigation 13.2%

Tiptoe the thin line between curious and classified: A Noir Detective Adventure. 1957, the Atomic Age: Investigate strange cases, solve intricate mysteries, follow the evidence & question strange characters in the deserts of Area 7. As cases are solved, pieces of a deeper story are revealed.

Why similar: Noir 26.1%, Conspiracy 16.2% ★, Detective 13.7%, Crime 12.4%, Point & Click 12.3%

A dark detective thriller where folklore is real, violence is chilling, and every choice has consequences.

Why similar: Noir 21.5%, Detective 16%, Investigation 14.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.2%, Crime 11%

A point-and-click mystery game. Search for the truth in 26 days, playing as two different characters, in a town during 1907.

Why similar: Noir 28.8%, Crime 16.5%, Point & Click 13.8%, Detective 12.3%, Investigation 12.1%

It's a murder mystery. It's an adventure. It's a cruise vacation simulator. It's different each time you play.

Why similar: 1980s 17.6%, Crime 16.2%, Conspiracy 14.6% ★, Detective 13.6%, Investigation 13.4%

The city is on fire, and the Devil is to blame - or is it? Two women must solve an occult-themed mystery set in an alternate 1980s while unraveling the secrets of their past. Hunt for clues and interrogate suspects in this interactive yuri visual novel.

Why similar: Noir 21%, 1980s 17.2%, Crime 15.2%, Conspiracy 14.7% ★, Detective 12.3%

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Noir 26.6%, Crime 18.5%, Detective 11.7%, Investigation 9.6%, Point & Click 9.3%

1954. You killed a man. Now cover your tracks. Getting Away With Murder is a noir point-and-click mystery where every decision is about what you leave behind and whether anyone will find it.

Why similar: Noir 34.1%, Point & Click 18.7%, Crime 17%, Detective 16.9%, Adventure 4.6%

Play as Captain Grégoire Lefèbvre and investigate the murder of a controversial country priest in this gripping historical detective thriller.

Why similar: Noir 21.2%, Crime 15.3%, Detective 13.6%, Point & Click 13.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.4%

Dust, blood, and lies. Salvation’s Edge, 1899 — a dying town where you’re a killer, a thief, and a fraud — handed a dead man’s badge and told to solve a murder. Do they deserve redemption? Do you? Or will everyone forever be MARKED?

Why similar: Noir 25.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Detective 12.7%, Crime 11.7%, Point & Click 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 22.7%, Conspiracy 19.5% ★, Investigation 12.7%, Detective 12.6%, Point & Click 10.5%

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 25.1%, Detective 13%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.8%, Point & Click 11.4%, Crime 11.4%

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Why similar: 1980s 21.6%, Crime 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Detective 9.1%, Retro 8.8%

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 21.9%, Conspiracy 18.1% ★, Investigation 14.5%, Detective 13.5%, Point & Click 11.7%

A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.

Why similar: Noir 21.2%, Crime 16%, Detective 12.3%, Investigation 10.8%, Point & Click 9.3%

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 24.3%, Crime 17.5%, Conspiracy 13.3% ★, Detective 12.8%, Investigation 11.7%

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 21.9%, Crime 17%, Detective 13.2%, Investigation 12.9%, Point & Click 10.5%

A police artist is plunged into a life shattering conspiracy when his missing brother returns.

Why similar: Noir 22.6%, Conspiracy 18.1% ★, Crime 16.8%, Detective 11.3%, Point & Click 10.2%

The legendary "THE PORTOPIA SERIAL MURDER CASE" is reborn! Under the executive direction of Yuji Horii comes an all-new entry featuring five brand-new investigation files. Set in 1980s Kobe, conduct your investigation alongside a new cast of characters and uncover the secrets hidden behind the case.

Why similar: 1980s 28.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.5%, Point & Click 12.7%, Detective 12.1%, Investigation 11.7%

A noir graphic adventure where your mind is your greatest enemy. Investigate crimes from the slums of Saltmire to the heights of Greyledge. Interrogate suspects and manage your clues in this 1980s cinematic remake. Play the free demo and wishlist now!

Why similar: Noir 23.5%, Crime 15.5%, Detective 13.2%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 10.9%

Dive into a decade of secrets, mysterious characters and their inexplicable deaths - in the shadow of the darkest time in human history. Investigate crimes, decode documents, collect clues and solve riddles - one word at a time. The deeper you read, the less any of it seems to be an accident.

Why similar: Conspiracy 19.8% ★, Detective 19%, Investigation 16.7%, Crime 15.8%, Point & Click 14.2%

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 34.7%, Detective 15%, Crime 12.5%, Investigation 8.1%, Choices Matter 6.1%

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Conspiracy 25% ★, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 16.9%, Detective 16.6%, Point & Click 5.5%

Murder Mystery Mayhem AI is a single-player detective game set in a stylish 1920s world of secrets, suspicion, and social intrigue. Talk freely to a colorful cast of cunning suspects, gather clues, uncover motives, and deduce who among them is the killer.

Why similar: Noir 17.8%, Crime 17%, Detective 15%, Investigation 14.4%, Point & Click 11.1%

London, 1889. Step into the shoes of a young detective in this hand-drawn, point-and-click mystery. Explore the dark halls of Seraphim House, illuminate the shadows, and interrogate suspects to solve a complex locked-room murder. Will you accuse the right person?

Why similar: Noir 25.9%, Investigation 17.5%, Point & Click 15.1%, Detective 11.6%, Crime 10.8%

The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.

Why similar: Noir 32.1%, Detective 19.6%, Investigation 16.9%, Crime 9.8%, Point & Click 7.9%

A short interlude from the world of The Slaughter.

Why similar: Noir 28.2%, Crime 17.8%, Detective 14.8%, Point & Click 13.2%, Investigation 6.7%

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 23.8%, Crime 20.4%, Conspiracy 20.2% ★, Point & Click 11.9%, Detective 11%

Investigate a replayable Hollywood murder mystery where everyone has something to hide. Question guests, uncover contradictions, and identify the killer before they escape justice.

Why similar: Crime 22.5%, Detective 17%, Investigation 16.4%, Noir 15.8%, Dialogue Heavy 8%

Play as Lloyd Arch, the young private detective known for being total dick, and unravel the mystery of the Black Scar Serial Killer in this visual novel adventure, but remember that the truth tends to hurt the most.

Why similar: Crime 20.2%, Noir 20.1%, Conspiracy 15.8% ★, Investigation 14.4%, Detective 14.3%

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 31.3%, Crime 20.7%, Detective 20.6%, Investigation 18%, Atmospheric 5.1%

A detective wakes up beside a corpse, and with no memories. The evidence points to him. Everyone thinks he’s the killer. Unravel the truth before time runs out in this hand-drawn detective mystery adventure set in 1990s Thailand, where every memory hides a lie.

Why similar: Crime 19.4%, Noir 18.5%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Point & Click 11.5%

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 28.6%, Conspiracy 16.6% ★, Detective 15.7%, Investigation 11.7%, Point & Click 11.1%

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: Noir 22%, Detective 17.4%, Crime 16.5%, Point & Click 14.1%, Dialogue Heavy 8.2%

A grounded detective mystery set in the most dangerous place in America: a 1997 public high school.

Why similar: Noir 21.3%, Detective 15.7%, Crime 15.6%, Investigation 15%, Point & Click 11.9%

Join Connor O'Ryan and his inseparable friend Brian Moloney in a classic Point & Click thriller that will take them from the gloomy streets of Dublin to the sweltering heat of Kenya, where they will become embroiled in a conspiracy hidden in time.

Why similar: Conspiracy 23.3% ★, Crime 20.8%, Detective 17.4%, Point & Click 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Noir gamebook, now fully in English. A magnate vanishes from an office locked from the inside: 4 trails, 780 choices, 11 endings, and no luck to save you. 85% of runs end in death or arrest. You die; the case goes on — the dossier doesn't forget.

Why similar: Noir 27.2%, Detective 15.1%, Crime 14.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%, Investigation 11.2%

A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.

Why similar: Noir 30.6%, Crime 22.7%, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 3.8%

The Lawyer - Episode 1: The White Bag is the first part of an episodic adventure game which combines gripping crime story with classic courtroom drama. Immerse yourself into a world set in early 90’s in which you gather (or fabricate!) evidence, deduct and run fierce courtroom battles.

Why similar: Conspiracy 20.6% ★, Crime 17.7%, Investigation 12.7%, Detective 12.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 11.5%

As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering

Why similar: Detective 21%, Crime 18.2%, Investigation 16.7%, Conspiracy 13.4% ★, Point & Click 12.4%

Investigate your way in a branching noir horror detective game inspired by Lovecraftian horror and ancient Minoan myth. Analyze evidence, connect clues, and uncover dark secrets through genre-bending deduction mechanics. Face a sinister plot—and an ultimate choice.

Why similar: Noir 20.1%, Crime 19.5%, Detective 11.4%, Investigation 11.3%, Point & Click 9.8%