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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 47.8%, Crime 16%, Noir 12.3%, Mystery 6.6%, Third Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the most comprehensive detective experience, focusing on crime scene investigation and interrogations within a noir framework.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 56.4%, Crime 13.6%, Mystery 11%, Adventure 5%, Story Rich 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive detective game, emphasizing evidence gathering and logical deduction to solve complex mysteries.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 46.2%, Mystery 14.4%, Supernatural 11.6%, Horror 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on supernatural investigation and atmospheric exploration, where you piece together the past through psychic visions.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Detective 52.8%, Noir 14.9%, Mystery 7.9%, Adventure 6.4%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This noir-inspired detective story features supernatural characters and deep investigative choices in a gritty, atmospheric setting.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 48.8%, Mystery 17%, Supernatural 10.7%, Adventure 6.4%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a ghost using supernatural abilities to solve your own murder, mirroring the core premise of the seed game perfectly.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 49.3%, Horror 14.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes detective work and investigation within a dark, supernatural setting.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Detective 49.9%, Crime 15.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, cinematic mystery that focuses on forensic investigation and the consequences of player choices.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Horror 12.5%, Third Person 8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This open-world detective game combines Lovecraftian horror with investigative mechanics that require piecing together clues.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Story Rich 27.4%, Adventure 25.3%, Horror 21.6%, Third Person 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic experience features a protagonist with supernatural connections, blending narrative mystery with investigative gameplay.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Horror 17.7%, Story Rich 13.8%, Third Person 13%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Open World 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends supernatural themes with investigation and moral choices in a dark, atmospheric city.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 41.8%, Supernatural 15.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Horror 8%, Atmospheric 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure investigation game that tasks you with exploring an abandoned town to solve a cold case without hand-holding.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Detective 60.5%, Horror 17.7%, Stealth 8.9%, Story Rich 7.6%, Walking Simulator 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a detective who hacks into the minds of others to uncover clues, blending cyberpunk aesthetics with supernatural horror.

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Detective 58.8%, Noir 18.3%, Stealth 5.5%, Open World 4%, Adventure 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural detective sandbox that allows for deep, immersive investigation in a noir-inspired city.

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Detective 32.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Supernatural 12.8%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural thriller that features investigative sequences and cinematic storytelling similar to the seed game.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 60.5%, Mystery 16.8%, Atmospheric 5.1%, Story Rich 4.7%, Puzzle 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deduction game where you use a supernatural device to view the final moments of the deceased to solve their deaths.

Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good.

Why similar: Detective 40.4%, Horror 15.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Story Rich 8.8%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, open-world detective mystery that leans heavily into psychological horror and eccentric storytelling.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 46.1%, Crime 16.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Third Person 5%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that focuses on the origins of the famous sleuth and his investigative process.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Horror 22.5%, Supernatural 14.9%, Third Person 13.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, supernatural thriller that involves uncovering a mystery through exploration and light-based mechanics.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 59.8%, Noir 12.7%, Story Rich 9.1%, Atmospheric 5.9%, RPG 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, surreal detective RPG that focuses on internal monologue and unconventional investigation methods.

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 44.8%, Crime 16.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Third Person 5.6%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A solid detective title that emphasizes puzzle-solving and investigation in a Victorian setting.

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 68.1%, Mystery 12.8%, Horror 4.3%, Story Rich 3.8%, Puzzle 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique detective game where you solve crimes by listening to audio recordings and deducing the events that transpired.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Adventure 35.2%, Mystery 29.2%, Point & Click 11%, Story Rich 9.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic supernatural mystery game that involves investigation and uncovering hidden secrets through a unique narrative lens.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 54.5%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 7.1%, Horror 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy game that focuses on social deduction, investigation, and uncovering occult mysteries.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 45%, Crime 20.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Atmospheric 6%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game with a surreal, vaporwave aesthetic that focuses on gathering evidence to solve a murder.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Mystery 27.2%, Story Rich 21.8%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more narrative-focused, it captures the supernatural exploration of past events and death-centered storytelling.

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

Why similar: Detective 63.5%, Mystery 19.6%, Story Rich 5.9%, Adventure 5.5%, Point & Click 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that excels at weaving historical mystery and investigation into a compelling narrative.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 39.8%, Crime 17.5%, Mystery 14.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Noir 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that involves solving gruesome crimes across two different time periods.

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Mystery 29.9%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Story Rich 10.9%, Horror 10.5%, Adventure 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on uncovering a dark mystery within a secluded location.

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Detective 57.4%, Horror 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Adventure 6.4%, Open World 5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric investigation game set in a frozen landscape where you must piece together a mysterious tragedy.

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Detective 43.3%, Supernatural 13.9%, Mystery 12.1%, Horror 9.3%, Story Rich 5%

Detective Rainy Night is a narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of psychological horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy.

Why similar: Detective 42.8%, Crime 18.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Horror 10.2%, Atmospheric 5.5%

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Supernatural 20.3%, Noir 11.7%, Mystery 9.6%, Horror 6.2%

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 63.9%, Mystery 11.1%, Adventure 8.5%, Crime 6.3%, Puzzle 3.1%

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: Detective 45.7%, Noir 16.5%, Mystery 13.4%, Crime 7%, Atmospheric 5.3%

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: Detective 44.5%, Noir 16.9%, Mystery 12%, Adventure 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.

Why similar: Detective 32.7%, Supernatural 18.4%, Crime 13.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Horror 8.8%

Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

Why similar: Stealth 41.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Horror 12.9%, Action 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.

Why similar: Detective 42.5%, Supernatural 17.7%, Mystery 12.4%, Horror 5%, Noir 5%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Mystery 29.3%, Detective 16.6%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Crime 11.4%, Story Rich 10.3%

A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Why similar: Horror 21.1%, Detective 20.2%, Third Person 13.3%, Adventure 10.3%, Supernatural 9.4%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Detective 66.9%, Horror 16.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, Dark 4.5%, Adventure 1.6%

Inspired by the classics such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Alone In the Dark: Detective Stone investigates a shadow conspiracy. Explore atmospheric levels, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. Unravel a story of twists and turns. Choose classic fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder.

Why similar: Detective 39.7%, Mystery 15.4%, Horror 12.5%, Third Person 7.6%, Adventure 5.8%

Why Am I Dead At Sea is an adventure game where you solve the mystery of your own murder. As a ghost, you will have to possess people and use them to investigate your surroundings. But in this place no one is who they seem...and everyone has a secret.

Why similar: Mystery 48.6%, Adventure 24.5%, Story Rich 14.6%, RPG 8.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%

A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.

Why similar: Horror 39.2%, Adventure 16.4%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Puzzle 10.1%, Dark 8.8%

Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.

Why similar: Horror 39.5%, Adventure 12.5%, Third Person 11.6%, Stealth 8.1%, Puzzle 6.2%

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: Detective 38.7%, Crime 16.3%, Noir 13.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Play as Gregor, turned into a tiny bug, and set out on an extraordinary journey to unravel the mystery of your transformation. Metamorphosis is a first person adventure set in a surrealist world where your newfound abilities are your last and only hope for redemption.

Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Supernatural 17.4%, Noir 13.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Atmospheric 5.2%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Why similar: Stealth 36.3%, Story Rich 19.5%, Action 10.8%, RPG 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Detective 49.8%, Horror 22.5%, Adventure 11.9%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Puzzle 4.6%

Detective Wyatt confronts a chilling mystery as he investigates a housemaid's disappearance. Unearth sinister secrets as you navigate through a haunted house, where every shadow hides a lurking terror.

Why similar: Detective 42.1%, Crime 19.9%, Horror 11%, Adventure 4.8%, Story Rich 4.8%

The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Why similar: Stealth 30.9%, Crime 22.5%, Third Person 18%, Action 10.4%, Story Rich 5.7%

"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...

Why similar: Detective 36.8%, Supernatural 18.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Horror 10.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%

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: Detective 51.7%, Noir 23.4%, Adventure 8%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Puzzle 5.1%

Story-driven FPP mystery thriller-horror with stealth and detective modes based on facts from the world-famous story of Zodiac, a never-captured American serial killer.

Why similar: Detective 37.5%, Noir 16%, Mystery 12%, Horror 9.1%, Atmospheric 4.9%

A worn out detective with his demons to fight and a homicide case to solve. Deluded is an interactive crime thriller movie with point-and-click investigation and adrenaline pumped quick time events.

Why similar: Detective 64.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Adventure 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Action 4%

A keenly dark twist on the traditional murder mystery setting, The Deed is an Adventure/RPG game about getting away with murder. Arran Bruce, the rightful heir to Dunshiel House, returns home to settle a score with his estranged family.

Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Crime 21.4%, Mystery 10.6%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Adventure 5.2%

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Stealth 25.4%, Story Rich 17.4%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Open World 8.9%, Action 8.8%

A police detective returns to his abandoned hometown, where he must confront his past and an unsolved case draped in shadows. Follow Peter Bennet through a first-person, puzzle-solving game with mild horror elements, and explore the mystery and heavy atmosphere of Westwood Shadows.

Why similar: Detective 52.8%, Mystery 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 6.4%