60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Story Rich, Atmospheric, Adventure, Mystery.
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.
The Last Case of John Morley
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.
Chasing Static
A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.
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: Narrative 19.3% ★, Noir 18.8%, Detective 14.1%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.1%
A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.
Why similar: Narrative 26.3% ★, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Cinematic 14.1%, Thriller 12.1%, Mystery 8.2%
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: Investigation 21%, Detective 18.7%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Mystery 11.2%, Thriller 8.4%
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 16.8%, Detective 12.6%, Thriller 12.1%, Investigation 10.9%, Narration 10.6%
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: Thriller 13.4%, Detective 12.7%, Investigation 12.6%, Noir 12.5%, Cinematic 10.7%
You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.
Why similar: Detective 16.5%, Narrative 14.5% ★, Thriller 14.3%, Investigation 14.3%, Walking Simulator 11.1%
Explore an unknown and abandoned world. Each step, each puzzle, brings you closer to discovering the history and secrets of a lost civilization. Can you find the light?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.9%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 20.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%
A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?
Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Noir 25.4%, Mystery 14.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.8%, Story Rich 7.5%
Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer.
Why similar: Investigation 19.6%, Walking Simulator 18.6%, 1980s 16.8%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, First-Person 6.9%
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: Noir 21.3%, Narrative 20.3% ★, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 8.9%
Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Cinematic 14.5%, Thriller 13.3%, Mystery 9.4%
Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.
Why similar: Investigation 18.6%, Detective 16.2%, Narration 14%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Mystery 9.9%
The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.
Why similar: Thriller 23.2%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Investigation 14.5%, Cinematic 12.7%, Mystery 9.9%
It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.1%, Mystery 17.7%, Exploration 12.5%, First-Person 11.6%, Story Rich 11.5%
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 21%, Investigation 19.2%, Noir 14.7%, Conspiracy 12.6% ★, Mystery 9.6%
Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 25%, 1980s 20.3%, Narration 19.8%, First-Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%
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: Detective 18.9%, Investigation 18.3%, Conspiracy 18.3% ★, Thriller 12.3%, Mystery 12%
Darkness Ahead is an adventure game about a man searching for his little brother. A plateau between mountains holds a dark secret about its past. You have to stay alive and collect everything you need to complete your quest.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 29%, Mystery 16.4%, First-Person 11.6%, Story Rich 11.4%, Adventure 11.1%
A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21%, Investigation 20%, Cinematic 14.5%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 8.2%
Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Cinematic 17.2%, Mystery 14.2%, Investigation 13.5%, Story Rich 9.1%
REVEIL is a narrative first-person psycho-thriller game that focuses on story, puzzles and exploration. Find out what’s going on inside Walter Thompson and what his dark past at the Nelson Bros Circus has to do with it.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.6%, Mystery 18.6%, First-Person 12.3%, Exploration 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.6%
You have arrived in a forest where people are rumored to disappear and strange things happen... Locals often see bright flashes and hear strange sounds...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Cinematic 21.6%, Thriller 21.6%, Mystery 12.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%
As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.4%, Narration 14.2%, Investigation 12.7%, Thriller 11.7%, Mystery 9.8%
Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Investigation 16%, Conspiracy 14.3% ★, Narrative 13.4% ★, 1980s 9.9%
Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.4%, Mystery 15.3%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Thriller 9.1%
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 31.5%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Narration 12.9%, First-Person 9.1%, Exploration 8.4%
Immerse yourself in the winter forest and help a lost soul to find a piece of itself. What is awaiting you there.. or who?
Why similar: Noir 23.8%, Thriller 20%, Detective 19.2%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.
Why similar: Mystery 49.5%, Story Rich 25.8%, Adventure 24.6%
1986, Tornado Alley, USA… Go undercover as Boulder, an agent infiltrating the notorious religious cult known as the Bahnsen Knights. Face off against occultists, biblical storms, and an enigmatic car salesman turned preacher as you investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent and close friend.
Why similar: Narrative 22.5% ★, Thriller 15.1%, Detective 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, 1980s 10.1%
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: Noir 18.9%, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 14.9%, Thriller 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%
Years after a tragic expedition, investigator Aleksei Morozov returns to the frozen mountains to uncover the truth. But some trails should never be followed...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Cinematic 17.9%, Investigation 16.8%, 1980s 14.6%, Mystery 8.5%
Aurora Hills: Chapter 1 is the first part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from the region to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!
Why similar: Mystery 20.5%, Cinematic 20.3%, 1980s 14.3%, Thriller 12.8%, Exploration 10%
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 22.2%, Detective 17.5%, Narrative 16.3% ★, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 9.3%
A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 25.1%, Interactive Fiction 20.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Mystery 8.5%
Embark on a dark, dystopian isometric adventure as 'Solo,' seeking to reunite with your wife and daughter after an otherworldly, life-changing event. Solve intricate puzzles and evade an everwatching sinister presence...
Why similar: Narrative 22.6% ★, Noir 16.3%, Cinematic 14.7%, Conspiracy 13.7% ★, Narration 13.1%
A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Thriller 24.6%, Mystery 16.1%, Atmospheric 11.5%, First-Person 9.5%
Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him.
Why similar: Thriller 35%, Walking Simulator 22.7%, Mystery 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%, First-Person 9.8%
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 24.6%, Noir 23.2%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 13%, Story Rich 8.4%
Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.
Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Walking Simulator 24.8%, Mystery 12.7%, Exploration 10.2%, First-Person 9.1%
Aurora Hills: Chapter 2 is the second part in series of point and click puzzle adventure games. Follow the journey of Ethan Hill, a park ranger tasked with investigating strange disappearances from a national park to uncover the mystery of Aurora Hills!
Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Mystery 17.1%, Detective 13%, 1980s 11.9%, Thriller 10.6%
A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.
Why similar: Noir 23.5%, Investigation 20.5%, Thriller 20.3%, Conspiracy 11.8% ★, Mystery 10.8%
Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.
Why similar: Investigation 27.4%, Mystery 19.3%, Conspiracy 11.3% ★, Story Rich 10.8%, Exploration 9.5%
Longing for light, a sunless world begins devouring itself. Every step shifts the landscape beneath you as you search for what remains of her.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.6%, Thriller 27.9%, Mystery 15.2%, Exploration 9.7%, First-Person 8%
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 23.4%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Thriller 14.5%, Conversation 10%
In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.
Why similar: Thriller 26.8%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Cinematic 18.5%, Mystery 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.5%
How far would you go to save your daughter? As an infamous hacker-for-hire you have the skills to steal almost any secret. But when your daughter is taken, will you be able to use these skills to uncover a dark conspiracy that goes further than you could ever imagine?
Why similar: Narrative 21.4% ★, Detective 19%, Thriller 15.5%, Conspiracy 13.3% ★, Investigation 13%
Autumn, 1992. Anton, a 14-year-old boy, moves with his parents to a small town and is left alone in his grandmother's apartment. Meanwhile, children are disappearing across the town — the police are powerless, and no one knows who's behind it…
Why similar: Thriller 28.7%, Walking Simulator 24.5%, Investigation 16.1%, Exploration 9%, First-Person 8.2%
Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.
Why similar: Thriller 17.5%, Detective 16.4%, Investigation 15.7%, Conspiracy 14.1% ★, Narration 13.2%
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: Detective 15.9%, Investigation 15.8%, Conspiracy 14.7% ★, Narrative 12.4% ★, Thriller 12.3%
Can you solve the mystery of the Beast of Gozdary?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.6%, Detective 19.5%, Narration 11.5%, Mystery 9.9%, Exploration 9.2%
The End of the Sun: Prologue is a first-person, story-driven mystery adventure set in a Slavic fantasy world. As the ashter, a sage sorcerer gifted with the ability to travel in time, you come to a mysterious village where the line between myth and reality begins to fade perilously.
Why similar: Narrative 21.5% ★, Detective 15.8%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Thriller 10.5%, Narration 10.3%
A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.
Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Investigation 22%, Mystery 16.4%, Noir 8.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.2%
Atmospheric first person adventure game focusing on immersion and exploration. Meet strange characters, discover secrets and try to unfold the mystery of the Fragmentation.
Why similar: Conversation 16.9%, Investigation 16.2%, Conspiracy 15.1% ★, Mystery 13.8%, Exploration 9.9%
A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Investigation 28.9%, Mystery 14.2%, Interactive Fiction 9%, Story Rich 8.5%
A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.7%, Thriller 19.3%, Cinematic 17.8%, Mystery 14.8%, Story Rich 8.4%
Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Thriller 20.3%, Investigation 13.6%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 9.3%
Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.
Why similar: Detective 35.1%, 1980s 29.7%, First-Person 15%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.7%
It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.
Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Mystery 21.9%, Investigation 19.4%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 4.4%
