Games Like Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1

One week after the eerie events occurred in Silver Creek Falls, the sleepy town in North Carolina is hit with yet another tragedy. An FBI agent is brutally murdered in cold blood in his own bedroom. No one knows who did it or why. Only one thing is clear: something truly sinister is broiling in Silver Creek Falls.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Female Protagonist 22.8%, Mystery 15.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct continuation of the story, picking up immediately where the first chapter left off.

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 26.2%, Detective 21.5%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Mystery 10.1%, Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, immersive investigation experience in a deserted town that mirrors the detective-focused gameplay of the seed.

Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

Why similar: Horror 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Story Rich 13%, RPG 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D psychological horror that emphasizes exploration and narrative mystery.

From the makers of the “Silver Creek Falls” trilogy comes a new episodic mystery-adventure game series known as “The Walsingham Files”. Follow in the steps of the stalwart Detective Sara Fitzgerald as she tackles a new mind-boggling mystery that will keep you at the edge of your seat at all times.

Why similar: Noir 15.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Detective 10.6%, Hidden Object 9.9%, Crime 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same indie, investigation-focused DNA and episodic structure as the seed game.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Horror 26.4%, Detective 22.3%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Story Rich 14.3%, Exploration 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D psychological horror game that shares the dark, narrative-heavy atmosphere found in Silver Creek Falls.

Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.

Why similar: Detective 26%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Noir 16.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective adventure that captures the feeling of a small-town investigation with a strong female lead.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Story Rich 22.6%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Hidden Object 15.4%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal 2D horror-adventure features a strong female protagonist navigating disturbing mysteries and puzzle-solving.

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Horror 21.7%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Mystery 16.6%, Cartoony 15.2%, Story Rich 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric 2D point-and-click game features a dark, mysterious town and a young female protagonist uncovering secrets.

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 25.1%, Walking Simulator 21.3%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Mystery 10.4%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person detective thriller that captures the surreal, investigative feel of a small-town mystery.

Blameless is a mysterious first-person adventure with primary focus on puzzle solving and short story. The player will appear in a role of an architect trying to investigate strange happenings, after discovering evidence of an act of violence.

Why similar: Horror 61.8%, Detective 15.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense horror-puzzle game that focuses on escaping a dangerous situation through investigation.

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 33.3%, Story Rich 18.5%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Exploration 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric walking simulator that excels at telling a compelling mystery through environmental storytelling.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 51.3%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Story Rich 16.8%, Exploration 7.1%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric 2D horror game set in a school that focuses on uncovering the truth behind a terrifying mystery.

Detective Grimoire has been called to investigate a murder. The owner of a small tourist attraction, seemingly killed by the mythical creature his attraction is based around... Explore the area, inspect the crime scene, grill suspects, solve puzzles, hunt for clues & uncover the secret of the swamp!

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Crime 20.8%, Investigation 20.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Mystery 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A charming investigation game that focuses on gathering clues and solving puzzles to uncover the truth.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Noir 14.9%, Story Rich 13.1%, Mystery 13%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural investigation game that provides a rich, story-driven experience with multiple paths to solve mysteries.

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.3%, Horror 20.5%, Mystery 15.8%, Story Rich 15.5%, Exploration 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D horror exploration game featuring a female protagonist who uses supernatural abilities to uncover a dark family mystery.

Lucid9 is a visual novel focused on a web of intricate mysteries set in the fictional 2018 metropolis of Isamu. Lucid9: Inciting Incident is the first part of the story, focused on a string of disappearances that occur at a prestigious, uppity boarding academy.

Why similar: Mystery 36%, Horror 29.8%, Story Rich 22.3%, Casual 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused visual novel that builds tension through a series of strange events in a school setting.

Locals whisper of a roadside diner that’s lost its color. You are sent to investigate.

Why similar: Detective 19.1%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Hidden Object 15.8%, Horror 11%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused exploration game that centers on restoring color to a mysterious, abandoned location.

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Hidden Object 35%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Casual 11.9%, Horror 11%, Mystery 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hidden-object investigation game that focuses on detective work and puzzle-solving.

Horror game series about the investigation of missing hikers in the U.S. National Parks. Follow the story of a wannabe reporter who got a job as a ranger to investigate the disappearances - several episodes that tell one story! Based on true events.

Why similar: Investigation 23.2%, Detective 20.2%, Walking Simulator 19.2%, Horror 16.7%, Mystery 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-investigation game that shares the episodic, small-scale feel of the seed game.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 21.3%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery that emphasizes story-rich exploration and puzzle-solving in a small town.

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 38.1%, Hidden Object 34.4%, Cartoony 11.9%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A low-fi, atmospheric horror-mystery game that focuses heavily on investigation and point-and-click mechanics.

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 24.6%, Detective 19.7%, Walking Simulator 14%, Mystery 9.5%, Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative adventure that tasks you with exploring a snowy, isolated town to uncover a dark secret.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.8%, Story Rich 21.2%, Horror 18.9%, Mystery 17.2%, Walking Simulator 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery set in a small town that relies on dialogue and exploration to drive the narrative forward.

A short and mysterious free point and click adventure game, inspired by the feeling of oddness in an everyday situation.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Horror 21.1%, Exploration 13.6%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric point-and-click mystery that focuses on exploration and unsettling narrative beats.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Detective 43.5%, Horror 25.3%, Exploration 14.1%, Story Rich 11.4%, Casual 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique psychological horror game that focuses on investigation and facial expression mechanics to solve a mystery.

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: Hidden Object 39.3%, Mystery 23.6%, Exploration 14.6%, Adventure 8.4%, 2D 7.2%

On her way to cover the biggest story of her career, Brea Tena fumbles her way into a dark mysterious town called Ash Pines, the birthplace of the tragic events that took place in Just Ignore Them.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Detective 13.2%, Investigation 11.7%, Exploration 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror-adventure that captures the 2D, narrative-driven style of the seed game.

A secluded mountain resort, 10 friends, 1 murderer. Investigate, interrogate and present evidence as you solve various mysteries throughout the night. Will you be able to reach the truth and uncover the culprit’s identity? Or will your deductions lead you to blame someone completely innocent...?

Why similar: Investigation 23.3%, Detective 21.7%, Crime 14.2%, Mystery 9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused visual novel that requires careful investigation to solve a complex mystery.

Your next job awaits in Karisvale, detective. Will you fulfill your duty? Or become lost in the mystery... Explore a retro top-down world, question its citizens, and collect hidden items to uncover Karisvale's dark secret.

Why similar: Detective 28.6%, Horror 14.5%, Exploration 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, RPG 10%

Why You'll Like It: An indie exploration game that uses a top-down perspective to tell a mystery-filled story.

Prologue to Children of Silentown, a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl growing up in a village deep into a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Horror 27.3%, Female Protagonist 24.6%, Cartoony 16.5%, Story Rich 13.2%, 2D 8.5%

Horror game series about the investigation of missing hikers in the U.S. National Parks. Follow the story of a wannabe reporter who got a job as a ranger to investigate the disappearances - several episodes that tell one story. Based on true events.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.9%, Detective 19%, Horror 17.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Exploration 9.5%

🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️‍♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!

Why similar: Noir 23.2%, Investigation 22.4%, Hidden Object 17%, Detective 16%, Exploration 6.6%

After her mother's unexpected death, Megan receives a call about a mysterious inheritance awaiting her in the town of Pineville. With her work friend, Lenny, she embarks on a journey that should be simple, but quickly turns into a web of danger and deception.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44.1%, Exploration 17%, Mystery 14.3%, Casual 10.4%, Adventure 8.1%

Follow Detective Butler and his sidekick Gilligan as they solve a locked-room murder during a haunted cruise ship's maiden voyage. Can you solve the mystery before Detective Butler reveals the answer?

Why similar: Investigation 25.5%, Detective 24.9%, Crime 21.4%, Mystery 11.6%, Story Rich 7%

Take the role of a detective from Tokyo who tries to solve the mysterious case of the disappearance of a young camper. You will try to follow the trail of evidence to guide you through an enigmatic and paranormal case connected with a Japanese urban legend. Can you help until the end?

Why similar: Investigation 21.5%, Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Horror 13.6%, Mystery 8.5%

A film noir style audio-visual novella. A mysterious woman... a string of murders... and a man with a hidden past.

Why similar: Noir 44.5%, Detective 32.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Horror 9.3%

In the exciting sequel to the Mountain Trap series, a trip to the mysterious town of Wilshere reveals that several young women have mysteriously disappeared. The local sheriff has lost all hope in solving the case, and residents are afraid to leave their homes for fear of the looming threat of abduction.

Why similar: Crime 24.4%, Detective 22.8%, Hidden Object 22.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Mystery 10%

Watch your back in the small peaceful town of Crystalpine Grove, as it is haunted by The Infamous Rainman.

Why similar: Horror 25.6%, Mystery 18.7%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Exploration 7.4%, Casual 7%

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 21.6%, Detective 14.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 7.3%

Jane wakes up in a crypt as a ghost. You are investigating the death of her family together. Seeking and researching evidences. Building an accusation based on them. You have a laboratory to research evidences. Play and get the feeling of being a true Victorian detective.

Why similar: Detective 18.9%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Investigation 17.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Mystery 7.5%

A childhood friend has been missing for as long as you can remember. You decide to investigate the abandoned town in which he used to live only to find something truly unexpected and even more so unexplainable. Have you got what it takes to find out what happened to Chris Williams?

Why similar: Investigation 35%, Horror 28.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Adventure 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8%

In TRAILCAM, you are a wildlife investigator called to the Appalachian Mountains to solve mysterious missing person cases. Using trail cameras from your watchtower, you’ll uncover a sinister truth, navigating a non-linear plot full of twists. Can you solve the mystery?

Why similar: Crime 29.9%, Investigation 26.1%, Horror 18.3%, Hidden Object 11.5%, Walking Simulator 9.4%

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 49%, Mystery 13.2%, Investigation 8.9%, RPG 8.2%, Story Rich 7.5%

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 23%, Mystery 15.1%, Horror 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Exploration 11.4%

Something terrible happened in the forest! Someone frightened all Bugs! What happened? You are the only one who can find it out!

Why similar: Casual 63.9%, Adventure 36.1%

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 26.3%, Detective 20.5%, Crime 18.4%, Investigation 15%, Female Protagonist 10.8%

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 27.3%, Hidden Object 25.2%, Mystery 14.9%, Detective 13.5%, Exploration 9.2%

Trick & Treat is a Visual Novel that test your instincts by making choices that can get you out from the cursed forest or drive you to death… or maybe just maybe your choices can guide you to something more?

Why similar: Horror 58.5%, Story Rich 14.1%, Casual 13.6%, Mystery 10%, Adventure 3.9%

Azurael's Circle: Chapter 1 is a horror-mystery adventure game where you must find the truth about your mother's death. What evils await you in the depths of the Lancaster farmhouse? The further you go, the more strange things get.

Why similar: Horror 72%, Adventure 28%

Your class goes on a field trip to Durhal Cathedral before things take an unexpected turn. Solve the mystery before you and your friends perish!

Why similar: Investigation 20.6%, Detective 17.5%, Story Rich 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, RPG 9.4%

Rental is a short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.

Why similar: Horror 38.1%, Exploration 17.6%, Mystery 17.2%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Story Rich 5.5%

Lewis, an intelligent detective, finds himself on a mission to uncover the truth behind the many disappearances including his sister's. With the help of Joy, Lewis is going to explore what lies behind these walls. only to realize that there's much more to discover than he initially thought.

Why similar: Detective 43.1%, Horror 27.3%, Mystery 15.2%, Exploration 10%, Adventure 4.3%

Mosaic of the Strange is a picross/minesweeper hybrid featuring ENORMOUS interlocking puzzles. Help Special Agents Cullen and Brady investigate a bizarre murder, while discovering 144 real-world paranormal case files.

Why similar: Noir 28.2%, Horror 13.3%, Mystery 12.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

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 21.6%, Investigation 20.5%, Detective 17.8%, Horror 9%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Investigation 19.3%, Horror 15.7%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Mystery 10.8%

Cameras and heads are rolling in this noir inspired RPGmaker horror game. Save the spectral starlets trapped in the deadly director's mansion, and escape without joining them in their fate.

Why similar: Noir 30.3%, Investigation 27.4%, Horror 16%, Cartoony 6.2%, Story Rich 5%

Detective Game. Murder Investigation. Interrogate witnesses. Rebut with evidence.

Why similar: Investigation 26.6%, Detective 26%, Crime 21.7%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Mystery 9.4%

You are an investigator hired to find evidence about the missing children in the manor off the road. Once you enter, the door locks behind you, and you can hear something, lurking...

Why similar: Horror 82.9%, Casual 17.1%

A psychological horror game with a chapter-based plot, thriller and unusual elements! You are a novice paranormal detective, exploring secrets and finding ways to escape in an infinite loop of scenes. Many unusual things happen during this process, as if some strange force wants to devour you...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 51%, Horror 24.4%, Exploration 19.3%, Adventure 5.4%

For many years people from one little town keep away from a local manor by the woodside. It’s dark, wrecked walls keep a terrible secret about the unsolved murder of the sheriff and his wife.

Why similar: Hidden Object 25.4%, Crime 23.3%, Detective 21.8%, Mystery 9.5%, Casual 9.5%