60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Mystery, Adventure, First-Person, Story Rich.
Time flows back and forth in this narrative, open-world cavern, harbouring a young research civilisation in the face of disaster. Embrace environmental clues that add up to an interwoven story of fear, resolve and a constant sense of discovery, defying the laws of time and space.
The Painscreek Killings
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?
The bird of the North
In 1921: a kidnapping, a revolution... Investigate and uncover the truth behind a dark, mysterious story.
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 17.5%, Investigation 15.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Horror 6.2%
In 1921: a kidnapping, a revolution... Investigate and uncover the truth behind a dark, mysterious story.
Why similar: Mystery 17.8%, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 10.9%, Historical 10.5%, First-Person 8%
Broken Voyage is a detective-focused horror game that takes place on an whaling boat gone silent where the player will solve murders, unweave the strings behind a grander mystery, and resist the allure of a lovecraftian monster!
Why similar: Time Manipulation 26% ★, Detective 23.6%, Horror 9.6%, Investigation 9.4%, Mystery 9.3%
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 22.4%, Mystery 17%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%, First-Person 7.2%
You are a detective who wants to investigate how all the inhabitants of a city died due to a virus. It all started in a hotel that was abandoned along with the city, and it was rumored to be haunted. You are on a quest for answers.
Why similar: Detective 17.4%, Philosophical 13.4%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Investigation 10%, Mystery 8.9%
Dark Memories is an episodic psychological horror game based on road thriller, slasher, and survival thriller genres. You are currently viewing the second episode of the Dark Memories anthology.
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 13.2%, First-Person 8.3%
Welcome to the mysterious village of "Folk Show"! This is a domestic plot-oriented micro-horror game that will take you into a rural story full of suspense and thriller.
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Mystery 15.9%, Investigation 13.3%, Open World 10.2%, Horror 8.1%
Welcome to my first game! Where you'll Immerse yourself in a unbelievable, story-rich mystery, packed with jaw-dropping plot twist, horror, and multiple endings.
Why similar: Mystery 14.3%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Horror 9.8%, Historical 9.5%
Find notes and clues that will lead to memories. Change the present by manipulating your past. You must save your childhood friend in order to escape the mansion of memories.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 25.9% ★, Detective 18.4%, Mystery 15%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%
Unhomely is a retro-inspired first person psychological indie horror game. You play a journalist who has 3 days alone in a reclusive tech CEO's cabin to get the exclusive on his new project and save your career.
Why similar: Detective 14.4%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Investigation 13.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Horror 8%
INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.2%, Mystery 15%, Exploration 11.2%, First-Person 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%
Abyss Archives is a detective mystery game with elements of horror. You play as an investigator sent to a construction site shut down after a supernatural incident. Using old photographs, you trace the memories of the dead and piece together the truth hidden beneath the abyss.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 26.2% ★, Detective 22.4%, Mystery 15.6%, Investigation 14.2%, Story Rich 8.2%
You wake up in an unfamiliar, snowy place. You don't know how you got there or who you are. Solve the mystery, avoid or defeat enemies, and escape... An atmospheric, story-rich, post-apocalyptic walking simulator with puzzle elements and crafting mechanics
Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Detective 13.8%, Open World 9%, Story Rich 7.9%
Short time-loop horror puzzle game set on a stormy island. The lighthouse has gone dark and a ship is heading for the rocks. You have ten minutes to save it. But the night will not end. Each loop, the island gives up a little more of its secrets.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 19.7% ★, Mystery 10.4%, Horror 10.1%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%
Investigate a missing content creator in an abandoned kampong in this atmospheric horror game. Explore haunted ruins, uncover dark secrets, and evade the lurking presence of the Pontianak. Will you uncover the truth or become part of the legend?
Why similar: Detective 17.9%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Investigation 9.1%, First-Person 8.1%, Exploration 8.1%
A first-person investigative game set in a drowned village. Explore abandoned homes, speak with the last remaining locals, and capture through your lens the destruction left behind by the toxic sludge. Gather evidence, follow every clue, and uncover the truth hidden beneath silence and decay.
Why similar: Detective 18.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Historical 9%, Horror 7.8%
Can you solve the mystery of the Beast of Gozdary?
Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.9%, Detective 16.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Horror 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%
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 17.6%, Mystery 15.3%, Historical 10.5%, First-Person 8.8%, Investigation 8.7%
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
Why similar: Mystery 13.5%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Philosophical 11.2%, Investigation 11%, First-Person 9.5%
The night before the wedding, the altar burns down and the wedding planner is injured. The family blames a curse, but she suspects foul play. Play as a college student who goes undercover as her replacement. Can you solve the mystery before the wedding?
Why similar: Mystery 20%, Investigation 18.2%, Detective 15.7%, Puzzle 8.6%, Story Rich 7.9%
Summerland is a first-person narrative game about morality and the afterlife. You take control of Matthew, a detective reliving the events of his past, being questioned on his morals along the way. In every door lies another memory, and every memory unlocks another door.
Why similar: Philosophical 16.8%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Detective 13.6%, Investigation 10.8%, First-Person 8.9%
first-person exploration game, explore the forbidden exoplanet, uncover the dark secrets.
Why similar: Investigation 17.1%, Mystery 16.2%, First-Person 11.4%, Horror 10.3%, Exploration 8.9%
Dark Memories is an episodic psychological horror game based on road thriller, slasher, and survival thriller genres. You are currently viewing the prologue episode of the Dark Memories anthology.
Why similar: Detective 15.7%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Investigation 13.2%, Mystery 12.3%, First-Person 7.6%
A short, single-sitting VHS-style psychological horror game. Work the night shift at a remote gas station, return home to uncover disturbing clues, and reach one of three endings.
Why similar: Investigation 16.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, First-Person 8.6%
Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Mystery 21.5%, Puzzle 8.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.3%
Explore the HOUSE, remember it & spot the changes !
Why similar: Investigation 19.5%, Detective 17.2%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Horror 10.4%, Exploration 9.2%
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 21.9%, Mystery 17.2%, Story Rich 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.4%, First-Person 9.9%
Dive into Madhouse Madness: Streamer's Fate, where your stream turns into a wild, eerie adventure. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, and expect the unexpected in a haunted asylum where nothing is as it seems. Will you brave the madness and reveal the truth?
Why similar: Mystery 15.6%, Detective 14.1%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Horror 9.7%, First-Person 9.5%
"Memories of the Pinewood Islands" is a cozy walking sim and treasure hunting game where you explore the hauntingly gorgeous Pinewood Islands in search of some missing artefacts belonging to the Good King Harold. Immerse yourself in this rich and ethereal world to solve the realm's greatest mystery,
Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Investigation 15.2%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Historical 11.4%, Open World 7.7%
The hidden game society is a digital escape room experience. You have been invited to be a member of this mysterious club. You will find yourself alone and trapped in this curious board game-themed room full of atmosphere. Use your wit and deduction skills to find a way out.
Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Investigation 16.8%, Mystery 12.7%, First-Person 9.2%, Exploration 8.8%
Set in early 1900s Ottoman Istanbul, this suspenseful horror game follows detective Halil as he investigates a mansion rumored to be haunted by supernatural forces. Walking the fine line between reality and illusion, Halil is determined to uncover the dark truth lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 22.2% ★, Detective 11.4%, First-Person 9.1%, Horror 8.6%, Investigation 8.3%
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 24.7%, Walking Simulator 12%, Open World 10.6%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%
A hard sci-fi murder mystery in space. Scour the bowels of the Ark ship for tactile clues, uncover hidden connections, and unlock the secrets of the sleeping passengers.
Why similar: Mystery 22.1%, Investigation 16.8%, Detective 15.8%, Space 13.2%, Simulation 10.4%
"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Investigation 12.5%, Historical 10%, Story Rich 9.4%
You and a group of friends decide to go on a camping trip in the Darkwood Forest, It starts off smoothly, but unforeseen events occur. and it’s only a matter of time before the true horror reveals itself.
Why similar: Detective 16.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10.5%, Horror 10.4%
Silent Harbor is a first-person horror adventure game that will immerse you in a creepy story.
Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Walking Simulator 9.2%, Horror 8.7%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
Step into ZAAM's surreal world, a bone-chilling psychological thriller that will leave you questioning your sanity. Unravel a complex story in search of a missing daughter, with choices determining her fate. A must-play for fans of the genre.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.2%, Mystery 15.2%, First-Person 13.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Simulation 8.3%
Read between the lies in this first-person mystery puzzle game. You are the last librarian in Britain. Identify books. Recommend them. Ban them. Burn them. Uncover a catalogue of secrets and lost stories buried between the pages.
Why similar: Mystery 18.2%, Investigation 17.5%, Detective 16.1%, Puzzle 9.7%, Story Rich 8%
NUTS is a single-player walking simulator surveillance mystery. Record the squirrels, report your findings, and piece together what’s really going on in Melmoth Forest.
Why similar: Detective 17.3%, Time Manipulation 15% ★, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Mystery 12.2%, First-Person 7.2%
A complete time-loop detective story set in the 1940s — solve a case before it even happens in a single, self-contained sitting.
Why similar: Time Manipulation 22% ★, Detective 19.6%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 6.6%
Explore historical locations, find and analyse evidence. Unmask the real perpetrator so that justice can be served and the Wrongly Accused can be found innocent. Use problem solving, deduction and critical thinking skills to uncover the truth and maybe even expose a conspiracy in your own time.
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Investigation 17.7%, Mystery 12.3%, Historical 8.5%, Puzzle 8.3%
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 28.7%, Mystery 15%, Investigation 13.7%, Multiple Endings 11.8%, Story Rich 10.1%
You'll witness unprecedentedly chilling events as you try to uncover the dark secrets lurking within a cursed mansion alongside Alexia. This village has never returned any of its visitors. Will you be able to escape the clutches of this cursed village?
Why similar: Detective 19.9%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Mystery 10.6%, Horror 9.9%, Atmospheric 9%
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 34.8%, Mystery 16.4%, Investigation 14.9%, Story Rich 5.7%, Puzzle 5.5%
Explore, investigate and unravel the secrets buried in time. As psychic Amber Lopez, navigate haunted grounds, decipher ancient runes, and piece together the puzzle of a decades-old murder, each discovery closing in on a truth she’s not ready to face.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.8%, Mystery 17.4%, Story Rich 12.5%, First-Person 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%
After Lights Out is a first person psychological horror game. Players will explore a terrifying house that keeps changing in the dark. Use the lights to solve the puzzles and uncover the hidden truth in the room.
Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Mystery 16.1%, Horror 11.8%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.2%
CODEX vs SCIENCE (Not Talos Principles) is a narrative-driven and engaging adventure game about mental health physiotherapy. Explore ruins, discover notes, and question reality itself. A mysterious journey that blends faith and science — number 1 in the scientific community.
Why similar: Philosophical 22.5%, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Mystery 14.6%, Story Rich 9.3%, First-Person 8.2%
Your friend is missing in the Australian outback and you must find her. Search the Internet for clues, solve mysterious puzzles and uncover the conspiracy of the vanishing hikers of Golden Valley.
Why similar: Detective 17.7%, Mystery 16.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Story Rich 8.2%
A lavish dinner. A locked room. And a truth no one wants you to uncover. Meal: Mystery Escape Room is a cinematic puzzle adventure where every solved clue pulls you deeper into a web of secrets. Unravel an unforgettable night through story-driven escape-room challenges.
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Investigation 17.3%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Exploration 8.4%, Puzzle 7.8%
Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Mystery 16.4%, Atmospheric 13.8%, First-Person 11.6%, Puzzle 11.2%
Wield your Balearic sling in a first-person puzzle narrative adventure through ancient ruins. Uncover a lost civilization and reactivate forgotten machines to reveal the secrets buried beneath Ciudadela.
Why similar: Mystery 14.4%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Puzzle 12.3%, First-Person 12.1%, Exploration 10.8%
A first-person mystery solving game, where you try to find out what happened at Syn Archives.
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 7.4%, Exploration 7.4%
Every light you replace makes the house a little brighter. But something inside prefers to live in the dark. And now, it knows you’re here.
Why similar: Investigation 19%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Mystery 10.3%, Exploration 9.5%, Multiple Endings 9.3%
Investigate the country of Vera Cruz in this journalistic first-person adventure! Solve puzzles, take photos of clues and report news exposing the horrific truths behind General Galba and his bizarre government!
Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Investigation 15.8%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Mystery 13.8%, Multiple Endings 7.1%
Explore the Valley of Mists, where lucid dreams create reality. Study people's dreams and determine their fate. Leave the hectic world for a while and return to yourself.
Why similar: Philosophical 20.7%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Open World 9.8%, Mystery 9.4%, Atmospheric 8%
After You is a narrative game with puzzles, but it is not an easy game, here you will not have indicators or tutorials, nor can you save when you want. In After You you need to put all your attention and use paper and pencil to move forward, if you're looking for an easy game, this is not your game.
Why similar: Investigation 17.1%, Detective 15%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 8.1%
MINDMIST is a first-person, story-driven game about exploring the dark side of human history. You will visit the past and witness some of the historical events that represent how we, as humans, are greedy and inclined to fight.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.5%, Investigation 16.7%, Mystery 9.4%, Story Rich 9%, First-Person 8.9%
You take part in testing a next-generation experimental android on a restricted floor of a research complex. But soon it becomes clear that the experiment is far more complicated, and you'll have to uncover what’s really happening here.
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Investigation 21.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Puzzle 10.3%
IFU is a psychological horror about a young guy who is forcibly locked in an abandoned mansion of a dead surgeon along with his restless soul.
Why similar: Detective 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Investigation 11.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Horror 8.6%
Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery!
Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 17.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.2%
