Games Like Tails Noir

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Noir 18.1%, Conspiracy 16.7% ★, Dystopian 15.7%, Investigation 12.4%, Point & Click 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Tails Noir, it features a haunting, atmospheric pixel-art world filled with surreal mystery and social commentary.

A wild tale of love, death, chickens, and redemption! Chicken Police is a buddy-cop noir adventure with a carefully crafted world, a gritty story, and absurd humor. The game mixes classic adventure games with visual novel-style storytelling, presented in a beak-droppingly unique art style.

Why similar: Noir 20.9%, Detective 17.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Point & Click 9.5%, Visual Novel 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the unique anthropomorphic animal aesthetic and noir detective tropes found in Tails Noir.

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Noir 23.1%, Detective 19.2%, Dialogue Heavy 17.5%, Investigation 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect match for those seeking a gritty, sci-fi noir detective story with meaningful choices and pixel-art visuals.

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 33.1%, Noir 21.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Point & Click 12.3%, Visual Novel 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the definitive narrative-heavy detective experience with deep philosophical themes and complex character interactions.

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: Detective 23.2%, Noir 16.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, Visual Novel 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent detective game that balances a unique art style with engaging investigation and puzzle-solving.

Whispers of a Machine is a Sci-Fi Nordic Noir that tells the story of Vera, a cybernetically augmented detective in a post-AI world, who investigates a string of murders and unravels a dark conflict over forbidden technology.

Why similar: Detective 24.8%, Point & Click 18.5%, Noir 17.8%, Mystery 8.5%, 2.5D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi point-and-click adventure that puts you in the shoes of a detective dealing with a complex, dark mystery.

The Red Strings Club is a cyberpunk narrative experience about fate and happiness featuring the extensive use of pottery, bartending and impersonating people on the phone to take down a corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 21.8%, Story Rich 18.2%, Point & Click 16.7%, Dystopian 15.1%, Visual Novel 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk narrative experience that focuses on dialogue, moral dilemmas, and uncovering a deep-seated conspiracy.

BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!

Why similar: Noir 23.7%, Detective 18.8%, Investigation 14.7%, Point & Click 11.8%, Cinematic 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct thematic cousin to Tails Noir, featuring an anthropomorphic detective in a noir-drenched setting.

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Narrative 29.5% ★, Dialogue Heavy 22.3%, Dystopian 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Story Rich 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same sense of dystopian isolation and narrative-driven survival found in the seed game.

A visual novel about emotional survival in an automated world. Play as Lina, the last human cab driver. It’s your first night driving the lonely streets of Los Ojos, and your best friend has just disappeared. Stay on the road. Stay on the search. Stay human.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.1%, Noir 16.9%, Narrative 13.5% ★, Interactive Fiction 9.7%, 2.5D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the emotional and social aspects of a dystopian future through the lens of a dialogue-heavy narrative.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Noir 32.4%, Point & Click 22.2%, Detective 13.6%, Dystopian 12.7%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style pixel-art adventure that excels at building a gritty, noir-inspired sci-fi atmosphere.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 20.4%, Investigation 15.8%, Narrative 13.6% ★, Point & Click 13.2%, Mystery 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective mystery that excels at building tension and atmosphere within a pixelated world.

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 17.9%, Detective 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Investigation 13.3%, Dystopian 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern detective game that requires real-world research and investigation to solve its complex cases.

Welcome to a world of intrigue and suspicion. Where humans and robots contend with escalating tensions and mutual distrust. And where gangster felines scheme their way to the top of the food chain. Welcome to the Tales of the Neon Sea!

Why similar: Noir 18.5%, Detective 17.4%, Dystopian 16.4%, Investigation 16.3%, Point & Click 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a cyberpunk aesthetic with detective investigation and intricate puzzle-solving.

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: Point & Click 21.2%, Supernatural 17.7%, Detective 17%, Mystery 9.4%, Noir 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven urban fantasy that focuses heavily on character backstories and investigative choices.

A cyberpunk adventure game from the studio that brought you Gemini Rue and Blackwell! The year is 2087. Genetic engineering is the norm, and an omnipresent AI powers the city. Take control of three citizens of this world as they struggle to understand a deadly conspiracy.

Why similar: Point & Click 47.3%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Adventure 12.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Mystery 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk detective story features multiple protagonists and a rich, dystopian world ripe for investigation.

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: Conspiracy 16% ★, Noir 15.5%, Detective 13.2%, Investigation 10.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique comic-book art style and a gripping mystery set in a modern noir environment.

Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.

Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Point & Click 17.3%, Supernatural 17.1%, Mystery 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a lighter, yet still compelling, take on the point-and-click detective genre with a distinct pixel-art style.

The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.

Why similar: Noir 22.7%, Detective 17.4%, Dystopian 16.3%, Point & Click 10.4%, Mystery 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that explores unique worlds and complex storytelling mechanics.

Tails Noir Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 21.8%, Detective 13%, Narrative 12.1% ★, Visual Novel 11.7%, Interactive Fiction 10%

Why You'll Like It: A direct narrative prequel that provides essential context and character development for the world of Tails Noir.

When the truth is buried, go underground. Step into this new take on text-based adventure from the award-winning team behind Thomas Was Alone and Volume. A short story that hands you the fate of the world above, as a detective looking for answers on the Subsurface Circular.

Why similar: Noir 16.5%, Detective 16.3%, Dialogue Heavy 14.6%, Investigation 13.9%, Visual Novel 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based, dialogue-heavy investigation game that explores social dynamics in a futuristic setting.

Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr's journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it's too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.

Why similar: Detective 18.3%, Dialogue Heavy 16.5%, Investigation 15.1%, 2.5D 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-focused detective game that forces players to make difficult decisions within a confined, sci-fi setting.

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 21.3%, Dialogue Heavy 18.7%, Point & Click 13.1%, Investigation 12.6%, Visual Novel 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and well-paced detective game that focuses on interviewing suspects and piecing together clues.

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 22.7% ★, Detective 13.7%, Dialogue Heavy 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.4%, Visual Novel 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, narrative-driven thriller that relies on dialogue and choices to uncover the truth.

Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.5%, Noir 20.7%, Dystopian 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully realized dystopian world that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery through point-and-click mechanics.

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Conspiracy 18.8% ★, Investigation 15.4%, Supernatural 12.7%, Point & Click 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused detective game with a strong emphasis on lore and investigative depth.

Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. Explore, solve puzzles and unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis.

Why similar: Narrative 27.9% ★, Dystopian 19.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a narrative-rich experience with a distinct pixel-art style and dystopian undertones.

A post-apocalyptic adventure game from the publisher that brought you Primordia, Gemini Rue and Technobabylon! A young woman stricken with a deadly plague searches for a cure in a hostile world.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Mystery 12.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a bleak, post-apocalyptic world, this game captures the same sense of societal decay found in Tails Noir.

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: Conspiracy 16.8% ★, Noir 15.7%, Detective 14.7%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 8.9%

A moody tale that combines the intrigue and atmosphere of a Raymond Chandler novel or Humphrey Bogart film with classic point-and-click adventure gameplay, Face Noir follows private eye Jack Del Nero as he’s falsely accused of murdering the man who left a little girl in his protection.

Why similar: Noir 43.2%, Point & Click 24.7%, Detective 19%, Adventure 7.2%, Mystery 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional noir detective story that captures the classic hard-boiled atmosphere of the genre.

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Detective 20.9%, Noir 20.1%, Investigation 16.8%, Point & Click 8.1%, Interactive Fiction 8%

A wild tale of conspiracy, loss, friendship, and... chickens?! Two rooster detectives are about to venture into the insect underworld to uncover a worldwide conspiracy, while also battling their inherent demons in this animal noir adventure satire.

Why similar: Noir 19.5%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 13.1%, Dialogue Heavy 12%, Point & Click 10%

You'll need to think outside more than just the box. In "Trust No One,” a point-and-click detective adventure, you play as a journalist who tries to unravel a web of secrets about a mysterious AI-company. Explore the nooks and alleyways of Kyiv to discover the identity of your informant.

Why similar: Conspiracy 21.5% ★, Detective 17.5%, Investigation 13.8%, Dialogue Heavy 13.6%, Point & Click 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that emphasizes exploration and puzzle-solving to unravel a conspiracy.

Tails Noir: Prologue is the first act of a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.

Why similar: Noir 25.2%, Detective 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Dystopian 7.8%, Adventure 7.8%

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 24.1%, Noir 18.7%, Investigation 16.6%, Point & Click 8.1%, 2.5D 7.8%

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 21.3%, Noir 17.5%, Investigation 9.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Visual Novel 9.7%

Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 13.1%, Point & Click 13%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%, Mystery 9.8%

There's only one detective to unravel this murder turned museum heist... and they're the cat's meow. Interrogate a "colorful" cast of suspects until they cough up hairballs... and the truth. Will you wrap up the case in time for an afternoon nap, and make injustice knead its last biscuit?

Why similar: Noir 20.4%, Detective 19.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Visual Novel 8.4%

Do you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.

Why similar: Noir 20.1%, Detective 16.6%, Investigation 12.9%, Dialogue Heavy 12.3%, 2.5D 10.5%

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Conspiracy 21.9% ★, Detective 17.8%, Narrative 15.2% ★, Investigation 14.7%, Mystery 7.3%

NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 35%, Narrative 27.1% ★, Visual Novel 10%, Mystery 9.2%, Story Rich 8.1%

A comedy-mystery visual novel about Captain Fox, Detective Raccoon and the danger of pineapple pizza.

Why similar: Detective 25.4%, Investigation 16.7%, Point & Click 15.3%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Mystery 10%

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 18.9%, Investigation 15.7%, Conspiracy 13.4% ★, Supernatural 12.7%, Point & Click 11.6%

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 22.4%, Investigation 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 17%, Point & Click 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a "point-and-lick" comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?

Why similar: Noir 31.9%, Detective 25%, Point & Click 16.5%, Mystery 8%, Dialogue Heavy 7.6%

In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.

Why similar: Narrative 24% ★, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Supernatural 15.4%, 2.5D 11.6%, Interactive Fiction 9.6%

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: Conspiracy 19% ★, Detective 16.7%, Investigation 13.8%, Narrative 11.9% ★, Mystery 8.4%

The miners of Rabbit Burrows are falling ill, and it is hurting production. As an eminent scholar of the Animal Kingdom, Charles Quill has been summoned by the Crown to help them solve the outbreak. The miners know and respect the young scholar, but there seem to be other things at play.

Why similar: Detective 28.2%, Investigation 23.3%, Dialogue Heavy 15.8%, Point & Click 15.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

2064: Read Only Memories is a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set in Neo-San Francisco. Team up with Turing, the world's first sapient machine, to unravel a conspiracy that threatens to shake an entire society

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 29.5%, Noir 21.3%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Point & Click 9.9%, Visual Novel 9.7%

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 23.7% ★, Noir 22.2%, Detective 18.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Mystery 8.1%

Play as the Cat Detective Albert Wilde. Walk, talk, interrogate, joke, solve a mystery, and experience an old film noir setting with humanoid animal characters. A story of quantum theory and parallel universes served with a lot of humour.

Why similar: Noir 18.1%, Cinematic 17.9%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 13.6%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

Mohism: Battle of Words is a detective game set in the world of wuxia. The game follows Zhang Xiaochen, investigates unsolved cases and comes into his own as a hero. He must rely on his wits and razor-sharp tongue to best his opponents, find the culprit and ensure justice prevails!

Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Dialogue Heavy 21.6%, Investigation 15.8%, Visual Novel 13.6%, Mystery 9.5%

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER is a story-rich adventure and the sequel to 2064: Read Only Memories. Explore the rich world with an intuitive point-and-click interface as you take on the role of a young psychic agent tasked with tracking down a mysterious antagonist hiding in people's memories.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.3%, Noir 19.1%, Narrative 14.4% ★, Interactive Fiction 11%, Point & Click 8.9%

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 28.7%, Investigation 17%, Mystery 13.3%, Point & Click 12.3%, Interactive Fiction 7.3%

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 20.4%, Detective 17.3%, Dystopian 15.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14.5%, Investigation 12.5%

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game.

Why similar: Noir 16.9%, Detective 15.5%, Narrative 12.8% ★, Investigation 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%

Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel fusing exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leonid meteor shower of 1966.

Why similar: Noir 16.9%, Conspiracy 16.2% ★, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Supernatural 12.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.7%

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.

Why similar: Narrative 14.6% ★, Noir 13.8%, Detective 11.5%, Conspiracy 11.2% ★, Investigation 10.5%

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.

Why similar: Noir 25.5%, Detective 17.9%, Investigation 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.2%, Visual Novel 11.4%

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 22.3% ★, Detective 14.2%, Noir 13.7%, Investigation 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%