Games Like Tales of the Neon Sea

Tails Noir is 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 18.6%, Detective 17.5%, Dystopian 16.4%, Investigation 16.1%, Point & Click 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a deep, atmospheric noir-cyberpunk setting and focuses on a detective uncovering a conspiracy in a world populated by anthropomorphic animals.

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: Cyberpunk 41.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Point & Click 10.3%, Dystopian 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intimate, choice-driven cyberpunk narrative that explores deep philosophical themes through a unique investigative lens.

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: Cyberpunk 41%, Point & Click 26.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential cyberpunk point-and-click adventure that excels in world-building and complex, multi-layered detective storytelling.

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: Cyberpunk 18.7%, Detective 17.5%, Point & Click 16.2%, Noir 12.6%, Sci-fi 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a compelling sci-fi mystery with point-and-click mechanics, featuring a protagonist with unique abilities that aid in investigation.

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 20.9%, Cyberpunk 20%, Point & Click 17.8%, Dystopian 9.6%, Detective 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This classic adventure game perfectly mirrors the gritty, rain-slicked dystopian atmosphere and investigative focus found in the seed game.

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 31.3%, Point & Click 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Story Rich 11%, Retro 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the lighthearted yet mysterious detective vibe, utilizing similar pixel-art aesthetics and puzzle-solving gameplay.

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 21.6%, Cyberpunk 20.7%, Detective 18%, Investigation 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A focused detective game that emphasizes dialogue-heavy investigation and meaningful choices within a futuristic, noir-inspired setting.

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: Dystopian 18.1%, Noir 17.9%, Investigation 14.9%, Point & Click 12.7%, Surreal 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a surreal, atmospheric, and story-rich experience that resonates with the investigative and dystopian themes of the seed game.

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 25.6%, Detective 21.4%, Cats 15.5%, Point & Click 14.5%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: It features a distinct noir detective narrative with anthropomorphic characters, matching the surreal and investigative elements of the seed game.

VirtuaVerse is a challenging old school cyberpunk point & click adventure set in a future not so far away narrating tales of technomancers, AVR graffiti writers, hacker groups, tribes of cryptoshamans, digital archeology, epic cyberwars and virtual reality debauchery.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 26.4%, Dystopian 21.5%, Point & Click 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic cyberpunk point-and-click adventures, featuring detailed pixel art and a world filled with technological intrigue.

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 15.5%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Detective 14.2%, Investigation 13.9%, Dystopian 11%

Why You'll Like It: It blends traditional point-and-click investigation with real-world research, fitting perfectly for fans of the seed game's detective focus.

Murder. Nothin’ nice about it. In this old school detective adventure, step into the boots of whip-smart Inspector Waffles and travel the city to track hidden clues, interrogate shady suspects, and unravel a dangerous mystery. But be warned: curiosity killed the cat...

Why similar: Noir 22.8%, Detective 15.4%, Cats 13.4%, Investigation 12.7%, Point & Click 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A charming noir detective game that uses pixel art and animal characters to deliver a satisfying mystery-solving experience.

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 20.3%, Investigation 18.9%, Point & Click 16.1%, Emotional 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a gripping detective narrative with classic point-and-click mechanics and a strong sense of place.

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 18.3%, Detective 14.6%, Investigation 13.7%, Cats 12.9%, Point & Click 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven detective game that features anthropomorphic characters and a dark, noir-inspired mystery.

A noir adventure spanning time and space. When a love triangle between cosmic beings becomes a bitter confrontation, you'll witness a gunshot fired by a jealous god—otherwise known as The Big Bang. Jump into the expanding universe and search for a way to destroy creation and save your love.

Why similar: Noir 31%, Surreal 17.5%, Point & Click 17.4%, Story Rich 8.7%, Puzzle 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized, surreal noir adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a cosmic, artistic framework.

A neon-noir story in a rain-drenched cyberpunk metropolis. It’s your first night on the job working for the Cloudpunk delivery service. Two rules: Don’t miss a delivery and don’t ask what’s in the package.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 46.4%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more open-world, it perfectly captures the neon-drenched, dystopian atmosphere of a futuristic city.

An innovative adventure mixed with beat 'em up and RPG elements. In a grim world where animals have replaced mankind, what kind of detective will you be?

Why similar: Dystopian 17.6%, Detective 16.8%, Investigation 15%, Cats 14.8%, Point & Click 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: This unique hybrid of point-and-click and beat-'em-up features a detective protagonist in a world of animals, mirroring the seed game's charm.

MINDS BENEATH US is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28%, Dystopian 24.4%, Point & Click 13.3%, Story Rich 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic and atmospheric cyberpunk story that focuses on choices and the investigation of a dystopian society.

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: Cyberpunk 26.8%, Noir 24.8%, Point & Click 14.5%, Emotional 10.9%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A dialogue-heavy, story-rich game that explores the human cost of a high-tech, dystopian future.

Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Investigation 21.3%, Dystopian 19.4%, Point & Click 15.6%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated investigation game that focuses on digital detective work and uncovering secrets in a modern setting.

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 25.4%, Cyberpunk 15.3%, Noir 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Dystopian 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a world of robots, this game offers a melancholic, story-rich experience with deep lore and classic point-and-click exploration.

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 27.5%, Detective 21.6%, Point & Click 17.6%, Cats 14.4%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous yet compelling noir detective game that features cat protagonists and classic point-and-click mechanics.

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 46%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Story Rich 10%, Adventure 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic point-and-click adventure from Wadjet Eye Games that excels in atmosphere and puzzle-driven storytelling.

A former combat hacker, a corporate CEO and a malfunctioning android get possessed by mysterious, otherworldly entities and must band together to save themselves and uncover the entities' origins. Talk, puzzle and explore your way through this (often humorous) cyberpunk thriller.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.3%, Point & Click 17.8%, Cats 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure set in a cyberpunk world, focusing on humor and investigative storytelling.

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 22.6%, Point & Click 16.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the original, offering more of the same witty, pixelated detective fun.

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 31.9%, Detective 21.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, Noir 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality urban fantasy detective game that emphasizes character interaction and investigative puzzle-solving.

Viridis, year 2053. Growing inequality drives Bright City and Blind City further and further apart until idealistic detective Axel McCoin starts a revolution to change the world in this fast-paced cyberpunk adventure.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.8%, Noir 16.1%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern cyberpunk adventure that utilizes pixel art and story-rich investigation to build its dystopian world.

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 17.5%, Investigation 17.2%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Point & Click 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Cat's Request is a fantastic detective story about an extraterrestrial cat named Ash and his virtual assistant, living in a metropolis governed by artificial intelligence.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.6%, Investigation 23.8%, Point & Click 16.3%, Puzzle 6.9%, Sci-fi 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk detective game featuring a cat protagonist that emphasizes puzzle-solving and investigation in a futuristic city.

From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.9%, Dystopian 22.7%, Point & Click 19.2%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D evolution of the classic cyberpunk point-and-click genre, focusing on hacking and investigative puzzles.

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 16.5%, Detective 15.2%, Investigation 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14%, Cats 11.3%

Neofeud is a Dystopic Cyberpunk adventure game in the vein of Blade Runner, but with an overlay of Game of Thrones-like political intrigue, and 1366x768, hand-painted, stylized visuals.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.5%, Dystopian 20.8%, Point & Click 15.1%, Surreal 11.1%, Sci-fi 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, indie cyberpunk adventure that focuses on social commentary and classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.

Play as Tristan and solve puzzles to recover human consciousnesses in the year 2071. Investigate environments, uncover secrets, and make choices that affect the ending. Explore a neon-noir world with a low poly aesthetic inspired by the 90s.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 19%, Noir 18.7%, Point & Click 12.4%, Investigation 9.5%, Detective 9.1%

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 27.2%, Detective 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Dystopian 9.8%, Point & Click 9.8%

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 18.1%, Cyberpunk 17.7%, Dystopian 16.5%, Detective 15.4%, Investigation 13.4%

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 26.4%, Noir 18.9%, Point & Click 17.5%, Investigation 9.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

Trapped on a space station with the Keychain Killer you must unravel this mystery, or it will be your last. Collect evidence, interrogate suspects and solve puzzles to stand a chance.

Why similar: Noir 20.9%, Cyberpunk 19.5%, Detective 17.1%, Point & Click 12.1%, Sci-fi 7%

"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 39.9%, Investigation 22%, Story Rich 12.6%, Puzzle 11.7%, Exploration 7.4%

It’s 2065, and you are an interrogator-model android tasked with rooting out deviants among your own kind. You must probe for lies, monitor and exploit emotional spikes, earn the trust of your subjects, and make the final call: release, or destroy?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.1%, Investigation 18.2%, Dystopian 13.6%, Detective 12.9%, Emotional 8.9%

Part interactive fiction, part Felis domesticus adventure, “Cats and the Other Lives” explores the reunion of a broken family from the perspective of their house cat, Aspen.

Why similar: Cats 23.1%, Investigation 14.8%, Point & Click 14.6%, Emotional 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Armed with your investigative skills and the tools of the Blade Runner trade, you'll be immersed in a world that lives and breathes around you with breakthrough lighting and visual effects. Your ability to survive will be put to the test in the richest game environment ever created.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.8%, Dystopian 14.3%, Detective 14%, Point & Click 13.3%, Noir 12.9%

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 19.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Detective 16.4%, Surreal 13.4%, Point & Click 12.3%

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: Detective 24%, Emotional 18.1%, Surreal 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Story Rich 10.3%

A magical adventure about two high school sweethearts set at the end of their school days - and the end of the world. Explore a crumbling town and help friends face their inner demons, which could be the key to stopping reality itself disintegrating. And don’t forget to pet the cats.

Why similar: Cats 16%, Emotional 15.9%, Dystopian 14.8%, Surreal 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?

Why similar: Point & Click 28.5%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Story Rich 15.1%, Exploration 12.3%, Puzzle 11.6%

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: Cyberpunk 25%, Noir 23.1%, Point & Click 13.3%, Emotional 9.9%, Story Rich 7.5%

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.

Why similar: Cats 31.7%, Cyberpunk 27.1%, Dystopian 13.9%, Exploration 6.1%, Atmospheric 6%

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: Investigation 23%, Detective 22.1%, Surreal 17.9%, Point & Click 15.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!

Why similar: Puzzle 33%, Exploration 30.3%, Atmospheric 21.9%, Adventure 14.9%

You are Anna Isobe, a cyborg cop abandoned by progress and thrust into the midst of a global conspiracy. Experience classic point and click gameplay as you travel across the dark future, and make choices that will seal the fate of the world.

Why similar: Dystopian 18.1%, Cyberpunk 17.1%, Point & Click 14.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Story Rich 7.5%

Justice.exe is a dialogue-heavy dystopian legal drama in which you defend sentient AI in court. Discover key story elements in dialogue, build your case by studying arguments, and engage the opposing counsel in wits, charisma and skullduggery. Small choices might alter the fate of your clients.

Why similar: Dystopian 19.6%, Cyberpunk 18.6%, Detective 16.5%, Point & Click 12.3%, Story Rich 6.8%

The Rewinder is an adventure puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You play as Yun, the last known Rewinder, who can communicate with spirits and explore other people's memories to alter the past.

Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Point & Click 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 9.5%

A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!

Why similar: Detective 23.8%, Investigation 22.1%, Point & Click 18.7%, Story Rich 8.4%, Puzzle 8.2%

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 23.2%, Investigation 23.1%, Point & Click 16.8%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.6%, Noir 20%, Detective 19%, Investigation 15%, Story Rich 7.8%

Immerse yourself in the shadows, where danger lurks and every step leads you further to the edge of madness. Navigate the neon-lit streets as robo-detective Philip Log and search for Jenny Montage, the automated femme fatale, in this gritty post-apocalyptic saga.

Why similar: Noir 27.6%, Detective 23.8%, Point & Click 17.1%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Puzzle 8.1%

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 28.1%, Investigation 22.5%, Point & Click 15.9%, Story Rich 9.9%, Puzzle 8.5%

A top-down detective adventure with point-and-click mechanics, inspired by classic Game Boy games. Follow Waffles in his first days as an inspector who wants to prove to everyone that he is more than just a rookie. But beware… Your future worst enemy is hiding in the shadows.

Why similar: Detective 26%, Cats 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Investigation 12.2%, Puzzle 9.8%

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 23.7%, Cyberpunk 21%, Investigation 19.5%, Detective 16.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%