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Games Like The Dagby Files

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Detective, Mystery, Singleplayer, Puzzle.

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Solve jigsaw puzzles to crack the case in this relaxing, cozy mystery game. Join Inspector Dagby as he investigates crime scenes, questions suspects, and leaves the final deduction to you. Seven perplexing mysteries. 28 hand-illustrated puzzles by artist Dave Montes.

Reviews: 8 user reviews — 100% — of 8 reviews
Released: 2026-01-10
Developer: Huge Workshop
Genres: Casual
Platforms: Windows

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    95% matchMixed69% of 517 reviews2023
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    92% matchVery Positive89% of 7,986 reviews2014
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    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    74% match4 user reviews0% of 4 reviews2024
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    Windows

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    Windows
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