- #1 The Empty Desk
97% matchPositive91% of 22 reviews2025
Dev: CheesecakeGames
Windows
Immerse yourself in a psychological thriller with narrative adventure elements and unsettling details. Join Detective Bennett on his final case and uncover dark secrets in a world where reality bends and sanity wavers.
Why similar: Crime 14.6%, Cinematic 10.9%, Detective 10.7%, Drama 10%, Mystery 7.7%
- #2 Point Zero: Victoria
96% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: RosyGame
Windows · Mac
One cold case, four deathbed flashbacks. Every shift in perspective overturns the "truth" you believed. Story-driven, with exploration, deduction, puzzles, and combat. Ready for a mind-bending thrill ride with twists at every turn?
Why similar: Crime 15.1%, Detective 12.3%, Drama 10%, Cinematic 9.8%, Mystery 8.7%
- #3 Draugen
96% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,109 reviews2019
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Cinematic 14.2%, Detective 12.7%, Mystery 10.3%, Drama 8.4%, Emotional 8%
- #4 Mind Diver
94% matchVery Positive97% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: Indoor SunglassesPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.
Why similar: Crime 15.2%, Detective 12%, Emotional 9.3%, Drama 8.9%, Mystery 8.5%
- #5 Jenny LeClue - Detectivu
95% matchVery Positive87% of 1,353 reviews2019
Dev: Mografi
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 72%
JENNY LECLUE is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet, mysteries and puzzles to solve across a vibrant, atmospheric world.
Why similar: Crime 16.6%, Cinematic 14.6%, Detective 13.1%, Drama 11%, Emotional 10.2%
- #6 Hotel Manibella
94% matchMixed64% of 14 reviews2023
Dev: David Montesi Rivas
Windows
Get ready for the ultimate horror puzzle game! Check into Hotel Manibella for a spine-chilling experience. With a unique art style and secret storyline, journey through the floors of a haunted hotel, with each level becoming scarier and more intense.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.5%, Crime 17%, Drama 10.3%, Emotional 9%, Puzzle 7.8%
- #7 Open Roads
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 316 reviews2024
Dev: Open Roads TeamPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.1%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Investigation 11.3%, Detective 11.1%, Drama 9.2%
- #8 The Poisoned Roots
92% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Artificial Absurdity
Windows
The Poisoned Roots is a narrative driven game about abuse, obsession, and the dark secrets of a troubled American home. It’s a short game, and is intended to be played in a single sitting.
Why similar: Crime 17.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 10.3%, Drama 9.6%, Realistic 9.1%
- #9 The Department / Trosedd
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: COPA Gaming
Windows
The Department is a narrative driven detective game. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects and bring the killer to justice in this gritty detective sim // Mae Trosedd yn gêm dditectif sy'n cael ei gyrru gan stori. Ymchwiliwch olygfeydd troseddau, holi amheuon a dod â'r lladdwr i gyfiawnder.
Why similar: Crime 20.3%, Cinematic 17.5%, Detective 14.8%, Investigation 10.3%, Mystery 10.1%
- #10 A Little Time
91% matchMixed57% of 23 reviews2022
Dev: Michael Thorson
Windows
A Little Time is a first-person interactive story. You play as a young but determined detective investigating a man's disappearance. You will travel to a variety of locations and pick up clues while experiencing the story, dialogue, and atmospheric visuals.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.4%, Detective 16.1%, Mystery 10.9%, Investigation 10.5%, Interactive Fiction 9%
- #11 Sealed In
90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Basement Key Studio
Windows
Explore this haunted mansion as a detective, discover chilling secrets with your UV flashlight and fight to stay sane before the mannequins gets you.
Why similar: Crime 19.9%, Detective 15.1%, Realistic 11.1%, First-Person 9.1%, Dark 7.6%
- #12 Supernormal
89% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,081 reviews2024
Dev: Hitori de Productions
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.
Why similar: Crime 15.6%, Detective 12.5%, Realistic 9%, Emotional 8.7%, Mystery 8.4%
- #13 Dahlia View
89% matchVery Positive85% of 358 reviews2021
Dev: White Paper Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A child is missing. The police are failing. And you're a retired detective with a bit too much time on your hands. Time to throw out the rules & do whatever it takes to bring the child home. From the developers of I AM RIPPER, The Occupation & Ether One.
Why similar: Cinematic 16.4%, Detective 13.5%, Drama 11.2%, Investigation 9%, Emotional 7.7%
- #14 What happened to Kate
88% match5 user reviews50% of 5 reviews2024
Dev: Makeen Technology
Windows
"What happened to Kate" is a gripping puzzle adventure set in a mysteriously silent home. Unravel your coworker's disappearance through challenging puzzles. Delve into the depths of mystery and discover what lies within the quiet.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.6%, Crime 16.5%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Puzzle 9%, Detective 8.3%
- #15 TOKYO PSYCHODEMIC
87% matchMostly Negative32% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: GRAVITY GAME ARISEPub: GRAVITY
Windows
5% of murder cases remain unsolved... it's time to open up these cases and confront the supernatural with forensic science! Solve cases by analyzing evidence and consulting with specialists. Enter a world that artfully blends 2D illustration and real-life visuals!
Why similar: Cinematic 16.5%, Crime 16.5%, Detective 12%, Drama 11.6%, Realistic 10.1%
- #16 Obscura
86% matchMostly Positive72% of 18 reviews2025
Dev: NomadsPub: IIM Digital School
Windows
Obscura is a first-person investigation game where, you play a medium who must solve cold cases by interacting with various elements and performing rituals. Learn about their past to understand their motives and crack the case. Please understand that the game will features sensitive topics.
Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Detective 14.9%, Realistic 12.1%, Investigation 9.7%, First-Person 9.6%
- #17 Burden of Truth
86% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2025
Dev: RobProductions
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Burden of Proof saga continues! Step into the shoes of legendary prosecutor Conrad Cross during a pivotal moment of his journey. Investigate crime scenes, solve mysteries using evidence, and make your case in the courtroom. The burden lies with you to unravel the truth!
Why similar: Cinematic 15.6%, Drama 15.1%, Detective 14.4%, Crime 14.1%, Investigation 10.1%
- #18 Unreachable
85% matchMostly Positive70% of 40 reviews2025
Dev: Lost Art Studios
Windows
A first-person investigative thriller where your family is kidnapped and you must carry out various demands from the kidnapper in order to prolong their lives. However, if you are sharp, you might also uncover clues to track down their location and devise a rescue plan.
Why similar: Crime 15.5%, Detective 15.1%, Stealth 11.2%, Mystery 10.8%, Investigation 7.7%
- #19 When Sirens Fall Silent
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
Windows
When Sirens Fall Silent is a dark psychological thriller set in 1990s Italy. Play as Mila, a troubled policewoman drawn into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the case unravels you must not only save her from herself, but from being swallowed by a vortex of violence and confusion.
Why similar: Crime 17.5%, Detective 13.2%, Cinematic 13.1%, Emotional 8.9%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%
- #20 Relics of Wayne: Greymoor
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Blackroot GamesPub: TinyHat Studios
Windows · Mac
An EROTIC POINT & CLICK ADVENTURE inspired by the classic detective games of the 90s. Explore, investigate, and form intimate relationships as you uncover the truth behind a town's dark secret.
Why similar: Cinematic 15.9%, Detective 12%, Drama 11.4%, Emotional 10.4%, Mystery 9.6%
- #21 Dark Alley
83% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CheesecakeGamesPub: JanduSoft
Windows
A narrative noir thriller set in Kyoto. Detective Thomas Bennett investigates the disappearance of a British agent, only to collide with the Yakuza, a shadowy conspiracy, and a truth that should never surface.
Why similar: Crime 14.5%, Interactive Fiction 13.7%, Detective 12%, Drama 10.7%, Cinematic 9.3%
- #22 Police Detective: Tokyo Beat
82% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Dr. Cyril Splutterworth
Windows
Gather evidence, interview suspects and send your case to trial. Have you got what it takes to be Tokyo's top detective?
Why similar: Crime 22.6%, Detective 21.9%, Mystery 11.8%, Story Rich 9.1%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%
- #23 Victim Complex: Part 1
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 24 reviews2024
Dev: 5ive Bullet Games
Windows
Use your wits and iconic ghost hunting equipment to uncover the mystery of what happened to the residents of an abandoned apartment complex in this narrative-driven horror experience.
Why similar: Emotional 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11.5%, Detective 11.3%, Mystery 10.9%, Realistic 10.3%
- #24 The Cursed Grave
81% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: GulfPearl
Windows
Trapped on a forgotten island after a shipwreck, you must explore a decaying castle and uncover the island’s dark secrets. In this first-person psychological horror, there are no weapons — only fear, stealth, and the will to survive.
Why similar: Stealth 15.9%, Cinematic 15.5%, Emotional 10.6%, Realistic 9.7%, First-Person 9%
- #25 Private Eye: The Young Heir
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Lucky 7 Studios
Windows
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Crime 17.5%, Detective 15.9%, Mystery 10.7%, Investigation 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
- #26 Cradlemoor
80% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TallHead
Windows · Mac
Cradlemoor is a cinematic multi-layered narrative game, which casts you as Journalist William Marlowe as he journeys to the Dartmoor village of Cradlemoor to investigate a missing film crew. Cradlemoor features a persistent story across multiple playthroughs and hours of film, files and documents.
Why similar: Detective 14%, Cinematic 13%, Drama 12.3%, Emotional 10.2%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%
- #27 Ravenwood Drive
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: EZY Studios
Windows
Explore the eerie depths of Ravenwood Drive as Emma, drawn by a mysterious letter. Your journey quickly turns dark, where every shadow conceals a sinister truth. Dare to confront the darkness within.
Why similar: Crime 17.1%, Cinematic 16.8%, Drama 11.1%, Realistic 9.4%, Mystery 8.7%
- #28 Inside Byte: Chapter 1
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nightshade Studios™
Windows
Kevin Murry, pressured by financial struggles, accepts a offer to return to the fallen Harrington Entertainment. What should have been a simple job turns into a nightmare as he faces a distorted environment, where fragmented memories and a new reality test his sanity.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.6%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 10.8%, First-Person 9.3%, Stealth 9.3%
- #29 The Unclosed Case: Pike
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: CazimG
Windows
A narrative-driven detective thriller. Reed and partner Grant investigate a murder case that resets through a time loop. Gather clues, interrogate witnesses, build timelines in the mind palace, and uncover the truth through deduction and multiple endings.
Why similar: Crime 24%, Detective 17.6%, Cinematic 17.4%, Investigation 8.8%, Mystery 8.2%
- #30 Kary
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Diego Aviles
Windows
Kary, an intriguing suspense game where you take on the role of a brave girl who finds herself alone and her house is being haunted by ghosts. Face your fears as you explore the dark rooms and hallways, where ghosts lurk in the shadows.
Why similar: Crime 19.1%, Cinematic 17.7%, Drama 12.5%, Emotional 11.3%, Investigation 8.2%
- #31 temp
77% matchNo user reviews
Dev: an_ku_shh
Windows
You play as a boy drawn into a disturbing mystery surrounding a series of disappearances in his neighbourhood. Driven by a need to prove himself, he sets out to investigate — not by chasing danger, but by studying it, recreating it, and placing himself at the centre of it.
Why similar: Cinematic 16%, Crime 15.9%, Drama 10.6%, Emotional 9.6%, Interactive Fiction 8.9%
- #32 My Splitting Image
76% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Late Night Artisans
Windows
A psychological horror where you play a man who can no longer even recognize his own reflection, tormented and at the same time welcomed by a mysterious figure with a book embedded in his face.
Why similar: Cinematic 19.5%, Drama 12.4%, Emotional 10.9%, Realistic 10.3%, Puzzle 8.6%
- #33 The Butler
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TSGAMES LLC
Windows
A psychological horror spin-off of the acclaimed game Claire. You play as Deacon, a man searching for his missing father, but the deeper you dug, the darker the truths you uncovered, secrets you wish you’d never found, and that will haunt you forever.
Why similar: Cinematic 14.7%, First-Person 13.1%, Puzzle 10%, Atmospheric 9%, Drama 8%
- #34 Outpost Desolation
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cookie Studios
Windows
Outpost Desolation is a high-stakes atmospheric survival experience. Navigate a decaying lunar facility, manage critical resources, and uncover the truth behind the silence. Every decision determines whether you survive the void or become part of the desolation.
Why similar: Crime 18.7%, Cinematic 11.9%, Drama 11.9%, Stealth 11.7%, Realistic 10.6%
- #35 Blackwood's Dilemma
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: The K Game Studio
Windows
Demo updated for the Detective Fest! Step into detective Brian Storm’s shoes and unravel a grim 17th-century mystery. Interrogate villagers, gather clues, and piece together the evidence in a deduction system where every secret matters.
Why similar: Crime 19.2%, Detective 14.4%, Drama 10.8%, Mystery 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.2%
- #36 The Enigma Cases
75% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Red Core InteractivePub: Red Axe Games
Windows
Uncover the truth behind America’s most mysterious murders of the 2000s in a 1–4 player co-op detective experience. Use special equipment to find hidden clues, track suspects in an open world, and interrogate them at the police station.
Why similar: Cinematic 15.4%, Detective 12.9%, Drama 11.6%, Emotional 10.8%, Stealth 8.9%
- #37 Detective - The Test
74% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2025
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery?
Why similar: Crime 24.4%, Detective 13.9%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 11.6%, Realistic 11.6%
- #38 Dewazma
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Koldflame
Windows
Dewazma is a psychological horror experience that draws from generational trauma, spiritual mystery, and the darkness we carry within. Step into Rameen's world, where silence speaks, time loops, and the truth waits in the shadows. Face what was lost. Or be consumed by it.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.5%, Realistic 14.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Puzzle 11.6%, Atmospheric 8.4%
- #39 With in the Obscurity
73% matchPositive100% of 32 reviews2024
Dev: QZQ Studio
Windows
A first-person perspective mystery puzzle-solving game where players immerse themselves in the role of characters involved in each episode's abnormal event to uncover the truth. The plan is to release 1 episodes per month, totaling 6 episodes per season.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.2%, Detective 19.7%, Mystery 14.5%, Drama 12.2%, Puzzle 9.7%
- #40 Hemocrypt
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: beep boop
Windows
Experience a tense, first-person psychological horror where survival means facing the unknown. Unravel a chilling story of a secret government project through atmospheric exploration, and mind-bending puzzles.
Why similar: Detective 13.3%, Drama 12.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Emotional 10.7%, Puzzle 8.7%
- #41 This Bed We Made
72% matchVery Positive91% of 2,983 reviews2023
Dev: Lowbirth Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
Why similar: Crime 17.7%, Cinematic 17.1%, Mystery 12.2%, Detective 11.5%, Investigation 9%
- #42 Go Home Annie: An SCP Game
71% matchVery Positive81% of 448 reviews2024
Dev: Misfit VillagePub: Nordcurrent Labs
Windows
A twisted psychological thriller and an original story set in the SCP universe. As an employee of the SCP Foundation, test artificially created paranormal events, solve puzzles, interact with anomalies, and uncover the secrets of the Replication Division.
Why similar: Cinematic 16.2%, Detective 13.7%, Investigation 9.3%, Mystery 9.2%, Realistic 9.2%
- #43 DETECTIVE - Stella Porta case
72% matchMixed67% of 33 reviews2023
Dev: k148 Game StudioPub: JanduSoft
Windows
DETECTIVE: Stella Porta Case, puts you in the shoes of a detective who investigates three strange disappearances. In all cases there is a contract signed by the disappeared, that contract is from an organization called "Stella Porta".
Why similar: Crime 18.6%, Detective 13.4%, Cinematic 11.9%, Drama 10.3%, Realistic 8.9%
- #44 The Hour: Echoes of the Crescent
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Veilbreak Studio
Windows
A narrative supernatural horror set in the enigmatic Meridian Hotel. Players investigate through exploration, puzzles, and encounters with human and supernatural threats.
Why similar: Drama 12.2%, Emotional 12%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%, Realistic 9.4%, Investigation 8.8%
- #45 春泥 Soil of Rebirth
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 282 reviews2026
Dev: 午夜说书人
Windows
《春泥》是一款刑侦题材的悬疑解谜推理游戏。2018年中秋前夕,刑警程佑接到报案,动身前往泥塑匠林家处理一起家庭伤人案。随着调查深入,案件的疑点层层浮现,将她引向一连串尘封已久的谜团。往事的土壤正在松动,深埋的真相即将揭开......
Why similar: Crime 20.9%, Detective 15.1%, Drama 14.3%, Mystery 10.7%, Interactive Fiction 9.7%
- #46 The Outer Islands
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Cris Robson
Windows
An exploration-driven mystery set on quarantined Scottish islands, where you investigate abandoned settlements, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the truth behind a decades-old government seal.
Why similar: Mystery 16.7%, Detective 16.4%, Story Rich 10.5%, Investigation 10.4%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #47 M.E.M.O
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: TeamVeister
Windows
Observe. Think. Decode.A first-person adventure game focused on code-breaking and puzzle-solving. Lost in a maze of memories, can you find the path to save the future?
Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Drama 11.6%, Cinematic 11.6%, Investigation 10.7%, Realistic 9.4%
- #48 The Lighthouse
73% matchMostly Positive74% of 46 reviews2019
Dev: Shadow Knights Studio
Windows
The Lighthouse is a uniquely crafted thriller with glimpses into psychotic, alternate dimensions. Private Investigator James Irvine finds himself lured into a haunting, neo-noir world in search of a missing young woman, named Lily Beaumont.
Why similar: Emotional 12.5%, Cinematic 12.4%, Detective 12.3%, Mystery 9.1%, Investigation 8.8%
- #49 Lost Traces: Genesis
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Stavros TheologouPub: Sitting Ducks Productions
Windows
Uncover the terrifying truth behind the Blackwood conspiracy in this first-person psychological horror. Use emerging psychic powers to solve deep, environmental puzzles and survive the secrets of Project GENESIS.
Why similar: Drama 11.5%, Mystery 10.7%, Detective 10.2%, Investigation 10%, Realistic 9.8%
- #50 Zemblanity
71% matchVery Positive87% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: XenOxygen
Windows
Zemblanity is an atmospheric first-person horror game. What seemed like a little creepy invitation over from an old childhood friend turns into disturbing uncovering of mysterious forces ruling in the mansion. Will you find a way out?
Why similar: Emotional 13.5%, Realistic 11.4%, Mystery 10.8%, Dark 10.8%, Drama 10.6%
- #51 Night Escape
70% matchMixed70% of 30 reviews2023
Dev: Racs Studio
Windows
"Night Escape" is a tense and strategic multiplayer game. Uncover the hidden assassin, solve puzzles, and escape the mysterious mansion before it's too late. Survive the night or become a victim. Embark on this deadly race for survival.
Why similar: Drama 15%, Emotional 13.5%, Mystery 12.4%, Dark 10.5%, Detective 8.8%
- #52 Mirage Path
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SE Games
Windows
Mirage Path is a psychological horror and drama game where you help Adam unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of his wife Emma and daughter Lily, whose memories haunt him.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.5%, Crime 14.1%, Drama 12.3%, Puzzle 11.8%, Emotional 10.6%
- #53 Nocturnal Visitors: Book One
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Miguel H. DeathPub: Judatone Studios
Windows
Discover a world where magic and science, chaos and order, are two sides of the same coin.
Why similar: Crime 19.3%, Cinematic 13.4%, Detective 13.2%, Interactive Fiction 11.9%, Mystery 10.9%
- #54 DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition
67% matchVery Positive88% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: IzanagiGames
Windows
Solve an impossible murder case in the far-flung future in this VR & Non-VR investigation action adventure! Multi-awarded title DYSCHRONIA: Chronos Alternate - Dual Edition contains all three episodes from the acclaimed trilogy.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.3%, Detective 14%, Stealth 10.8%, Emotional 10.7%, Mystery 10.1%
- #55 IFU
68% matchMixed67% of 83 reviews2024
Dev: Setonika GamesPub: Dark Games DGG
Windows
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: Cinematic 18.2%, Detective 12.2%, Dark 9.2%, Investigation 8.1%, Mystery 7.9%
- #56 Alex Hill: Whispers at White Oak Inn
65% matchVery Positive94% of 372 reviews2025
Dev: hannahontrek
Windows · Mac
A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
Why similar: Detective 18.7%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 13.7%, Drama 8.9%, Story Rich 8.6%
- #57 Syberia: The World Before
67% matchVery Positive90% of 4,837 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Cinematic 16.5%, Detective 12.9%, Drama 10.5%, Mystery 9.6%, Emotional 9.4%
- #58 Portrait of a Torn
66% matchVery Positive85% of 59 reviews2024
Dev: Indigo Studios - Interactive StoriesPub: Firenut Games
Windows
As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.
Why similar: Drama 13.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Emotional 11.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, First-Person 9.7%
- #59 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Detective 14.5%, Drama 13.1%, Emotional 11.5%, Mystery 10.8%, First-Person 8.4%
- #60 Marcella Moon: Curse of the Black Cat
69% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2021
Dev: Hidden Ocean Games
Windows
Play as amateur sleuth Marcella Moon to investigate a cursed black cat statue that has been terrorizing a local theater.
Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Crime 15.6%, Mystery 12.7%, Investigation 10.7%, Emotional 9.6%