Games Like The Deed

Getting away with murder has never been easy. These three members of a proud and noble family are separated by five centuries, but have in common a vengeful and murderous intent. Plans must be formed, blood must be spilled and evidence must be planted ...

Why similar: Crime 28.3%, Detective 17%, Visual Novel 8.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 6.8%, Mystery 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a direct sequel, it maintains the core 'getting away with murder' mechanics while expanding the scope of the family drama.

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: Detective 24.2%, Crime 19.9%, Mystery 11.7%, Point & Click 9.3%, Dark 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of piecing together a complex murder through observation and deduction in a dark, stylized world.

Can you commit the perfect murder? Outside a brothel in 1930s Paris, a man recognises one of the orderlies who had cruelly abused him while he was in a mental asylum. Some deeds cannot be forgiven ...

Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Detective 15.9%, RPG 10.4%, Choices Matter 7.9%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel refines the original's RPG-lite investigation and choice-based systems in a new, dark setting.

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 31.1%, RPG 13.7%, Story Rich 12.8%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Visual Novel 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the ultimate deep-dive into detective work, moral philosophy, and dark, choice-driven narrative RPG mechanics.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 49.6%, Mystery 21.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Indie 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in deductive reasoning and investigation that rewards careful observation of a tragic, supernatural crime scene.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Detective 30.5%, Visual Novel 17.2%, Point & Click 14.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, choice-driven mystery that forces you to manipulate your own expressions to uncover a dark, unsettling truth.

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Mystery 14.2%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Story Rich 12.3%, Point & Click 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This historical mystery relies heavily on player choice and investigation, mirroring the atmospheric storytelling found in The Deed.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Choices Matter 13.6%, RPG 13.2%, Story Rich 10.4%, Mystery 10%

Why You'll Like It: A choice-heavy RPG that focuses on social manipulation and investigation, mirroring the tension of navigating family secrets.

You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you?

Why similar: Point & Click 18.1%, Dark 16.8%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game forces you into a morally grey position where you must monitor others and make difficult choices to survive, much like the protagonist of The Deed.

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 23.4%, Crime 23.3%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Point & Click 11.4%, Mystery 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click detective game that emphasizes gathering evidence and questioning suspects to uncover the truth.

Nobodies is a puzzle-filled point-and-click adventure in which you must cover up government-sanctioned assassinations. Hide the bodies, destroy the evidence, and leave no trace you were ever there. They do the dirty work. You clean it up.

Why similar: Crime 32.1%, Point & Click 13.5%, Mystery 11.7%, Dark 9.1%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game tasks you with the dark, methodical work of cleaning up crime scenes to hide evidence, perfectly complementing the theme of The Deed.

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: Crime 29.1%, Detective 22.2%, Point & Click 10.2%, Mystery 10%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world investigation game that allows you to choose who to accuse, capturing the freedom of choice found in The Deed.

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 26.2%, Crime 20.7%, Point & Click 11.2%, Visual Novel 10.9%, Mystery 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet intricate detective game that focuses on interviewing suspects and connecting clues to solve a murder.

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Detective 62.1%, RPG 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A hardboiled detective simulation that offers immense freedom in how you investigate and solve crimes in a procedural city.

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: Detective 19.8%, Point & Click 19.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 9.8%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure game where your choices significantly impact the story and the fates of your companions.

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 25.6%, Point & Click 12.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Comedy 9%

Why You'll Like It: A witty, supernatural detective game that focuses on investigation and puzzle-solving in a dark, atmospheric world.

A retro, pixel art style adventure in New York, inspired by ’80s cop shows. You are Jack Kelly and you’ve been framed for murder. Now as a regular beat cop you have to find out, who did that. Expect thick crime story, a lot of black humour and all the other things you can find on the streets of Brooklyn.

Why similar: Crime 32.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Detective 15.2%, Adventure 6%, Point & Click 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A crime-focused game that forces you to balance your duties with moral choices in a gritty, retro-styled city.

Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

Why similar: Point & Click 28%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Indie 12.3%, Story Rich 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully explores the weight of moral choices and the consequences of your actions within a grim, bureaucratic setting.

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Detective 25.3%, Crime 21.4%, Point & Click 14.5%, Choices Matter 7.4%, Story Rich 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click horror mystery that focuses on dark, atmospheric storytelling and critical choices.

Spot the lie and beat the liars in 'Contradiction' - the all-video murder mystery adventure!

Why similar: Crime 32.3%, Detective 24.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Point & Click 9.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An FMV detective game that requires you to catch suspects in their lies, mirroring the investigative tension of The Deed.

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Why similar: Choices Matter 46.2%, Simulation 16%, Detective 12.9%, Mystery 5.9%, Story Rich 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This investigation-focused game forces you to decide what information to reveal and how it impacts the lives of others.

Back to the Dawn is a story-rich RPG set in a high-security prison ruled by factions and buried secrets. Investigate two conspiracies from the inside, gather evidence, and outsmart a system designed to silence you. Make friends (or foes) with fellow inmates and with their help, break out of prison.

Why similar: Crime 24.3%, Detective 24.1%, RPG 11.2%, Story Rich 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An RPG that focuses on survival, choices, and investigation within a prison setting, offering a similar sense of urgency to The Deed.

Investigate murders, search for clues and talk to your classmates to prepare for trial. There, you'll engage in deadly wordplay, going back and forth with suspects. Dissect their statements and fire their words back at them to expose their lies! There's only one way to survive—pull the trigger.

Why similar: Detective 35.7%, Visual Novel 22.7%, Mystery 16.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Point & Click 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes murder mystery visual novel that focuses on logic, trial, and the dark reality of being trapped with a killer.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 41.5%, Crime 21.4%, Mystery 10.6%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective game where you must solve your own murder, providing a unique perspective on the crime genre.

Birmingham, England: 1993. A shocking ritual murder compels a world-weary forensic investigator to discover a hidden realm of witchcraft, gods and demons. Follow clues and use magic to solve the case, with moral choices leading to multiple possible endings.

Why similar: Crime 31.3%, Detective 28.4%, Mystery 12.7%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-focused mystery game that blends investigation with dark, supernatural themes.

The Gnosia lie. Pretending to be human, they’ll get in close, trick and deceive, and then eliminate one victim at a time...

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Mystery 15.1%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: A social deduction game that forces you to identify the killer among your peers, capturing the paranoia of a murder mystery.

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: RPG 29.4%, Story Rich 27.8%, Atmospheric 21.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Indie 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven RPG that focuses on survival and difficult choices, capturing the atmospheric weight of The Deed.

A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone.

Why similar: Detective 33.5%, Crime 25.3%, RPG 12.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A noir detective RPG that emphasizes investigation and character interaction in a dark, stylized world.

In a third-person RPG detective story, set in Bavaria in 1866, the medical student Valentin Schmidt travels to Wolpertshofen, when a sudden death causes turmoil in the village. Use your skills, find clues and question the villagers to stop the murders.

Why similar: Crime 41.5%, Detective 22.6%, Mystery 10.5%, Atmospheric 8%, RPG 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A detective mystery that focuses on investigation and atmospheric storytelling in a historical setting.

The Slaughter is a noir point-and-click adventure set in Victorian London, laced with adult themes and dark humour. Follow the trail of a killer through atmospheric London locations and surreal dream worlds, meeting a cast of interesting, insane and eccentrically British characters along the way.

Why similar: Detective 30.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Crime 14.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Dark 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, noir-inspired detective game that captures the gritty atmosphere of a Victorian-era murder mystery.

Interrogate suspects, search for clues, & uncover a dastardly plot, as you solve a string of mystifying murders to help reluctant detective Ilmarinen escape the foreboding Fafnir Hotel.

Why similar: Crime 28.8%, Detective 26.3%, Visual Novel 16.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.

Why similar: Crime 23.9%, Detective 20%, Visual Novel 10.5%, Mystery 8.5%, Point & Click 8.5%

It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

Why similar: Crime 25.4%, Detective 21.6%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Point & Click 9.6%

Step into a dark world where cyberdemons haunt humankind. When mutilated bodies start appearing all over this sleepy town in the Mississippi inaka, Sawyer, ex-AGENCY operative; now unemployed shut-in, must exorcise the demon perpetrator in this story-rich, PC-98 style adventure game.

Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Visual Novel 16.4%, Point & Click 11.2%, Story Rich 8.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 7.2%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Visual Novel 21%, Story Rich 12.4%, Mystery 11.8%, RPG 8.9%

A narrative courtroom adventure all about VTubers! Players will take the role of prosecutor Justin Truth and investigate a murder at a VTuber agency, doing their best to uncover the identity of both the killer and VTuber's real face.

Why similar: Crime 22.2%, Detective 21.6%, Visual Novel 12.2%, Mystery 9%, Point & Click 6.7%

A murder-mystery visual novel following 12 strangers with mysterious pasts. Make arguments and identify the murderer, but don't lose sight of the ultimate goal of eliminating the Game Master.

Why similar: Crime 60%, Visual Novel 32%, Story Rich 4.9%, Adventure 1.4%, Indie 0.9%

In a game show starring only criminals, you must gamble against rival players to prove yourself worthy of being pardoned for your wrong deeds— But is the show really about proving your innocence? Jackpot Crash Course is a death game visual novel about crime, luck and spectacle.

Why similar: Crime 28.6%, Visual Novel 17.4%, Point & Click 10.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Mystery 8%

When a murdered family is discovered in 17th Century Salem, at the height of a witch hysteria, people start to suspect something supernatural to blame. An atmospheric murder mystery. Connect the evidence and see if you can deduce the secrets behind the mystery.

Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Visual Novel 14.5%, Mystery 11%, Choose Your Own Adventure 9.8%, Adventure 8.1%

In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.

Why similar: Detective 34.4%, Mystery 15.8%, Dark 12.2%, Story Rich 10.8%, Choices Matter 9.6%

A dark comedy RPG set in streets and psyches.

Why similar: Detective 23.1%, RPG 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Story Rich 15.2%, Adventure 10.6%

The star magician of Morgan’s Traveling Circus is missing, but the show must go on! In this non-linear detective visual novel, unravel the mystery from two different perspectives as you learn the varying stories of an entire circus of performers, each with their own lives... and their own secrets.

Why similar: Crime 20.3%, Detective 17.5%, Visual Novel 10.7%, Point & Click 8.5%, Choose Your Own Adventure 8.2%

A gruesome murder interrupts an evening party at a secluded mansion and you are the prime suspect! Explore the mansion, search for clues, and interrogate the other guests as you strive to unmask the killer in this open-ended mystery.

Why similar: Visual Novel 26.1%, Mystery 16.7%, Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 10.9%, Casual 10.7%

In a mansion surrounded by mist, as the curse made by the Alchemist and Fairy reappears, the danger is quietly lurking in the darkness, awaiting its visitors.Follow Harrod and Willie to unravel an incredible story in Mercury Abbey, and go on an adventure that you would only find in mystery novels.

Why similar: Detective 35.1%, Pixel Graphics 16.9%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Adventure 6.1%, 2D 5.8%

The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Visual Novel 13.5%, Mystery 10.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.1%, Story Rich 7.4%

The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically - the sins of humanity have not.

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Crime 24.7%, Mystery 13%, Dark 6.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%

NEWSPAPER EDITING ADVENTURE. "In 1996, a congressman was murdered...The prime suspect is a congressman's aide. As the suspicious article was published the story begins" Play the role of editor-in-chief of a newspaper. You become the editor of a newspaper and write a front-page article every day.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.6%, Point & Click 16.8%, Mystery 11.2%, Choices Matter 9.2%, Story Rich 9.1%

Graphic Novel meets Visual Novel in this story-rich, choice-driven thriller. Experience Blake’s journey as he encounters a clandestine nemesis, sparking a series of events that force him to choose between losing his sanity or rising to the challenge. Make the right decisions and save New Stone.

Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Crime 19.7%, Visual Novel 14%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 6.5%

Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.

Why similar: Crime 35.4%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.8%, Point & Click 12%, RPG 8.2%

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Detective 33.7%, Mystery 14.1%, Dark 10.1%, Story Rich 9.2%, Atmospheric 9.2%

A comedy point-and-click adventure game about a dead uncle, a hidden treasure, a reluctant ghost sidekick, old people and pizza.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.9%, Comedy 18.4%, Story Rich 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Adventure 10.5%

Join the investigation in Murder Is Game Over, a pixel art point-and-click game where you and Cleo try to solve the murder of a famous game designer. Can you uncover the clues and catch the killer before it's game over?

Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Point & Click 15.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Choices Matter 8.4%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Crime 34.2%, Detective 28.9%, Point & Click 10.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Adventure 6.2%

This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.

Why similar: Visual Novel 21.1%, Point & Click 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Mystery 8.1%

Untangle a gripping conspiracy in this noir-influenced mystery, laced with classic RPG elements. Navigate seedy streets to collect clues, upgrade skills and customize weapons. Brawl in turn-based combat with timed hits & combos, to reveal the dark truth that plagues the city’s core and your sanity.

Why similar: Crime 30.1%, Detective 22.7%, Mystery 9.8%, RPG 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

In this 2D, short narrative-based game, you assume the role of the Grim Reaper... on an office job. Your job is to decide which people are going to live or die. The consequences of your choices are yours to bear, while the mystery of your incarnation awaits revelation!

Why similar: Point & Click 20.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 16.1%, Story Rich 14.4%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.3%

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Visual Novel 24.9%, Detective 18.8%, Mystery 16.6%, Adventure 10.4%, Point & Click 6.9%

Point-and-click mystery adventure on the virtual SNS! Find secrets hidden by family, friends, companies, and idols.

Why similar: Visual Novel 16.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Detective 13.8%, Point & Click 10.4%, Story Rich 9.7%

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: Crime 31.2%, Detective 21.5%, Point & Click 9.7%, Mystery 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

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 31.3%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Point & Click 10.4%, Story Rich 9.9%