Games Like The Detective

An arcade style game where you play as an animal hopping around a road trying to crash cars. Work your way through different levels or play in survival mode - how many can you crash before you're run over?

Why similar: 1980s 29.5%, Old School 22.6%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Casual 8.2%

舞台は東京から伊勢志摩へ…… ファミコン風アドベンチャーゲームの完全新作！

Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Old School 19.7%, 1980s 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Retro 11%

What made the MZ-700, which couldn't even display graphics, a national computer? Only the MZ-700 knows the answer...

Why similar: 1980s 30.7%, Old School 18.7%, Retro 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, Adventure 8%

Unravel the mystery of this top-down paranormal investigation story, what is going on and why? Solve puzzles and figure out clues while something in the darkness creeps and sneaks... Will you solve the mystery or be the victim, which end will you find ???

Why similar: Detective 30.9%, Old School 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Top-Down 10.1%, Casual 8.5%

This classic-style mystery adventure game, inspired by the Famicom Detective Club series and illustrated by Famitsu's legend Kiyokazu Arai, will take you on a suspenseful journey through the beautiful landscapes of Ise-Shima.

Why similar: Detective 33%, 1980s 20.1%, Old School 16.2%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%

고립된 섬에서 진행되는 6일 간의 추리 카페 정기모임에 당신을 초대합니다! 8명의 캐릭터들의 이야기가 얽힌 추리 어드벤처 게임을 즐겨보세요!

Why similar: Detective 66.8%, Casual 14.7%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 5.7%

We will step into the shoes of a young druid who will be called upon by her tribe to undertake an important mission. After some events in her village, she will have to leave behind the safety of the forest and venture into a world full of dangers. The fate of the grove will be in her hands.

Why similar: 1980s 22.1%, Detective 16.5%, Old School 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Retro 9%

A sliding puzzle game

Why similar: 1980s 25.9%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Retro 19.3%, Casual 15.7%, Puzzle 8.6%

A point-and-click adventure with innovative detective mechanics. Help Ollie, a fledgling reporter on his first day at the Signal & Echo newspaper, to solve the mystery behind a schoolgirl's disappearance. Developed by an ex-journalist.

Why similar: Detective 40.4%, Old School 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 9%, Adventure 6.8%

Solve five carefully crafted detective cases as Andrew Bell, a private investigator haunted by loss. In the fictional city of Kelsden, every decision matters in this linear, puzzle driven mystery game where time is important.

Why similar: Detective 31.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Noir 11.3%, Hidden Object 11.1%

A woman vanishes without a trace on a cross-country train. The catch? Nobody on board remembers her ever existing in the first place - nobody, except for you. Uncover the story in this mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 49.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Adventure 10.1%, Old School 9.3%, Noir 6.6%

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: 1980s 25.2%, Pixel Graphics 23.8%, Detective 20.3%, Retro 15.3%, Adventure 6.2%

A top down, action-adventure NES game follows the journey of two kids through their imagination. Get your weapons and fight your way through to find out what's wrong with your world.

Why similar: Old School 32.9%, Retro 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Adventure 10.3%, Top-Down 7.9%

Uncover global crimes as an Interpol rookie in this thrilling detective adventure. Chase clues, and expose the Twilight Syndicate!

Why similar: Detective 52.7%, 1980s 18.8%, Casual 10.9%, Adventure 9.6%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Blast those pesky birds in Ah 'ate those flockin birds! Recover lost property and then build with precision in Retroa Retroa Builda! Climb your way to victory? in Slime!? Climb!? A RAD 80s-style game bundle - great for players new to gaming & retro fans! Retro games with a slight modern twist!

Why similar: 1980s 28.7%, Old School 28%, Pixel Graphics 16.4%, Retro 13.7%, 2D 4.2%

Challenge your creative sorting skills and aim for big satisfying combos in this addictive puzzle game reminiscent of handheld games of classics past!

Why similar: 1980s 33.5%, Old School 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Retro 9.9%, Casual 7.6%

Help Detective Alicia to solve a mystery behind a ritual murder

Why similar: Detective 62.8%, Casual 15.6%, Adventure 12.9%, Hidden Object 7%, Singleplayer 1.8%

How many deaths costs immortality? What demons are ready to let decided to live forever? Try to answer these questions acting on behalf of the detective. Mortal detective...

Why similar: Detective 47.6%, Casual 21.1%, Adventure 18.6%, Story Rich 7.2%, Puzzle 5.5%

GUILTY! THEY ARE ALL GUILTY! FINGERED is a "whodunit" hyperrealisic police sim where you must finger the guilty and clean up this darn city using the descriptions of the local busy bodies. but everyone's perspective is different: one man's fat is another man's sexy! send him to the chair!!!

Why similar: Detective 69.1%, Casual 14.1%, Indie 6.9%, Puzzle 5.1%, 2D 2.9%

100 challenging levels with fun cut scenes, 4 different knights with different personalities, a great soundtrack, and all the puns you can tolerate.

Why similar: 1980s 22.2%, Old School 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Retro 10.7%, Casual 9.2%

A deadly virus is decimating the world's population and you are the only one who can stop this threat. Run around the scene collecting the necessary ingredients to produce the vaccine, after that, eliminate the virus and save the population, can you do it?

Why similar: 1980s 28%, Old School 25.9%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Top-Down 9.2%

《兔子侦探》是一款手绘风格的悬疑解谜互动游戏。玩家将扮演兔子侦探，在前往拜访好友时，竟发现对方已意外身亡！案发现场疑点重重，线索错综复杂。玩家将使用时间回溯机制，从现场抽丝剥茧，在正确的时机放置正确的证据，找出杀害受害兔的真凶，洗清自己被迫背负的嫌疑。最终将罪犯绳之以法，并在审讯中揭露其罪行！

Why similar: Detective 67.7%, Retro 15.6%, Puzzle 6.8%, Casual 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.6%

You are Bixby, an agent within the bureaucratic metropolis known as the Ministry Of Order. As Lounge District's go-to detective, take a stroll through a retro-future so analog it'll make your head spin.

Why similar: Detective 45.4%, Noir 15.6%, Retro 12.9%, Casual 11.6%, Adventure 10.1%

Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!

Why similar: Old School 31.1%, 1980s 30.3%, Casual 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Retro 9.9%

In a Detective's Mind is an investigation game that seeks to put you in the role of a detective, who needs to solve cases and deal with obscure problems from his past.

Why similar: Detective 56.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Top-Down 10.7%, Story Rich 8.2%, Casual 4.3%

Take on the role of a private detective who, intercepted by a MOSSAD spy on the city of Buenos Aires in 1952, is drawn into a dangerous odyssey against exiles from the Third Reich and the inminent threat of a new and unprecedented weapon of mass destruction.

Why similar: Detective 33.2%, Old School 16.4%, Noir 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Retro 8.2%

Activate your detective skills in this noir-influenced police action RPG. Grab your gun and prepare to face the strangest case of John Souza's career by helping the ghost of a dead mobster get "justice". Hit the streets in search of intel, befriend the scum and beat those who will try to stop you.

Why similar: Detective 37.5%, Old School 16.9%, Noir 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Retro 8.4%

A short, story-driven, detective-mystery game where you are tasked with solving a deceptively simple break-in case. Meet the citizens of Arcadia Springs, find and follow the clues, make the right choices, and you may unlock a dark secret kept under lock and key.

Why similar: Detective 54.9%, Pixel Graphics 16.5%, Story Rich 10.3%, Casual 8.6%, Puzzle 5.4%

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 41.2%, Pixel Graphics 13%, 1980s 12.1%, Retro 8.6%, Story Rich 6.3%

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 38.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Top-Down 11%, Retro 9.4%, Adventure 7.1%

A nostalgic 1980s-inspired point-and-click adventure packed with puzzles, quirky humor, and bizarre pop-culture references. Explore cinematic environments, talk to eccentric characters, collect and combine items — and discover a surprising burst of action at the end.

Why similar: 1980s 32.8%, Old School 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Adventure 10.9%, Retro 10.4%

Find the fabled Treasure of Akzbezth in this charming retro puzzle game!

Why similar: Old School 30.2%, Retro 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, Top-Down 10.8%, Casual 7.2%

In Pharao Reloaded you find yourself in the maze of an Egyptian pyramid full of treasures, monsters and potions. Each pyramid is more difficult than the previous one. Can you find the exit in time before the pyramid kills you? How far will you come? And can you survive your friends?

Why similar: 1980s 28.9%, Old School 23.7%, Retro 15%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Casual 5.6%

Mega Kaiju Boom Ball is a giant monster-themed break-em-up developed with retro 8-bit constraints in mind. The game mixes the dynamics of breakout, pinball and legendary kaiju into a unique and action-packed 8-bit experience. Can you save the world from a kaiju invasion using just a ball and paddle?

Why similar: 1980s 34.5%, Old School 23.6%, Retro 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Top-Down 6.4%

Take on the role of a little gnome exploring twisting, secret-filled dungeons in this retro, top-down adventure game.

Why similar: 1980s 24.5%, Old School 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Adventure 11.9%, Top-Down 9.9%

The stage is set in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, for the latest installment in this retro mystery series! There, hearts that pass each other by can’t help but grow twisted… Uncover the truth behind a mysterious death with your junior detective, Ken!

Why similar: Detective 30.6%, 1980s 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Old School 10.2%, Retro 7.3%

In this classic platformer from 1987, take on the role of noted small subterranean mammal criminal Monty Mole, fleeing across Europe from the forces of Intermole. Can you collect enough cash to buy an island paradise and live in luxury?

Why similar: 1980s 22.4%, Retro 18.7%, Old School 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, Adventure 8.6%

Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!

Why similar: 1980s 35.8%, Old School 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Retro 11.6%, 2D 6.8%

Tile Perfect: Unleash your puzzle mastery with Tile Perfect, the mesmerizing sliding puzzle game that bursts with vibrant, pixelated charm!

Why similar: Old School 36.2%, Casual 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.8%, Puzzle 8.9%, 2D 8.1%

Randomly generated maze game

Why similar: 1980s 31.7%, Old School 27%, Casual 16.2%, Retro 14.1%, Indie 6%

Based on the escape room board game of the same name. Discover the mystery of Romina Manor as you investigate the disappearance of the Master by searching for clues and solving puzzles in locations like the Parlor, Kitchen or even the Observatory.

Why similar: Detective 49.8%, Old School 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Retro 8.6%, Adventure 6.8%

You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.

Why similar: Detective 43.6%, Noir 14.4%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Adventure 6.6%

Walk as many numbers as there are written in the direction you are trying to go. This is a whole new puzzle game based on a very simple idea! Can you achieve 100% and get a donut from King Donut?

Why similar: 1980s 19.7%, Old School 16.8%, Casual 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Top-Down 9.6%

The "Meiqi" series is a plot-oriented puzzle game. This collection is the beginning of the Meiqi Series, including all 6 episodes of the first season, namely Meiqi/Tingting/Sifeng/Aiguo/Cuilan/Jasmine, This is the entrance to the little universe of Sun Meiqi's mysterious case.

Why similar: Detective 43.6%, 1980s 29.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Story Rich 6.3%, Puzzle 5.3%

Ognisco is a short (1 - 2 hours ), top-down "search action adventure" game inspired by the games of 8-bit era. Your goal is to defeat all the bosses. To do it, you need to explore the world, find new skills, upgrades and secrets. If you're nostalgic for retro gaming, Ognisco is for you!

Why similar: Old School 31.7%, Retro 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Action-Adventure 8%, Top-Down 6.9%

A grizzled private eye in a sci-fi adventure takes a murder case no one else will touch. He’s seen it all before, but nothing’s prepared him for a conspiracy that leads off-world. Something big is about to happen. Whatever it is... it goes live at midnight.

Why similar: Detective 41.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.2%, Old School 12%, Adventure 9.6%, Retro 5.8%

Disaster has befallen you, but hope is not lost. Explore the libraries and learn the ancient incantations to unlock the full power of the Elemental Orbs. Completing your epic quest requires a showdown with the evil Grand Mage Marduk in his magical fortress.

Why similar: 1980s 27.6%, Pixel Graphics 17%, Adventure 13.5%, Top-Down 11.6%, Puzzle 7.2%

Step into the shoes of Margh, an undead private detective, in this hilarious and bizarre adventure that combines classic point-and-click gameplay with an elaborate “deaduction” system. Use your brain (or what’s left of it) to solve strange and unconventional mysteries in a world ruled by zombies.

Why similar: Detective 48.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Adventure 7.3%, Story Rich 7.1%, Casual 6%

From the bygone days of 1997, Combustion is a dieselpunk Action RPG inspired by classics of the PSX-era. As rookie cop Calico, you must restore order as a mastermind serial-killer sends a wave of terror across the city.

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, 1980s 19.8%, Noir 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Old School 10.2%

The Legend Of The Crystals is a story-driven fantasy action RPG where you will embark on an epic journey to uncover the secrets of the ancient crystals that bring balance to the world.

Why similar: Old School 29.6%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, Retro 13%, Story Rich 9.2%, Top-Down 7.5%

Race against time to save a kidnapped teen in 2 hours! Play as a cunning PI, diving into a thrilling mystery. Type commands for retro vibes or use arrow keys to pick actions, crafting solutions to conquer obstacles in this classic-meets-modern adventure. Can you crack the case?

Why similar: Detective 34.5%, 1980s 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Old School 10.7%, Noir 7.5%

Are you ready for a pixelated challenge? This game features 25 levels of randomly generated mazes with only 12 lives. Try not to get too comfortable as you dodge traps and enemies along the way. Or you can play casually in Maze Only mode without all the trouble! (Except for the warps, of course...)

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Casual 16.9%, Top-Down 13.7%, 1980s 13.3%, Retro 11.9%

In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for home microcomputers by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, guide a small frog across a busy road, then across logs floating in a river, to reach safety on the other side.

Why similar: 1980s 23.8%, Retro 22.7%, Old School 18.5%, Top-Down 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%

The arcade classic returns with the trilogy finale. Blast through 50 new levels to wipe out The Evil Snarfers for good. Use classic power-ups and the new Multi-Shot Laser Paddle to save Earth—and unlock the final ending cutscenes.

Why similar: 1980s 33.5%, Old School 27.5%, Retro 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, 2D 4.5%

Fleeting kinematic novel about tea party. How does it ends with appearance of the cursed castle? Hidden gem from russian visual novels is here to enrich your cultural statement.

Why similar: Detective 37.6%, Old School 23.3%, Casual 19.4%, Indie 7.2%, Adventure 5.8%

Will Laura figure out what is actually happening in this small rural town and close the case?

Why similar: Detective 45.5%, Casual 13.7%, Old School 12.5%, Hidden Object 11.7%, Adventure 7.8%

Explore a haunted convent with your EMF detector, tape recorder, and camera. Uncover the fate of four ghostly sisters and the mystery behind the murder they commited. Every room hides a clue, every shadow a warning, and the truth waits for those who dare to seek it.

Why similar: Detective 41.9%, 1980s 16.6%, Hidden Object 8.1%, Top-Down 7.1%, Retro 6.9%

I follow his shadow in the pale dull sky.... Eight years ago, the Kibukawa Detective Agency, another great detective.

Why similar: Detective 66.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

In the heart of the egret left behind, red leaves will dance again this year. The story of detective assistant Sagishima Izuna and her unknown past.

Why similar: Detective 66.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%

"What's up with this...?" An eerie urban legend becomes a nightmare that eats away at reality.

Why similar: Detective 66.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%