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Games Like The Night Jackals Vol. 1

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Exploration, Story Rich, Adventure, Mystery.

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  1. #1 孙美琪疑案:雨儿胡同
    97% matchMostly Positive77% of 62 reviews2022
    Dev: QZQ Studio
    Windows

    1992年7月16日,后海湖边槐树下,发现一名女尸,衣着整齐坐在槐树下,颈部缠绕着一根吉他弦,为主要致死原因,双手有被吉他弦勒伤的痕迹,初步判定为自杀。死亡时间约凌晨2点左右,死者叫关雨珑。林警官,请你在错综复杂的线索中,寻找凶案的真相。

    Why similar: Thriller 15.7%, Detective 11.7%, Drama 11.4%, Emotional 10.2%, Walking Simulator 10%

  2. #2 IFU
    96% 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: Thriller 17.9%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Hidden Object 10.5%, Detective 10.5%, Investigation 8.9%

  3. #3 Case File: Archived 3:12AM
    96% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Zippy Creative Studio
    Windows

    At 3:12 AM, someone knocked. The door was locked from the inside. A story-rich psychological horror where you explore and investigate a Kolkata home as reality begins to repeat, change, and remember.

    Why similar: Thriller 15%, Investigation 12.8%, Hidden Object 11%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Psychological Horror 8.3%

  4. #4 Meal: Mystery Escape Room
    95% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2026
    Dev: Unyielding Pixel Games
    Windows

    A lavish dinner. A locked room. And a truth no one wants you to uncover. Meal: Mystery Escape Room is a cinematic puzzle adventure where every solved clue pulls you deeper into a web of secrets. Unravel an unforgettable night through story-driven escape-room challenges.

    Why similar: Detective 15.5%, Investigation 13.9%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Thriller 12.6%

  5. #5 The Haunting of Joni Evers
    94% matchVery Positive91% of 161 reviews2025
    Dev: Causeway Studios
    Windows · Mac

    The Haunting of Joni Evers is a dark supernatural mystery about a broken family from small-town Oklahoma. Haunted by a specter that's hunted her family for generations, Joni must uncover the mysteries of the Cunningham House, dig through lost memories, and face the past to break the curse.

    Why similar: Drama 12.2%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Investigation 11.1%, Emotional 10.7%, Visual Novel 9%

  6. #6 Unheil
    94% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Evona Games
    Windows

    You'll witness unprecedentedly chilling events as you try to uncover the dark secrets lurking within a cursed mansion alongside Alexia. This village has never returned any of its visitors. Will you be able to escape the clutches of this cursed village?

    Why similar: Thriller 22.3%, Detective 15.6%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

  7. #7 Portrait of a Torn
    93% 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: Walking Simulator 15.9%, Thriller 13.3%, Drama 12.2%, Emotional 10.1%, Investigation 9.6%

  8. #8 City of Nightmares
    92% matchMostly Positive70% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: Kizuna Game Studio
    Windows

    You are a detective who wants to investigate how all the inhabitants of a city died due to a virus. It all started in a hotel that was abandoned along with the city, and it was rumored to be haunted. You are on a quest for answers.

    Why similar: Detective 15.3%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Hidden Object 11.6%, Drama 10.3%, Investigation 9.4%

  9. #9 Karpatia: Order Of The Comet
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Playburner
    Windows

    Karpatia is a first-person story-driven mystery. Bring pictures to life by matching them with the world, explore an eerie yet home-like castle, unveil its hidden nature and return your lost little brother. If the castle let you.

    Why similar: Thriller 21.3%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Detective 12.6%, Drama 11.6%, Emotional 10.7%

  10. #10 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
    91% 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 13.7%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Drama 11.9%, Emotional 10.3%, Investigation 9.8%

  11. #11 Mnemosyne
    90% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: DKS
    Windows

    Mnemosyne is an atmospheric psychological horror and anomaly hunting game that pushes your observation skills to their limits. Trapped in a dark, shifting dungeon, use your camera to document subtle changes and trust your memory to break the endless loop.

    Why similar: Thriller 23.3%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Walking Simulator 12%, Hidden Object 8.3%, Detective 8.3%

  12. #12 The veil of the forgotten
    89% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2024
    Dev: Kyomu Games
    Windows

    A psychological challenge on a dark island where every step tests you. You are alone; the light is your only ally. Will you be able to withstand the pressure and uncover the secret behind the veil?

    Why similar: Hidden Object 15.3%, Drama 13.8%, Thriller 13.8%, Investigation 12.1%, Dark 7.8%

  13. #13 Paris Mysteries: Man with Ivory Cane
    89% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2019
    Dev: Cateia Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Explore atmospheric Parisian locations, collect clues, combine items, crack ciphers and solve dozens of brain-teasing puzzles and mini-games to uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Hidden Object 14.5%, Thriller 13.2%, Investigation 12.3%, Visual Novel 11.6%, Detective 11%

  14. #14 Visiting Grandma
    86% matchMostly Positive73% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: Sysreb Games
    Windows

    Prepare for a chilling and suspenseful first-person horror journey with a spooky atmosphere. What starts as a warm and welcoming stay at grandma's house soon reveals a tragic story.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Hidden Object 15.9%, Emotional 9.8%, Dark 8.8%, Adventure 8.1%

  15. #15 Murder Diaries 3 - Santa's Trail of Blood
    88% matchPositive84% of 19 reviews2021
    Dev: EpiXR Games UG
    Windows

    In this game you abstractly follow the narration of a joung man who slowly but surely becomes insane. This leads you straight into the middle of an exciting murder case and a murder mystery unfolds while you listen to the testimonies of witness, friends and relatives.

    Why similar: Thriller 21.9%, Detective 16%, Drama 13.3%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Dark 9%

  16. #16 Sparkle Milla: Eight Genetic Abnormalities and a Blood Ghost
    87% matchPositive91% of 32 reviews2022
    Dev: Reijo
    Windows · Mac

    This game is a deduction game where you collect evidence from a murder scene to find the murderer. Eight boys and girls are admitted to the school. At the school, there is a crazy ghost named "Milla" who haunts and kills people.

    Why similar: Detective 17.1%, Emotional 13.2%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Thriller 11.4%, Drama 11.3%

  17. #17 Inside The Forest
    86% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Stepan Tsokur
    Windows

    You and a group of friends decide to go on a camping trip in the Darkwood Forest, It starts off smoothly, but unforeseen events occur. and it’s only a matter of time before the true horror reveals itself.

    Why similar: Thriller 14.9%, Detective 13.7%, Investigation 11.7%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Psychological Horror 11.1%

  18. #18 Blinding Oversight
    84% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2025
    Dev: MustangDev
    Windows

    You play as Emma, who wakes up in an abandoned house without any prior memory of how she ended up there. Investigate your surroundings, uncover the mysteries of the house and connect memories from your past as you try to escape in this short, first person atmospheric horror game.

    Why similar: Thriller 18.7%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Emotional 11.7%, Psychological Horror 8.8%

  19. #19 Secrets of Blackrock Manor - Escape Room
    83% matchVery Positive82% of 202 reviews2025
    Dev: Biri Biri
    Windows

    Find the hidden fortune of Blackrock Manor. Discover the truth about the family deaths. In this mysterious Escape room, you will have to solve puzzles to find the hidden vault with the treasure. But you will find much more...

    Why similar: Escape Room 20.6%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Investigation 12.7%, Detective 11.7%, Walking Simulator 10.2%

  20. #20 The Signifier Director's Cut
    85% matchVery Positive80% of 333 reviews2020
    Dev: PlaymestudioPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.

    Why similar: Thriller 20.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Emotional 12%, Dark 9.6%

  21. #21 Shards of Chaos
    84% matchPositive87% of 38 reviews2024
    Dev: Chaoticway
    Windows

    “Raising the blade over my dear friend, I could only curse this broken world with all my soul. Nothing to worry about... If my blade turns out to be the slower.” Shards of fate, heart and soul.

    Why similar: Thriller 17.5%, Drama 15%, Detective 14%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Emotional 10.1%

  22. #22 The Black Within
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 110 reviews2024
    Dev: waleedzo
    Windows

    "The Black Within is a single-player first-person psychological horror game that takes players on a chilling journey into the depths of the human psyche. When selling her soul for fame and fortune, Laila Rose faces the consequences of her actions. A tale where greed, fear, and change intertwine.

    Why similar: Thriller 17.4%, Emotional 11.3%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Drama 10.4%, Investigation 10.4%

  23. #23 NIGHT STORE SIMULATOR
    82% matchMixed55% of 22 reviews2024
    Dev: Ted ZuflePub: TZ
    Windows

    NIGHT STORE SIMULATOR - is a PSX-style simulation game where you work in a night store. Sell goods and enjoy the process.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.3%, Detective 14.7%, Thriller 14.3%, Investigation 10.5%, Dark 9.1%

  24. #24 Gaze of Dread
    81% matchPositive100% of 36 reviews2025
    Dev: Just Sauce Studio
    Windows

    Mary Thorne retreats to Valley View Escape to focus on her project while waiting for her friend Carly. What begins as a calm week starts to feel… off.

    Why similar: Thriller 19.7%, Investigation 13.6%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Hidden Object 9.5%, Mystery 7.5%

  25. #25 The Shocking Truth
    81% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: bibows
    Windows

    Shape Delvin’s fate by navigating fragile relationships, uncover hidden motives, and peel back the layers of a world that grows stranger the deeper you go. Meet unforgettable characters, make impossible choices, and discover just how far you’re willing to go to protect yourself or your loved ones.

    Why similar: Visual Novel 17.7%, Emotional 13.1%, Investigation 12.5%, Dark 10.8%, Adventure 9.1%

  26. #26 The Poisoned Roots
    80% 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: Thriller 17.1%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Investigation 14.6%, Drama 10.3%, Mystery 9.1%

  27. #27 Foghorns Drown
    79% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Studio Laaya
    Windows

    Foghorns Drown is a psychological thriller where you play as a ferryman, bringing passengers across a foggy lake to a town drenched in mystery and folklore.

    Why similar: Thriller 19.4%, Drama 14.8%, Detective 12.8%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Mystery 8.6%

  28. #28 13:ORIGIN - Chapter One
    79% matchPositive85% of 47 reviews2023
    Dev: Corvus Studio Yazilim Anonim Sirketi
    Windows

    Unknowingly revealing a great secret about human history, will Edmond be able to live with this secret? 13:ORIGIN is a story-based adventure and puzzle game full of suspense and excitement, where you can progress by solving puzzles. Here is the first chapter of the journey.

    Why similar: Thriller 18.4%, Escape Room 15.7%, Detective 12.3%, Hidden Object 10.8%, Investigation 9.3%

  29. #29 The Outer Islands
    78% 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: Detective 16.5%, Investigation 13.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Adventure 8.9%

  30. #30 The Paracelsian Project
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: Sixkilla Gaming
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    You awaken in an unfamiliar location with unfamiliar people and are surrounded by mystery. Will you be able to solve the puzzle and uncover why you are here in this sci-fi/mystery/puzzle visual novel? The future hangs in the balance.

    Why similar: Thriller 13.9%, Detective 12.8%, Visual Novel 11.9%, Emotional 10.4%, Drama 9.8%

  31. #31 回ル!ハッカー探偵
    76% matchPositive80% of 20 reviews2025
    Dev: 総合コンテンツ制作サークル
    Windows

    Become a righteous hacker detective who solves people's problems... and hack the requested PC by solving riddles! Analyze the PC by hacking! And... solve the source of your client's problems in the PC! This game is a puzzle solving adventure. You can hack by solving riddles.

    Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Emotional 15.4%, Visual Novel 14.2%, Drama 13.1%, Mystery 12%

  32. #32 Launderley
    76% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: Braisque
    Windows · Linux

    A horror and exploration adventure that tells the story of Blanche, who was found alone in the gardens of Launderley, in front of a pile of twenty-nine corpses.

    Why similar: Detective 15.4%, Investigation 13.7%, Drama 13.3%, Dark 10.5%, Walking Simulator 8.9%

  33. #33 SAS: Heks
    77% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: ZenVision Games
    Windows

    Survive the Silence. Uncover the Curse. Hunted. Trapped in the South African bush, a heks—woven from folklore and malice—torments you. She whispers. Waits. Every rustle, every crack of bone, is her call.

    Why similar: Thriller 22.3%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Detective 14.5%, Investigation 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

  34. #34 The Green Light
    75% matchVery Positive83% of 83 reviews2026
    Dev: waleedzo
    Windows

    A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.

    Why similar: Thriller 15.5%, Drama 15.1%, Emotional 13.3%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

  35. #35 The Case of Maneki
    77% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: Zmakesgames
    Windows

    The Case of Maneki is a Detective game about a Maneki Neko, or lucky cat, following his adopted guardian to find the truth that is hidden between a series of gruesome murders.

    Why similar: Detective 20%, Thriller 17.3%, Drama 11.9%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Emotional 9.7%

  36. #36 Luto
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,226 reviews2025
    Dev: Broken Bird Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

    Why similar: Thriller 16.8%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Dark 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Drama 9.6%

  37. #37 Butcherman
    74% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Mounpeak Games
    Windows

    Experience the psychological horror of being kidnapped by a serial killer. Driven to escape, explore everything around you, use your wits, uncover secrets, and face the unimaginable dread of being in the victim’s place. Inspired by a true story.

    Why similar: Thriller 22.5%, Escape Room 16.1%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Mystery 10.2%

  38. #38 她杀 - The Suspected Murder
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 67 reviews2025
    Dev: 麻辣工作室 Spicy GamesPub: INDIECN
    Windows

    Deep night, famous suspense novelist fell from the balcony, leaving his young wife an enormous heritage. Accident, or calculated murder?Novelist's nephew secretly began investigation.He found a hidden manuscript, which contains a creep story, as well as the key clues concerning its author's death.

    Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Investigation 13.3%, Visual Novel 12.4%, Drama 10.8%, Emotional 9.5%

  39. #39 Numinous
    74% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bremit Studios
    Windows

    Investigate a missing content creator in an abandoned kampong in this atmospheric horror game. Explore haunted ruins, uncover dark secrets, and evade the lurking presence of the Pontianak. Will you uncover the truth or become part of the legend?

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.5%, Detective 16.1%, Hidden Object 15.4%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Investigation 8.8%

  40. #40 The Painscreek Killings
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 6,013 reviews2017
    Dev: EQ Studios
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

    Why similar: Detective 17.8%, Investigation 17.1%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Thriller 10.3%, Mystery 10.2%

  41. #41 Unreachable
    73% 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: Thriller 21%, Detective 16.1%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Investigation 10.5%, Mystery 8.8%

  42. #42 Crime Podcast: Welcome to the Neighborhood
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Midnight Archive
    Windows

    Jesse Turner, a 29-year-old employee of an insurance company, moves to a neighboring state after being assigned to a local branch. As he settles into his new place, he encounters unusual events that soon turn his life into a real nightmare.

    Why similar: Thriller 22.3%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Emotional 10.5%, Investigation 10%

  43. #43 Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry
    71% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2025
    Dev: Spiky Duck
    Windows

    Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry is a first-person narrative oriented Survival Horror game, where you incarnate a young girl who has been kidnapped and forced to work as a ballerina in a terrific and mysterious cabaret, from which she must find a way to escape from the clutches of the Madame who runs it.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 20%, Thriller 14%, Hidden Object 13.9%, Drama 12.7%, Adventure 9.1%

  44. #44 The Wellmonts Case
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 184 reviews2026
    Dev: Zakym s. r. o.
    Windows

    The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

    Why similar: Thriller 24.6%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Dark 11.1%, Investigation 10.2%

  45. #45 Beloved Firefighter
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gem StudiosPub: Route Games
    Windows

    Beloved Firefighter, A respected firefighter, haunted by past mistakes, faces horror as his ex, diagnosed with schizophrenia, sets her house on fire. He rushes to save her, confronting physical and psychological terror. Players experience his journey through guilt and redemption.

    Why similar: Thriller 24.8%, Drama 17%, Emotional 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11%, Walking Simulator 10.2%

  46. #46 Pieces of me
    69% matchVery Positive88% of 556 reviews2025
    Dev: EMIKA_GAMES
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    “Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”

    Why similar: Thriller 23.6%, Drama 15.7%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Dark 11%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

  47. #47 The Past
    72% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2023
    Dev: Earthquake Game Studio
    Windows

    The Past is a story-driven psychological horror and thriller game. Can you solve the events and the mystery underlying the game, which is about the reflection of the events that happened in the past to the present day of a 21-year-old university student named Enes?

    Why similar: Thriller 25.6%, Drama 15.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Mystery 9.9%

  48. #48 Terminal Shift
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Digital Star Games
    Windows

    You are trapped in a deserted terminal, which has been twisted into a terrifying looping nightmare. Gather the access code for the boarding gates and escape an endless airport.

    Why similar: Thriller 17.9%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Escape Room 11.2%, Dark 11.1%

  49. #49 The Crimson Maid
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GrimTalin
    Windows

    A marriage between first person exploration and visual novel, blessed with a sprinkle of puzzle gameplay. Immerse yourself in a period drama that intertwines romance with murder mystery, as a young cleric who must resist or give in to the charms of a strikingly beautiful maid.

    Why similar: Thriller 19.2%, Drama 13%, Emotional 11.3%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Investigation 9.4%

  50. #50 The Apple Tree
    71% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2022
    Dev: Remnants of mosaic
    Windows

    The Apple Tree is an interactive story in the genre of a visual novel. Investigate a series of murders together with police Captain Christian Tyler and try not to fall into the trap of criminals!

    Why similar: Thriller 18.9%, Detective 17.7%, Drama 13.7%, Visual Novel 12.3%, Investigation 11.5%

  51. #51 Look Inside
    70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwise Games
    Windows

    Investigate the mysterious death of an unidentified young woman, in this shocking psychological thriller kinetic novel.

    Why similar: Thriller 22%, Detective 18.5%, Visual Novel 14%, Dark 11.7%, Investigation 11.1%

  52. #52 Curved World
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Ituki Ebina
    Windows

    Relive the lives of a student, teen, and worker in this first-person Japanese horror. With gentle scares, one-hour playtime, and a striking monochrome style, it’s perfect for newcomers. Crafted solo by a 20-year-old, this exploration-driven tale blends beauty with quiet dread.

    Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.4%, Thriller 18.1%, Hidden Object 17%, Dark 8.3%, Adventure 7.9%

  53. #53 What have you done, Father?
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 140 reviews2024
    Dev: Darkania Works
    Windows

    A dark murder mistery game combined with a visual novel revolving around a disturbing plot. Embark on the frightening adventure of a young priest entangled in a forbidden affair with a beautiful lady who meets a gruesome end. Lust, wrath, murder, despair.

    Why similar: Thriller 22%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Detective 12.2%, Visual Novel 11%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

  54. #54 Local Opera
    68% matchMostly Negative33% of 12 reviews2024
    Dev: Dreamy_Chat
    Windows

    Welcome to the mysterious village of "Folk Show"! This is a domestic plot-oriented micro-horror game that will take you into a rural story full of suspense and thriller.

    Why similar: Thriller 22%, Drama 17.2%, Detective 15.2%, Investigation 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.2%

  55. #55 Murder in Crayontopia
    67% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: Purple Basil Games
    Windows · Linux

    Grab your crayons and delve into the world of Crayontopia in this murder mystery visual novel. Become an adept or inept detective as you gather evidence, get to know your fellow crayon-lovers, and seek to uncover the colorful secrets behind the murders that plague this seemingly perfect world.

    Why similar: Detective 16.4%, Drama 14.1%, Investigation 14%, Emotional 13.2%, Visual Novel 12.7%

  56. #56 Fragmented Memories - Arc One
    69% matchPositive86% of 21 reviews2022
    Dev: PlatomentiPub: YSY Softworks
    Windows · Mac

    Immerse yourself in the Psychological horror adventure of James Charouz on his way to find his missing wife and uncover the dark secret of his hometown.

    Why similar: Thriller 16.7%, Investigation 13%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Detective 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10%

  57. #57 Frequency: Chernobyl
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Drunkard Raccoons
    Windows

    An immersive adventure game about the secrets of radio broadcasts. Take a journey to the Exclusion Zone, face the time anomaly, and solve the mystery behind the broadcasts from 1986.

    Why similar: Thriller 20.9%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Drama 13.8%, Investigation 12%, Dark 8.7%

  58. #58 Lost Traces: Genesis
    67% 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: Investigation 13.1%, Drama 11.3%, Detective 10.5%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

  59. #59 Requiem
    65% matchPositive95% of 20 reviews2025
    Dev: ReaskGames
    Windows

    In a dark cemetery, you face the echoes of your past mistakes. Solve locked chests, find lost letters, and uncover the truth behind the silence. Requiem is an atmospheric exploration game focused on guilt and loneliness rather than fear.

    Why similar: Hidden Object 23.2%, Thriller 21.1%, Drama 10.4%, Emotional 8.9%, Adventure 7.2%

  60. #60 Provisional Detective
    68% matchMixed67% of 12 reviews2022
    Dev: SteefMakesGames
    Windows

    A first-person mystery solving game, where you try to find out what happened at Syn Archives.

    Why similar: Detective 24.6%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, Investigation 16%, Visual Novel 15.8%, Exploration 6.1%

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