Games Like The Operator

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: Investigation 67.9%, Simulation 16.9%, Detective 6.2%, Mystery 2.9%, Interactive Fiction 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the role of a government operator, requiring you to monitor citizens and piece together evidence to solve crimes.

Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches.

Why similar: Detective 19.7%, Crime 16.1%, Mystery 14.5%, Puzzle 12.7%, Simulation 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to the sequel, it provides a grounded look at social engineering and digital detective work.

Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story.

Why similar: FMV 17.3% ★, Detective 15.4%, Investigation 12.9%, Crime 12.2%, Thriller 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This FMV-based detective game forces you to search through a massive database of video clips to piece together a complex conspiracy.

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 52.1%, Immersive Sim 29.5%, Puzzle 9%, Atmospheric 5%, RPG 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive detective sim that allows for complete freedom in how you investigate crimes within a procedurally generated city.

Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.

Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%, Simulation 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel offers more of the same high-stakes surveillance gameplay, focusing on the power of information and political manipulation.

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: Conspiracy 18.2% ★, Detective 15.8%, Investigation 14.1%, Thriller 9%, Crime 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant deductive puzzle game that tasks you with piecing together complex crime scenes through observation and logic.

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: Conspiracy 22.9% ★, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 16.5%, Crime 10.8%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the original's deductive mechanics, offering even more intricate mysteries to solve.

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: FMV 18.6% ★, Investigation 17.7%, Detective 17.7%, Crime 15%, Point & Click 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential database-searching mystery game that requires you to use keywords to find clues in fragmented police interviews.

Hack into crime scenes, look for evidence, analyze data, interrogate criminals, track suspects and deal with the consequences of your decisions. This is a dark and brutal detective story with a Black Mirror-esque atmosphere of digital dominance and the narrative structure of a US crime procedural.

Why similar: Detective 43.8%, Point & Click 17.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Simulation 9.9%, Visual Novel 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dystopian detective game where you use hacking tools and surveillance to solve crimes from your home office.

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Why similar: Detective 48.1%, Mystery 14%, Puzzle 10%, Investigation 7.3%, Simulation 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative audio-based investigation game where you listen to crime scenes to identify suspects and motives.

A genealogical mystery straight out of 1998. Scour the early Internet for clues, uncover hidden connections, and piece together the family tree behind the secretive Roottree Corporation.

Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Investigation 20.7%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 9.9%, Puzzle 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, investigative puzzle game that requires you to cross-reference data to solve a complex family mystery.

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, FMV 20.5% ★, Thriller 12%, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Point & Click 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-tinged investigation game that puts you in control of a missing person's phone to uncover the truth.

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 38.1%, Simulation 23.7%, Puzzle 15.9%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: While a border control sim, it captures the intense, bureaucratic 'desk-job' atmosphere that makes The Operator so compelling.

A digital voyeur simulator where you watch strangers through surveillance cameras. Invade their privacy and witness their most intimate moments, but don’t interact with the subjects – anything could happen if you dare feed the monkeys!

Why similar: Point & Click 44.5%, Simulation 18.8%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A voyeuristic simulation game where you monitor private lives through cameras and must decide how to intervene in the events you witness.

Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.

Why similar: Detective 23.3%, Immersive Sim 13.5%, Crime 12.8%, Thriller 12.2%, Investigation 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that focuses on desktop-based investigation, requiring you to hack and research to find your missing daughter.

Twelve years after Senior Inspector Jeon Gyeong's retirement, she is visited by a young police officer: a woman who pleads with her to reexamine Seowon's case. But with each uncovered memory, only one thing becomes clear: everyone in Seowon's vicinity was lying.

Why similar: Investigation 25.6%, Detective 19.2%, Immersive Sim 11%, Point & Click 11%, Interactive Fiction 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy puzzle game that focuses on connecting clues to solve long-forgotten cold cases.

A hardcore deductive reasoning game for fans of the “true crime” genre. Only by unraveling the logic and grasping at the motivations behind each case can the crimes be completely solved. Perfect as a social-style mystery fiction.

Why similar: Investigation 23.9%, Detective 22.1%, Crime 18.3%, Mystery 10.4%, Immersive Sim 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore detective game that strips away hand-holding, forcing you to rely entirely on your own observation skills.

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: Detective 20.5%, Investigation 18.3%, Crime 16.2%, Thriller 14.4%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique mystery game where you dive into the memories of suspects to find the truth behind a crime.

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

Why similar: FMV 16.5% ★, Detective 16.1%, Conspiracy 14.2% ★, Crime 13.9%, Investigation 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: An FMV detective game that focuses on identifying inconsistencies in witness testimonies during interrogations.

No flashy visuals, just pure mental gymnastics. Actively search, cross-reference, and unravel the truth from a complex database. In this hardcore text-based deduction game, the devil is always in the details. Detective, are you ready?

Why similar: Detective 48.4%, Mystery 15.7%, Puzzle 14.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based investigation game that challenges your ability to analyze data and solve puzzles under pressure.

Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.

Why similar: Detective 36.5%, Crime 33.4%, Simulation 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A terminal-based hacking simulator that captures the authentic feel of navigating a computer system to find evidence.

"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 43.4%, Investigation 21.5%, Mystery 12.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Story Rich 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective game that emphasizes logical deduction and gathering evidence in a historical setting.

How far would you go to save your daughter? As an infamous hacker-for-hire you have the skills to steal almost any secret. But when your daughter is taken, will you be able to use these skills to uncover a dark conspiracy that goes further than you could ever imagine?

Why similar: Detective 16.6%, Conspiracy 14.6% ★, Narrative 12.3% ★, Crime 12.3%, Investigation 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that tasks you with using digital tools to investigate and expose corruption.

A short non-linear detective adventure where every clue is hidden in plain sight. Carefully read and cross-reference documents to unravel a CEO’s disappearance and expose a case of fraud.

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Investigation 20.4%, Crime 15.5%, Conspiracy 11.3% ★, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern detective game that focuses on investigation and puzzle-solving to expose corporate and personal fraud.

Detective Rainy Night is a narrative adventure with elements of deduction. Violent crimes, mature stories, and a touch of psychological horror await you at the Motel Holiday. Grab a pencil and paper because solving this case won’t be easy.

Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Conspiracy 19.3% ★, Crime 16.9%, Immersive Sim 11.7%, Mystery 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective game that focuses on the gritty, realistic side of police investigation.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 36.9%, Investigation 17.8%, Crime 16.6%, Mystery 11.1%, Point & Click 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A staple of the genre that focuses on the deduction board mechanic to connect clues and reach conclusions.

After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.8%, Simulation 29.2%, Puzzle 22.1%, Story Rich 8%, Adventure 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A terminal-based hacking game that puts you in the role of a government agent tasked with tracking down cyber-criminals.

Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Mystery 22.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Simulation 9.7%, Story Rich 8.3%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Conspiracy 29.5% ★, Detective 18.5%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 8.2%, Point & Click 7.4%

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Detective 31.1%, Point & Click 19.2%, Simulation 12.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A desktop-simulation game that tasks you with moderating a 90s-style internet, requiring you to hunt for rule-breaking content.

Officer Jia has vanished, leaving a classified message pointing to the CaseCracker 2.0 system. Tear through suspects' alibis, look beyond the text, and extract hidden threads from seemingly unrelated intel. Will you find the ultimate truth, or a trap?

Why similar: Conspiracy 26.8% ★, Detective 22.2%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Point & Click 8.2%

Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.

Why similar: Crime 32.1%, Detective 27.4%, Immersive Sim 24.2%, Simulation 16%, Singleplayer 0.3%

A murdered priest. A secret list. Hunt Nazi fugitives across the globe in this gritty 1971 detective thriller. Analyze evidence, follow leads, and make sharp deductions before the trail goes cold. From the creators of Family, Rivals, Conspiracy, Echo Beach and Riley & Rochelle.

Why similar: Detective 25.2%, Investigation 21.7%, Conspiracy 19.4% ★, Mystery 9.6%, Narrative 6.7% ★

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Why similar: Mystery 46.5%, Atmospheric 30.4%, Story Rich 12.7%, Adventure 8.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative game where you must communicate with an AI via a terminal to solve puzzles and survive.

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Why similar: Detective 26.4%, Investigation 23.2%, Mystery 13%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 8%

Trials of Innocence is an indie courtroom detective game. Step into the shoes of the main character, rookie lawyer Luna Ray, and navigate her journey through the legal world. Unravel a shocking conspiracy that changes the fate of many, including herself, and confront her inner choices.

Why similar: Detective 24.7%, Crime 16.7%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Point & Click 7.4%

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 23.5%, Mystery 12.6%, Point & Click 11.1%, Puzzle 7.9%

Step on board the legendary Orient Express and immerse yourself in the most famous detective suit in a race against the clock to unmask the murderer.

Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 18.6%, Thriller 16.9%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 10%

Explore a mysterious hotel and infiltrate a cult in this FMV detective game, featuring a cast from GoT, The Witcher, and more. Every decision counts as you gather clues and question guests. Can you unearth the ominous secrets at The Isle Tide Hotel before it's too late to save your missing daughter?

Why similar: FMV 21.9% ★, Detective 14.5%, Crime 10.8%, Thriller 8%, Immersive Sim 7.7%

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 44.2%, Mystery 16.9%, Puzzle 14.5%, Visual Novel 9.9%, Story Rich 8.1%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 26.8%, Mystery 17.8%, Conspiracy 15.4% ★, Puzzle 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.4%

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 27.6%, Investigation 21%, Narrative 20.3% ★, Mystery 11.6%, Puzzle 7.6%

Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer.

Why similar: Investigation 38.1%, Interactive Fiction 14.7%, Puzzle 14.7%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Simulation 10.8%

Germany, 1956. The war is over, but justice is not served. Former Nazis walk free, while their victims lie in unmarked graves. As a prosecutor, you'll unearth long-buried evidence, confront witnesses and hunt down perpetrators. Will you have the courage to bring these "ordinary men" to court?

Why similar: Detective 32.9%, Investigation 19.1%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Puzzle 9.1%, Mystery 7.6%

A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA.

Why similar: FMV 27.5% ★, Detective 27.2%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Point & Click 10.6%, Puzzle 5.6%

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open! This is a short but twisty detective case.

Why similar: Detective 37.4%, Investigation 27.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Point & Click 9%, Puzzle 5.1%

Take over the duties of a border guard inspector in a communist country of the 80's. Smuggling, corruption and forgery are the order of the day here. Be vigilant and earn the respect of your superiors.

Why similar: Detective 44.1%, Immersive Sim 25.4%, Simulation 14%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Story Rich 6.7%

A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride.

Why similar: Investigation 24.9%, Thriller 20.1%, Conspiracy 20% ★, Mystery 12.4%, Point & Click 12.2%

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe.

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Crime 22.4%, Investigation 19.5%, Thriller 18.2%, Interactive Fiction 7.9%

Explore a wikipedia-like database and solve a small town mystery in Eastern Europe. Step into the shoes of a journalist in the 90s as you sprawl through articles and uncover the secrets that have been laid in front of you.

Why similar: Conspiracy 24.6% ★, Detective 20.5%, Investigation 17.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Thriller 9.8%

A detective narrative puzzler without pre-set options! Raise your questions at will, and an AI-host will answer only with 'yes' or 'no.' Drive the investigation with your curiosity; the path to solving the mystery lies in questions you ask. Can you dig out the truth through your questions?

Why similar: Detective 31.8%, Crime 26.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Puzzle 9.8%, Point & Click 9.2%

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: Detective 27.2%, Crime 19.5%, Mystery 13.3%, Immersive Sim 12.7%, Thriller 10.8%

Confronted with fragmented narratives and deceptive persons of interest, you must isolate crucial evidence. Shatter logical loopholes from testimonies and reconstruct the crime scene from subtle clues. Can you survive this immersive battle of wits?

Why similar: Detective 30.4%, Immersive Sim 17.1%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 11.9%, Puzzle 8.8%

This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.

Why similar: FMV 22.8% ★, Detective 18.2%, Crime 11.8%, Investigation 11.5%, Immersive Sim 10.5%

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 32.6%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Point & Click 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Miles Edgeworth's dramatic turnabouts take center stage! Experience both Ace Attorney Investigations games in one gorgeous collection! Investigate crime scenes and solve tough, intriguing cases through logic and deduction. When Edgeworth's past and present collide, his future begins!

Why similar: Investigation 26.4%, Detective 23.4%, Crime 20.3%, Mystery 12%, Visual Novel 5%

Profession Investigator is an immersive simulator with a text-based interface in which you have to deal with real criminal cases. The game uses materials from court archives and specialized literature.

Why similar: Detective 35.2%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Investigation 13.5%, Simulation 12.1%, Puzzle 9.9%

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: Detective 34.3%, Crime 26.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Point & Click 11.7%, Puzzle 8.8%

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cybernoir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Play as Amira Darma, an ex-cop who has just opened her own detective agency. Choose your clients, travel around the world and solve dangerous cases using real world research.

Why similar: Detective 27.3%, Investigation 24%, Crime 21.2%, Point & Click 11.2%, Mystery 11.1%

Okay, Pedro is AWOL, and you have to get this LAN Party set up at the Game Store for the session later. Connect cables, install software, and solve puzzles all while you and the gang uncover the mystery of your missing friend.

Why similar: Conspiracy 17.4% ★, Detective 16%, Crime 15.4%, Investigation 13.9%, Thriller 12.8%