Games Like The Rewinder

The Rewinder 2 is an action adventure game inspired by eastern mythology. Explore cursed villages, dungeons. Unlock new skills and meet all sorts of ghosts and monsters.

Why similar: Mythology 25.5%, Mystery 22.2%, Adventure 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Story Rich 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it continues the unique time-manipulation and Chinese mythology-based puzzle gameplay of the original.

An accidental fire at a funeral forces the police to re-investigate a closed case of massacre. Lin Lixun participates the re-investigation by chances. As the investigation goes deeper, the past of the victims gradually emerges. However, the case becomes more bewildering.

Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Mystery 17.9%, Puzzle 15%, Thriller 11.4%, Supernatural 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric Chinese horror-mystery game that excels at storytelling and investigative puzzle mechanics.

2000年，山城市新闻频道的电视画面莫名跳出一则旧广告，而广告的代言人是已经去世的特异功能少年——三眼神童。有传闻三眼神童的亡魂劫持了电视信号。 调查局受命展开调查。随着调查的深入，一个藏在黑暗处的犯罪团伙逐渐浮出水面。

Why similar: Mystery 30.9%, Detective 21.8%, Puzzle 15.1%, Story Rich 8.2%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares a deep connection to Chinese supernatural mystery and features a similar 2D narrative-driven puzzle style.

"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 35.8%, Mystery 14.2%, Puzzle 12.2%, Historical 10.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A historical detective game set in China that focuses on deduction and narrative depth similar to the investigative aspects of The Rewinder.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, the classic puzzle-solving mystery adventure directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, is back! This long-awaited HD remaster features upgraded visuals and sound and new gallery content.

Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Mystery 21%, Puzzle 13.7%, Story Rich 8.7%, Supernatural 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic supernatural puzzle game where you manipulate objects and time to solve mysteries and save lives.

A thrilling point-and-click adventure game where you play as Di Renjie, ancient China's most famous and gifted investigator, as he tracks a serial killer in the heart of the Tang Dynasty's capital city.

Why similar: Detective 21%, Point & Click 13.6%, Historical 13.2%, Mystery 9%, Thriller 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click detective game set in historical China that captures a similar investigative spirit and cultural aesthetic.

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 47.2%, Mystery 18.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Story Rich 6.1%, Point & Click 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative detective game where you solve crimes by listening to audio recordings and piecing together events in time.

A narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with the butterfly effect at its core. Board the Babel, a mysterious cruise ship that takes you on a whimsical journey to the afterlife. Use a special pen to help fellow travelers fulfill their wishes by rewriting the past, changing how the future unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.5%, Puzzle 19.2%, Comedy 17.6%, Story Rich 14.8%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a complex time-manipulation mechanic where players alter the past to change the future, mirroring the core gameplay loop of The Rewinder.

In this award-winning puzzle adventure game, play as the Traveler on a quest to reunite the Peoples of the Tower. Observe, listen, and decipher ancient languages in a fascinating universe inspired by the Myth of Babel.

Why similar: Puzzle 21.5%, Detective 17.2%, Point & Click 15.8%, Mythology 11%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant puzzle-adventure game focused on deciphering languages and exploring a mysterious, atmospheric world.

Paper Bride is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game. You will play as the groom to search for the truth and have bizarre encounters, gradually learning about the dark mystic custom in the bride's home village and a story from the past...

Why similar: Detective 22.2%, Mystery 14.5%, Thriller 13.6%, Supernatural 11.9%, Puzzle 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy horror game deeply rooted in Chinese folklore and traditional customs.

This is the sequel to our Paper Bride series based on Chinese folklore. This story takes place in Zangling Village, where players must explore a village shrouded in occult mystery to uncover the secret origins of this haunted village.

Why similar: Thriller 16.4%, Supernatural 15.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Detective 15.2%, Puzzle 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' focus on Chinese folk horror and intricate environmental puzzles.

Moncage is a unique puzzle adventure game where you explore a fascinating world trapped inside a mysterious cube. With each face displaying a unique scene, you’ll have to leverage the illusions and discover the hidden links to solve the puzzle.

Why similar: Puzzle 38.3%, Adventure 16.8%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Indie 9.1%, Singleplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A perspective-based puzzle game that requires players to manipulate objects in a confined space to reveal hidden connections.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 38.7%, Mystery 22.2%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 6.9%, Historical 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of deduction that uses a time-rewind mechanic to piece together a complex mystery through observation.

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 23%, Mystery 15%, Thriller 11.1%, Point & Click 11%, Historical 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deduction-focused mystery game that challenges players to piece together events across different time periods.

Enter The White Door and discover Rusty Lake’s universe in a new game with a unique style! Explore Robert Hill’s dreams and help him to find his lost memories. Can you survive the strict daily routine and bring back color to Robert's life?

Why similar: Detective 21.4%, Point & Click 19.5%, Puzzle 16.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Adventure 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click adventure that uses memory-based puzzles to uncover a mysterious narrative.

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 33.1%, Mystery 19.9%, Point & Click 14%, Puzzle 11.7%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, investigative detective game that requires careful observation and puzzle-solving to uncover the truth.

Revisit and repeat the final moments of China's turn of the century in this narrative puzzle adventure. Play a 6th-grade student and greet classmates, explore secrets, play mini-4WD, or just wander around town. Make your choices to create a perfect day for everyone!

Why similar: Puzzle 23.3%, Atmospheric 21.8%, Story Rich 17.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Stylized 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy game that explores themes of time and memory through a unique, atmospheric lens.

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 28.2%, Mystery 27.7%, Puzzle 22.8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that uses investigative techniques and puzzle-solving to uncover secrets in a digital world.

MINDS BENEATH US is an emotional sci-fi narrative game. Through the eyes of a humble individual, experience a mad world where humans are exploited as computing devices for AI. Listen to the concerns of those you meet and offer guidance. Together, face challenges and confront an uncertain destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.7%, Puzzle 16.2%, Atmospheric 16.1%, Story Rich 16.1%, 2D 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich game that explores complex themes through atmospheric investigation and choices.

Welcome to a world of intrigue and suspicion. Where humans and robots contend with escalating tensions and mutual distrust. And where gangster felines scheme their way to the top of the food chain. Welcome to the Tales of the Neon Sea!

Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Point & Click 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Puzzle 10.4%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art detective game that combines mystery-solving with a rich, atmospheric world.

Threefold Recital is set in an oriental fantasy world where the metropolis of Bluescales faces turmoil after a long golden age. The mix of magic, modern, and ancient technologies challenges governance, while tensions between humans, beastlings, and dragons grow. In the shadows, a crisis looms...

Why similar: Detective 29.4%, Mystery 17.8%, Mythology 17.5%, Lore-Rich 12.5%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A drama-focused mystery game that emphasizes lore-rich storytelling and detective work.

This is a text-based adventure puzzle game, where you must struggle to survive in a world filled with ghosts and urban legends. While collecting clues, you'll uncover the truth behind the world and find the way out. The game features a wealth of levels, unconventional rules, and a touch of horror.

Why similar: Puzzle 28.6%, Story Rich 18.5%, Horror 16.1%, Adventure 9.6%, Stylized 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses nonlinear exploration and word-based puzzles to build its mystery.

This is a puzzle game that combines text and images. Players use visual illusions to piece together fragments of memories from Alzheimer's patients, in order to reconstruct the truth of the story and witness the passage of time for three generations.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.8%, Puzzle 19.6%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Historical 12.5%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn puzzle adventure that captures a similar sense of wonder and mystery.

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 40.1%, Mystery 17.3%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, 2D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A text-based detective game that focuses on hacking and puzzle-solving to crack complex cases.

囡囡回乡参加奶奶一百岁的丧礼。家人们都说老人百岁去世是喜丧,因此家里正大摆宴席招待亲友。独自一人的囡囡看到一个酷似奶奶的身影之后随之而误入某个奇怪的房间，在寻找离开的道路同时，囡囡也逐渐从这些房间的故事中知道了奶奶的来历,更从中得知在喜丧背后所隐藏的秘密。

Why similar: Puzzle 34.1%, Mystery 23.4%, Adventure 21.7%, 2D 11.3%, Casual 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-puzzle game that blends 2D platforming with mystery-solving elements.

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.2%, Puzzle 20.4%, Mystery 13.5%, Horror 10.9%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-filled mystery game that shares the eerie and atmospheric tone found in folklore-inspired adventures.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.5%, Puzzle 21.9%, Atmospheric 20.6%, Story Rich 16.6%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, narrative-driven puzzle game that focuses on uncovering memories through painting.

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 25%, Mystery 16.4%, Point & Click 14.4%, Lore-Rich 10.4%, Puzzle 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery game centered on identifying plants and using deduction to navigate a dark, occult-themed world.

You control a combat robot. Your task is to go through the maze, destroy all the enemy robots and get to the finish line. The passages to the other rooms of the maze are littered with stones. You need to use bombs to free the passages.

Why similar: Puzzle 49.5%, Adventure 33.2%, Atmospheric 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric pixel-art horror game that relies on mystery and point-and-click exploration.

Dragon Maiden is a 2D pixel-art mystery adventure. As Wang Xie, you’re trapped in a time loop on the day of the Mountain God Ceremony. Relive the 22 hours before midnight, uncover the truth behind the village’s destruction, and break free from the cycle.

Why similar: Mystery 21.6%, Detective 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Puzzle 11.3%, Adventure 10.1%

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Detective 19.2%, Mystery 18.1%, Supernatural 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Point & Click 9.8%

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: Mystery 26.7%, Detective 24.4%, Point & Click 23.2%, Story Rich 13.5%, 2D 5.1%

"Way back home" is a 2D horizontal board horror puzzle game. It takes the Republic of China period from 1905 to 1926 as the background of the times. With a large number of exquisite original paintings, rich playing methods, excellent music and dubbing, delicate script and narrative game style, it creates a strong historical...

Why similar: Thriller 15.8%, Mystery 14.9%, Supernatural 14.4%, Puzzle 9.9%, Horror 9.4%

Underdog Detective is a video-based playable, interactive story Set in the reign of Empress Wu Zetian of ancient China, you will play as a slum dweller in the imperial capital of Luoyang and embark on a thrilling yet comedic adventure! Traps and conspiracies, comradery and your unknown origin...

Why similar: Mystery 24.9%, Historical 23.9%, Comedy 16.4%, Lore-Rich 14.4%, Story Rich 11.7%

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 23.2%, Point & Click 14.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Supernatural 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Far Away is a visual novel full of dark humor depicting immersive storylines rather than romantic drama. You will play as Krosa, a typical girl who experiences gang conflicts, crimes, conspiracies, and family grudges in the port city of Bedjan.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.2%, Comedy 25.7%, Adventure 15.7%, 2D 14.2%, Singleplayer 10.3%

A narrative puzzle game with themes of love, fate and time. Follow the life stories of the two main characters and influence their destinies through interactions and choices. The game combines hand-drawn style and an immersive interactive experience to explore a profound journey of love and choice.

Why similar: Mythology 35.3%, Puzzle 19.3%, Story Rich 11.7%, Stylized 8.5%, Adventure 8.3%

Paper Bride 3 is a Chinese horror mystery puzzle game This is the third horror puzzle game from our team. This time the story takes place in Moshui Village, which is near Zangling Village, and Fulu City, a small town nearby.

Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Thriller 15.5%, Mystery 14.2%, Puzzle 11.9%, Horror 9.6%

You are the Ashter – a Slavic fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. Following a legendary creature, you reach a village caught in a time rift. Embark on a magical investigation – travel through time, explore the ancient land, and bond with fire to shape villagers’ fate and uncover the mystery.

Why similar: Detective 22.8%, Mystery 14.8%, Mythology 14.3%, Thriller 12.5%, Point & Click 11.7%

"The Scroll of Taiwu" is an indie game themed around Chinese mythology and wuxia. Players assume the role of the mysterious "heir of the Taiwu clan" in an alternate ancient China, working through generations of heirs to defeat a powerful hereditary enemy and shape the fate of the human world.

Why similar: Mythology 50.7%, Adventure 17.5%, Indie 10.2%, Singleplayer 9.8%, 2D 6.5%

Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

Why similar: Puzzle 25.6%, Pixel Graphics 19.3%, Story Rich 15.4%, Stylized 11.2%, 2D 11%

Street Li Fang Zhuan is a Chinese micro horror game set in 1980s China, combining the story of understanding puzzles and text adventures. In the game, the scroll scene that can be moved by four axes is applied to bring different game experience to the player.

Why similar: Detective 16.1%, Historical 14.5%, Puzzle 13.7%, Mystery 12.9%, Thriller 12%

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.7%, Mystery 19.2%, Comedy 13%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 9.1%

Love-suspense AVG with the theme of "The Peach Blossom Spring". The equinox flowers, bloom for one thousand years and wither for one thousand years. Eternal paradise. Do you choose to stay here, escape here, or bury everything here?

Why similar: Mystery 47.1%, Story Rich 18.4%, Adventure 15.2%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%

A bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller featuring multiple casualties and a suspicious cat, from the creator of To the Moon & Finding Paradise.

Why similar: Mystery 23%, Pixel Graphics 17.4%, Comedy 15.3%, Story Rich 13.2%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!

Why similar: Puzzle 36.2%, Adventure 24.2%, Stylized 17.2%, Singleplayer 7.7%, Indie 7.5%

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: Thriller 16.2%, Point & Click 15.9%, Mystery 15.7%, Supernatural 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Black Sheep" is a 2D story-driven adventure game, you will play a high school student who explores the flooded school ruins, trace the shadow of the past, and unveil the evil those buried in the bottom of the river to see the light of day.

Why similar: Thriller 20.7%, Mystery 19.5%, Horror 14.9%, Supernatural 10.4%, Adventure 10.1%

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: Detective 26.9%, Point & Click 21.1%, Puzzle 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Story Rich 9.9%

Mr. Pumpkin's Adventure is a point-and-click puzzle game. The main character of this game is Mr. Pumpkin who lost his memories. During the adventure, you will help him solve all the puzzles, which will eventually unveil an evil plot.

Why similar: Point & Click 28.9%, Puzzle 18.8%, Comedy 12.7%, Story Rich 10.3%, 2D 8.8%

The End of the Sun: Prologue is a first-person, story-driven mystery adventure set in a Slavic fantasy world. As the ashter, a sage sorcerer gifted with the ability to travel in time, you come to a mysterious village where the line between myth and reality begins to fade perilously.

Why similar: Detective 23.5%, Mystery 15.3%, Mythology 12.4%, Point & Click 10.8%, Thriller 9.9%

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 32.2%, Point & Click 17.1%, Mystery 13.1%, Puzzle 9.1%, Comedy 6.8%

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 24.1%, Point & Click 14.2%, Mystery 14.1%, Comedy 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

Wandering Sword is a Chinese martial-arts RPG where you play a young swordsman caught up in a feud and nearly dies. Escaping the event puts you on the path of pursuing the highest form of martial arts and exploring the pugilistic world to become the great hero you are always destined to be.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 47%, Story Rich 28.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Singleplayer 7.8%

A 90s Hong Kong public housing block hides twisted tenants, buried truths, and ghosts. As security guard Lee Shing, your choices shape the story and unlock multiple endings. A mystery full of foreshadowing—some truths can only be uncovered through repeated playthroughs.

Why similar: Mystery 20.2%, Puzzle 16.3%, Horror 15.8%, Supernatural 12.6%, Story Rich 11.8%

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 35.7%, Mystery 18.2%, Puzzle 14.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 6.2%

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: Detective 39.8%, Pixel Graphics 19.2%, Mystery 16.2%, Story Rich 13.3%, Adventure 6%

"Paper Bride 4 Bound Love" is a Chinese horror puzzle game, the fourth work in the "Paper Bride" series. Welcome everyone to return to the world of Paper Bride. This time, let us uncover the secrets of Yichang Town together.

Why similar: Mystery 21.6%, Thriller 19.8%, Puzzle 13%, Horror 11.5%, Story Rich 9.9%

Breakout 13 is a thrilling narrative game with interactive cinematic experience. Based on true stories. Embark on a revealing journey as you attempt to break free from a negligent correctional institute and carve out your own path to justice. Each decision you make shapes the story.

Why similar: Detective 31.5%, Point & Click 18.1%, Lore-Rich 16.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Horror 10.2%

Survive a mad Sultan's reign in this brutal resource management RPG. Draw a card every seven days and complete its challenge. Make dreadful choices to stay alive: will you die a loyal servant, become a kingslayer, or call down the gods' judgement?

Why similar: Lore-Rich 40.8%, Story Rich 24.9%, Adventure 17.6%, Singleplayer 16.7%