Games Like The Séance of Blake Manor

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 22%, Investigation 19.3%, Supernatural 16.5%, Mystery 11.9%, Puzzle 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a pure, non-linear investigative experience that rewards players for piecing together clues in a desolate, atmospheric setting.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 36.7%, Mystery 16.8%, Historical 8.3%, Puzzle 8.3%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This masterpiece of deduction requires you to use supernatural means to piece together a tragic mystery, mirroring the investigative depth of the seed game.

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 20.6%, Investigation 15.9%, Narrative 13.1% ★, Mystery 10.7%, Historical 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on observing static scenes to deduce complex sequences of events makes it a perfect match for fans of the puzzle-heavy mystery genre.

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 32.1%, Investigation 18.1%, Mystery 15.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Noir 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A deep-dive investigation game that tasks you with uncovering the truth behind a family mystery, perfectly capturing the detective spirit.

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Noir 20.2%, Narrative 19.3% ★, Detective 17.2%, Mystery 7.7%, Dark 6%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric detective game focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a noir-inspired, mysterious setting.

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

Why similar: Detective 21.8%, Investigation 17.5%, Narrative 12.1% ★, Mystery 11.6%, Historical 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel continues the brilliant deductive gameplay of its predecessor, challenging players to solve interconnected mysteries through careful observation.

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Detective 21.9%, Supernatural 14.5%, Investigation 12.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Psychological Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines classic detective work with Lovecraftian supernatural elements, creating an investigative experience that feels very similar to the seed game.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Psychological Horror 13%, Horror 11.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends supernatural horror with detective mechanics, placing you in a dark, mysterious environment where reality is constantly in question.

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Mystery 19%, Investigation 16%, Puzzle 13.4%, Horror 13%, First-Person 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on exploring a mysterious, puzzle-filled mansion provides a similar sense of discovery and environmental storytelling.

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Supernatural 22.8%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 15.8%, Adventure 15.3%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This indie gem is steeped in supernatural folklore and atmospheric mystery, making it a great fit for those who enjoyed the tone of the seed game.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Supernatural 15.6%, Mystery 15.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Horror 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a haunting, atmospheric exploration experience where you use supernatural abilities to uncover the truth behind a disappearance.

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Puzzle 24.1%, Mystery 21.9%, Horror 15.4%, Noir 12.1%, Adventure 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-dense mystery that challenges your perception and rewards deep investigation into its cryptic world.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Mystery 32.7%, Adventure 31.3%, Story Rich 15.5%, Puzzle 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic supernatural mystery game that features a compelling detective narrative and intricate puzzle-solving mechanics.

Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.

Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Supernatural 16.2%, Investigation 13.2%, Historical 10.1%, Mystery 9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging detective game that focuses on investigation and puzzle-solving, perfect for players who enjoy digging into the details.

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

Why similar: Detective 29.2%, Choices Matter 18.1%, Historical 12.7%, Mystery 10.6%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven game features a supernatural mystery set in a remote location, focusing on investigation and choice-based consequences.

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

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Supernatural 20.5%, Noir 11.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: You play as a ghost detective solving your own murder, which provides a direct thematic link to the supernatural investigation of the seed game.

Explore a remote village and solve complex puzzles in The Whispering Valley, a folk horror point & click game. Delve into guilt and depression to investigate the village's deepest secret.

Why similar: Historical 16.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Supernatural 10.4%, Horror 10.4%, Dark 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric, story-rich game captures the same sense of dread and mystery found in the seed game's supernatural setting.

While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.

Why similar: Supernatural 32.8%, Mystery 15.6%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Historical 10.1%, Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric, story-rich adventure game explores supernatural themes in a historical setting, mirroring the seed game's aesthetic.

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: Supernatural 21.9%, Detective 20.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on investigating supernatural occurrences, blending mystery and detective work with a distinct visual style.

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Adventure 24.7%, Mystery 19.8%, Dark 19.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, puzzle-heavy adventure game that leans into supernatural horror and exploration within a claustrophobic environment.

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 29.1%, Noir 23.8%, Mystery 14.3%, Dark 12%, Story Rich 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired detective game that allows you to solve cases in multiple ways, emphasizing the investigative process over simple puzzle solutions.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Investigation 22.6%, Mystery 13.6%, Choices Matter 11.2%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that encourages you to gather evidence and build your own case, offering a unique take on the mystery genre.

An intricate mystery visual novel. Search text, piece together clues, and jump around the story to unravel the tangled events within the sealed tower.

Why similar: Detective 25.8%, Supernatural 24.4%, Investigation 16.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A complex mystery visual novel that requires careful attention to detail and deductive reasoning to solve its supernatural puzzle.

'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why.

Why similar: Mystery 21.5%, Puzzle 20.1%, Horror 16%, Atmospheric 9.7%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game set in a mysterious hotel, focusing on environmental storytelling and challenging logic puzzles.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 21.9%, Mystery 18.8%, Atmospheric 14.9%, First-Person 11%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: While less of a traditional detective game, its focus on uncovering the secrets of a family through exploration and environmental storytelling is unmatched.

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.1%, Mystery 16.2%, Dark 13.8%, Horror 13.6%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric psychological thriller that uses historical mystery and supernatural elements to tell a compelling, unsettling story.

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Why similar: Detective 19.8%, Historical 12.8%, Mystery 11.6%, Investigation 9.5%, Psychological Horror 8%

Why You'll Like It: Set in 1920s Norway, this atmospheric mystery game focuses on exploration and narrative discovery in a remote, isolated location.

Still Life 2 also now available!

Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Mystery 19.6%, Noir 15.2%, Adventure 10.1%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic detective thriller that weaves together two parallel investigations, perfect for fans of dark, story-rich mysteries.

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

Why similar: Investigation 24%, Mystery 19.6%, Puzzle 11.6%, Story Rich 10%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.

Why similar: Supernatural 21.1%, Detective 18.2%, Investigation 13%, Mystery 8.9%, Psychological Horror 8.4%

A mysterious letter calls you back to your abandoned family mansion. Explore its dark rooms, uncover the bloody rituals buried in your family’s past, and escape the presence lurking in the shadows. Shadow Mansion is a story-driven horror game of atmosphere, exploration, and survival.

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Supernatural 15.8%, Mystery 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Dark 8.9%

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: Detective 25.9%, Investigation 25.6%, Mystery 15.6%, Puzzle 11%, First-Person 7%

The Occupation is a fixed-time, investigative thriller set in North West England on Saturday 24th October, 1987.

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Mystery 14%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Investigation 8.3%, Puzzle 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven investigative thriller that tasks you with uncovering a conspiracy within a strict time limit, emphasizing player agency.

Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Narrative 15.7% ★, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 13.6%, Puzzle 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%

You are the one and only Duck Detective, a depressed and recently divorced duck who must quack the case. Inspect evidence, make de-duck-tions, and solve this no-murder mystery!

Why similar: Detective 27%, Noir 25.9%, Investigation 20.2%, Mystery 10.3%, Story Rich 4.3%

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: Investigation 18.1%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Mystery 14.3%, Dark 14.2%, Horror 13.3%

In 1947, hard-boiled private eye Ben O'Hara is searching for a missing girl in an abandoned hotel. Investigate room by room, piece together clues, and give the living dead lead poisoning in this noir horror. Can you push through your fear and discover what became of her?

Why similar: Noir 23.9%, Detective 18.2%, Supernatural 15.1%, Investigation 9.5%, Psychological Horror 7.6%

Explore the haunted halls of the infamous Atlas Theater, a 1940’s era movie palace that played host to a shocking Hollywood tragedy. Solve intricate puzzles, discover startling artifacts, and evade sinister forces to uncover the twisted truth behind the theater’s dark history.

Why similar: Noir 21.8%, Supernatural 16.9%, Historical 12.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Investigation 11%

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 42.2%, Mystery 17.2%, Story Rich 14.8%, Puzzle 14.7%, Adventure 5.4%

Riddlewood Manor is a point & click adventure set in a haunted house that will try to kill you each step of your way. Overcome eerie logic puzzles to uncover a maze of mysterious rooms filled with dark secrets, spooky encounters, and hidden pathways. Optional jump scare warning is available.

Why similar: Investigation 19.1%, Mystery 16%, Horror 11.9%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 10.3%

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 30.6%, Mystery 15.6%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 10.5%, First-Person 8.4%

Detective Wyatt confronts a chilling mystery as he investigates a housemaid's disappearance. Unearth sinister secrets as you navigate through a haunted house, where every shadow hides a lurking terror.

Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Horror 9.7%, Puzzle 7.6%

Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!

Why similar: Noir 29.2%, Detective 23.6%, Investigation 9.2%, Puzzle 7%, Dark 7%

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 43.7%, Mystery 22.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 4.4%

Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

Why similar: Supernatural 28.6%, Detective 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Horror 9.9%, First-Person 7.4%

THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

Why similar: Narrative 23.3% ★, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 14.6%, Dark 7.5%, Puzzle 5.6%

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: Noir 21.6%, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 15.1%, Mystery 10.1%, Dark 6.6%

The Lies We Tell Ourselves is an episodic first person psychological action-adventure game with introspective/horror elements and a focus on subtle storytelling and atmosphere. Explore, solve puzzles, survive and uncover truths buried deep within a castle of lies.

Why similar: Supernatural 20.1%, Narrative 17.3% ★, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Dark 8.8%, Puzzle 7.7%

In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?

Why similar: Detective 29.7%, Dark 11.5%, Mystery 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Puzzle 9.2%

A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

Why similar: Narrative 25.3% ★, Supernatural 19.9%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Mystery 8.7%, Dark 8.6%

Paranormal Night Shift is an observation and spot the anomaly game set in a haunted house in the 1980s.

Why similar: Supernatural 34.6%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Mystery 13.9%, Puzzle 11%, Horror 5.6%

The Hotel is a psychological horror thriller in which the player will have to face the evil living within the walls of a lonely hotel. But more importantly, the player will have to decide what this evil is to him. Maybe the nature of this evil is deeper than it seems at first glance.

Why similar: Supernatural 21.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 10.5%, Mystery 10.1%, Dark 9.6%

Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible mystery it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century.

Why similar: Historical 15.9%, Supernatural 11.9%, Mystery 10.9%, Dark 9.7%, Horror 9.6%

Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Dark 16.2%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Story Rich 12.7%, Puzzle 12.2%

Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens.

Why similar: Supernatural 28.5%, Investigation 15.5%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Horror 10.1%, Mystery 8.9%

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 32.3%, Noir 23.4%, Mystery 10.5%, Investigation 9%, Puzzle 7.7%

You hear quiet whispers from deep inside the house, but no one sees. You begin to feel that you are not alone in this house. Curse of Elmwood is an atmospheric horror where you find yourself trapped in a gloomy 18th century mansion, steeped in mystery and horror.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Puzzle 14.8%, Horror 12.1%, First-Person 11.5%, Mystery 10.4%

Your memory is fading. Things around your home keep changing; they are not what they appear to be. Find what is wrong, take pictures to restore your memory. Try to remember. Learn what you have forgotten, learn what has happened. It is not what it seems to be.

Why similar: Supernatural 18.8%, Mystery 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Investigation 10.7%, Dark 10%

The dark will reveal all!Explore the macabre past of an old mansion in the 1930's and solve puzzles of light and shadows in this fully black & white survival horror! Players are trapped in this nightmare where darkness is a constant threat!

Why similar: Noir 55.1%, Horror 17.5%, Puzzle 12.1%, Adventure 9.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

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: Word Game 27.5%, Puzzle 17.3%, Detective 16.8%, Mythology 13.5%, Adventure 5.7%