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Games Like The Wild Case

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

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The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.

Reviews: Very Positive — 86% — of 257 reviews
Released: 2021-04-06
Developer: Specialbit Studio
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
Median playtime: 2.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

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    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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 22.7%, Point & Click 17.4%, Investigation 13.2%, Thriller 9.5%, Linear 7.5%

  58. #58 Case Solved: The London Files
    67% matchMixed68% of 113 reviews2026
    Dev: Minimol GamesPub: SpecNext Ltd
    Windows

    Solve logic puzzles and crack multiple cases in a cosy noir London using reason, not guesswork. Murders have taken place, witness statements conflict and the alibis don't add up. Everyone has a motive, and only clear logic reveals the truth.

    Why similar: Detective 25%, Noir 15.7%, Point & Click 15%, Investigation 14.1%, Puzzle 8.2%

  59. #59 The Occult Detective
    66% matchMostly Positive71% of 332 reviews2025
    Dev: Battlecry Studio
    Windows

    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 39.4%, Story Rich 15.5%, Puzzle 15.3%, Mystery 11.9%, Exploration 9%

  60. #60 The Secret of Retropolis
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 189 reviews2021
    Dev: Peanut Button
    Windows

    The Secret of Retropolis is a VR narrative game of a new kind, a blend of classic point-and-click adventure with immersive cinematography. Embody the witty protagonist of a film noir plot. Meet unforgettable characters. Solve puzzles. Lose yourself in the retro-futuristic atmosphere.

    Why similar: Detective 27.1%, Noir 22.4%, Point & Click 19.4%, Puzzle 8.7%, Story Rich 8.3%

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