60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Story Rich, Exploration, Mystery.
Freshly-graduated detective James Arnold is sent on a mission to investigate the death of the mayor of New Eastbrook, a little-known city where corruption is tradition. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and fight criminals in a city where every choice pulls you deeper into the shadows.
Unattached: City of Shadows Prologue
Freshly-graduated detective James Arnold is sent on a mission to investigate the death of the mayor of New Eastbrook, a little-known city where corruption is tradition. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and fight criminals in a city where every choice pulls you deeper into the shadows.
No Stone Unturned
Why did the chicken cross the road? Only one squirrel can solve a murder most... fowl. Join Detective Cox as he encounters quirky characters, challenging puzzles, countless mini-games, and a town in disrepair where choices matter but morals don't. Will you be leaving... No Stone Unturned?
Freshly-graduated detective James Arnold is sent on a mission to investigate the death of the mayor of New Eastbrook, a little-known city where corruption is tradition. Investigate crime scenes, interrogate suspects, and fight criminals in a city where every choice pulls you deeper into the shadows.
Why similar: Souls-like 16.3%, Detective 11.7%, Noir 9.8%, Open World 9%, Action RPG 8.6%
Why did the chicken cross the road? Only one squirrel can solve a murder most... fowl. Join Detective Cox as he encounters quirky characters, challenging puzzles, countless mini-games, and a town in disrepair where choices matter but morals don't. Will you be leaving... No Stone Unturned?
Why similar: Noir 22.4%, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 12.7%, Choices Matter 8.4%, Multiple Endings 7.6%
A deceptively cozy narrative game about an alchemist that immigrates to a new country and opens an apothecary. Get to know your weird and wonderful community, brew the potions your customers need, and use your words to stir up a country on the brink of change.
Why similar: Narrative 20.6% ★, Investigation 19.6%, Detective 17.4%, Choices Matter 10.3%, Multiple Endings 8.9%
Jack Beckham is found dead, hanging in his apartment alone. Police rule it a suicide. His father, refusing to accept the conclusion, hires you to investigate. Delve into the clues left behind in his apartment to discover what really happened.
Why similar: Noir 24.2%, Narrative 20% ★, Detective 19.7%, Investigation 16.6%, Mystery 8.5%
GRAYWOOD is a 1950s crime comic-inspired graphic adventure. Investigate crime scenes, craft your own lines of questioning, and organize your findings on your corkboard all while navigating a morally-testing narrative. Respect the law, follow your conscience, or abuse your power to save your family.
Why similar: Noir 22.8%, Narrative 22.1% ★, Detective 18.3%, Investigation 12.3%, Choices Matter 7.6%
Shape your destiny in the world of Oden! Use the power of time to defeat your enemies and explore a lost world. Uncover ancient legends and get ready to challenge the Tower of Heresy!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Action RPG 12.3%, Open World 11.9%, Hack and Slash 10.5%, Action-Adventure 8.5%
Explore the depths of Ohio and uncover a mystery in the Midwest!
Why similar: Noir 19.3%, Detective 13.1%, Action RPG 12.5%, Hack and Slash 8.4%, Action-Adventure 7.3%
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: Narrative 26.3% ★, Noir 22.6%, Detective 17.5%, Realistic 8.2%, Mystery 7%
Awaken as the Lost Guardian and reclaim your forgotten past. Explore a vast dark fantasy world, battle spectral foes, and shape your destiny in a story-driven open world where every choice matters.
Why similar: Souls-like 26.3%, Action RPG 14.6%, Open World 9.3%, Choices Matter 9%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
Play detective in this heart-gripping cyberpunk adventure where every dark corner of this intricate vertical city is yours to explore. Interrogate witnesses, investigate murders and even enjoy hotpots! Every choice shapes the outcome, leading you closer to the truth, or deeper into the shadows.
Why similar: Noir 19.9%, Detective 16.5%, Investigation 13.9%, Open World 11%, Mystery 8.9%
A story driven, open world, action adventure set in the northern and remote Fjord Island. Gabriel Nightgale, a Kaemi from the City of Pera, is dispatched to investigate and uncover the mystery surrounding the island.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.2%, Action RPG 15.9%, Detective 14.3%, Open World 12.6%, Action-Adventure 10%
A point-and-click mystery game set during the summer of 2000 in the mysterious landscapes of Okinawa. You play as Kami, a guardian angel tasked with guiding Haruki, a struggling journalist, as he delves into the baffling disappearance of a beloved actress.
Why similar: Narrative 33.4% ★, Investigation 16.1%, Choices Matter 10.2%, Emotional 9.8%, Multiple Endings 8.8%
The Captives: Plot of the Demiurge is an action-adventure game with real-time combat. Play as ten different characters of your creation. At the end of playing as one character they become an NPC! Assemble your own collection of prisoners and work together to defeat the evil schemes of Prince Pico.
Why similar: Narrative 29.2% ★, Souls-like 21.7%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Action RPG 14.6%, Character Customization 10.8%
Welcome, detective, to World’s End’s most luxurious hotel: the Tangerine Antarctic at Mt. Hope. The ultimate comfort for the powerful elites past, present and future. No desire is off-limits, privacy is absolute and nothing is certain. Except: you shouldn't be here. And the murders are very real.
Why similar: Noir 19.6%, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 12.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, Open World 9%
This is the prologue to Inspector Schmidt - The Ebbing. In this detective RPG, the captain of a steamship collapses under mysterious circumstances during lunch. What happened? Question the passengers, discover and combine clues, and succeed in dice-based skill checks to solve the case.
Why similar: Detective 17.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Action RPG 14.6%, Realistic 10.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
FADE is a classic Third person Action RPG. Travel to the land of Baltane and stop a twisted cult from finishing a ancient and twisted ritual. Face powerful bosses, collect loot, and fight horrific beings. Solo developed.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.8%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Sandbox 12.2%, Open World 12.1%, Action RPG 11.9%
You are a detective on a rogue manhunt through the beautiful country of Italy. Gather clues, interview witnesses and uncover dark secrets to solve the case. Follow your own path to the solution in this 1970's noir crime road-trip.
Why similar: Noir 26%, Detective 23.3%, Investigation 19.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Action RPG 8.6%
A war hero returns to a shattered England, searching for his missing family while confronting nightmares that defy reality. A choice-driven, narrative thriller with 8 unique endings.
Why similar: Narrative 25% ★, Noir 16.6%, Detective 14.9%, Emotional 10%, Investigation 8.9%
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
Why similar: Detective 21.6%, Investigation 14.3%, Open World 12%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Mystery 8%
An original visual novel about the dark secrets of a Soviet asylum, inspired by real events. Here, you do not control the story — you watch as it slowly breaks the main character… and you along with him.
Why similar: Noir 25%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Multiple Endings 7.3%
In a world where the fae-touched fall prey to a sinister killer, only a Faeologist can uncover the truth. A dark academia murder mystery visual novel with supernatural cases, interactive investigation, romanceable characters, and multiple endings, set in the roaring 1920s New York.
Why similar: Noir 19.7%, Narrative 19.2% ★, Detective 17.8%, Investigation 14.5%, Multiple Endings 8.7%
Explore the world of the dieselpunk society of robot-bugs in The Energy Case. Follow Detective "Dec" in solving the murder of a scientist, who was working on cleaner energy sources, and maybe join the energy transition for a cleaner, greener future!
Why similar: Noir 26.9%, Detective 20.7%, Investigation 15.2%, Mystery 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.4%
Embark on a whimsical open-world adventure as Francis the Frank, a noble dachshund king betrayed during the Great Wienie War. In this action RPG, explore a vast medieval kingdom, battle rival breeds, complete quests, and reclaim your throne. Courage comes in all sizes—will you rise again?
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Action RPG 16.4%, Hack and Slash 16%, Sandbox 14.4%, Action-Adventure 9.7%
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 27.4%, Investigation 23.3%, Noir 18.6%, Narrative 12.3% ★, Mystery 10.1%
The Sleeping Sickness is an interactive short story that allows the player to guide the main character's actions. The player’s choices will lock and unlock future locations, change dialogue, and alter the story. Choices matter in The Sleeping Sickness. It is an excellent choice for horror fans.
Why similar: Narrative 29.3% ★, Investigation 14.1%, Detective 13.1%, Choices Matter 9.3%, Multiple Endings 8.5%
Read between the lies in this first-person mystery puzzle game. You are the last librarian in Britain. Identify books. Recommend them. Ban them. Burn them. Uncover a catalogue of secrets and lost stories buried between the pages.
Why similar: Narrative 25.8% ★, Investigation 21%, Detective 16.7%, Mystery 11.4%, Choices Matter 7.5%
Knightmare Tales is a Third-Person-Action-Adventure in a nightmarish setting. Find your confidence and be yourself, in this emotional action adventure! Knightmare Tales is a classic Action-Adventure, focuses on combat and atmosphere with a captivating story, kind of a 'soulslike with a twist'.
Why similar: Souls-like 29%, Hack and Slash 20.1%, Action RPG 16%, Exploration 8.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%
Play as Kenneth, a private detective, and Blue, a runaway searching for answers. Explore the megacity of Republica in a semi-open world, solve criminal cases, make decisive moral choices, and uncover the truth behind Blue’s past.
Why similar: Detective 18.8%, Noir 18.1%, Investigation 15.3%, Choices Matter 10.1%, Multiple Endings 10%
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.
Why similar: Souls-like 32.1%, Action RPG 13.9%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Open World 9.7%, Character Customization 7.6%
Vaudeville is an experimental whodunit game based on the latest AI technologies to generate dialogues in real time. This tale of murder, suspense and absurdity unfolds as you play, and you are the protagonist.
Why similar: Narrative 19.6% ★, Noir 19.3%, Detective 14.9%, Investigation 11.6%, Sandbox 10.1%
Joth Fading is a souls-like, story based RPG. Save humanity by completing your quests. Master the three combat styles that will help you best demons and gods alike. Traverse the world to find optional mysteries about the land. Beware! Any enemy can kill you with a well-placed blow. Stay alert.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Action RPG 13.8%, Open World 9.7%, Realistic 9.5%, Emotional 9.3%
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: Narrative 22% ★, Noir 20.4%, Detective 17.7%, Investigation 14.1%, Choices Matter 7.5%
Mistmoon Falls is an open world murder mystery set in a farm-sim town that's now sans farmer. Question the locals, use tools to uncover clues, form hypotheses, and sift through some sinister goings-on to find the killer.
Why similar: Noir 21.1%, Detective 19.9%, Investigation 15.2%, Open World 8.6%, Mystery 8.5%
Sang: The Desert Blade is a Souls-like Action RPG, inspired by Dark Souls and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, where you explore, fight, overcome challenges and defeat terrifying bosses in the unforgiving world of Zemsluna. Follow the story of Sang as she looks for her long lost kin.
Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Action RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 9.3%, Action-Adventure 8%
In this narrative action adventure, experience both the beauty and the brutality of the natural world through the eyes of a mother groundhog on a quest for revenge.
Why similar: Narrative 29.4% ★, Emotional 15.3%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Open World 9.6%, Action RPG 8.2%
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 20.6%, Investigation 14%, Open World 11.8%, Choices Matter 9.1%, Mystery 8.5%
An intense hybrid of hack'n'slash melee, ranged and tactical weaponry, enhanced with feral abilities tied to your hero's animal lineage. Unleash your feral instincts in visceral combat, scavenge, craft, explore corrupted biomes, and destroy the cosmic horrors threatening all life.
Why similar: Souls-like 25%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Action RPG 13.1%, Character Customization 10%, Open World 9.9%
Immerse yourself in the world of Decay Of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.
Why similar: Narrative 24.5% ★, Souls-like 22.9%, Action RPG 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12.3%, Open World 10.6%
Medieval Pig is an open-world Action-RPG in fantasy Middle Ages where you play as a pig! Do the quests, craft armor and weapons, fight enemies, explore the world, survive and find out your pig story!
Why similar: Souls-like 39%, Action RPG 20.1%, Character Customization 14.8%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Open World 8.2%
After his wife draws her last breath, Dragomir is devastated. As a poor man with a drinking habit, he must not only manage to hold a decent funeral, but also stand for himself in a small town that doesn't see him with good eyes.
Why similar: Narrative 21.4% ★, Noir 18.7%, Investigation 15.9%, Detective 15.2%, Mystery 9%
A ghost and her doll guardian explore the mysterious town of Penwyll and the sprawling graveyards, tombs, caves and rotting estates that surround it in this Horror Action RPG from the creator of Withering Rooms.
Why similar: Souls-like 30.3%, Noir 23.3%, Action RPG 15.9%, Character Customization 9.2%, Mystery 8.9%
NUN is a third-person narrative and cinematic open-world adventure game, with action and RPG elements and a 1970s horror aesthetic. In 1820, Sister Mary-Martin, a Templar agent, is sent on a mission to the land of Winchester to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a young nun.
Why similar: Narrative 27.7% ★, Investigation 14.7%, Action RPG 13.4%, Open World 12.8%, Detective 10.4%
Journey into the ruthless open world of Pale Coins, an old-school fantasy RPG. Face punishing bosses, goblin-infested dungeons, and discover legendary weapons as you customize your champion and fight across Grenmark for the fabled Champion's Coin.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.8%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Action RPG 14.4%, Open World 13.1%, Character Customization 9.6%
A third-person action RPG that brings to life the world of Gaia from the Anima: Beyond Fantasy RPG table-top books. Explore a deep and multifaceted story where your choices and actions directly impact the journey and decide the fate of the characters.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.3%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action RPG 12.5%, Character Customization 9.5%, Open World 8.1%
BLACKSAD: Under the Skin - A dark corruption scandal in the heart of the New York City's underworld for charismatic detective John Blacksad!
Why similar: Noir 21.5%, Detective 15.9%, Investigation 14%, Emotional 9.6%, Multiple Endings 8.6%
Embark on an epic journey in the mystical realm of Eswaydan, a breathtaking valley nestled within the majestic Thuyr Kingdom. Surrounded by towering, snow-capped peaks, Eswaydan is a land shrouded in mystery and magic. Fight your way through hordes of undead and demons, and free Eswaydan of Evil!
Why similar: Souls-like 23.7%, Hack and Slash 16.6%, Action RPG 12.6%, Open World 9.7%, Character Customization 9.5%
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 20.9%, Investigation 19.4%, Emotional 13.5%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.3%
After a mysterious and anonymous phone call to the police, Sonia's body was found in an abandoned public toilet. The more we learn about her, the more mysterious this case becomes. Become the detective, investigate her murder and find out who killed Sonia Verninac.
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Investigation 17.6%, Narrative 16.4% ★, Multiple Endings 14.4%, Mystery 10.1%
Slash enemies, morph into beast form, and raise the dead to fight for you in this grim-dark souls-like.
Why similar: Action RPG 16%, Souls-like 15.5%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Open World 10.5%, Character Customization 10%
Reclaim the Flame, restore the Light. Echoes of Argora is an epic action RPG where you step into the role of Azure, a young hero chosen by prophecy to confront an ancient darkness. Explore a vast, open world, wield divine powers, and battle through shadows to restore a stolen light to the land.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.4%, Action RPG 17.5%, Open World 15.5%, Realistic 11.1%, Action-Adventure 10.5%
Follow Alex Kryze as he investigates a mysterious murder in Fortem Dominion. Confront the criminal organization Circle in a gripping action adventure blending Soulslike combat, stealth gameplay, and ferocious zombies. Every battle pulls you deeper into an inescapable spiral of sin.
Why similar: Souls-like 22.7%, Narrative 21.5% ★, Detective 17%, Investigation 13.1%, Open World 10.6%
Explore the danger and mystery of a fallen land, whose hidden wonders are shrouded and marred by the stranglehold of wickedness. In "Fire in the Beastlands," you are thrust into a world beyond the brink, blamed for its waywardness, and confronted with the choice between revenge and redemption.
Why similar: Souls-like 23.3%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Action RPG 12.2%, Character Customization 9.1%, Open World 8.4%
Play as every creature and forge your own path in the beautiful world of PREQUEL! Your journey to conquer the Abyss as the reckless odd spirit awaits in this unique and challenging adventure game! WELCOME HOME, ODD SPIRIT!
Why similar: Souls-like 29.9%, Action RPG 17.8%, Sandbox 16.8%, Open World 8.5%, Multiple Endings 8.4%
Experience a story-rich, classic 2D action RPG steeped in 13th-century Java. Play as Raden Wijaya using fluid hack-and-slash combat, archery, and magic. Outsmart the traitors and invading Mongols and forge the largest empire in Southeast Asia.
Why similar: Souls-like 25.8%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Choices Matter 8.5%
Neon lights. Cold coffee. One case at a time. In One Way Mirror: AI, each investigation is AI generated and every suspect can talk back. Interrogate, connect the clues, break alibis, and expose the killer before the truth slips away into the night. Every question matters. Every lie has a tell.
Why similar: Noir 26%, Detective 22.1%, Investigation 19.9%, Sandbox 13.5%, Action RPG 11.3%
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
Why similar: Detective 31.6%, Noir 27.7%, Open World 13.6%, Investigation 12.8%, Mystery 6.4%
Quipu Runner: Warmi’s Legacy is a game set in 1471 C.E., inspired by ancient South American civilizations. Join Warmi, a skilled Quipu Runner, on a journey of vengeance and discovery through the Tahuantinsuyo. Master parkour, combat, and the secrets of the quipu system in this epic adventure!
Why similar: Souls-like 27%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Character Customization 11.4%, Open World 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.2%
[DARK SUN] is an action game with 2D black and white graphics. Souls game mode. Explore the post-apocalyptic world after a thousand years, collect weapons, armor, battle techniques, magic, and challenge powerful enemies. Advance through repeated deaths to find the truth of the doomsday.
Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Noir 22.6%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Action RPG 15.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%
Private Eye is a detective game where you play as Hakeem trying to solve the murder case of Amir. The wealthy heir Amir kept strange company, is one of them his murderer? Explore, investigate, solve puzzles, and find discrepancies to unravel his mysterious death.
Why similar: Detective 22%, Investigation 19.6%, Noir 16.5%, Choices Matter 10.5%, Mystery 9.6%
