Games Like Utter a Name

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Supernatural 19.4%, Mystery 12.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Female Protagonist 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at blending supernatural investigation with a rich, choice-driven narrative and a diverse cast of characters.

When 3 NYU students kill themselves, nobody thinks that a sinister force is at work. Nobody but fledgling medium Rosa Blackwell & her new spirit guide Joey Mallone.

Why similar: Supernatural 23.1%, Detective 18.2%, Mystery 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Noir 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This series perfectly captures the supernatural detective vibe with a female protagonist navigating the spirit world.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Female Protagonist 15.7%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 12.9%, Dark 11.4%, Puzzle 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deeply atmospheric, gothic investigation that mirrors the investigative and eerie tone of your seed game.

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: Mystery 24.8%, Puzzle 24.4%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Horror 11.1%, Adventure 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a masterclass in atmospheric puzzle-solving, perfect for players who enjoy cryptic, mystery-laden environments.

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 24.9%, Investigation 20.1%, Mystery 13.6%, Historical 10.7%, Dark 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the difficult deduction and investigation aspects of your seed game, this title provides the ultimate puzzle-solving experience.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.4%, Story Rich 17.4%, Dark 17.2%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Horror 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal 2D puzzle-adventure that features a young female protagonist navigating a dark, supernatural world.

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Supernatural 17.9%, Mystery 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a female protagonist using supernatural abilities to explore a haunted estate, closely mirroring the core premise of your seed game.

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 24.4%, Investigation 22.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Supernatural 12.5%, Puzzle 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure investigation game that rewards players for their attention to detail and ability to piece together a complex mystery.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 20%, Puzzle 14.5%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Dark 14.4%, Story Rich 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: This 2D side-scrolling horror game is steeped in atmosphere and mystery, focusing on uncovering dark secrets within a haunting setting.

Goetia is a point & click adventure where you play the ghost of a young lady. You are Abigail. Abigail Blackwood.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.8%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Supernatural 15.7%, Mystery 14.8%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This gothic point-and-click adventure focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a decaying, haunted mansion.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Mystery 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Horror 10.1%, Story Rich 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and atmospheric 2D adventure that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural.

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 19.3%, Supernatural 16%, Investigation 13.2%, Historical 10.1%, Mystery 9%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the supernatural detective theme, tasking players with solving mysteries within a haunted estate.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Detective 23.6%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Story Rich 12.1%, Dark 12.1%, Horror 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological, and supernatural 2D adventure that features a strong female lead and a heavy, atmospheric narrative.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Supernatural 28.2%, Mystery 16.4%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy supernatural mystery that relies on atmospheric storytelling and environmental investigation.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Detective 24.9%, Investigation 18.8%, Mystery 12.2%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Dark 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style detective mystery that features a strong female lead and a compelling, atmospheric narrative.

Become Mia, a paranormal detective searching for her missing father inside the Perimeter - a place that doesn't exist. Investigate clues like a real detective and unravel the mysteries behind the Enigma of Fear, defeating the terrible monsters who'll try to stop you.

Why similar: Detective 22.6%, Investigation 20%, Supernatural 17.9%, Mystery 13.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines supernatural horror with investigative detective work in a way that feels both challenging and rewarding.

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 33.6%, Mystery 17.3%, Dark 12.8%, Noir 9.5%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk-inspired detective game that focuses on investigation and deduction without the need for traditional inventory puzzles.

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative mystery adventure that will immerse you in the Internet-hostile town of Antiquonia. Sarah does not remember who she is and how she got there. Help her solve the mysteries of her past while exploring beautiful hand-drawn environments.

Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Investigation 19.4%, Mystery 14.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Puzzle 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming yet mysterious adventure game that focuses on puzzle-solving and uncovering the secrets of a strange town.

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 25.3%, Mystery 17.8%, Historical 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art adventure that leans heavily into the atmospheric, supernatural mystery genre.

A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric narrative adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and evade the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.

Why similar: Atmospheric 19.1%, Dark 17.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Mystery 12.7%, Puzzle 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric 2D side-scroller that emphasizes exploration and narrative discovery in a mysterious world.

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 28.8%, Mystery 14.4%, Investigation 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Noir 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric detective game that focuses on mystery and story-rich exploration.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.2%, Mystery 21.3%, Dark 16.7%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Puzzle 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more survival-focused, its 2D-perspective, atmospheric dread, and cryptic puzzle design make it a great match for fans of dark mysteries.

A story-driven horror puzzle game where the player takes on the role of a resentful ghost, possessing others in order to search for her own corpse.

Why similar: Mystery 53.1%, Story Rich 28%, Violent 5.9%, Female Protagonist 4.2%, Adventure 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery that forces players to make difficult choices while uncovering a dark, narrative-driven secret.

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

Why similar: Investigation 28.3%, Mystery 23.2%, Puzzle 12.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy mystery game that emphasizes exploration and story-rich discovery.

Follow R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body, on a cinematic adventure through an alternate 1980s America. Explore an atmospheric cyberpunk world full of high-stakes action wrapped in a unique 2.5D pixel art style.

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.7%, Dark 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 15%, Story Rich 13.3%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning 2D side-scroller with a dark, atmospheric tone that fits the aesthetic of your seed game.

In 1936, something terrible happened at Galley House. Decades later, with a strange contraption that reveals echoes of the past, you must uncover the truth behind this grisly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 35.4%, Mystery 24.6%, Puzzle 12%, Story Rich 8.2%, Investigation 5.4%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Dark 15.4%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Violent 11.4%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, indie adventure that focuses on uncovering the truth behind a violent and mysterious past.

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 19.5%, Mystery 18.8%, Dark 15.7%, Puzzle 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric adventure featuring a female protagonist searching for her missing child in a supernatural world.

In this point-and-click urban thriller, down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain will embark on her most dangerous case yet — the pursuit of the notorious serial killer known as the Soothsayer. Find clues, gather evidence, connect the dots, and confront the murderer before the hunter becomes the hunted…

Why similar: Detective 21.1%, Investigation 18.3%, Mystery 11.4%, Female Protagonist 7.8%, Noir 7.7%

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 25.5%, Mystery 19.8%, Supernatural 18.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Horror 24.7%, Pixel Graphics 19.6%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Dark 12.9%, Side Scroller 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological 2D horror game that excels at creating a sense of isolation and mystery.

Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!

Why similar: Mystery 21.3%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Puzzle 15.1%, Adventure 14.8%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed adventure that provides a straightforward, puzzle-focused investigation experience.

A supernatural Halloween whodunnit. Solve a chilling locked-room mystery before the grim reaper reveals the answer!

Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Investigation 13.3%, Mystery 12%, Supernatural 11.2%, Female Protagonist 10.9%

A young woman died near the White Oak Inn. Now, her spirit is roaming around, and an employee is receiving strange letters. What dark secrets wait to be found? The clock is ticking and you, as Alex Hill, must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Why similar: Detective 32.3%, Mystery 17.9%, Investigation 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Puzzle 8.1%

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: Supernatural 19.8%, Mystery 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Dark 11.1%, Horror 7.1%

Connected Clue is a quarter-view detective adventure game inspired by the atmosphere of 19th-century mystery novels. Gather clues, see through lies, and uncover the identity of the culprit shrouded in secrecy!

Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Investigation 19.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Puzzle 7.5%

This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost. The objective is to fulfill her desires by speaking to her beloved "him" causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.

Why similar: Mystery 22.8%, Horror 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 21.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Story Rich 8.9%

Cameras and heads are rolling in this noir inspired RPGmaker horror game. Save the spectral starlets trapped in the deadly director's mansion, and escape without joining them in their fate.

Why similar: Investigation 29%, Historical 18.2%, Noir 12.9%, Horror 9.2%, Puzzle 5.7%

Wander a castle built of bitter memories in LOVE ETERNAL, a psychological horror platformer with devious trials and an unsettling, experimental narrative. Find a way out - or live in Shelter forever more.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 20.1%, Dark 17%, Mystery 14.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%

Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, Puzzle 14.1%, Dark 11.3%, Story Rich 10%

Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 26.7%, Mystery 20.7%, Horror 16.4%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Violent 10.5%

Place your faith and embrace the Void.

Why similar: Mystery 31.3%, Puzzle 17.5%, Difficult 14%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 38.9%, Mystery 18.7%, Puzzle 8.3%, Historical 7.5%, Story Rich 6.5%

"Xi" is a horror puzzle game set in the context of modern Chinese folklore. The story takes place in an long-abandoned mountain mansion. This immersive escape room experience feels a bit too real, with eerie and strange elements everywhere—an empty banquet, an endless corridor.

Why similar: Detective 25.9%, Mystery 16.7%, Puzzle 13%, Supernatural 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

It's a mystery game that reveals the truth through an autopsy. Be a forensic doctor and find out why the dead died.

Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Mystery 17.5%, Difficult 15.8%, Investigation 13.3%, Story Rich 4.7%

Use light to survive a nightmare: each creature reacts differently to it. Explore, solve puzzles, and evade the horrors in the dark. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.

Why similar: Investigation 23.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Dark 12.5%, Puzzle 9.2%, Story Rich 8.4%

"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...

Why similar: Detective 23.2%, Supernatural 17%, Mystery 12.1%, Dark 9.5%, Puzzle 7.8%

CLeM is a narrative-driven puzzle adventure game with a dark twist. Wake up in a world where puzzles intertwine with exploration, weaving a unique narrative rooted in alchemy. A voice awakens you. It gives you purpose. To guide you, you find a notebook with mysterious entries and a house to explore.

Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Investigation 15.8%, Supernatural 13.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Female Protagonist 9.8%

An unfamiliar room. Vague memories. Explore Luna's room through the objects inside it in this intimate narrative experience about loss, told as a classic-style graphic adventure.

Why similar: Investigation 32%, Mystery 18%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Story Rich 8.6%

Staffer Retro is a mystery adventure game where you uncover past incidents related to ‘Mana’, the source of supernatural powers. Gather information through dialogue and exploration, and piece together clues found in documents to guide the choices of Verita Retro, the protagonist.

Why similar: Detective 34.1%, Investigation 21.3%, Mystery 16.9%, Story Rich 7.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

The Haunting of Joni Evers is a dark supernatural mystery about a broken family from small-town Oklahoma. Haunted by a specter that's hunted her family for generations, Joni must uncover the mysteries of the Cunningham House, dig through lost memories, and face the past to break the curse.

Why similar: Investigation 24.2%, Supernatural 23.2%, Mystery 16.8%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

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 35.8%, Investigation 19.9%, Mystery 17.6%, Puzzle 10%, Story Rich 5.5%

Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.

Why similar: Mystery 18.4%, Supernatural 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Dark 8.7%

Bye Sweet Carole is a narrative-horror adventure game completely hand-drawn in the style of classic animated films. Follow the trail of missing Carole Simmons and uncover the dark secrets hidden behind her disappearance from Bunny Hall orphanage.

Why similar: Supernatural 33.4%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Dark 13.1%, Horror 10%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Subversive Memories is a story driven survival horror set in Brazil during the last military dictatorship. Explore the backrooms of an oppressive regime, escape ominous presences and scavenge every corner of this land in search of your ██████.

Why similar: Historical 18%, Mystery 15.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Dark 12.4%, Puzzle 9.6%

You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.

Why similar: Detective 33%, Investigation 25.5%, Supernatural 16.6%, Story Rich 7.6%, Mystery 6.9%

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

Why similar: Horror 28.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, Female Protagonist 13.1%, Dark 9.2%, Puzzle 8.7%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Mystery 21.8%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Puzzle 13.9%, Horror 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%

A cinematic point-and-click adventure where you step into the shoes of photographer Charlotte Gray as she explores the abandoned camp of Deer Creek and uncovers the tragedy that befell the camp and its people.

Why similar: Supernatural 21.7%, Investigation 16.9%, Mystery 15.5%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Dark 7.1%

Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

Why similar: Difficult 27.8%, Female Protagonist 14%, Dark 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Horror 8.2%