Games Like Window Seat

A monster-themed deduction game focused on solving brutal murders. Investigate crime scenes by uncovering hidden evidence, analyzing fingerprints, and testing blood samples. Identify the killer, determine the creature responsible, and solve seven thrilling cases

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Noir 27.3%, Investigation 16.3%, Crime 10.5%, Mystery 9.2%

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 29.7%, Investigation 19.2%, Noir 17.7%, Conspiracy 12.2% ★, Mystery 8.5%

A noir detective game played at your desk. Read evidence photos, CCTV footage and records, compare fingerprints and voices, and fill in the suspect matrix yourself before you accuse anyone. Juggle action points, fees and deadlines across eight cases as a criminal organization closes in.

Why similar: Detective 27.2%, Noir 19.2%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 9.5%, Conspiracy 8.9% ★

A narrative game set in 1943 Belém, legends are vanishing, and the river’s secrets need a detective. Pink, if you will. As a shapeshifting river dolphin detective that turns into human (almost), uncover a noir mystery where folklore, memory, and conspiracy flow beneath the city.

Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Noir 27.1%, Investigation 16.6%, Crime 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%

210 anomalies, 7 levels, 1 mystery to solve. Uncover the terrible event and fix the time paradox to save a machine and a human. Use the elevators for your decision and find the solution through clues in anomalies. You're the guest hotel detective to solve the mystery. It is hard – prepare your mind!

Why similar: Time Travel 31% ★, Detective 17.6%, Investigation 15%, Crime 9.6%, Mystery 8.3%

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 29.3%, Detective 26.7%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 9.1%, Puzzle 5.2%

A cleaning and investigation game where you scrub the salvage found in a shipwreck and solve mysteries from the past. Clean the evidence to uncover clues, catalogue sea creatures, and identify the lost crew. Finally, reveal the secrets buried beneath the waves.

Why similar: Cleaning 57.3% ★, Investigation 15.8%, Detective 14.2%, Mystery 7.6%, Puzzle 3.2%

Tiptoe the thin line between curious and classified: A Noir Detective Adventure. 1957, the Atomic Age: Investigate strange cases, solve intricate mysteries, follow the evidence & question strange characters in the deserts of Area 7. As cases are solved, pieces of a deeper story are revealed.

Why similar: Noir 27.3%, Detective 22.3%, Investigation 13%, Conspiracy 12.1% ★, Mystery 7.7%

Truth Beneath the Shadows – A detective game where players unravel hidden mysteries by connecting clues to expose a secret organization. Every piece of evidence brings you closer to the dark truth lurking in the shadows.

Why similar: Noir 24.9%, Detective 19.6%, Conspiracy 15.1% ★, Hidden Object 9.1%, Investigation 7.7%

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 36.2%, Noir 28.6%, Crime 14.2%, Investigation 10.7%, Mystery 5.9%

Istanbul, after midnight. Black File is a noir detective game: investigate crime scenes, examine evidence in 3D — rotate it, zoom in, read the back — then use what you find to break a suspect's story.

Why similar: Detective 28.4%, Noir 22.3%, Investigation 17.6%, Conspiracy 8.9% ★, Mystery 8.6%

Puzzle out the who, what, where, and why of an imminent murder in this casual mystery title!

Why similar: Detective 26.9%, Noir 17.8%, Investigation 16.5%, Mystery 9.1%, Time Management 8.9%

A noir detective game where you can bribe or intimidate suspects for extra clues.

Why similar: Noir 29.6%, Detective 26.4%, Investigation 17.4%, Crime 12.9%, Mystery 8.5%

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 29.4%, Detective 29.3%, Investigation 17.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 5.7%

Solve the case of a stolen antique statuette with detective Amanda. Explore picturesque Amsterdam locations, solve clever puzzles, and enjoy hidden object scenes. Immerse yourself in a detective adventure!

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Hidden Object 14.6%, Conspiracy 11.4% ★, Noir 10.8%, Crime 8.3%

Mary is a mystery and investigation game, in which you are a private detective who has been called to solve a case of a massacre in a bar. Collect all the clues and find an answer to all the mysteries of this case!

Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Noir 24.1%, Investigation 16.1%, Crime 12.7%, Mystery 9.6%

Play as Lloyd Arch, the young private detective known for being total dick, and unravel the mystery of the Black Scar Serial Killer in this visual novel adventure, but remember that the truth tends to hurt the most.

Why similar: Detective 22%, Noir 20%, Investigation 14.9%, Crime 11.8%, Conspiracy 11.2% ★

A 3D psychological detective thriller in a radical film noir style. Explore immersive environments, examine clues from every angle, and connect your evidence on a deduction board to solve a dark conspiracy. Use your pure logic to untangle the truth.

Why similar: Noir 25.7%, Detective 23.8%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 10.2%, Mystery 7.9%

An exciting adventure through space and time awaits for you in the newest hidden object game! Immerse yourself into a real investigation, full of intrigue and mysterious temporal anomalies!

Why similar: Time Travel 28.6% ★, Detective 25.4%, Investigation 19%, Hidden Object 13.8%, Puzzle 6.4%

Solve cozy, crafty whodunits. Puzzle your way through nine unique investigations – and use your noggin to make intelligent deductions. Explore the evidence, scrutinize statements, and connect the dots.

Why similar: Detective 31%, Noir 22.2%, Investigation 19.7%, Crime 11.2%, Mystery 8.8%

Truth hides in the details. Investigate crime scenes, photograph evidence, analyze case files, and search the police database. Connect clues on the detective board, return to locations when something does not add up, and identify the culprit in each standalone case.

Why similar: Detective 25.5%, Noir 22.5%, Investigation 18.3%, Crime 13.7%, Mystery 5.3%

A disappearance in a secluded community. A mountain hiding its secrets. A detective running out of time. Welcome to Hillthorn, a dark investigation game that invites you to uncover the mystery without a single word spoken, using your skills of logic and intuition through cards.

Why similar: Detective 23%, Noir 21.2%, Investigation 16.4%, Conspiracy 9.5% ★, Crime 8%

A judge's body is discovered with a clean cut across his jugular, setting the stage for an intense puzzle of motives and clues.

Why similar: Noir 28%, Detective 24.9%, Hidden Object 11.8%, Investigation 11%, Crime 7%

A noir first-person murder mystery set in a gloomy 1947 Pacific Northwest city. Play as the renowned Detective D.W. Dagger to help solve his latest case. A violent murder, a possible suicide, and a handful of suspects. Can you deduce what happened?

Why similar: Noir 30.5%, Detective 26.5%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 11%, Dark 3.7%

A series of murders is shocking Hollywood! Use your detective skills: search the crime scene, find clues, solve the mystery. Who is pulling the strings behind these Confidential Killings?

Why similar: Detective 22%, Noir 20.9%, Conspiracy 18.6% ★, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 7.4%

Inspector Sommers in: Ouroborian Madness: The escape room that breaks the laws of physics and time. Investigation, time travel, and a warping mansion await in this Cold War-era mystery adventure.

Why similar: Time Travel 26.4% ★, Detective 22.8%, Investigation 18.3%, Crime 9.2%, Mystery 8%

Amsterdam, 1988. A dead body in the Red Light District, the Dutch capital of sex and drugs, is a washed-up detective’s one shot at redemption. Explore the seedy underbelly of Europe’s most notorious city, solve complex puzzles, and crack the case while experiencing Amsterdam at its worst.

Why similar: Detective 24.2%, Noir 23.6%, Investigation 16.3%, Conspiracy 13.1% ★, Mystery 8.8%

Ashwood Creek, 1985. A child disappears without a trace. A local policeman is drawn into a national park, seeking the truth. Mysterious radio signals beckon him further and further. Investigate, survive and face the unknown in Radiolight— an '80s thriller by solo dev Krystof Knesl.

Why similar: Noir 21.8%, Time Travel 20.8% ★, Detective 18.7%, Investigation 13.7%, Conspiracy 9.7% ★

Crime never rests... but thankfully, neither does Detective Bass! Put on your detective hat and help Detective Bass get to the bottom of a robbery, in this witty, narrative-driven detective game!

Why similar: Noir 30.8%, Detective 27.3%, Investigation 15.4%, Crime 13.5%, Mystery 8.9%

A noir adventure beyond time and space. The city of cosmic beings is under threat in two parallel realities - one where the Big Bang was never fired, the other exploding in color and sin. It’s up to you to solve the mysteries of the Bigger Bang in this follow up to the award-winning Genesis Noir.

Why similar: Noir 26.2%, Detective 21.4%, Conspiracy 13.7% ★, Investigation 13.7%, Crime 10.1%

FoldLoop is a detective game that emphasizes logical reasoning. To escape the curse of endless cycles, you'll observe the sandbox from a higher dimension, analyze the rulebook, and deduce the secrets of the real world.

Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Time Travel 22.5% ★, Investigation 13.8%, Conspiracy 11.4% ★, Mystery 10.3%

There's no such thing as a perfect crime! You have to solve a series of mysterious murders in San Francisco. It turns out that this bright city has its own dark side...

Why similar: Noir 26.2%, Detective 25.3%, Hidden Object 12%, Investigation 10%, Crime 9.2%

Step into the shoes of a Time Bureau detective in this uncompromising first-person murder mystery. Travel through written memories, piece together an interconnected timeline, and restore a victim's diary with pure logical deduction and zero handholding.

Why similar: Time Travel 38.5% ★, Detective 26.2%, Investigation 14.4%, Mystery 7.2%, Puzzle 5.3%

The line between life and death is as thin as the autumn breeze. Will you escape, or will Darkwood claim you as another victim of its harvest?

Why similar: Noir 26.1%, Detective 25.2%, Hidden Object 12%, Investigation 10%, Crime 9.2%

A point-and-click mystery game. Search for the truth in 26 days, playing as two different characters, in a town during 1907.

Why similar: Noir 31.8%, Detective 21%, Investigation 13.9%, Crime 10.7%, Mystery 9.1%

A dead man hired you to solve his own murder. You have one day. Fourteen suspects. And as many attempts as it takes. A hand-drawn noir mystery set in 1937 Rio de Janeiro, where every suspect has a life, a schedule, and something to hide.

Why similar: Noir 22.4%, Time Travel 21.4% ★, Detective 20.1%, Investigation 11.9%, Crime 9.9%

The greatest detective in São Paolo is dead, and you are the prime suspect in his death. Investigate the detective's past cases, unravel the web of mysteries that binds the great city, and prove your innocence. Enigmatic letters, hidden secrets, and one certainty: Every story has two sides.

Why similar: Noir 33.2%, Detective 31.5%, Investigation 18.2%, Mystery 6.1%, Crime 6%

A gripping detective noir mystery that blends investigation and deduction with a rich, character-driven story. The Murder of Ava Monroe is cozy, twisty, and oozing with atmosphere.

Why similar: Detective 36.8%, Investigation 23.2%, Noir 22.2%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 4.2%

Hauma is a deduction visual novel set in Munich. Discover a conspiracy amongst the upper echelons of society alongside former detective Judith, while visiting real locations in a comic-inspired look.

Why similar: Noir 24.6%, Detective 21.4%, Conspiracy 14% ★, Investigation 13.7%, Crime 10.6%

Joe Kowalski Chronicles: Murder in a flat is a dark neo noir point and click adventure game where you start as a police detective Joe Kowalski and try to solve a murder that happened in Joe's neighborhood.

Why similar: Noir 27.9%, Detective 23%, Investigation 13.3%, Crime 11.7%, Conspiracy 8.1% ★

You, a supernatural detective, are sent to investigate Hawthorne Residences on the Cunningham property. Something isn’t right. Observe carefully, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth before the building begins to distort around you.

Why similar: Noir 32.2%, Detective 25.9%, Investigation 12.9%, Hidden Object 8.4%, Mystery 7.5%

As a young private investigator trainee in 2006, you dive into the early internet - social profiles, websites, photos, and archived news - to uncover the truth behind Emily Parker’s death, ruled as an accident after a late-night gathering

Why similar: Detective 33.6%, Investigation 18%, Crime 11%, Mystery 10.6%, Conspiracy 9.9% ★

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 27.5%, Investigation 19.4%, Conspiracy 19% ★, Crime 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%

Can you solve the riddle of the disappearing visitors before you lose yourself in the gallery’s macabre beauty?

Why similar: Noir 29.2%, Detective 22.6%, Hidden Object 12.1%, Investigation 9.6%, Crime 8.9%

Immerse yourself in a chilling, interactive cold-case investigation. Review crime scene photos, decrypt restricted hard drives, compare evidence, and deliver your final report in Ashes of Holloway Bay, a dark, atmospheric detective experience where every detail matters.

Why similar: Detective 32.1%, Investigation 18.6%, Noir 15.6%, Crime 14.3%, Mystery 10.3%

A supernatural mystery where perspective informs reality. Guide agents from the Eventide Agency through paranormal investigations across a neon-soaked cityscape. Explore, collect clues, and interpret the evidence to uncover the facts of each case and expose a deeper truth.

Why similar: Noir 27.2%, Detective 26.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Mystery 9.8%, Conspiracy 6.7% ★

The real world no longer exists! I was trapped in this cursed Village made of inkblots on parchment. Every day I'm stalked by an assasin and stuck in a time loop. None of the residents remember me, although I myself have memories. I need to get out of here ASAP

Why similar: Time Travel 32.9% ★, Detective 23.3%, Noir 20.2%, Investigation 14.5%, Mystery 6.4%

Clean filthy carpets until they look new again. Mind each one's rules, watch your water and power bills, and try not to think too hard about the company you work for. A cozy cleaning sim with something underneath.

Why similar: Cleaning 65% ★, Conspiracy 7.8% ★, Investigation 5.1%, Hidden Object 5%, Mystery 4.9%

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 24.9%, Detective 23.1%, Investigation 15.5%, Crime 11.4%, Mystery 8.4%

Are the murders of three different people connected? Or are we dealing with three different incidents? Cunning and logic are your best weapons in solving this case!

Why similar: Noir 26.2%, Detective 21.6%, Investigation 12.5%, Crime 10.5%, Hidden Object 9.7%

A luxury cruise takes an unexpected turn when a passenger is gruesomely turned into fillet - and it's up to Detective Bass to deliver some justice in this short narrative-driven detective game!

Why similar: Detective 30.8%, Noir 27.5%, Investigation 14.6%, Crime 12.5%, Mystery 8.9%

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 32.5%, Noir 30.2%, Investigation 21%, Mystery 8.7%, Puzzle 3.4%

You're a journalist investigating a suspicious case during the Harlem riots. Take pictures of evidence, gather information by interrogating people, and put it all together in an article to show people the truth.

Why similar: Detective 26.6%, Noir 24.8%, Crime 12.7%, Investigation 12%, Mystery 8.5%

A dark noir detective story starring a not-so-bright pug. Combine clues, build chains of deductions, and solve a murder — even if your reasoning isn’t always… impressive.

Why similar: Detective 40.7%, Noir 27.8%, Mystery 11.8%, Puzzle 7.5%, Crime 7.5%

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 47.5%, Investigation 17.1%, Crime 13.4%, Mystery 10.7%, Puzzle 4.4%

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: Noir 24.5%, Detective 23.5%, Investigation 16.9%, Conspiracy 14.4% ★, Mystery 8.6%

🔍 Solve the mystery behind a shocking murder at Hotel Noir! 🕵️‍♂️ Search for hidden objects, uncover clues, and piece together the truth. But remember... trust no one!

Why similar: Noir 30%, Detective 24.1%, Investigation 21%, Hidden Object 12.9%, Mystery 4.5%

Time travel to the past as Detective Cobie Cromwell. Find clues and solve puzzles in this story rich, immersive, virtual reality escape room game. Game to be released in successive chapters, with four total planned.

Why similar: Detective 31.3%, Time Travel 27.7% ★, Investigation 14.3%, Mystery 7.9%, Puzzle 6.1%

Explore Silhouette: Chapter One - A First-Person, Story-Driven Mystery Adventure. Assume the role of Jim Grayson, an unwavering homicide detective hot on the trail of a disturbing serial killer with confusing motives.

Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Noir 18.4%, Investigation 17%, Crime 13.7%, Mystery 9.2%

San Francisco is shaken by a chain of horrible murders. You are the only one that can bring to justice a masked arsonist calling himself the Plague Doctor. Are you strong enough to face the challenge?

Why similar: Noir 26%, Detective 23.8%, Crime 12.8%, Investigation 12%, Hidden Object 10%