Games Like ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: CRPG 18.5%, Isometric 15.5%, Choices Matter 14.2%, Story Rich 10.6%, RPG 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive benchmark for narrative-heavy, choice-driven CRPGs with a focus on internal monologue and complex character development.

The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.

Why similar: CRPG 31.3%, Isometric 21.3%, Point & Click 11.5%, Choices Matter 11.5%, RPG 9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep, story-rich investigation system set in a historical, atmospheric world that rewards careful observation.

Experience a story-driven RPG where your choices mean all the difference in the world.

Why similar: CRPG 29.2%, Isometric 19.3%, RPG 15%, Choices Matter 13.8%, Story Rich 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-stakes political choices and a unique narrative perspective within a classic CRPG framework.

Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe.

Why similar: Espionage 56.5% ★, Choices Matter 15.4%, RPG 15.1%, Character Customization 7.4%, Story Rich 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate espionage RPG that offers deep branching narratives and reactive consequences based on player choices.

Harebrained Schemes' biggest Shadowrun game to date, and the definitive Shadowrun RPG experience available on PC. Now a standalone title with tons of new content & improvements!

Why similar: CRPG 28.3%, Isometric 26.7%, RPG 20.9%, Story Rich 10.4%, Female Protagonist 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical CRPG gameplay with a gritty, conspiracy-laden cyberpunk setting that mirrors the seed game's tone.

Roleplaying in the ruins of interplanetary capitalism. Live the life of an escaped worker, washed-up on a lawless station at the edge of an interstellar society. Inspired by the flexibility and freedom of TTRPGs, explore the station, choose your friends, escape your past and change your future.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 33%, Point & Click 21.6%, Story Rich 16%, RPG 15.6%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of a broken individual navigating a hostile, complex society through narrative-driven RPG mechanics.

A Victorian steampunk RPG with tarot cards instead of dice. Investigate the disappearance of society’s most vulnerable to uncover a mysterious cult. Play as three characters, each with their own skills and motivations. Customize your characters with narrative choices to unlock new tarot cards.

Why similar: CRPG 27.8%, Isometric 17.9%, Choices Matter 9.8%, Character Customization 8.7%, Open World 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A steampunk CRPG that emphasizes dialogue and character-driven choices in a Victorian-era setting.

Esoteric Ebb is a single-player CRPG inspired by the freedom of tabletop adventures. Unravel a political conspiracy with your goblin sidekick. Roll dice in tense encounters. Become a cleric of legends or completely ruin the campaign.

Why similar: CRPG 27.1%, Isometric 18%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Point & Click 8.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern CRPG that mirrors the isometric, story-rich nature and focus on dialogue found in the seed game.

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: Point & Click 18.7%, Open World 18.7%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Choices Matter 16%, Story Rich 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an open-world investigation experience with a strong female protagonist and a focus on uncovering deep conspiracies.

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: CRPG 23.6%, Choices Matter 16.4%, Isometric 13.6%, Open World 12.5%, Story Rich 12%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers an intense, atmospheric, and punishing experience where every choice carries heavy, life-altering consequences.

Torment: Tides of Numenera is the thematic successor to Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Immerse yourself in a single-player, isometric, story-driven RPG set in Monte Cook’s Numenera universe. What does one life matter? Find your answer.

Why similar: CRPG 29.9%, Isometric 25.2%, RPG 18%, Story Rich 9.6%, Choices Matter 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a philosophical, text-heavy CRPG experience that prioritizes narrative and world-building over traditional combat.

Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.

Why similar: Espionage 39.3% ★, CRPG 18.6%, Isometric 13.1%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric RPG focused on investigation and deduction rather than traditional combat, perfect for fans of detective-style gameplay.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Conspiracy 37.9% ★, Story Rich 16.6%, Open World 16.5%, RPG 16.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends immersive sim mechanics with a heavy focus on global conspiracy and espionage-style problem solving.

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

Why similar: Conspiracy 43.2% ★, Point & Click 19.6%, Story Rich 18.5%, Choices Matter 15.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in choice-driven narrative and historical investigation that mirrors the intellectual depth of the seed game.

An immersive sim-lite in a fictional historical setting. You are on the world's first airship about to crash down and have to find the culprit. Sneak around, break into cabins, interrogate passengers, find evidence - but be careful not to incriminate yourself!

Why similar: Conspiracy 29.7% ★, Dialogue Heavy 18%, Choices Matter 13.1%, Dark Comedy 13%, RPG 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim focused on investigation and social deduction in a contained, high-stakes environment.

Patch 5.0 - Turn-based mode and The Ultimate challenge out now! Pursue a rogue god over land and sea in the sequel to the multi-award-winning RPG Pillars of Eternity. Captain your ship on a dangerous voyage of discovery across the vast unexplored archipelago region of the Deadfire.

Why similar: CRPG 28%, Isometric 18.8%, RPG 15.7%, Character Customization 10.1%, Open World 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, party-based CRPG with a strong focus on faction politics and narrative consequence.

Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.

Why similar: Isometric 39%, Choices Matter 17.3%, RPG 14.8%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines immersive sim elements with a dark, choice-driven narrative in an isometric perspective.

A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Commune with the realm of the dead and struggle with your descent into madness. Build the power to raise an undead army and march against your enemies. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion and seduction.

Why similar: CRPG 35.2%, Dialogue Heavy 17.9%, Open World 12%, Choices Matter 11.6%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, story-rich CRPG that focuses on atmospheric world-building and dark character progression.

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: Choices Matter 34.9%, RPG 19.9%, Conspiracy 16.9% ★, Story Rich 16.7%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative adventure that leans heavily into social manipulation and conspiracy-laden dialogue trees.

Narrative-adventure playing an Agent of Death who must take ONE life that could change the fate of a conflict-torn Nation

Why similar: Isometric 15.4%, RPG 15.4%, Dark Comedy 13.1%, Dialogue Heavy 11.3%, Point & Click 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique narrative RPG that forces difficult moral choices in a high-stakes, political setting.

Drova is an Action-RPG that marries the dark grim tones of its genre with the mysticism of Celtic mythology. Encounter a society where ancient restless spirits and divided factions battle for dominance. Uncover forgotten abilities and unravel the secrets of a past shrouded in mystery.

Why similar: CRPG 32.3%, Character Customization 16%, Open World 15.8%, Choices Matter 13.1%, RPG 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, exploration-focused RPG that captures the indie spirit and character-driven narrative of the seed game.

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: RPG 48.7%, Story Rich 18.4%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic RPG that excels at world-building, conspiracy, and player-driven narrative choices in a dark urban setting.

Unrest is a role playing adventure game set in a fantasy interpretation of ancient India that adapts to death, failure, and the choices you make. Play as ordinary people in a struggle for safety, freedom, and a chance at peace. Use conversation, manipulation (and rarely, violence) to achieve your goals.

Why similar: CRPG 28%, Isometric 15.2%, Dialogue Heavy 14.8%, Point & Click 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that emphasizes social dynamics and the impact of player choices on a struggling society.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Isometric 53.2%, Female Protagonist 23.2%, Choices Matter 21.2%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical espionage game that perfectly captures the tension, planning, and stealth required for a spy-themed experience.

NORCO is a dialogue-focused point & click adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and industrial swamplands of an increasingly surreal and distorted South Louisiana.

Why similar: Conspiracy 44.9% ★, Point & Click 27%, Story Rich 15.3%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, narrative-heavy investigation that shares the atmospheric and conspiracy-focused DNA of the seed game.

Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)

Why similar: Isometric 31.5%, CRPG 28.9%, RPG 22.7%, Story Rich 6.7%, Indie 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style CRPG that emphasizes the burden of leadership and difficult moral choices.

The Age of Decadence is a turn-based, hardcore role-playing game set in a low magic fantasy world. The game features a detailed skill-based character system, multiple skill-based ways to handle quests, choices & consequences, and extensive dialogue trees.

Why similar: CRPG 37%, Isometric 23%, Choices Matter 14.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore CRPG where choices have brutal, far-reaching consequences in a crumbling, dangerous world.

Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

Why similar: Open World 42.4%, RPG 23.4%, Character Customization 12.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for faction-based conspiracy and choice-driven RPG storytelling in an open-world setting.

Pursue diamond thieves and a trail of cryptic puzzles in this short ‘60s spy adventure. As Agent Epsilon you’ll choose your path as you chat with (or chat up!) suspicious contacts. Deduce the puzzle rules, decode cryptograms and decipher clues as you solve wordplay & logic puzzles across the globe!

Why similar: Espionage 51.6% ★, Dialogue Heavy 19.5%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Funny 8.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

Why similar: CRPG 36.5%, Isometric 28.6%, RPG 17.9%, Open World 9.2%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric CRPG that rewards exploration and character-driven problem solving in a post-apocalyptic setting.

2D RPG about the brutal daily life of Ray - an artist struggling with addiction, who takes care of her little sister. Look after your condition - no one should know about the addiction. Improve your skills, sell paintings, do everything to ease the withdrawal. Survive and look for a way out.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.3%, 1990's 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Point & Click 11.4%

Immerse yourself in this Decopunk Narrative RPG set in an alternate 1930s floating New York City. Play as smuggler Gia Randazzo, and gather a crew to take on the city’s Barons. Explore the world, Master Tactical Turn-Based Vehicular Combat, and Roll the Dice to influence those around you.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.8%, Choices Matter 17.8%, Point & Click 17.7%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, RPG 12.8%

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: Story Rich 31.6%, Atmospheric 21.2%, RPG 21%, Choices Matter 19.5%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the investigative and psychological horror elements of being a tormented protagonist in a web of lies.

Experience Vampire: The Masquerade in a new way through this isometric cRPG. Change perspectives as you travel through the Heartless Club as a Human and a Vampire. Roll the dice, take your choices, and embrace the night in this narrative prologue.

Why similar: CRPG 25.9%, Isometric 19.2%, Choices Matter 11.7%, Point & Click 11.6%, RPG 8.6%

Sector Unknown is a solo-developed, isometric sci-fi RPG set in a shadowy expanse of space. Begin on a desolate planet, establish a stronghold, explore space, ally with or dominate local factions, and combat a despotic organization set on ruthlessly exploiting the sector's resources and inhabitants.

Why similar: CRPG 27%, Isometric 20.9%, Dialogue Heavy 14%, Character Customization 12.9%, Choices Matter 9.5%

Loot, bribe, gamble, survive. The dice will be your savior or your downfall in this story-driven RPG. Every roll matters when trying to uncover cosmic horrors and outwit megacorps. Pray your next roll won’t be your last.

Why similar: CRPG 25.3%, Dialogue Heavy 16.3%, Isometric 15.2%, Choices Matter 9.7%, Point & Click 9%

Shadows over Loathing — a slapstick-figure comedy adventure-RPG full of mobsters, monsters, and mysteries.

Why similar: CRPG 31.1%, Point & Click 18.8%, RPG 11.5%, Character Customization 10.9%, Funny 9.6%

Legends of the past come back to life in this charming point-and-click adventure. Pack your bags and journey with Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit through modern day Europe to uncover the conspiracy behind a cursed relic and the secrets of the King who was never crowned.

Why similar: Point & Click 21%, Conspiracy 19.7% ★, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Choices Matter 13%, Story Rich 10.4%

Vendir: Plague of Lies is a classic party-based RPG with a deep storyline and turn-based combat. Experience an intricately crafted world, steeped in history and brought to life through a carefully crafted atmosphere and the trials and tribulations of stories of the people that inhabit it.

Why similar: CRPG 31.7%, Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Isometric 13.5%, Character Customization 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.5%

Following the critically acclaimed 2014 Game of the Year winner Wasteland 2, the RPG series that pioneered the post-apocalyptic genre in video games returns with Wasteland 3.

Why similar: CRPG 31.4%, Isometric 17.1%, Character Customization 13.9%, Choices Matter 12%, Open World 10.1%

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: Conspiracy 28.9% ★, Thriller 16.5%, Point & Click 15.2%, 1990's 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.1%

Lie, blackmail, and steal your way down The Low Road. Rookie agent Noomi Kovacs must navigate her way through the world of corporate espionage in this dark spy comedy set in the 1970s.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 33%, Point & Click 21.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Funny 11.1%, Story Rich 10.2%

A suave secret agent adventure game. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to infiltrate enemy spy Ruby La Rouge’s secret hideaway and put a stop to her evil plans!

Why similar: Espionage 56.2% ★, Point & Click 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Funny 8.3%, Story Rich 7.4%

Sector Unknown - Prologue is a free demo of the story-rich, isometric RPG Sector Unknown. Start on the desolate planet of Maku, establish a stronghold, ally with or dominate local factions, and combat a tyrannical organization set on ruthlessly exploiting the sector's resources and inhabitants.

Why similar: CRPG 30.2%, Isometric 17.3%, RPG 13.3%, Dialogue Heavy 11.8%, Character Customization 8.8%

Get in, get the goods, get out. What could possibly go wrong? In this single-player, story-driven cyberpunk RPG, play as Alexandra - a street-smart thief on the run after a failed heist. Put together a team of unusual allies, pull off thrilling heists, and fight and hack using your deck of cards.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.2%, Story Rich 28.4%, RPG 28%, Atmospheric 11%, Singleplayer 2.4%

The Pavura needs four volunteers to solve the mystery of an abandoned village. Answer the call to adventure in this party-based beat ‘em up RPG!

Why similar: CRPG 36.1%, Isometric 18.5%, RPG 13.8%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Character Customization 7.7%

The challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.

Why similar: Thriller 28.3%, Point & Click 20.7%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Dark Comedy 11.1%, Story Rich 9.7%

A gritty dice-driven RPG, in a steampunk city. You escaped the War, but how to survive? Explore the city. Build up your skills. Decide who to trust. Choose carefully: you might just spark a revolution!

Why similar: CRPG 38.7%, Dialogue Heavy 23.8%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Story Rich 12%, RPG 11.6%

A dark cyberpunk RPG in a bleak dystopian future. Become a "freelancer" in the heart of Slade City, a sprawling urban nightmare of grimy asphalt and broken dreams where crime and disorder run rampant. - Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity.

Why similar: CRPG 36.6%, Character Customization 15.8%, Open World 14.9%, Choices Matter 11.2%, RPG 9.3%

Join the District Crime Agency in this isometric, modern noir deduction thriller. Explore crime scenes in complex dioramas, organize your evidence effectively, and blur the lines between right and wrong to present your case. Do you have what it takes to be a real detective?

Why similar: Isometric 42.8%, Point & Click 26.6%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Indie 10.2%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Journey across a dying world. Manage your resources. Build relationships with anthropomorphic characters. Find a new home or become a fuel drinking madman.

Why similar: Isometric 24.1%, Dialogue Heavy 23.1%, Point & Click 14.9%, Choices Matter 13.6%, RPG 9.7%

In this detective RPG, you untangle a thick web of intrigues, lies, and secrets that surround a mysterious death. Find the origin of eerie telegraph signals, question the villagers, decipher the strange symbols that are suddenly appearing all over town - and hide from the danger lurking in the moor.

Why similar: Choices Matter 32.9%, Story Rich 23.2%, Action-Adventure 21%, RPG 18.5%, Singleplayer 4.4%

You are Marie, a cyborg mercenary dropped into the rot of a post-Soviet city of corruption and opportunity. Shoot, sneak, hack, climb or talk your way through alt-history cyberpunk Poland in an immersive sim where every problem has multiple solutions and every rooftop is reachable.

Why similar: Espionage 64% ★, Story Rich 12.6%, RPG 12.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

TRUST NO ONE BUT YOURSELF as you adventure into the dark world of espionage amidst the volatile atmosphere of impending war. As a double agent, you must find clever ways to pit enemy factions against each other while eluding pursuers in each of your increasingly dangerous missions.

Why similar: Point & Click 60.4%, Female Protagonist 39.6%

Harlequin Fair is an experimental RPG and immersive sim set in the shadows of Toronto by night. Cast dreadful spells, buy small arms with cash: cling to the light 'til the light bites you back

Why similar: Conspiracy 36.1% ★, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Choices Matter 18%, RPG 13.2%, 1990's 9%

A tactical sci-fi RPG set in an alternative 1970's, where an enormous and inexplicable artifact –the Dome– is discovered in a remote desert. Fight enemies, explore the anomalous wasteland, level up your character, join one of the forces in the ruined world.

Why similar: CRPG 42%, Isometric 19.7%, RPG 10.6%, Open World 8.1%, Choices Matter 7.7%

VULTURES is a tactical turn-based survival horror, inspired by 90's survival horror classics. As an operative, scavenge the infested metropolis for materials and information that could cure the infection plaguing the world.

Why similar: Isometric 50.3%, Female Protagonist 30.8%, RPG 18.9%

Rain of Reflections is an atmospheric, dystopian adventure game with exploration and deep character interactions. Its turn-based strategic confrontations are uniquely centered around a motivation mechanic.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 46%, Choices Matter 30.4%, Indie 23.6%

An immersive first-person-melee RPG where you create your character and fight, talk or sneak your way out of confrontation. From concrete buildings to futuristic environments - start from the bottom and make your way through narrative missions to the top of the city in a bid for control.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24%, Choices Matter 23.8%, RPG 16.8%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Story Rich 11.8%

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Open World 51.1%, RPG 22.4%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Indie 8.3%, Singleplayer 6.6%