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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleVisual novel

Unravel a thrilling mystery by exploring a strange and twisted mansion, discovering curious clues, interrogating peculiar suspects and solving unique puzzles. Freya Fellow has been murdered. The lead suspect? A shadowy figure found looming

76 rating1 list5.5 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePuzzleVisual novelDystopian

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, an unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings

65 rating1 list8 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventureNoirMystery

A noir adventure spanning time and space. You play as No Man, a watch peddler caught in a love triangle with other cosmic beings, Miss Mass and Golden Boy. When your affair turns into a bitter confrontation, you will witness a gunshot fired

73 rating2 lists4.5 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleVisual novel

Tokyo Dark is an anime-style horror adventure game combining point and click and visual novel genres. The story follows Detective Itou across Tokyo, searching for the truth behind her partner's strange disappearance. Featuring puzzles, stat

78 rating2 lists5 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventureRole-playingVisual novel

In Neo-San Francisco, a vibrant city of low life and high tech, you will witness the world’s first sapient robot learning to grow and live as you become embroiled in the darkest scandal of 2064.

81 rating7 lists6 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleDystopian

Chinatown Detective Agency is a cyber-noir point and click adventure blending stunning retro design with innovative mechanics. Manage your detective agency and use real world research to solve cases as you unravel a global conspiracy.

63 rating2 lists9 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleMystery

Goetia is a point-and-click adventure game – and, as in any adventure game, you’ll be seeking out clues, finding objects, and figuring out how to use or combine them in order to progress through the different areas, puzzles and encounters.

80 rating1 list7.5 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleDystopian

Norco is a Southern Gothic point & click narrative adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of a distorted South Louisiana. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother's

85 rating2 lists6 h main storyOften paired

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AdventurePuzzleRole-playingMysterySide view

A 16th-century narrative adventure set in Upper Bavaria, following Andreas Maler, a journeyman artist working in the bygone scriptorium of Kiersau Abbey during a time of great social unrest. While finishing his masterpiece, Andreas inadvert

86 rating7 lists15 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleMystery

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

80 rating1 list9 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleThriller

Solving crime is no walk in the pond. You are a down-on-his-luck detective who also happens to be a duck. Use your powers of de-duck-tion to inspect evidence, fill in the blanks, and bust the case wide open, in a narrative mystery adventure

75 rating3 lists2 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventureThrillerMystery

"Players take on the roles of immortal knight Sir Lancelot Du Lac and cursed sorceress Morgana Le Fey as their latest adventure brings them to the smog-shrouded streets of Victorian London during the infamous Whitechapel Murders of 1888. T

62 rating1 list9 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleRole-playing

Imagine you're a 12 year old, suddenly in charge of the guard shed at the castle gate, where you decide if elves, goblins and 100+ other characters should be admitted. It's a wonderful combination of deduction, narrative and puzzle games.

70 rating6 lists8.5 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureRole-playingBranching pathsThrillerMystery

Based on the cult role-playing world and developed by specialists in the genre, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong is a narrative RPG in which your every choice determines the fate of the three main characters and of the Boston Camarilla.

65 rating6 lists16 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleRole-playing

Welcome to a world of intrigue and suspicion. Where humans and robots contend with escalating tensions and mutual distrust. And where gangster felines scheme their way to the top of the food chain. Welcome to the Tales of the Neon Sea!

64 rating3 lists9 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndieRole-playingVisual novelMystery

Gnosia is a Sci-Fi Social Deduction RPG in which you will engage in discussion with a variety of unique characters, with the aim of identifying the Gnosia among the group. Players will have to use what information they can gather during the

80 rating7 lists17 h main storyOften paired

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Point-and-click adventureAdventureIndieVisual novelNoir

A thoughtful and deeply personal narrative-title with stripped-down mechanics. The lack of dialogue or text allows you to fully immerse yourself in the chapters of four characters, each with their joys and heartache. Contains over 20 origin

1 list1.5 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzlePrivate detective

Join The Darkside Detective, Francis McQueen, as he investigates the bizarre, the supernatural and those missing cat cases that keep getting dropped on his desk.

65 rating2 lists3.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzlePrivate detective

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery from 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone in this historical 2D adventure game. Explore underground speakeasies, smoke-filled billiard halls, classic barber shops,

74 rating1 list3 h main story

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AdventureIndiePuzzleRole-playingSide view

Unbound is an atmospheric 2D Puzzle-Platformer where the main character, Soli, can conjure magic portals to travel between different realities in order to learn more about the catastrophe that ravaged his world. Inside certain portals, the

76 rating3 lists6 h main storyOften paired

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AdventureIndieVisual novelBranching pathsMystery

Immerse yourself in a thrilling psychological horror visual novel taking place in the secluded Japanese village of Yasumizu. A heavy fog surrounds the village, preventing everyone from ever leaving. Ancient Gods have come back to hunt the v

80 rating4 lists26 h main story

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AdventureIndiePuzzleVisual novelNoir

Something has been taken. Enter a new Grid and forge alliances via visual novel gameplay, uncovering truths through Identity Disc puzzles. Make critical decisions and plot your own course in a world without a creator.

75 rating3 lists2.5 h main story

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Point-and-click adventurePuzzleAdventureIndieMystery

Demetrios is a quirky point and click adventure game inspired by classics like Broken Sword, packed with tons of humor! Bjorn Thonen, a slob of an antique dealer living in Paris, is robbed one night after coming home drunk. Forced to condu

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventureNoirMystery

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear. Being haunted by nightmares, Amber wakes up in the middle of the night only to find out that he

75 rating1 list7.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleNoir

Loco Motive is a murder mystery-comedy, full of deadly surprises, larger than life characters and yes, the occasional blood fountain! On the Reuss Express a passenger has been murdered, and you’re the prime suspect. Uncover a thrilling myst

70 rating2 lists9 h main story

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AdventureIndiePuzzleRole-playingMystery

An occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Underm

86 rating1 list5.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleVisual novel

Chicken Police is an "Animal Noir Adventure Game", set in the fictional world of the Wilderness, featuring a gripping, dark story, mature themes and a unique sense of humor. The game has classic point & click elements, mixed with visual nov

85 rating2 lists4 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleThriller

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.

88 rating6 lists6 h main story

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AdventureIndiePuzzleVisual novelThriller

Mothmen 1966 is a 'Pixel Pulp' - a visual novel featuring a fusion of exceptional writing and stunning illustration, inspired by mid-20th century pulp fiction and 80s home computer graphics - set amongst the strange occurrences of the Leoni

63 rating1 list2 h main story

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AdventurePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleMysterySide view

Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a c

80 rating1 list2 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleMystery

Silence also known as Silence: The Whispered World 2 is a sequel to The Whispered World, a popular adventure game developed by Daedalic Entertainment. The game is based on the classic point & click mechanics enriched with a number of innova

71 rating1 list6 h main story

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Point-and-click adventureAdventureIndieNoirMystery

Bear With Me is an episodic noir adventure game. Amber is trying to find her missing brother while being aided by her trusty teddy, Ted E. Bear. Being haunted by nightmares, Amber wakes up in the middle of the night only to find out that he

75 rating1 list

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleMystery

Demetrios is a quirky point and click adventure game inspired by classics like Broken Sword, packed with tons of humor! Bjorn Thonen, a slob of an antique dealer living in Paris, is robbed one night after coming home drunk. Forced to condu

63 rating1 list8.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventureNoirMystery

Witness The Charnel House Trilogy, the chronicle of one fateful night aboard a train bound for Augur Peak. Three thrilling, horrifying adventure games in one, from the depths of the Sepulchre, starring Madeleine Roux, Peter Willington, Jona

70 rating1 list2 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleSide view

Embark on a whimsically twisted adventure with Agatha, a child torn between her love for eating meat and her friendships with animals. Join her as she discovers religion and creates her own, Carnivorism, to convince the animals that the sac

70 rating2 lists5.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventureVisual novelMystery

After a night of fun, passion, and one too many drinks, you awake to discover a complete stranger lying naked beside you in bed. With only hazy memories of what happened last night, explore a stranger's bedroom in search of clues and try an

70 rating4 lists0.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventureMysterySide view

It begins with a kidnapped captain and a stolen ship. Where it leads next? That’s up to you… In this story-driven adventure game you will explore strange and wonderful communities, uncover a deep conspiracy, and chart a journey through twis

2 lists8.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleRole-playing

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk

75 rating2 lists8.5 h main story

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Point-and-click adventurePuzzleAdventureIndieSide view

The final chapter of The Journey Down, a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure!

78 rating1 list3.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleMystery

Unforeseen Incidents is a classical style interactive mystery set in a beautifully hand-painted world. Join Harper Pendrell and experience a challenging investigation, smart dialog and a rich cast of characters in this thrilling new adventu

77 rating2 lists9.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleSide view

VirtuaVerse is a cyberpunk point-&-click adventure set in a future not so far away; one where a single artificial intelligence prevailed over all other A.I.s and their governments, and society has migrated to a permanently integrated realit

64 rating1 list9.5 h main story

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AdventureIndiePuzzleRole-playingSide view

From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.

81 rating2 lists4.5 h main story

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Point-and-click adventurePuzzleRole-playingAdventureIndie

The long awaited sequel to The House of Da Vinci is finally here. Join more than 1.000.000 players from around the world and dive into the 3D puzzle adventure.

79 rating1 list7 h main story

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Point-and-click adventurePuzzleRole-playingAdventureIndie

Walk in the shoes of an apprentice and friend of Leonardo da Vinci. Find hidden mysteries, solve handcrafted mechanical puzzles and travel through time and space to lead the story to its grand finale.

64 rating1 list8 h main story

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AdventurePoint-and-click adventureNoirPrivate detectiveThriller

It's April 2043 and you- as Tex Murphy, the last of the old-style gumshoes- find yourself racing against time in the most dangerous game of your life. What is the truth behind the rumored UFO crash at Roswell, New Mexico? Why did the milita

76 rating1 list15 h main story

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AdventurePuzzleVisual novelMysterySide view

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 a

72 rating4 lists13 h main story

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AdventureIndieMysterySide viewHell

In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.

67 rating5 lists6 h main story

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AdventureIndiePoint-and-click adventurePuzzleSide view

One gloomy night, Bulb Boy wakes suddenly from a frightening nightmare to discover that evil has overshadowed the Bulbhouse. His family has disappeared and there are horrid monsters lurking in the shadows. Gather the courage and use his gla

76 rating2 lists1 h main story

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