Games like Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

84% positive from 1,218 reviewsReleased 202339% finish itSteam Deck Playable

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What it is

This is a modern detective adventure game where players solve a murder mystery on a train. It features two detectives and a focus on deduction and uncovering secrets.

What players liked

Players praise its good balance of story, gameplay, voice acting, and puzzles, making it a polished and classic mystery experience.

The catch

The detective work is far too easy and the game holds your hand at every step.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,218 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments

89% positive from 7,879 reviews201429% finish itDeck Verified

Detective adventure game. Investigate cases using deduction and skills to identify culprits and decide their fate.

What players likedPlayers praise its excellent deduction system and freedom to make choices, making it one of the best detective games.

Both are tagged Crime, Investigation and Detective.

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Contradiction - Spot The Liar!

95% positive from 2,502 reviews201553% finish itDeck Verified

Live-action video murder mystery adventure where you interview characters, find contradictions in their statements, and catch them in lies. It offers free exploration and evidence gathering.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique FMV mystery and detective game for its great acting, sound design, and engaging contradiction system.

The catchEvery new clue means trekking back to ask all six characters about it again.

Both are tagged Crime, Investigation and Detective.

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The Silver Case

89% positive from 1,147 reviews201619% finish itDeck Playable

A first-person visual novel adventure game where players solve puzzles and riddles to uncover a dark, interconnected mystery. It features a neo-noir, hardboiled detective feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its incredible, relevant story about the dark side of humanity, despite simple and linear gameplay.

The catchThe plot is told so incoherently that many finish it still not knowing what happened.

Both are tagged Crime, Investigation and Adventure.

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Paradise Killer

93% positive from 4,458 reviews202021% finish itDeck Verified

This is an open-world detective game where players investigate a murder on a surreal island. The core loop involves exploring, gathering evidence, and building a case to present in a trial.

What players likedPlayers praise Paradise Killer as a unique open-world detective game akin to Disco Elysium, Danganronpa, and Ace Attorney, for its deep lore and engaging mystery.

The catchMost of the time goes to aimless wandering and collecting, not actual deduction.

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Exploration.

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Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

95% positive from 1,210 reviews2025Deck Playable

This is a point-and-click urban thriller adventure game. Players solve serial murders by investigating and logging findings in Kathy's notebook.

What players likedPlayers praise "Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer" as a well-crafted point-and-click mystery, akin to Wadjet Eye Games, with engaging puzzles and a compelling story.

The catchStory loses momentum and dumps everything at the end

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Puzzle.

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Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

95% positive from 4,819 reviews2024Deck Verified

Cozy mystery game where you interview characters and use deduction to solve a conspiracy. Features a short, fully voice-acted narrative with a unique observational mechanic.

What players likedPlayers praise "Duck Detective: The Secret Salami" as a charming, funny, and cozy point-and-click mystery with excellent voice acting, similar to Frog Detective or Ace Attorney.

The catchVery short; completable in well under an hour

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Adventure.

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