Games like Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

91% positive from 1,050 reviewsReleased 201759% finish itSteam Deck Playable

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What it is

This is a narrative investigation game where you explore a found phone's apps and messages to uncover a mystery. It's a relatable story about a young woman's life and disappearance.

The catch

Most of it is tedious scrolling through messages to find vague password clues.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 1,050 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Trials of Innocence

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Courtroom detective game with evidence-based trials and witness interrogation. Features unique locations and a deep narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise "Trials of Innocence" as a smartly written visual novel detective game, similar to Ace Attorney, with a great storyline and memorable characters.

The catchThe English translation is rough and awkward, which makes following the trials harder.

Both are tagged Interactive Fiction, Detective and Mystery.

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Whos Lila?

95% positive from 1,797 reviews2022Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game where players control character facial expressions to drive dialogue. It features a surreal, dither-punk aesthetic and a mystery narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, convoluted mystery and face-making gameplay, often compared to multimedia mysteries and David Lynch.

The catchSeeing the full story means replaying the same scenes many times until it drags.

Both are tagged Interactive Fiction, Detective and Casual.

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Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

87% positive from 1,366 reviews201933% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative adventure game where players make choices to shape the story and help a young detective solve a murder mystery. It features a hand-drawn world and observational gameplay during dialogue.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, polished adventure gameplay, captivating art, and immersive story with endearing characters.

The catchIt stops on a cliffhanger with no resolution, and the sequel never arrived.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Puzzle.

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Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure

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This is a narrative-driven sci-fi noir point-and-click adventure game where player choices have permanent consequences. Players investigate a murder, gather evidence, and make difficult moral decisions that shape the story's outcome.

What players likedPlayers praise Lacuna as an engaging visual novel with a good story, thoughtful characters, and effective pixel art.

The catchThe story and characters lean on stale noir tropes and rarely become interesting.

Both are tagged Interactive Fiction, Detective and Indie.

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Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

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This is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure game focused on investigation and puzzle-solving. Players explore, gather clues, and make dialogue choices to solve a murder mystery in ancient China.

The catchVital items hide in near invisible spots and several puzzle solutions follow no logic.

Both are tagged Interactive Fiction, Detective and Indie.

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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 Detective, Mystery and Puzzle.

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