Games like Bear With Me - Episode One

88% positive from 1,009 reviewsReleased 201610% finish it

What it is

A story-driven 2D noir adventure with dialogue-based puzzles and a sarcastic tone. Players solve mysteries with a teddy bear detective to find a missing brother.

What players liked

Players praise its engaging narrative and charming detective story, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.

The catch

Endless dialogue drags out every scene, leaving very little actual puzzle solving to do.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 88% positive, but with 1,009 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Bear With Me - Episode One

The Journey Down: Chapter Two

96% positive from 560 reviews2014Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Players solve puzzles and explore hand-painted environments to uncover a conspiracy.

What players likedPlayers praise its expansive and emotionally engaging story, reminiscent of classic adventure games.

Both are tagged Noir, Point & Click and Atmospheric.

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IMMORTALITY

84% positive from 1,942 reviews202234% finish itDeck Verified

An interactive film trilogy where players match cut through footage to solve a mystery, featuring a cinematic teleportation mechanic and a dark, investigative feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its satisfying mystery-solving and discovery, comparing it to Sam Barlow's "Her Story" but with a focus on film reels.

The catchFinding clips means clicking objects at random, which becomes repetitive busywork.

Both are tagged Noir, Hidden Object and Adventure.

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The Journey Down: Chapter One

87% positive from 1,295 reviews2013Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring exploration and puzzle-solving. It has an Afro-Caribbean setting and a story about friendship and mystery.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique Afro-Caribbean noir atmosphere and character design, reminiscent of stop-motion puppets.

The catchMost of it is over in about two hours, and each short chapter is sold separately.

Both are tagged Noir, Point & Click and Atmospheric.

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The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales

91% positive from 2,737 reviews202328% finish itDeck Playable

Adventure game where you steal artifacts from books, solving puzzles by manipulating fiction and reality. You partner with a sentient page to navigate unique book worlds.

What players likedPlayers praise its excellent puzzle/mystery gameplay, fantastic music, and engaging concept of entering books for detective work.

The catchThe turn based combat is shallow and feels bolted on, breaking the story's flow.

Both are tagged Noir, Atmospheric and Singleplayer.

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Chicken Police - Paint it RED!

95% positive from 2,516 reviews202026% finish itDeck Verified

This is a narrative-driven noir adventure game featuring a complex interrogation system and detective gameplay. It offers a rich story with fully voiced characters and a unique, colorful world.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging noir detective story, jazzy soundtrack, and humorous characters, reminiscent of classic film noir.

The catchIt plays as an on rails visual novel with almost no real detective work.

Both are tagged Noir, Point & Click and Adventure.

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Gemini Rue

88% positive from 1,876 reviews201133% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game with a noir sci-fi mystery. Players investigate and solve puzzles as two characters with intertwined fates.

What players likedPlayers praise Gemini Rue's future-noir atmosphere, characters, and engaging point-and-click gameplay, often comparing it to classic adventure games.

The catchSimple actions such as opening a door take several clicks through fiddly menus.

Both are tagged Noir, Point & Click and Adventure.

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