Games like Contradiction - Spot The Liar!

95% positive from 2,502 reviewsReleased 201553% finish itSteam Deck Verified$12.99

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What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,502 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Scene Investigators

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This is a hardcore deductive reasoning game where players meticulously analyze crime scenes to solve mysteries. It focuses on keen observation and making calculated assumptions to piece together evidence.

What players likedPlayers praise this deduction-driven investigation game for its minimal hand-holding, strong environmental storytelling, and trust in the player to think.

Both are tagged Crime, Investigation and Detective.

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Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

87% positive from 1,316 reviews2014Deck Playable

Cyberpunk noir detective adventure with live-action FMV and 3D environments. Solve puzzles and dialogue to uncover a lost memory and prevent a dark future.

What players likedPlayers praise "Tesla Effect" as a strong Tex Murphy adventure, often ranking it second only to "Under a Killing Moon."

The catchConvoluted puzzles and a dragging final act

Both are tagged FMV, Detective 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 RPG.

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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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The Rise of the Golden Idol

95% positive from 2,507 reviews202460% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click detective game where players investigate crime scenes to deduce motives and identify culprits. It features a unique mechanic of collecting keywords from observations to build theories.

What players likedPlayers praise its "eureka moment" mysteries and engaging story, a worthy sequel to the first "Golden Idol" game.

The catchSolving reduces to trial-and-error word swapping

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Adventure.

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Subsurface Circular

94% positive from 1,931 reviews201719% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, narrative-driven adventure game where players collect words to solve dialogue puzzles. It features a unique vocabulary inventory and a detective story feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging, narrative-heavy sci-fi mystery with well-written dialogue, often compared to a "Thomas Was Alone" sequel.

The catchChoices barely change anything and the ending arrives rushed and abrupt.

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Adventure.

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