Games like D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die -Season One-

80% positive from 1,974 reviewsReleased 201531% finish it

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What it is

Mystery adventure game where players dive into the past using mementos to solve a murder. Features quirky characters and a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere.

What players liked

Players praise the game's incredibly detailed world and intriguing story with memorable characters, despite its lack of a conclusive ending.

The catch

The story stops on a cliffhanger and the sequel was abandoned for good.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 80% positive, but with 1,974 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die -Season One-

Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered

79% positive from 8,506 reviews20157% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a remastered interactive drama game with a supernatural murder mystery narrative. Players experience branching dialogue and multiple endings through four playable characters.

What players likedPlayers praise its gripping, cinematic story and dark mystery, often comparing it to other Quantic Dream games like Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human.

The catchLong, frequent quick-time events dominate and interrupt the gameplay

Both are tagged Quick-Time Events, Mystery and Story Rich.

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Blue Estate The Game

92% positive from 1,943 reviews20154% finish it

This is a cooperative rail shooter with a dark humor tone. Players shoot enemies in a fast-paced, on-rails experience.

What players likedPlayers find it a fun, modern lightgun shooter, compared favorably to House of the Dead: Overkill for its technical shooting and graphics.

The catchMindless point-and-shoot rail action with little else

Both are tagged Quick-Time Events.

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Dreams of Aether

97% positive from 1,855 reviews202559% finish it

This is a fast-paced microgame collection featuring characters from Aether, with a core loop of quick, varied challenges. It offers a quirky, humorous experience with multiple stages and endless modes.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming, affordable WarioWare-like game for its fun microgames, camp writing, and innovative twist on the formula.

The catchIt is over in about half an hour and microgames start repeating before then.

Both are tagged Quick-Time Events.

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Trials of Innocence

92% positive from 1,710 reviews202592% finish itDeck Playable

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 Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

95% positive from 1,616 reviews2021Deck Verified

Point-and-click adventure game where you solve paranormal mysteries with Detective McQueen. It features a humorous, pixelated art style and standalone cases.

What players likedPlayers praise its humor and creative puzzles, comparing it to the original Darkside Detective game as an enjoyable point-and-click adventure.

The catchPuzzle logic is so obscure that brute-force clicking or a guide is the norm.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

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Aviary Attorney

95% positive from 2,264 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

A visual novel adventure game where you play a bird lawyer solving cases through investigation and courtroom arguments. It features a 19th-century Parisian setting with unique art and music.

What players likedPlayers praise this high-quality visual novel, similar to Ace Attorney, for its enjoyable story, characters, and unique setting.

The catchA harsh day timer punishes exploring, and going out of order costs you the case.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Story Rich.

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