Games like Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

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.

89% positive from 1,276 · 2019 · 43% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $10.99 $2.52 -77% · Lowest ever $2.52 (2022-12-22)

Point & ClickHistoricalPixel GraphicsInteractive FictionDetective Story Rich

Six games like Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

Whos Lila?

95% positive from 1,826 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 Point & Click.

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Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper

81% positive from 1,346 reviews2009Deck Playable

This is a 3D point-and-click adventure game where players investigate Jack the Ripper's crimes from two perspectives. It features a dark, horrifying manhunt through 1888 London.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive atmosphere and story, comparing it favorably to "The Awakened" and a visit to London.

The catchSeveral puzzles give no clear instructions and need outside walkthroughs to solve.

Both are tagged Historical, Detective and Point & Click.

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Lacuna – A Sci-Fi Noir Adventure

92% positive from 2,877 reviews202124% finish itDeck Verified

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 Pixel Graphics.

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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 Interactive Fiction, Detective and Story Rich.

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

95% positive from 1,632 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, Point & Click and Pixel Graphics.

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Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story

91% positive from 1,050 reviews201759% finish itDeck Playable

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

Both are tagged Interactive Fiction, Detective and Indie.

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More about Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

The catch

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

Reviews: 89% positive from 1,276
Released: 2019
Finish it: 43% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $10.99 $2.52 -77% · Lowest ever $2.52 (2022-12-22)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 1,276 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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