Games like Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

87% positive from 1,366 reviewsReleased 201933% finish itSteam Deck Verified$19.99

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 1,366 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

The Operator

92% positive from 8,369 reviews202466% finish itDeck Verified

This is a detective simulation game where players analyze evidence using specialized software to solve crimes and assist field agents. It offers a mind-bending investigative experience focused on uncovering the truth.

What players likedPlayers praise "The Operator" as an immersive, narrative-driven thriller with engaging puzzles, often compared to "Orwell" and "The Roottrees are Dead."

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Atmospheric.

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The Roottrees are Dead

96% positive from 4,916 reviews2025Deck Playable

A narrative deduction game where you uncover family ties using 1990s internet research. Solve puzzles by connecting evidence to build a family tree.

What players likedPlayers praise this addictive detective game for its challenging, rewarding puzzles and comparisons to "Obra Dinn," "Hypnospace Outlaw," and "Her Story."

The catchInvestigation boils down to typing keywords and reading summaries, which turns tedious.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Atmospheric.

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Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure

94% positive from 4,094 reviews202356% finish itDeck Verified

A supernatural mystery adventure game where players find clues, arrange them into documents, and identify contradictions to solve murders. It features a 1960s London setting with supernatural abilities and detective work.

What players likedPlayers praise the game's art, music, and engaging story with accessible multiple endings, recommending the "reborn" bundle.

The catchThe same clue matching repeats, and answers are either obvious or plainly illogical.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Atmospheric.

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Kathy Rain: Director's Cut

93% positive from 1,466 reviews202152% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click detective mystery game with a '90s setting. Players collect clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles to uncover a dark truth.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story, good voice acting, and logical puzzles, comparing it to classic point-and-click adventures like Zak McKracken and Silent Hill.

The catchIt starts strong then falls apart, ending in a nonsensical supernatural anticlimax.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Female Protagonist.

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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

97% positive from 2,091 reviews2023Deck Verified

A narrative puzzle adventure where you possess objects to alter events and solve your own murder. It features quirky humor and charming characters.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique mystery, engaging puzzles, and strong story with Ace Attorney vibes.

The catchFailing a puzzle means sitting through the same long dialogue and animations again.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Puzzle.

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The Testament of Sherlock Holmes

80% positive from 3,893 reviews201227% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative adventure game where players investigate crime scenes, find clues, and interrogate suspects as Sherlock Holmes. It features a dark, twisting story set in Victorian London.

What players likedPlayers praise the engaging story and varied, intuitive puzzles, wishing its sequel maintained its quality.

The catchObscure puzzles and pixel hunting leave you stuck and reaching for a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Puzzle.

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