Games like Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

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.

87% positive from 1,366 · 2019 · 33% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $2.99 -85% · Lowest ever $2.99 (2021-10-27)

DetectiveMystery Female Protagonist AtmosphericAdventurePuzzle

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."

The catchThe whole story ends in three or four hours, too short for the asking price.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Atmospheric.

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Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

96% positive from 1,253 reviews2025Deck Playable

This is a point-and-click urban thriller adventure game. Players solve serial murders by investigating and logging findings in Kathy's notebook.

What players likedPlayers praise "Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer" as a well-crafted point-and-click mystery, akin to Wadjet Eye Games, with engaging puzzles and a compelling story.

The catchStory loses momentum and dumps everything at the end

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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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 Detective, Mystery and Puzzle.

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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

97% positive from 2,128 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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More about Jenny LeClue - Detectivu

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.

Reviews: 87% positive from 1,366
Released: 2019
Finish it: 33% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $2.99 -85% · Lowest ever $2.99 (2021-10-27)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

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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