Games like Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

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

96% positive from 1,253 · 2025 · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $11.71 (2026-03-12)

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Six games like Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

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 Investigation, Detective and Mystery.

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The Rise of the Golden Idol

95% positive from 2,529 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 Mystery.

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Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

95% positive from 1,274 reviews202437% finish itDeck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game featuring a globe-trotting mystery with fully voiced characters and challenging puzzles. Players explore exotic locations, solve riddles, and uncover conspiracies.

What players likedPlayers praise the beautiful remaster of this classic point-and-click adventure, which looks and feels like their nostalgic memories.

The catchSlow pacing with drawn-out, hard-to-skip animations

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Mystery.

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Loco Motive

93% positive from 1,182 reviews202437% finish itDeck Verified

A comedy point-and-click murder mystery aboard a 1930s steam train. You play the three prime suspects in turn, a lawyer, a rookie detective and a spy, solving item puzzles to clear their names.

What players likedPlayers praise "Loco Motive" as a classic point-and-click adventure, reminiscent of Monkey Island, for its humor, story, and exceptional voice acting.

The catchThe comedy is loud and constant but the jokes almost never land.

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Mystery.

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Contradiction - Spot The Liar!

95% positive from 2,508 reviews201553% finish itDeck Verified

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

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

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Atmospheric.

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Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express

84% positive from 1,218 reviews202339% finish itDeck Playable

This is a modern detective adventure game where players solve a murder mystery on a train. It features two detectives and a focus on deduction and uncovering secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise its good balance of story, gameplay, voice acting, and puzzles, making it a polished and classic mystery experience.

The catchThe detective work is far too easy and the game holds your hand at every step.

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Puzzle.

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More about Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

What players liked

Players 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 catch

Story loses momentum and dumps everything at the end

Reviews: 96% positive from 1,253
Released: 2025
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $11.71 (2026-03-12)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 1,253 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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