Games like Paradise Killer

This is an open-world detective game where players investigate a murder on a surreal island. The core loop involves exploring, gathering evidence, and building a case to present in a trial.

93% positive from 4,458 · 2020 · 21% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $4.99 -75% · Lowest ever $4.99 (2024-12-12)

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Six games like Paradise Killer

The Painscreek Killings

91% positive from 6,156 reviews2017Deck Playable

This is a story-rich, first-person investigation game. Players explore a semi-open world, collecting clues and solving logical puzzles to uncover a murder mystery.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging, open-world detective game for its immersive, unguided investigation and gripping story, feeling like a real murder mystery.

The catchNot a deduction game; mostly hunting keys and notes

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Exploration.

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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 Exploration.

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Wytchwood

93% positive from 4,716 reviews202127% finish itDeck Verified

Crafting adventure game where you explore, gather, and brew spells to teach characters lessons in a gothic fairytale world.

What players likedPlayers praise Wytchwood as a charming, visually stunning, and story-rich "fetch quest" game akin to Skyrim's crafting, perfect for those who enjoy collecting and crafting.

The catchThe whole game is fetch quests and backtracking for ingredients, which turns tedious.

Both are tagged Investigation, Exploration and Female Protagonist.

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Duck Detective: The Secret Salami

95% positive from 4,840 reviews2024Deck Verified

Cozy mystery game where you interview characters and use deduction to solve a conspiracy. Features a short, fully voice-acted narrative with a unique observational mechanic.

What players likedPlayers praise "Duck Detective: The Secret Salami" as a charming, funny, and cozy point-and-click mystery with excellent voice acting, similar to Frog Detective or Ace Attorney.

The catchVery short; completable in well under an hour

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Adventure.

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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 Adventure.

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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 Adventure.

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More about Paradise Killer

What players liked

Players praise Paradise Killer as a unique open-world detective game akin to Disco Elysium, Danganronpa, and Ace Attorney, for its deep lore and engaging mystery.

The catch

Most of the time goes to aimless wandering and collecting, not actual deduction.

Reviews: 93% positive from 4,458
Released: 2020
Finish it: 21% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $4.99 -75% · Lowest ever $4.99 (2024-12-12)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 4,458 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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