Games like Tales of the Neon Sea

This is a retro pixel-art adventure game where players investigate a murder case in a cyberpunk city. Players analyze details and interact with NPCs to uncover a conspiracy.

85% positive from 4,962 · 2019 · 24% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · Lowest ever $1.00 (2021-12-17)

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Six games like Tales of the Neon Sea

Yooka-Laylee

75% positive from 5,390 reviews20179% finish itDeck Verified

Open-world 3D platformer with collectible-driven progression and a lighthearted, adventurous feel. Players explore, collect items, and unlock abilities to expand worlds and defeat a villain.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a competent and fun 3D platformer collectathon, especially for its speedrunning potential.

The catchLarge, empty worlds feel tedious to traverse

Both are tagged Kickstarter, Adventure and Indie.

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Observer: System Redux

85% positive from 2,954 reviews202050% finish itDeck Verified

Cyberpunk horror game where you hack into minds to solve crimes. Explore twisted dreams and uncover dark secrets in a dystopian future.

What players likedPlayers praise its excellent cyberpunk horror, comparing it to Cronos, Silent Hill, and Cronenberg for its trippy story, visuals, and mind-hacking.

The catchNonstop glitch effects, flicker and motion blur make it physically nauseating to play.

Both are tagged Investigation, Cyberpunk and Adventure.

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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, Point & Click and Pixel Graphics.

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Technobabylon

94% positive from 1,622 reviews201531% finish itDeck Verified

A cyberpunk narrative adventure game with branching dialogue and puzzle-solving, featuring a dark, conspiracy-filled atmosphere.

What players likedPlayers praise Technobabylon's incredible story and art styles, comparing it to a love letter for retro point-and-click and cyberpunk fans.

The catchMany puzzle solutions are illogical enough to send you to a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Cyberpunk, Point & Click and Pixel Graphics.

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VirtuaVerse

82% positive from 1,107 reviews202020% finish itDeck Playable

Cyberpunk point-and-click adventure. Explore augmented reality, solve puzzles, and uncover a conspiracy.

What players likedPlayers praise VirtuaVerse as an amazing point-and-click adventure, reminiscent of early 90s classics like Monkey Island, with an amazing soundtrack by Master Boot Record.

The catchPuzzle solutions run on moon logic, so a walkthrough is near mandatory to finish.

Both are tagged Cyberpunk, Point & Click and Pixel Graphics.

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No Case Should Remain Unsolved

97% positive from 1,814 reviews2024Deck Playable

This is a narrative detective game where players connect memory fragments to solve a cold case. It features a jigsaw-like reasoning system and a melancholic, investigative feel.

What players likedPlayers praise this short, unique detective puzzle game for its compelling, emotional story and clever dialogue-fragment mechanics.

The catchTracking huge walls of text through a clumsy interface turns deduction into tedium.

Both are tagged Investigation, Point & Click and Adventure.

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More about Tales of the Neon Sea

What players liked

Players praise its engaging story and characters, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.

The catch

Constant unrelated puzzles crowd out the actual detective work you came for.

Reviews: 85% positive from 4,962
Released: 2019
Finish it: 24% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: Lowest ever $1.00 (2021-12-17)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 4,962 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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