Games like Tangle Tower

A narrative adventure game with point-and-click investigation, clue gathering, and dialogue puzzles. It features a fully voiced cast and atmospheric, hand-painted environments.

95% positive from 3,117 · 2019 · 59% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $19.99 $3.99 -80% · Lowest ever $3.99 (2023-06-11)

DetectivePoint & Click Exploration PuzzleVisual NovelStory Rich

Six games like Tangle Tower

Detective Grimoire

95% positive from 1,727 reviews2014

This is a point-and-click adventure game where players investigate a murder by exploring, gathering clues, and interrogating characters. Its core loop involves assembling thoughts to solve puzzles and uncover the swamp's secret.

What players likedPlayers praise its art style, full voice-over, and intriguing story, finding it a pleasant, easy point-and-click detective adventure.

The catchThe mystery and puzzles are far too easy for adults, and it is over in two hours.

Both are tagged Detective, Point & Click and Exploration.

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Chicken Police - Paint it RED!

95% positive from 2,516 reviews202026% finish itDeck Verified

This is a narrative-driven noir adventure game featuring a complex interrogation system and detective gameplay. It offers a rich story with fully voiced characters and a unique, colorful world.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging noir detective story, jazzy soundtrack, and humorous characters, reminiscent of classic film noir.

The catchIt plays as an on rails visual novel with almost no real detective work.

Both are tagged Detective, Point & Click and Visual Novel.

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Murders on the Yangtze River

96% positive from 1,055 reviews2024Deck Playable

A horizontal detective game with a brush painting art style. Players use logical reasoning to investigate crime scenes and interrogate suspects to solve mysteries.

What players likedPlayers praise this Ace Attorney-like detective game for its immersive mechanics, intricate historical narrative, and well-connected cases.

The catchDeductions demand leaps of logic the evidence never actually supports.

Both are tagged Detective, Exploration and Story Rich.

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SIMULACRA

90% positive from 4,653 reviews201711% finish itDeck Verified

This is a mobile phone horror thriller where players piece together a missing person's story by exploring their phone. It features live-action footage and decryption puzzles for an immersive, realistic feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its interesting lore, memorable characters, and replayability through multiple endings and easter eggs, similar to horror mystery games with jumpscares.

The catchPuzzles feel unfulfilling and grow repetitive quickly

Both are tagged Detective, Point & Click and Visual Novel.

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Tokyo Dark

84% positive from 1,343 reviews20179% finish itDeck Unsupported

A narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with a sanity-tracking system. It features a branching story with multiple endings and a dark, psychological feel.

What players likedNo information about comparisons to other games or what players praise most is available in the provided text.

The catchLong standing game breaking bugs can softlock progress and force a full restart.

Both are tagged Detective, Point & Click and Visual Novel.

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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark

95% positive from 1,632 reviews2021Deck Verified

Point-and-click adventure game where you solve paranormal mysteries with Detective McQueen. It features a humorous, pixelated art style and standalone cases.

What players likedPlayers praise its humor and creative puzzles, comparing it to the original Darkside Detective game as an enjoyable point-and-click adventure.

The catchPuzzle logic is so obscure that brute-force clicking or a guide is the norm.

Both are tagged Detective, Point & Click and Story Rich.

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More about Tangle Tower

What players liked

Players praise Tangle Tower as an engaging, fully-voiced point-and-click detective game with beautiful art, reminiscent of Professor Layton.

The catch

Ending and plot resolution fall flat

Reviews: 95% positive from 3,117
Released: 2019
Finish it: 59% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $19.99 $3.99 -80% · Lowest ever $3.99 (2023-06-11)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 3,117 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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