Games like The Rise of the Golden Idol

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.

95% positive from 2,529 · 2024 · 60% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $11.65 (2026-03-20)

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Six games like The Rise of the Golden Idol

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 Conspiracy, Investigation and Detective.

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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 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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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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Paradise Killer

93% positive from 4,458 reviews202021% finish itDeck Verified

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.

What players likedPlayers 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 catchMost of the time goes to aimless wandering and collecting, not actual deduction.

Both are tagged Investigation, Detective and Adventure.

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More about The Rise of the Golden Idol

What players liked

Players praise its "eureka moment" mysteries and engaging story, a worthy sequel to the first "Golden Idol" game.

The catch

Solving reduces to trial-and-error word swapping

Reviews: 95% positive from 2,529
Released: 2024
Finish it: 60% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $11.65 (2026-03-20)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,529 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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