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Games like The Roottrees are Dead

96% positive from 4,912 reviewsReleased 2025Steam Deck Playable$19.99
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What it is

A narrative deduction game where you uncover family ties using 1990s internet research. Solve puzzles by connecting evidence to build a family tree.

The catch

Investigation boils down to typing keywords and reading summaries, which turns tedious.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 4,912 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The Roottrees are Dead

The Darkside Detective
The Darkside Detective
94% positive from 5,162 reviews

A point-and-click adventure game with a comedic, supernatural investigation loop. Solve bizarre cases by examining scenes and using items.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
95% positive from 1,616 reviews

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

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
82% positive from 816 reviews

Point-and-click adventure game where you use post-cognitive abilities to solve crimes. It's a dark, thrilling mystery with a personal...

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
The Raven - Legacy of a Master Thief
75% positive from 813 reviews

This is a three-chapter crime adventure game. It combines whodunit investigation with heist elements, featuring a dual perspective...

The catchSluggish character movement and slow-paced navigation

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
Staffer Case: A Supernatural Mystery Adventure
94% positive from 4,094 reviews

A supernatural mystery adventure game where players find clues, arrange them into documents, and identify contradictions to solve...

The catchThe same clue matching repeats, and answers are either obvious or plainly illogical.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Atmospheric.

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
80% positive from 3,893 reviews

A narrative adventure game where players investigate crime scenes, find clues, and interrogate suspects as Sherlock Holmes. It features...

The catchObscure puzzles and pixel hunting leave you stuck and reaching for a walkthrough.

Both are tagged Detective, Mystery and Point & Click.

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