Games like Wytchwood

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

93% positive from 4,716 · 2021 · 27% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · Lowest ever $4.79 (2025-02-05)

CraftingStory Rich ExplorationRPGInvestigation Female Protagonist

Six games like Wytchwood

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, Exploration and Female Protagonist.

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Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy

88% positive from 3,778 reviews20217% finish itDeck Playable

This is a JRPG with real-time combat and exploration. Players gather materials, craft items, and battle enemies in a vibrant fantasy world.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a refined sequel that improves upon the first game with better characters and story, while retaining familiar areas.

The catchOwners get no upgrade path to the DX rerelease and must buy the same game again.

Both are tagged Crafting, Exploration and Female Protagonist.

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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, Exploration and Adventure.

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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse

89% positive from 2,814 reviews201341% finish itDeck Playable

This is a classic point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles and uncover conspiracies. It features a narrative-driven experience with fully voiced characters and a wry sense of humor.

What players likedPlayers praise its intriguing story and clever puzzles, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games.

The catchEndless dialogue and slow unskippable animations stretch every scene into a crawl.

Both are tagged Investigation, Female Protagonist and Adventure.

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Tales of the Neon Sea

85% positive from 4,962 reviews201924% finish itDeck Playable

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.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story and characters, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.

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

Both are tagged Investigation, Story Rich and Adventure.

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A Guidebook of Babel

91% positive from 1,749 reviews202320% finish itDeck Playable

A story-adventure game where players rewrite history to trigger the butterfly effect and solve puzzles. It features time travel and narrative-driven gameplay with a focus on subtle changes.

What players likedPlayers praise its beautiful aesthetic and unique time-traveling, butterfly-effect mechanics told through comic panels.

The catchMost of the time is spent clicking through long, clumsily translated dialogue.

Both are tagged Investigation, Story Rich and Adventure.

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More about Wytchwood

What players liked

Players 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 catch

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

Reviews: 93% positive from 4,716
Released: 2021
Finish it: 27% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: Lowest ever $4.79 (2025-02-05)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 4,716 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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