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Games like Catherine

2011PEGI 18PlayStation, Xbox

Vincent is torn between his girlfriend and a seductive affair, and by night must climb deadly block towers in nightmares. By day he drinks at the bar and makes choices that steer the story, mixing relationship drama with brutally tough block-pushing puzzles.

  • Choices with consequences
  • Dialogue and role-playing
  • Puzzles and brain teasers
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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In short: Games like Catherine

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Catherine special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

Similar in what way?

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Up to three areas count more, the rest steps back.

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Best match

AI: The Somnium Files

84 %Match

2019USK 18PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable91 % positive−80 % 19.99 € 3.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Catherine: choices with consequences, dialogue where you play your role and a strong story.

A visual novel mystery by Kotaro Uchikoshi where you play detective Kaname Date hunting a serial killer by diving into suspects' dreams (Somnium). Branching story paths, quirky humor and sharp twists drive a gripping narrative.

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Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward

Choices with consequences

A visual novel with escape-room puzzles where you play a deadly game of trust and betrayal, unlocking many endings through a branching flowchart. Its intricate sci-fi story full of major twists is the clear centerpiece.

Road 96

Emotional impact

A narrative road-trip adventure set in an authoritarian, fictional version of America, where you play different teens trying to flee across the border. Your choices shape the story and the fate of its characters, backed by a strong 90s-style soundtrack.

Twelve Minutes

Emotional impact

A time-loop thriller set in a single cramped apartment, where you relive the same twelve minutes and use what you learn each loop to unravel a dark secret surrounding your wife. A top-down point-and-click mystery with a star-studded voice cast.

Grim Fandango Remastered

Strong soundtrack

A classic point-and-click adventure set in a Day of the Dead afterlife, where travel agent Manny uncovers a conspiracy. Film noir mood, dark wit, a jazzy score and clever puzzles make it a cult favorite.

The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures

Dialogue and role-playing

Set in Victorian-era England, young lawyer Ryunosuke Naruhodo defends clients by picking apart testimony and exposing contradictions. Herlock Sholmes' absurd deductions and the jury mechanic make this courtroom drama especially quirky and entertaining.

Chicken Police

Dialogue and role-playing

A noir detective story starring anthropomorphic animals: as chicken detectives you crack a dark case full of sharp dialogue, black humor and classic point-and-click puzzles.

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