Collect evidence, question suspects, solve the case: games where you investigate yourself and have to draw the right conclusions.
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A moody noir murder mystery where you play Bigby Wolf, the reformed Big Bad Wolf turned sheriff, investigating killings among fairy-tale exiles in grimy New York. Your dialogue choices decide whether you're feared or trusted, all wrapped in a striking neon comic-book style.
As an LAPD detective in 1947 Los Angeles, you comb crime scenes for clues and read suspects' motion-captured faces during interrogations. It's an atmospheric noir crime drama where deduction matters more than gunplay.
A moody noir murder mystery where you play Bigby Wolf, the reformed Big Bad Wolf turned sheriff, investigating killings among fairy-tale exiles in grimy New York. Your dialogue choices decide whether you're feared or trusted, all wrapped in a striking neon comic-book style.
A moody noir murder mystery where you play Bigby Wolf, the reformed Big Bad Wolf turned sheriff, investigating killings among fairy-tale exiles in grimy New York. Your dialogue choices decide whether you're feared or trusted, all wrapped in a striking neon comic-book style.
As an LAPD detective in 1947 Los Angeles, you comb crime scenes for clues and read suspects' motion-captured faces during interrogations. It's an atmospheric noir crime drama where deduction matters more than gunplay.
2011PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable19.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 31,381 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Lavish presentation
Strong, story-driven narrative
As an LAPD detective in 1947 Los Angeles, you comb crime scenes for clues and read suspects' motion-captured faces during interrogations. It's an atmospheric noir crime drama where deduction matters more than gunplay.
As an insurance investigator, you use a magical pocket watch to relive the final moments of a ghost ship's crew and deduce the identity and fate of every sailor. Its striking 1-bit visuals and brilliant deduction design make it a one-of-a-kind detective game.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 32,905 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lots to discover
As an insurance investigator, you use a magical pocket watch to relive the final moments of a ghost ship's crew and deduce the identity and fate of every sailor. Its striking 1-bit visuals and brilliant deduction design make it a one-of-a-kind detective game.
Quantic Dream's cinematic thriller has you play both an accidental murderer and the detectives hunting him, shaping the story through decisions and reflex-based QTE sequences. Its supernatural mystery starts gripping and atmospheric before veering into wild territory.
Quantic Dream's cinematic thriller has you play both an accidental murderer and the detectives hunting him, shaping the story through decisions and reflex-based QTE sequences. Its supernatural mystery starts gripping and atmospheric before veering into wild territory.
An episodic narrative adventure where you make tough calls both as Bruce Wayne and as Batman. A dark revelation about the Wayne family recasts familiar characters like the Penguin and the Joker in a new light.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 15,192 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Strong, story-driven narrative
Emotional impact
An episodic narrative adventure where you make tough calls both as Bruce Wayne and as Batman. A dark revelation about the Wayne family recasts familiar characters like the Penguin and the Joker in a new light.
An atmospheric first-person mystery where you play an occult detective reconstructing grim crime scenes in a gorgeous yet eerie valley. Its photorealistic scenery and poignant final twist are the highlights.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 6,869 reviews on Steam
Lavish presentation
Emotional impact
Lots to discover
An atmospheric first-person mystery where you play an occult detective reconstructing grim crime scenes in a gorgeous yet eerie valley. Its photorealistic scenery and poignant final twist are the highlights.
As a murdered detective, you roam a gloomy Salem as a ghost, possessing the living and piecing together clues to solve your own killing. An atmospheric, story-driven investigation adventure with light stealth encounters against demons.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified19.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 12,119 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
As a murdered detective, you roam a gloomy Salem as a ghost, possessing the living and piecing together clues to solve your own killing. An atmospheric, story-driven investigation adventure with light stealth encounters against demons.
As a 1920s private eye in the half-drowned town of Oakmont, you solve eerie cases by reconstructing crime scenes and drawing your own conclusions, with little hand-holding, in a Lovecraftian nightmare. Thick atmosphere and morally grey decisions carry the game, while the combat is serviceable rather than great.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable39.99 €75 % positive
Mostly positive, 5,508 reviews on Steam
Dread and tension
Dark, serious atmosphere
Open world
As a 1920s private eye in the half-drowned town of Oakmont, you solve eerie cases by reconstructing crime scenes and drawing your own conclusions, with little hand-holding, in a Lovecraftian nightmare. Thick atmosphere and morally grey decisions carry the game, while the combat is serviceable rather than great.
A short, gorgeous noir detective adventure set in a retro-futuristic New York where consciousness can be transferred into new bodies. You rewind time at crime scenes to piece together clues, and your dialogue choices steer the ending.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox24.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 6,023 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Lavish presentation
Dark, serious atmosphere
A short, gorgeous noir detective adventure set in a retro-futuristic New York where consciousness can be transferred into new bodies. You rewind time at crime scenes to piece together clues, and your dialogue choices steer the ending.
As shell-shocked private eye Edward Pierce you investigate a mysterious death on a grim whaling island and slide steadily into Lovecraftian madness. Investigation, dialogue skills and your fraying sanity shape how the story ends.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €79 % positive
Mostly positive, 11,058 reviews on Steam
Lore and world history
Dread and tension
Dark, serious atmosphere
As shell-shocked private eye Edward Pierce you investigate a mysterious death on a grim whaling island and slide steadily into Lovecraftian madness. Investigation, dialogue skills and your fraying sanity shape how the story ends.
You and your friends play ghost hunters, using EMF readers, spirit boxes and cameras to work out which kind of ghost haunts a location. Voice recognition and sudden hunts make for genuine panic and plenty of hilarious co-op moments.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable18.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 686,738 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Playing together in co-op
Dread and tension
You and your friends play ghost hunters, using EMF readers, spirit boxes and cameras to work out which kind of ghost haunts a location. Voice recognition and sudden hunts make for genuine panic and plenty of hilarious co-op moments.
As Sherlock Holmes you work through six varied criminal cases, gathering clues and deducing the truth, then make a moral call on whether to punish or spare the culprit.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 7,186 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Choices with consequences
Puzzles and brain teasers
As Sherlock Holmes you work through six varied criminal cases, gathering clues and deducing the truth, then make a moral call on whether to punish or spare the culprit.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch14.99 €92 % positive
A Telltale narrative adventure where you play Bruce Wayne and Batman, making tough decisions that shape alliances and the Joker's rise. The focus is on dialogue, investigation and quick-time action scenes.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch14.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 8,961 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Dialogue and role-playing
Strong, story-driven narrative
A Telltale narrative adventure where you play Bruce Wayne and Batman, making tough decisions that shape alliances and the Joker's rise. The focus is on dialogue, investigation and quick-time action scenes.
A narrative psychological thriller from the Life is Strange developers. You play Sam, returning to your hometown to piece together a friend's death by reconstructing events in a mind palace, guided by an imaginary alter ego.
A narrative psychological thriller from the Life is Strange developers. You play Sam, returning to your hometown to piece together a friend's death by reconstructing events in a mind palace, guided by an imaginary alter ego.
You play a neural detective who hacks into the memories and minds of others while prowling a decaying, dystopian future Poland. Disturbing hallucinations, thick atmosphere and a paranoid crime story make it a bleak cyberpunk nightmare.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable27.99 €79 % positive
Mostly positive, 4,036 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Dark, serious atmosphere
Dread and tension
You play a neural detective who hacks into the memories and minds of others while prowling a decaying, dystopian future Poland. Disturbing hallucinations, thick atmosphere and a paranoid crime story make it a bleak cyberpunk nightmare.
A loving throwback to classic LucasArts point-and-click adventures, where you swap between five characters to solve a strange murder in an odd small town. Dark humor, meta jokes and interlocking puzzles are its main appeal.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 3,647 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Puzzles and brain teasers
Lots of humour
A loving throwback to classic LucasArts point-and-click adventures, where you swap between five characters to solve a strange murder in an odd small town. Dark humor, meta jokes and interlocking puzzles are its main appeal.
As aging police chief Jack Boyd, you dispatch officers, manage staff, and make morally murky choices while scraping together retirement money over 180 days. A grim noir tale of corruption and guilt told in a stylish silhouette art style.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 9,208 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Economy and management
Tactical depth
As aging police chief Jack Boyd, you dispatch officers, manage staff, and make morally murky choices while scraping together retirement money over 180 days. A grim noir tale of corruption and guilt told in a stylish silhouette art style.
As an occult investigator, you explore a silent deep-sea mining station in the Pacific while your sanity frays. It leans on Lovecraftian dread and mystery rather than action.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox−65 %39.99 € 13.99 € 5 days left52 % positive
Mixed, 280 reviews on Steam
Dread and tension
Dark, serious atmosphere
Lore and world history
As an occult investigator, you explore a silent deep-sea mining station in the Pacific while your sanity frays. It leans on Lovecraftian dread and mystery rather than action.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−80 %19.99 € 3.99 € 10 days left91 % positive
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.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−80 %19.99 € 3.99 € 10 days left91 % positive
Very positive, 8,939 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
Choices with consequences
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.
A grim Victorian detective adventure where Holmes himself becomes the prime suspect, and you investigate as him, Watson and even Toby the dog, gathering clues, solving logic puzzles and piecing together deductions.
2012PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 3,268 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Historical setting
Dark, serious atmosphere
A grim Victorian detective adventure where Holmes himself becomes the prime suspect, and you investigate as him, Watson and even Toby the dog, gathering clues, solving logic puzzles and piecing together deductions.
You play Sherlock Holmes in Victorian London, examining crime scenes, connecting clues and making judgments that shape how cases unfold. The focus is on investigation and puzzles, spiced with short action and chase sequences.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 12,117 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Puzzles and brain teasers
Strong, story-driven narrative
You play Sherlock Holmes in Victorian London, examining crime scenes, connecting clues and making judgments that shape how cases unfold. The focus is on investigation and puzzles, spiced with short action and chase sequences.
A narrative murder-mystery set in 16th-century Bavaria, styled like an illuminated manuscript. Your conversations and choices reshape the fate of a village and its abbey over 25 years.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 9,362 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Historical setting
Choices with consequences
A narrative murder-mystery set in 16th-century Bavaria, styled like an illuminated manuscript. Your conversations and choices reshape the fate of a village and its abbey over 25 years.
Virginia is a dialogue-free, cinematically edited first-person story game where a rookie FBI agent investigates a disappearance. Hard film-style cuts, a strong orchestral score and surreal dream sequences make it a short, unusual experience.
Virginia is a dialogue-free, cinematically edited first-person story game where a rookie FBI agent investigates a disappearance. Hard film-style cuts, a strong orchestral score and surreal dream sequences make it a short, unusual experience.
A noir detective adventure starring cat private eye John Blacksad, who is pulled into a murder case around a boxing club. It focuses on investigation, dialogue and choices in a comic-inspired world of anthropomorphic animals.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 5,400 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Choices with consequences
Dialogue and role-playing
A noir detective adventure starring cat private eye John Blacksad, who is pulled into a murder case around a boxing club. It focuses on investigation, dialogue and choices in a comic-inspired world of anthropomorphic animals.
You investigate twelve baffling deaths spanning centuries, gathering clues in pixel-art crime scenes and piecing together names, motives and sequences into your own theory. Pure deduction with little hand-holding makes it feel like genuine detective work.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified17.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 9,944 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Puzzles and brain teasers
Distinctive, stylised art style
You investigate twelve baffling deaths spanning centuries, gathering clues in pixel-art crime scenes and piecing together names, motives and sequences into your own theory. Pure deduction with little hand-holding makes it feel like genuine detective work.
A classic point-and-click adventure where George and Nico chase a conspiracy tied to a stolen painting and ancient secrets. Witty dialogue, inventory puzzles and a globe-trotting mystery drive the experience.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable22.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 1,938 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Dialogue and role-playing
Strong, story-driven narrative
A classic point-and-click adventure where George and Nico chase a conspiracy tied to a stolen painting and ancient secrets. Witty dialogue, inventory puzzles and a globe-trotting mystery drive the experience.
A grim point-and-click crime thriller where you play FBI agent Victoria and her grandfather Gustav, investigating two eerily similar murder sprees set 75 years apart. Clue-hunting and puzzles drive the experience.
2005PC, Xbox, Steam Deck playable7.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 896 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
Puzzles and brain teasers
A grim point-and-click crime thriller where you play FBI agent Victoria and her grandfather Gustav, investigating two eerily similar murder sprees set 75 years apart. Clue-hunting and puzzles drive the experience.
You play detective Cole Phelps in 1940s Los Angeles, cracking cases by interrogating witnesses and reading their facial expressions to spot lies. The detailed postwar city and gripping crime stories are what make it stand out.
You play detective Cole Phelps in 1940s Los Angeles, cracking cases by interrogating witnesses and reading their facial expressions to spot lies. The detailed postwar city and gripping crime stories are what make it stand out.
An episodic narrative adventure set at a secretive 1793 estate, where dialogue duels, intrigue and a skill system shape how the conspiracy and murder mystery unfold. Choices carry lasting consequences and conversations play out like tense battles of wits.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable14.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 5,765 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Choices with consequences
Dialogue and role-playing
An episodic narrative adventure set at a secretive 1793 estate, where dialogue duels, intrigue and a skill system shape how the conspiracy and murder mystery unfold. Choices carry lasting consequences and conversations play out like tense battles of wits.
A detective adventure built around Agatha Christie's famous case, where you play Hercule Poirot and new investigator Jane Royce unraveling two linked murders. The focus is on interrogations, clue gathering and deduction puzzles.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable39.99 €77 % positive
Mostly positive, 228 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
Puzzles and brain teasers
A detective adventure built around Agatha Christie's famous case, where you play Hercule Poirot and new investigator Jane Royce unraveling two linked murders. The focus is on interrogations, clue gathering and deduction puzzles.
As eccentric FBI agent York you investigate a murder in the small town of Greenvale, a mix of Twin Peaks-style mystery, bizarre humor and clunky survival horror. Technically rough, but beloved as a cult classic for its unforgettable characters.
As eccentric FBI agent York you investigate a murder in the small town of Greenvale, a mix of Twin Peaks-style mystery, bizarre humor and clunky survival horror. Technically rough, but beloved as a cult classic for its unforgettable characters.
As private detective Carl Flaubert, you investigate strange events at a remote lake in snowbound 1970s Quebec. Thick winter atmosphere, a narrator's commentary and slow clue-hunting drive this quiet, eerie adventure.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 2,827 reviews on Steam
Lots to discover
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
As private detective Carl Flaubert, you investigate strange events at a remote lake in snowbound 1970s Quebec. Thick winter atmosphere, a narrator's commentary and slow clue-hunting drive this quiet, eerie adventure.
As investigator Lady Love Dies you roam a neon-soaked, surreal island, grill eccentric suspects and gather evidence in a murder case. You choose who to accuse at trial, all wrapped in bold style, dark humor and a driving synthwave soundtrack.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €93 % positive
Very positive, 3,319 reviews on Steam
Strong soundtrack
Lots to discover
Distinctive, stylised art style
As investigator Lady Love Dies you roam a neon-soaked, surreal island, grill eccentric suspects and gather evidence in a murder case. You choose who to accuse at trial, all wrapped in bold style, dark humor and a driving synthwave soundtrack.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch18.49 €62 % positive
You dig through a database of secretly recorded video calls, using keyword searches to piece together the story of four people and their lies. A live-action, combat-free narrative driven by strong performances and your own detective work.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch18.49 €62 % positive
Mixed, 1,262 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Emotional impact
Dark, serious atmosphere
You dig through a database of secretly recorded video calls, using keyword searches to piece together the story of four people and their lies. A live-action, combat-free narrative driven by strong performances and your own detective work.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−60 %39.99 € 15.99 € 10 days left79 % positive
A story-driven detective adventure where Kaname Date and his AI-ball partner Aiba combine investigations, dream-world Somnium sequences and escape-room puzzles to crack a deadly escape-game case. Thriller twists, quirky humor and clever puzzles carry the experience.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−60 %39.99 € 15.99 € 10 days left79 % positive
Mostly positive, 853 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
Puzzles and brain teasers
A story-driven detective adventure where Kaname Date and his AI-ball partner Aiba combine investigations, dream-world Somnium sequences and escape-room puzzles to crack a deadly escape-game case. Thriller twists, quirky humor and clever puzzles carry the experience.
A deduction-driven detective puzzler where you solve 20 bizarre crime scenes in 1970s America by gathering clues, identifying people and piecing together events yourself. There is no hand-holding, only your own logic and observation.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €92 % positive
Very positive, 3,859 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Distinctive, stylised art style
Dark, serious atmosphere
A deduction-driven detective puzzler where you solve 20 bizarre crime scenes in 1970s America by gathering clues, identifying people and piecing together events yourself. There is no hand-holding, only your own logic and observation.
You play a border inspector in a communist country of the 1980s, checking vehicles and documents to uncover smuggling, forgery and corruption. It blends inspection simulation, investigative work and occasional shootouts.
You play a border inspector in a communist country of the 1980s, checking vehicles and documents to uncover smuggling, forgery and corruption. It blends inspection simulation, investigative work and occasional shootouts.
A real-time thriller set in 1987 Britain: you sneak through a government building, eavesdrop and piece together evidence while the clock keeps ticking. Your choices and time management shape how the conspiracy unfolds.
A real-time thriller set in 1987 Britain: you sneak through a government building, eavesdrop and piece together evidence while the clock keeps ticking. Your choices and time management shape how the conspiracy unfolds.
You comb through footage from three unreleased films, using match cuts to jump between scenes and uncover what happened to actress Marissa Marcel. An unusual, dark mystery thriller weaving together film history, performance and obsession.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified19.50 €84 % positive
Very positive, 1,792 reviews on Steam
Lots to discover
Strong, story-driven narrative
Lavish presentation
You comb through footage from three unreleased films, using match cuts to jump between scenes and uncover what happened to actress Marissa Marcel. An unusual, dark mystery thriller weaving together film history, performance and obsession.
An episodic point-and-click adventure starring Sam, a dog, and Max, a rabbity thing, as freelance police solving absurd cases. Its zany humor and sharp dialogue are the main draw.
2007PC, Xbox89 % positive
Very positive, 452 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Puzzles and brain teasers
Distinctive, stylised art style
An episodic point-and-click adventure starring Sam, a dog, and Max, a rabbity thing, as freelance police solving absurd cases. Its zany humor and sharp dialogue are the main draw.
You play a rookie defense attorney who wins over absurd courtroom trials by presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses and spotting contradictions. Sharp writing and a steady stream of jokes make this remaster of the original case a charming mystery adventure.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 36,111 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Distinctive, stylised art style
Dialogue and role-playing
You play a rookie defense attorney who wins over absurd courtroom trials by presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses and spotting contradictions. Sharp writing and a steady stream of jokes make this remaster of the original case a charming mystery adventure.
You play a volunteer moderator in a surreal 90s-style internet, digging through fake websites, emails and apps. You solve small cases, uncover hidden pages and enjoy nostalgic humor wrapped around a surprisingly serious story.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable16.79 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 4,887 reviews on Steam
Lots to discover
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lots of humour
You play a volunteer moderator in a surreal 90s-style internet, digging through fake websites, emails and apps. You solve small cases, uncover hidden pages and enjoy nostalgic humor wrapped around a surprisingly serious story.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−85 %39.99 € 5.99 € 10 days left86 % positive
A story-driven detective adventure where you hunt a serial killer as an agent alongside your AI partner. Surreal dream investigations with puzzles, quirky humor and branching story paths set it apart.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−85 %39.99 € 5.99 € 10 days left86 % positive
Very positive, 3,610 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Lots of humour
Strong, story-driven narrative
A story-driven detective adventure where you hunt a serial killer as an agent alongside your AI partner. Surreal dream investigations with puzzles, quirky humor and branching story paths set it apart.
A pixel-art cyberpunk point-and-click adventure in which you play a journalist investigating a conspiracy in Neo-San Francisco alongside Turing, the first sapient robot. Dialogue, choices and themes of identity and humanity drive the experience.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox8.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 708 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Pixel art
Strong soundtrack
A pixel-art cyberpunk point-and-click adventure in which you play a journalist investigating a conspiracy in Neo-San Francisco alongside Turing, the first sapient robot. Dialogue, choices and themes of identity and humanity drive the experience.
A detective adventure in Victorian London where you play Sherlock Holmes, examining crime scenes, combining clues and solving puzzles to catch Jack the Ripper.
2009PC, Xbox, Steam Deck playable9.99 €81 % positive
Very positive, 1,235 reviews on Steam
Historical setting
Puzzles and brain teasers
Dark, serious atmosphere
A detective adventure in Victorian London where you play Sherlock Holmes, examining crime scenes, combining clues and solving puzzles to catch Jack the Ripper.
Play a young Sherlock Holmes investigating his mother's death on a Mediterranean island. Observation, deduction and detective work in a semi-open world take center stage.
Play a young Sherlock Holmes investigating his mother's death on a Mediterranean island. Observation, deduction and detective work in a semi-open world take center stage.
You dig through a missing woman's smartphone, reading messages, using apps and watching videos, to piece together a creepy mystery. A short, story-driven horror experience told through found-footage-style screen interaction.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified4.59 €92 % positive
Very positive, 3,488 reviews on Steam
Dread and tension
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dark, serious atmosphere
You dig through a missing woman's smartphone, reading messages, using apps and watching videos, to piece together a creepy mystery. A short, story-driven horror experience told through found-footage-style screen interaction.
A funny pixel-art point-and-click adventure where Detective Francis McQueen solves short, self-contained supernatural cases. Quirky puzzles and pop-culture nods keep it light and charming rather than frustrating.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified13.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 3,809 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Lots of humour
Puzzles and brain teasers
A funny pixel-art point-and-click adventure where Detective Francis McQueen solves short, self-contained supernatural cases. Quirky puzzles and pop-culture nods keep it light and charming rather than frustrating.
Step into Hercule Poirot's shoes to hunt a serial killer across 1930s England, examining crime scenes, scrutinizing suspects and linking clues into deductions with your little grey cells. A charming cartoonish look and mechanical puzzles round out this relaxed whodunit.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 2,049 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Historical setting
Distinctive, stylised art style
Step into Hercule Poirot's shoes to hunt a serial killer across 1930s England, examining crime scenes, scrutinizing suspects and linking clues into deductions with your little grey cells. A charming cartoonish look and mechanical puzzles round out this relaxed whodunit.
A short, charming detective adventure where you play a frog investigator questioning quirky suspects and gathering clues on a small island. Its silly humor and gentle, friendly mood make it a cozy bite-sized treat.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified4.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 3,038 reviews on Steam
Cosy, great for unwinding
Lots of humour
Distinctive, stylised art style
A short, charming detective adventure where you play a frog investigator questioning quirky suspects and gathering clues on a small island. Its silly humor and gentle, friendly mood make it a cozy bite-sized treat.
A cyberpunk RPG adventure starring idealistic detective Axel McCoin, who sparks a revolution in the divided city of Viridis, split between the wealthy Bright City and the dangerous Blind City. Investigation, thriller storytelling and social inequality drive the experience.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified17.99 €60 % positive
Mixed, 75 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Pixel art
Dark, serious atmosphere
A cyberpunk RPG adventure starring idealistic detective Axel McCoin, who sparks a revolution in the divided city of Viridis, split between the wealthy Bright City and the dangerous Blind City. Investigation, thriller storytelling and social inequality drive the experience.
As beat cop Jack Kelly you patrol 1980s Brooklyn, writing tickets, juggling time and favors, and trying to clear your name of a frame-up murder. Pixel art, dark humor and choices between honesty and corruption give it a retro cop-show flavor.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %14.99 € 1.49 € ends today81 % positive
Very positive, 4,855 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Distinctive, stylised art style
Choices with consequences
As beat cop Jack Kelly you patrol 1980s Brooklyn, writing tickets, juggling time and favors, and trying to clear your name of a frame-up murder. Pixel art, dark humor and choices between honesty and corruption give it a retro cop-show flavor.
A detective who can dive into memories tied to objects tries to uncover the truth behind his wife's murder. It stands out for its quirky humor, bold cel-shaded look, and a mix of investigation, puzzles, and quick-time action scenes.
2014PC, Xbox14.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 1,726 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lots of humour
Strong, story-driven narrative
A detective who can dive into memories tied to objects tries to uncover the truth behind his wife's murder. It stands out for its quirky humor, bold cel-shaded look, and a mix of investigation, puzzles, and quick-time action scenes.
You run a sheriff's department in a remote American town, managing your officers and resolving incidents through turn-based tactical fights. A grim noir story with tough moral decisions ties it all together.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €77 % positive
Mostly positive, 5,357 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
A party of several characters
You run a sheriff's department in a remote American town, managing your officers and resolving incidents through turn-based tactical fights. A grim noir story with tough moral decisions ties it all together.
A pixel-art cinematic noir adventure where you play private investigator Howard Lotor in a retrofuturistic, animal-populated Vancouver, solving cases, questioning witnesses and sneaking past threats using smell-based stealth.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.99 €66 % positive
Mixed, 2,611 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Distinctive, stylised art style
Strong, story-driven narrative
A pixel-art cinematic noir adventure where you play private investigator Howard Lotor in a retrofuturistic, animal-populated Vancouver, solving cases, questioning witnesses and sneaking past threats using smell-based stealth.
2026PC, Xbox, Steam Deck playable−10 %17.99 € 16.19 € 11 days left
As 17-year-old Hope you search for your missing parents, using an artist's eye to piece together clues. This non-linear mystery adventure uncovers a dark side beneath an ordinary, peaceful life.
2026PC, Xbox, Steam Deck playable−10 %17.99 € 16.19 € 11 days left
Strong, story-driven narrative
Puzzles and brain teasers
As 17-year-old Hope you search for your missing parents, using an artist's eye to piece together clues. This non-linear mystery adventure uncovers a dark side beneath an ordinary, peaceful life.
A short, charming detective adventure where you play a weary duck sleuth at a luxury campsite, gathering clues and linking deductions. Full of puns and relaxed in pace, with no murder in sight.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.75 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 2,619 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Cosy, great for unwinding
Puzzles and brain teasers
A short, charming detective adventure where you play a weary duck sleuth at a luxury campsite, gathering clues and linking deductions. Full of puns and relaxed in pace, with no murder in sight.
You play a washed-up duck detective who gathers clues, pieces together deductions and cracks a quirky case about a stolen salami. Short, charming and full of wordplay.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified9.75 €94 % positive
Very positive, 6,165 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Cosy, great for unwinding
Distinctive, stylised art style
You play a washed-up duck detective who gathers clues, pieces together deductions and cracks a quirky case about a stolen salami. Short, charming and full of wordplay.
Sherlock Holmes investigates a Lovecraftian nightmare of disappearances, riddles and cosmic dread. An atmospheric detective adventure centered on observing, deducing and solving puzzles.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable39.99 €81 % positive
Very positive, 2,679 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Dread and tension
Lavish presentation
Sherlock Holmes investigates a Lovecraftian nightmare of disappearances, riddles and cosmic dread. An atmospheric detective adventure centered on observing, deducing and solving puzzles.
Detective games put the thinking on you. Instead of following a marked path, you gather clues, talk to people and decide what they add up to. The appeal is that moment when scattered details finally click. The Xbox list covers a wide range, from dialogue-driven stories to open-world cases and one co-op ghost hunt.
Pace and how much the game guides you are the main things to check. Return of the Obra Dinn is a pure deduction puzzle: you piece together the fates of a ship's crew from what you observe, in an atmospheric, historical setting. Disco Elysium is a dialogue-heavy CRPG where conversations and choices drive the case. If you want a more guided, cinematic experience, The Wolf Among Us and Batman: The Telltale Series are story-rich and built around choices, with a mystery at the center.
Setting and mood matter too. L.A. Noire gives you a historical open-world take on classic detective work, while The Sinking City mixes investigation with horror and psychological tension in an open world. Call of Cthulhu leans into horror as well, so skip it if you want something lighter. For something to play with friends, Phasmophobia is the only co-op pick here: you investigate ghostly activity together. For a quiet, exploration-focused mystery, The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a good fit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best detective game on Xbox for real deduction?
Return of the Obra Dinn is the strongest choice, since it is a puzzle-driven mystery where you work out what happened yourself. The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a gentler option built around exploration and puzzles.
Are there story-focused detective games on Xbox with meaningful choices?
Yes. Disco Elysium, The Wolf Among Us and Batman: The Telltale Series are all tagged story rich with choices that matter. Indigo Prophecy is an older, cinematic alternative with a psychological mystery.
Is there a co-op detective game on Xbox?
Phasmophobia is the co-op option on this list, where you investigate paranormal activity together. It has a horror focus, so it suits players who like tension with their mystery.
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