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Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County (2022)
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Disco Elysium: The Final Cut (2021)
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The Case of the Golden Idol (2022)
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- Innovative puzzles
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- Trial-and-error approach and pure deduction available
- Sherlockian texture that plays out in imagination
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- Rudimentary artwork
- Requires feats of deduction that may be difficult for some players
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Lamplight City (2018)
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Inspector Waffles (2021)
View Similar GamesJoin Inspector Waffles, a jaded and witty feline detective as he attempts to solve the murder of Fluffy, beloved owner of Fluffy Box Furniture. Interrogate suspects, investigate leads and combine inventory items in the charming pixel art world of Cat Town. Enjoy sharp writing, a likeable cast of characters and enjoyable puzzles as you try to solve the case by any means necessary!
- Sharp writing
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- Clever hint system
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Overboard! (2021)
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- Open world visual novel gameplay
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Lost Judgment (2021)
View Similar GamesLost Judgment is an action-adventure game set in a dark and humorous story full of twists, with great visuals and animations. Explore two amazing cities with tons of side quests, shops and places to eat, while fighting gang members, delinquent students and more. Switch between three different combat styles to upgrade your stats and skills. Enjoy detective inspired mini-games, the return of the drone races, plus a bunch of Master System games to collect and play.
- Amazing story with likable characters
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This Bed We Made (2023)
View Similar GamesThis Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!
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Voodoo Detective (2022)
View Similar GamesDo you like adventure, comedy, and dime store detective novels? Then boy have we got the game for you! Join Voodoo Detective in a hand-drawn, point-and-click noir where you’ll pit your wits and hoodoo know-how against a sinister evil that’s taken root on beautiful Zo Wanga Isle.
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