The Best Simulation detective Games for Linux

Update : The Operator added at rank #2.
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Hypnospace Outlaw (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Mac OS Linux

Hypnospace Outlaw is a unique game that takes you to the world of the early internet circa 1999. As an assigned moderator of the Hypnospace community, you have to investigate unapproved commerce, strike down images and links with copyright infringement and page through personal blogs and projects. You will explore a web browser as well as a customizable desktop with programs and documents, while having to scan for references and redirects.


What we like:
  • Unique game setting in the early internet
  • Investigative detective work
  • Engaging storyline
  • Eye-searing kitsch comedy
  • Built with consistent world elements
What could be improved:
  • Limited color palette
  • Grainy pixelated artwork

  • detective
  • alternate
  • conspiracy
  • simulation
  • parody
  • funny
  • online
  • puzzle
  • 1990s

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The Operator (2024)

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Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.


  • fmv
  • investigation
  • conspiracy
  • thriller
  • immersive
  • detective
  • choices
  • narration
  • crime
  • simulation
  • mystery
  • fiction
  • narrative
  • visual-novel
  • interactive

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Save Koch (2019)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux Xbox One Playstation 4

You are local mafia kingpin, Jeffrey Koch. Your empire in New Kandinski is in total chaos because an unknown Mastermind has decided to take your place. And they’ve planted a sleeper Mole inside your operation. It’s time to act, but you need to act smart.

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  • detective
  • simulation
  • strategy
  • crime
  • choices
  • political
  • replay-value
  • atmospheric
  • story
  • empire
  • violent
  • boss
  • 2d
  • conspiracy
  • difficult

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OS: Memories (2022)

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You were just the owner of an office, but something piqued your curiosity. Understand what happened to Andy by browsing through his most personal archives and memories. OS: Memories is a short and engaging storyline about the everyday life of a game developer.

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  • life
  • short
  • emotional
  • simulation
  • investigation
  • fiction
  • detective
  • pixel
  • drama
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • conversation
  • exploration
  • interactive
  • text

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Chains of Judgment (2024)

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Homicide detective Ralph is distraught when his trusted, reliable partner goes missing around the same time strange killings begin to take place. While solving the case, Ralph is paired up with an impish rookie he can't get along with.

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  • fiction
  • crime
  • point-and-click
  • detective
  • text
  • visual-novel
  • investigation
  • interactive
  • anime
  • simulation
  • casual
  • drama
  • mystery
  • conversation
  • choices

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Song of Farca (2021)

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Mac OS PC Windows Linux

You are Isabella Song – a hacker PI. Your job is to hack cameras, phones, and computers, as well as question suspects, analyze evidence and draw conclusions. But don't forget that in Farca city, even criminals can end up victims.


  • choices
  • lgbtq
  • cyberpunk
  • detective
  • dystopian
  • political
  • simulation
  • multiple-endings
  • narration
  • visual-novel
  • point-and-click
  • atmospheric
  • story
  • 2d

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Coffee Noir - Business Detective Game DEMO (2021)

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manage your team, handle production, invest in promotion, and don’t let your coffee business go bankrupt - you have to plan your strategy carefully as you deal with limited resources! deeply immerse yourself in the story of the atmospheric Neo-London and its unusual criminal case thanks to engaging narrative style inspired by Agatha Christie's books. Feel the atmosphere of retro-style interiors, smooth jazz, dense cigarette smoke, and a smell of good coffee while wearing the classy detective outfit and listening to professional voice-acting.


  • management
  • economy
  • business
  • retro-futuristic
  • strategy
  • base-building
  • resource-management
  • atmospheric
  • simulation
  • city-building
  • detective
  • 2d
  • building
  • replay-value
  • crime

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This Is the Police 2 (2018)

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Interpret the law as you see fit! Run the sheriff’s department, manage your cops, make tough decisions – and try to keep out of prison yourself – in this story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and turn-based tactical combat.


  • crime
  • management
  • strategy
  • tactical
  • turn-based
  • drama
  • simulation
  • narrative
  • squad
  • detective
  • stealth
  • police
  • story
  • political

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Coffee Noir: Business Detective Game (2021)

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A unique combination of a business management game and detective novel with elegant graphics in a noir comic-book art style. Experience an advanced business management simulation along with intriguing story set in alternative future of Neo-London.

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  • management
  • economy
  • base-building
  • noir
  • resource-management
  • city-building
  • simulation
  • strategy
  • building
  • business
  • atmospheric
  • replay-value
  • 2d
  • detective
  • retro-futuristic

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Crypto Is Dead (2021)

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"Crypto is Dead." That's the first thing you read in the paper this morning. A goldfinger attack has crippled the world economy. For a month, the old physical currency will be put back in place. As a notaphilist, open your bank and use your expertise to determine the genuine from the fake bills.

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  • procedural
  • economy
  • rogue-like
  • pixel
  • cartoony
  • simulation
  • colourful
  • 2d
  • investigation
  • detective
  • historical
  • alternate
  • single-player
  • futuristic
  • cute

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