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A meta-fictional whodunit set in a tavern where protagonists from different video game genres are suspects. Each character plays in the style of their own genre, and the story plays with and critiques game conventions.
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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.
91 % −65 %Strong, story-driven narrative
As an unqualified new hire at a sinister megacorporation, you explore a cursed office complex in pixel art, full of witches, puzzles and absurd humor. A dark, quirky blend of workplace satire and survival-horror adventure.
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89 % 19.99 €
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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.
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88 %
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A detective adventure from the creators of Danganronpa: as an amnesiac trainee detective, you team up with a death god to solve twisted murder cases in a city drenched in endless rain. Deduction puzzles, reasoning showdowns and a quirky, dark story take center stage.
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88 % −20 %Strong, story-driven narrative
A mystery puzzle adventure about a submarine captain found dead in a locked room, where you investigate an eccentric crew and a mysterious stone cauldron. It blends puzzle solving with a locked-room whodunit in a quirky setting.
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88 % 14.99 €
Accessible and relaxed
A dark, poetic point-and-click adventure set in a warped South Louisiana, blending grief, industrial decay and sci-fi strangeness into a dense, text-heavy tale. The search for your missing brother leads through surreal, atmospheric pixel-art settings.
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87 % 14.99 €
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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.
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87 % free
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An episodic noir point-and-click adventure in which a young girl and her grumpy teddy-bear detective investigate her brother's disappearance. Its black-and-white noir look, dry humor and clue-based puzzles set it apart.
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87 % 17.49 €
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An occult mystery adventure where you team up with the psychic Director of the Center to investigate cursed relics, shady rental homes and dimensional anomalies. It blends visual-novel storytelling, puzzle solving and an eerie yet slightly quirky mood.
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87 % 7.15 €
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Heartbound is a narrative-driven pixel-art RPG about a boy and his dog that constantly shifts genres, mixing dialogue, minigames, puzzles and bullet-hell-style fights. It tackles dark, personal themes like trauma and mental health, backed by a quirky atmosphere and a strong soundtrack.
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