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The closest matches for The Samaritan Paradox are Face Noir, Agatha Christie: And Then There Were None and Another Lost Phone: Laura's Story. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Samaritan Paradox special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A classic point-and-click adventure steeped in film noir, where you play private eye Jack Del Nero solving puzzles in a corrupt city while clearing your name of a murder charge.
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Strong, story-driven narrative
A point-and-click adventure based on Agatha Christie's novel: ten strangers are trapped on an island and killed off one by one. You solve puzzles and search for clues to uncover the hidden killer.
97 % free
Strong, story-driven narrative
You browse the found smartphone of a missing young woman and piece together her story from messages, photos and apps. A quiet, narrative-driven investigation with light puzzles and social themes.
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A point-and-click paranormal mystery from Jane Jensen where you play antiques dealer Malachi Rector, using deduction and historical knowledge to solve puzzles across the globe.
97 % −10 %Strong, story-driven narrative
A puzzle mystery adventure about a grisly event at Galley House in 1936, where a strange device reveals echoes of the past so you can piece together the truth.
97 % free
Pure single-player experience
A classic point-and-click detective adventure aboard the Orient Express: as the new character Antoinette you assist Hercule Poirot in solving a murder through interviews and puzzles, with an ending that departs from the novel.
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Accessible and relaxed
A first-person investigation game where you piece together documents and clues about the CIA's shadowy Cold War history. It plays as sober research rather than action.
96 % 13.79 €
Pure single-player experience
You play a remote operator at a government agency's computer, solving criminal cases by analyzing evidence inside a simulated desktop interface and drawing deductions. The appeal is in researching, connecting clues, and the plot twists.
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Strong, story-driven narrative
You investigate an influencer's death using only her phone, digging through messages, videos and social media to uncover the truth. A creepy mystery thriller built around digital detective work and storytelling.
96 % −25 %Strong, story-driven narrative
The Drifter is a classic-style point-and-click adventure that prioritizes story and an investigative feel over obtuse puzzles. Its pacing is lean and the grounded puzzles keep the plot moving briskly.