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Games like The Colonel's Bequest

1989PC

You work through a classic whodunit on an isolated estate, gathering clues and questioning suspects. Its strength lies in the intricate plot and well-drawn characters, unusually developed for 1989.

Puzzles and brain teasers
Strong, story-driven narrative

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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Colonel's Bequest special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Kathy Rain

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2016PCSteam Deck playable93 % positive−90 % ~~9.99 €~~ 0.99 €

A story-driven point-and-click adventure set in the 90s: as journalism student Kathy you investigate your grandfather's mysterious death. Moody mystery, pixel art and classic inventory puzzles shape the journey.

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Nancy Drew: Danger on Deception Island

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You step into Nancy Drew's shoes as she untangles a chain of suspicious accidents on a fog-bound island in the Pacific Northwest. The appeal lies in its classic point-and-click puzzles and the eerie, mysterious atmosphere.

Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel

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You step into Nancy Drew's shoes and investigate a creepy seaside amusement park where a haunted carousel takes riderless midnight rides. Its puzzles and mystery story build a spooky, tense atmosphere.

Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

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You step into the shoes of down-and-out private eye Kathy Rain and hunt a notorious serial killer before the tables turn. The game is built around careful investigation, gathering clues and solving puzzles in a bleak urban setting.

No Case Should Remain Unsolved

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A retired senior inspector reopens an old case in a narrative detective adventure, uncovering lie after lie among the people around the victim. The focus is on memories, questioning and piecing the truth together.

The Case of the Golden Idol

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The Drifter

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.

The Operator

Linear, curated structure

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.